Prolog(ue): A Convention - August 14 - 16, 2014

[akirlu]

Prologue (noun): (1) a separate introductory section of a literary work; (2) an event or action that leads to another event or situation; (3) a small literary and fannish gathering in the Seattle area before Sasquan, the 73rd World Science Fiction convention, in Spokane.

In the tradition of Corflu, Potlatch, and Precursor, Seattle fandom is hosting a small almost-but-not-quite-actually-because-program relaxacon the weekend before Worldcon. Those interested in flying in to Seattle and driving or taking a train to Spokane can stop off and hang out by the pool or in our well-appointed consuite first. Those wanting an excuse to visit Seattle when the weather is actually decent, whether they plan to attend Sasquan or not, are welcome to join us. There are plans afoot. A dialog about fandom in blog and fanzine form. A local beer/brewery/winery tour before and/or after the convention. Dim sum expeditions. A guided tour of 1) Uwajimaya - purveyors of fine entirely edible uwajimacallits 2)the library that straddles a river 3)the house that Fry built or 4) the fastest route through IKEA? Proof that Renton is actually a lot more interesting than you think, for sure.

Right now until mid-May, attending memberships are only $30 each. Join up now and save ten bucks. Or, if you think you may not be able to attend, but want the fanzine anyhow, send us $15 for a supporting membership and you can convert later.

Want more details? Check 'em out here.

Comments

[athenais.livejournal.com]

I can't get the membership to go into my PayPal cart; something wrong there.

[akirlu.livejournal.com]

Was that a supporting membership? The attending membership seems to work fine.

[akirlu.livejournal.com]

Okay, I've monkeyed with the PayPal buttons some. Let me know if you still have trouble. They seem to work for me in Chrome.

[don-fitch.livejournal.com]

Granted, I'm feeling some trauma becouse I've just had C. 10 years of plant growth removed from my yard (I _like_ living a a Jungle, but the County supports people who don't want to allow that).

But... The hotel information is fine. I want to buy a Supporting Membership. (I'd very much like to attend, but... old & decrepit, you know.) So, is there a snail-mail address to which i can send 15 or 20 dollars or whatever for a little more good cheese or wine for the ConSuite?

[akirlu.livejournal.com]

The snail mail address is on the .pdf membership form, a green link located on the membership page. Or you can click on this link here.

[akirlu.livejournal.com]

Oh, and thanks for your support, Don! It's always good to hear from you. Sorry about the loss of your jungle. I could send you some of our spare blackberry, if you want. :> :>

[don-fitch.livejournal.com]

Oh, I didn't realize that you were that sadistic. Someone planted blackberries along part of the fence in the Community Gardens where I have a plot. They're a plant that would probably be fine if one had a Section/square mile of land, but for anything less... no, thankyouverymuch.

[akirlu.livejournal.com]

Okay, I confess I was joking. Blackberry is anexatious stuff, for sure. I'm not clear that a square mile would do it. There's an empty lot kitty-corner back of us that's full of the stuff. I'm fully expecting eventually it will eat our entire yard.

[kalimac.livejournal.com]

I'll probably have to work that weekend, so if I attend it'll be a late decision. But I've just gotten myself a supporting membership. I'm feeling fannishly patriotic this week; after all, I've now also bought a Worldcon supporting membership, and you can guess why.

[akirlu.livejournal.com]

I can indeed. Thanks for your support!