tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125335456064471533.post3002895992614200664..comments2023-03-28T14:22:17.507+01:00Comments on twee affect: Bill Ward's FAILpileKevohhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06899195978363586942noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125335456064471533.post-71039844400524856762010-05-01T02:06:04.039+01:002010-05-01T02:06:04.039+01:00I hear Kevoh's complaint, and understand it co...I hear Kevoh's complaint, and understand it completely, as I don't own a car. But as someone who has helped organise such an event several times now, I have to disagree that it was a failure. In fact Brickvention had a similar problem this year, although luckily we didn't have to turn anyone away. Some probably turned away by themselves when they saw the waiting line though.<br /><br />We had limited budget, we did the best we could. Next year our budget (and consequently our finincial risk) will be almost 10x this year. So hopefully we will do better. Still doesn't mean it'll be perfect.<br /><br />And I hope the same happens for for BBtB.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15243697296612581786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125335456064471533.post-45324329687574474332010-04-27T22:53:18.106+01:002010-04-27T22:53:18.106+01:00Oh by the way, Sushi Tango wasn't open yet.Oh by the way, Sushi Tango wasn't open yet.Adam Hallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04583774727622137529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125335456064471533.post-28349998656077890162010-04-16T02:28:55.361+01:002010-04-16T02:28:55.361+01:00How dare Kevoh not own a car and not spend ridicul...How dare Kevoh not own a car and not spend ridiculous amounts of money to do so.mattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13654157863904958128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125335456064471533.post-88160312654094751892010-04-15T09:17:04.055+01:002010-04-15T09:17:04.055+01:00^ Hosting an event nowhere near public transport i...^ Hosting an event nowhere near public transport is the sort of stupid idea only an American or Australian could come up with. In fact having a conference center nowhere near etc. etc. etc.<br /><br />It's a shit idea and Kevoh complained about it. Deal. I'm sure Kevoh's comments won't make a dick of a difference to who comes next year and his way of raising the point isn't ultra-effective but his point is valid.Gamborthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13252319801181879499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125335456064471533.post-29631632263813929002010-04-14T08:02:51.566+01:002010-04-14T08:02:51.566+01:00So the LEGO convention Bill Ward organized fails b...So the LEGO convention Bill Ward organized fails because Kevin doesn't own a car or can't bum a ride off his friends?<br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/kevoh/4476747819/#comment72157623827313586<br />"anyone want to pick me up sunday morning?" anyone...? anyone...?<br /><br />Bricks by the Bay, Inc., is a tax-exempt non-profit organization and is entirely volunteer-run. Starting up a LEGO fan convention is a huge financial risk. I'm guessing the BAYLUG folks found the venue that best suited their needs yet posed the least financial risk.<br /><br />"We're sorry so many people were unable to view the Bricks by the Bay LEGO exhibits today. The large number of visitors restricted access to many who were also enthusiastic about the exhibits, but arrived too late to view them within the venue's allowable capacity, and contract timing constraints."<br /><br />If the convention was a success and they want to do it again next year, hopefully BBTB can afford a larger venue with better access to public transportation.<br /><br />Too bad they didn't hire Kevin as a consultant beforehand...<br /><br />I've been frustrated at Brickworld the past two years by the con's in-store "scratch & dent" sale (too long of a wait, people at front of line scoop all the good stuff). That doesn't mean I'm not attending this year. I hope they learn from past mistakes and have a better system in place this year. Brickworld has grown to the point I heard the Westin isn't hosting any weddings or other events that weekend so all of their convention space is available to BW.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18384982576847142976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125335456064471533.post-34923765375045526502010-04-13T21:22:52.257+01:002010-04-13T21:22:52.257+01:00BURNBURNJacob Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17128814839186541592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125335456064471533.post-82946164465318909672010-04-13T19:56:24.075+01:002010-04-13T19:56:24.075+01:00Pretty much glad I did not go.Pretty much glad I did not go.Scottyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08701807663332789737noreply@blogger.com