Gencon 2011 - Page 3

SirFozzie · 06-29-2011, 09:50 AM

Wow.. just had a moment of panic. They sent an email this morning, saying that my request for the Sleep Inn Airport Hotel was being changed to a different airport hotel because of a change of management meaning they cannot guarantee amenities.

Seeing as I wasn't even registered for the Sleep Inn hotel, I was worried that they had swapped me out somehow.

Apparently the visit indy folks got their email databases mixed up and sent something meant only for those people who WERE staying at the Sleep Inn hotel to all gencon attendees. Whoopsie.

cubboyroy1826 · 06-29-2011, 09:53 AM

Wow that switchboard is going to be blown up today.

SirFozzie · 06-29-2011, 09:58 AM

yeah, I called, and they had a recorded voicemail on the number.

Honolulu_Blue · 06-29-2011, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by SirFozzie

Wow.. just had a moment of panic. They sent an email this morning, saying that my request for the Sleep Inn Airport Hotel was being changed to a different airport hotel because of a change of management meaning they cannot guarantee amenities.

Seeing as I wasn't even registered for the Sleep Inn hotel, I was worried that they had swapped me out somehow.

Apparently the visit indy folks got their email databases mixed up and sent something meant only for those people who WERE staying at the Sleep Inn hotel to all gencon attendees. Whoopsie.

Got the same email. I thought it was odd.

sachmo71 · 06-30-2011, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by SirFozzie

So, I decided to be a bit ridiculous this year, and booked tickets to both Hentai Cafe events, which from what I'm told are ridiculously funny.

ugh. wear a condom.

sachmo71 · 06-30-2011, 05:11 PM

so does anyone want to meet up? Im open saturday afternoon, and was going to knock around the con and see the sights, but it would be a good time to see everyone. Also, not opposed to late night gaming sessions.

Mustang · 06-30-2011, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by sachmo71

so does anyone want to meet up? Im open saturday afternoon, and was going to knock around the con and see the sights, but it would be a good time to see everyone. Also, not opposed to late night gaming sessions.

I think that was the plan. We all sent each other our numbers last year. I know me, roy and foz got together on a Friday night to play a game. I assume e will do the same thing again this year...

cubboyroy1826 · 06-30-2011, 06:37 PM

Yeah I will take a look at our schedule and post it sometime soon. I would definitely be interested in getting together as Purdue Brad will be traveling with us as well.

CrimsonFox · 06-30-2011, 07:04 PM

I'll probably be there. Will be helping run the auction room.

CrimsonFox · 06-30-2011, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Mustang

Same layout usually every year. How much they allocate in time blocks depends on what they get in. The livegameauctions site has details usually, but it is down.

Yup. There is the auction store (with set prices which usually go down from day to day) and there are the actual biddings auctions. There are always multiple sessions of each kind of game. (Board games, ccgs, misc, family games, rpg, figs, etc, etc)

Mustang · 06-30-2011, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by CrimsonFox

Will be helping run the auction room.

More than likely you will meet me at least.

Not sure what the hell you look like though so I'll just have to guess.

Grammaticus · 07-03-2011, 04:31 PM

I just received my 4 day pass in the mail.

sterlingice · 07-09-2011, 04:13 PM

Still not sure if I'm going- plans are pretty fluid for me right now, but I do live in down so if someone is putting together a phone list, PM me as I'd love to meet up even if I don't end up at Gencon

SI

Mustang · 07-10-2011, 08:38 PM

In prep for Gencon, something you won't see every day.. I've had this bag sitting on my desk for a year or so... 1st gen type dice for D&D. Not hard to find, but usually not this many.

Thomkal · 07-10-2011, 09:27 PM

ooooh pretty dice. I have a whole bunch myself stashed in a closet in the hopes I'll be able to use them again someday

SirFozzie · 07-10-2011, 09:30 PM

I have done one of the most geeky things ever, I've gone to Chessex and ordered "A pound of dice"

yes, a pound of dice at one go

PurdueBrad · 07-10-2011, 09:32 PM

I'm looking forward to picking up some new dice at Gen Con. I have four basic Chessex sets (4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 20, 100) and really want to add some unique stuff.

Thomkal · 07-10-2011, 09:54 PM

dice geeks!

Mustang · 07-10-2011, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Thomkal

dice geeks!

Meet Kevin Cook...

hxxp://www.dicecollector.com/

I've sold a fair amount to him so I'm part of the collection...

Thomkal · 07-11-2011, 10:25 AM

yes that is most definitely a dice geek

Honolulu_Blue · 07-15-2011, 12:34 PM

I am officially out this year.

One of our group of friends couldn't comit because of work reasons, so we decided to cancel. It sucks. It will only be the 3rd GenCon I've missed since 1996.

We are still going to get together over those 5 days, just not in Indy.

Mustang · 07-16-2011, 08:58 PM

Just a few short weeks...

If everyone wants to, you can PM me your phone # and I'll compile a list and send it out to everyone that is going to be there...

Sorry you won't be there HB.

Mustang · 07-17-2011, 12:53 AM

Anyone that sends a message, include what days you will be there. (No sense calling someone on Friday if they are there Sat/Sun.

SirFozzie · 07-23-2011, 11:10 PM

Less than 2 weeks, time to start keeping an eye on the forecast, hopefully it's cooler than it was last year.

Anyone interested in hitting a club or something while we're down there?

Mustang · 07-24-2011, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by SirFozzie

Anyone interested in hitting a club or something while we're down there?

I didn't go to clubs when I was 21 let alone 41...

Going to Chili's is more my speed.

sterlingice · 07-26-2011, 07:26 PM

There are some decent eats around Indy just like in any city (tho I don't know all by any means)- why waste your life at Chilis

SI

Grammaticus · 07-26-2011, 09:29 PM

I'm up for grabbing a beer somewhere. There has to be some good places around the convention center area.

Mustang · 07-26-2011, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sterlingice

There are some decent eats around Indy just like in any city (tho I don't know all by any means)- why waste your life at Chilis

SI

In West Bend, WI.. Chili's would get at least 1/2 of a Michelin Star.

Actually, I'll be rolling into Indy hopefully around 6. Any early arrivers want to go out to eat somewhere downtown, let me know.

Coffee Warlord · 07-27-2011, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Grammaticus

I'm up for grabbing a beer somewhere. There has to be some good places around the convention center area.

I heartily recommend the Ram. Just not around dinner time.

Mustang · 07-29-2011, 10:38 PM

Sent everyone that responded the list of #'s and dates. (Had SirFozzie, Grammaticus, Cubboyroy, Sterlingice, Sachmo and myself)

Anyone else going, just message all of us.

I just need to gut through a few more days and get on the road Wednesday.

sterlingice · 07-30-2011, 08:51 AM

I'll be in town this week and Gencon weekend with nothing crazy that I know of going on. That's my work phone so if you don't get me right off the bat, leave a quick message. Last thing I want to be doing on the weekend is answering a work call but I'll try to grab it if it's one of those numbers.

I live in house here in Indy but it's about a half hour from downtown so it's somewhat impractical as a staging area for anything.

I was thinking of maybe going Sunday, since it's cheaper, and hitting the show floor just to check it out. Any thoughts on that plan for someone who has never been?

SI

PurdueBrad · 07-31-2011, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Mustang

Sent everyone that responded the list of #'s and dates. (Had SirFozzie, Grammaticus, Cubboyroy, Sterlingice, Sachmo and myself)

Anyone else going, just message all of us.

I just need to gut through a few more days and get on the road Wednesday.

Awesome, I'm hanging with CubbyBoyRoy so give him a call and you're probably stuck with both of us.

Mustang · 07-31-2011, 07:57 PM

Got through helping my Mom move.. that was the day I was not looking forward to to get to Gencon. I've hit the point in my life where I would rather just give family and friends money and tell them to hire someone.

I'll bring Last Night on Earth along if anyone is interested.

ColtCrazy · 07-31-2011, 08:13 PM

How much are the badges for just Sunday? I think that's the day I'll be able to go.

Mustang · 07-31-2011, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ColtCrazy

How much are the badges for just Sunday? I think that's the day I'll be able to go.

$28

cubboyroy1826 · 07-31-2011, 09:39 PM

Okay the official countdown to Gencon has started for me. I cannot believe I still get so excited about going to geek out.

sterlingice · 07-31-2011, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ColtCrazy

How much are the badges for just Sunday? I think that's the day I'll be able to go.

Again, seems like my plan as well.

SI

Mustang · 08-02-2011, 08:30 PM

Geektrip '11 starts in 14 hours.

cubboyroy1826 · 08-02-2011, 09:39 PM

Check this out for Geekiness.

Countdown to Aug 4, 2011 5:30 AM in Chicago

sterlingice · 08-02-2011, 09:51 PM

I work downtown (for all intents and purposes) and I leave somewhere between 4 and 5 so give a ring if there's something going on. If nothing else, I'd be game for food maybe on Sunday or Saturday or something.

SI

Grammaticus · 08-02-2011, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Mustang

In West Bend, WI.. Chili's would get at least 1/2 of a Michelin Star.

Actually, I'll be rolling into Indy hopefully around 6. Any early arrivers want to go out to eat somewhere downtown, let me know.

I should be arriving sometime around 7pm if the drive goes as planned. A few folks in my local gaming group will be arriving much later that night. But me an one of my buddies will be getting in around the 7pm time frame. If you want to try and meet for dinner let me know.

CrimsonFox · 08-03-2011, 12:25 AM

In Dayton now! Ready to roll to Indy on the morrow. PM me any meetup info or my number is 206 743 6406

I'll be in the auctionroom working like MOST of the con. Name is Matt.

Mustang · 08-03-2011, 12:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrimsonFox

I'll be in the auctionroom working like MOST of the con. Name is Matt.

I'll have my eye on you...

And not in a creepy stalker thing.. just that you'll be carrying the stuff up for bidding so, no choice.

CrimsonFox · 08-03-2011, 12:33 AM

Hopefully you'll see me behind the mic as well

CrimsonFox · 08-03-2011, 12:34 AM

wait...you don't have one of those detachable glass eyes do you?

Mustang · 08-03-2011, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by CrimsonFox

wait...you don't have one of those detachable glass eyes do you?

Yes.. it has the TSR logo on it so, was thinking of putting it in TOVA.

cubboyroy1826 · 08-03-2011, 08:20 AM

TMI Mustang

SirFozzie · 08-03-2011, 12:39 PM

In my room at the new JW Marriott. Two words., Holy shit.

22nd floor, and the place is awesome. Although it's a complete pain in the ass to use elevators.. not only do you have to punch your floor, you have to swipe your hotel key to get the elevator to work.

cubboyroy1826 · 08-03-2011, 02:08 PM

Wish I was there already Fozzie alas I am a cheap ass and decided to wait and leave bright and early in the morning. Of course the fact I am swamped with work has nothing to do with it.

sterlingice · 08-03-2011, 05:58 PM

Sadly, I want to see the giant new fish tank (i.e. Marriott) and haven't yet. I believe they call that hotel "Super Bowl Bait"

SI

06-29-2011, 09:50 AM	#101
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	Wow.. just had a moment of panic. They sent an email this morning, saying that my request for the Sleep Inn Airport Hotel was being changed to a different airport hotel because of a change of management meaning they cannot guarantee amenities. Seeing as I wasn't even registered for the Sleep Inn hotel, I was worried that they had swapped me out somehow. Apparently the visit indy folks got their email databases mixed up and sent something meant only for those people who WERE staying at the Sleep Inn hotel to all gencon attendees. Whoopsie. __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

06-29-2011, 09:58 AM	#103
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	yeah, I called, and they had a recorded voicemail on the number. __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

07-03-2011, 04:31 PM	#112
Grammaticus Pro Rookie Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tennessee	I just received my 4 day pass in the mail. Last edited by Grammaticus : 07-10-2011 at 02:31 PM.

07-09-2011, 04:13 PM	#113
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	Still not sure if I'm going- plans are pretty fluid for me right now, but I do live in down so if someone is putting together a phone list, PM me as I'd love to meet up even if I don't end up at Gencon SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!" Last edited by sterlingice : 07-09-2011 at 04:13 PM.

07-10-2011, 09:30 PM	#116
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	I have done one of the most geeky things ever, I've gone to Chessex and ordered "A pound of dice" yes, a pound of dice at one go __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

06-29-2011, 09:53 AM	#102
cubboyroy1826 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jun 2002	Wow that switchboard is going to be blown up today.

06-30-2011, 05:11 PM	#106
sachmo71 The boy who cried Trout Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: TX	so does anyone want to meet up? Im open saturday afternoon, and was going to knock around the con and see the sights, but it would be a good time to see everyone. Also, not opposed to late night gaming sessions.

06-30-2011, 06:37 PM	#108
cubboyroy1826 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jun 2002	Yeah I will take a look at our schedule and post it sometime soon. I would definitely be interested in getting together as Purdue Brad will be traveling with us as well.

06-30-2011, 07:04 PM	#109
CrimsonFox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2009	I'll probably be there. Will be helping run the auction room.

07-10-2011, 09:27 PM	#115
Thomkal Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Surfside Beach,SC USA	ooooh pretty dice. I have a whole bunch myself stashed in a closet in the hopes I'll be able to use them again someday

07-10-2011, 09:32 PM	#117
PurdueBrad Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: DeKalb, IL	I'm looking forward to picking up some new dice at Gen Con. I have four basic Chessex sets (4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 20, 100) and really want to add some unique stuff.

07-10-2011, 09:54 PM	#118
Thomkal Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Surfside Beach,SC USA	dice geeks!

07-11-2011, 10:25 AM	#120
Thomkal Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Surfside Beach,SC USA	yes that is most definitely a dice geek

07-15-2011, 12:34 PM	#121
Honolulu_Blue Hockey Boy Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Royal Oak, MI	I am officially out this year. One of our group of friends couldn't comit because of work reasons, so we decided to cancel. It sucks. It will only be the 3rd GenCon I've missed since 1996. We are still going to get together over those 5 days, just not in Indy. __________________ *Steve Yzerman*: 1,755 points in 1,514 regular season games. 185 points in 196 postseason games. A First-Team All-Star, Conn Smythe Trophy winner, Selke Trophy winner, Masterton Trophy winner, member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, Olympic gold medallist, and a three-time Stanley Cup Champion. Longest serving captain of one team in the history of the NHL (19 seasons).

07-16-2011, 08:58 PM	#122
Mustang Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wisconsin	Just a few short weeks... If everyone wants to, you can PM me your phone # and I'll compile a list and send it out to everyone that is going to be there... Sorry you won't be there HB. __________________ You, you will regret what you have done this day. I will make you regret ever being born. Your going to wish you never left your mothers womb, where it was warm and safe... and wet. i am going to show you pain you never knew existed, you are going to see a whole new spectrum of pain, like a Rainboooow. But! This rainbow is not just like any other rainbow, its...

07-17-2011, 12:53 AM	#123
Mustang Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wisconsin	Anyone that sends a message, include what days you will be there. (No sense calling someone on Friday if they are there Sat/Sun. __________________ You, you will regret what you have done this day. I will make you regret ever being born. Your going to wish you never left your mothers womb, where it was warm and safe... and wet. i am going to show you pain you never knew existed, you are going to see a whole new spectrum of pain, like a Rainboooow. But! This rainbow is not just like any other rainbow, its...

07-23-2011, 11:10 PM	#124
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	Less than 2 weeks, time to start keeping an eye on the forecast, hopefully it's cooler than it was last year. Anyone interested in hitting a club or something while we're down there? __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

07-26-2011, 07:26 PM	#126
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	There are some decent eats around Indy just like in any city (tho I don't know all by any means)- why waste your life at Chilis SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!" Last edited by sterlingice : 07-26-2011 at 09:30 PM.

07-26-2011, 09:29 PM	#127
Grammaticus Pro Rookie Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tennessee	I'm up for grabbing a beer somewhere. There has to be some good places around the convention center area.

07-29-2011, 10:38 PM	#130
Mustang Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wisconsin	Sent everyone that responded the list of #'s and dates. (Had SirFozzie, Grammaticus, Cubboyroy, Sterlingice, Sachmo and myself) Anyone else going, just message all of us. I just need to gut through a few more days and get on the road Wednesday. __________________ You, you will regret what you have done this day. I will make you regret ever being born. Your going to wish you never left your mothers womb, where it was warm and safe... and wet. i am going to show you pain you never knew existed, you are going to see a whole new spectrum of pain, like a Rainboooow. But! This rainbow is not just like any other rainbow, its...

07-30-2011, 08:51 AM	#131
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	I'll be in town this week and Gencon weekend with nothing crazy that I know of going on. That's my work phone so if you don't get me right off the bat, leave a quick message. Last thing I want to be doing on the weekend is answering a work call but I'll try to grab it if it's one of those numbers. I live in house here in Indy but it's about a half hour from downtown so it's somewhat impractical as a staging area for anything. I was thinking of maybe going Sunday, since it's cheaper, and hitting the show floor just to check it out. Any thoughts on that plan for someone who has never been? SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!" Last edited by sterlingice : 07-30-2011 at 08:53 AM.

07-31-2011, 07:57 PM	#133
Mustang Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wisconsin	Got through helping my Mom move.. that was the day I was not looking forward to to get to Gencon. I've hit the point in my life where I would rather just give family and friends money and tell them to hire someone. I'll bring Last Night on Earth along if anyone is interested. __________________ You, you will regret what you have done this day. I will make you regret ever being born. Your going to wish you never left your mothers womb, where it was warm and safe... and wet. i am going to show you pain you never knew existed, you are going to see a whole new spectrum of pain, like a Rainboooow. But! This rainbow is not just like any other rainbow, its...

07-31-2011, 08:13 PM	#134
ColtCrazy College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Midwest	How much are the badges for just Sunday? I think that's the day I'll be able to go. __________________ The Field Generals and Statis Pro Basketball Super League

07-31-2011, 09:39 PM	#136
cubboyroy1826 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jun 2002	Okay the official countdown to Gencon has started for me. I cannot believe I still get so excited about going to geek out.

08-02-2011, 08:30 PM	#138
Mustang Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wisconsin	Geektrip '11 starts in 14 hours. __________________ You, you will regret what you have done this day. I will make you regret ever being born. Your going to wish you never left your mothers womb, where it was warm and safe... and wet. i am going to show you pain you never knew existed, you are going to see a whole new spectrum of pain, like a Rainboooow. But! This rainbow is not just like any other rainbow, its...

08-02-2011, 09:39 PM	#139
cubboyroy1826 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jun 2002	Check this out for Geekiness. Countdown to Aug 4, 2011 5:30 AM in Chicago

08-02-2011, 09:51 PM	#140
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	I work downtown (for all intents and purposes) and I leave somewhere between 4 and 5 so give a ring if there's something going on. If nothing else, I'd be game for food maybe on Sunday or Saturday or something. SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

08-03-2011, 12:25 AM	#142
CrimsonFox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2009	In Dayton now! Ready to roll to Indy on the morrow. PM me any meetup info or my number is 206 743 6406 I'll be in the auctionroom working like MOST of the con. Name is Matt.

08-03-2011, 12:33 AM	#144
CrimsonFox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2009	Hopefully you'll see me behind the mic as well

08-03-2011, 12:34 AM	#145
CrimsonFox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2009	wait...you don't have one of those detachable glass eyes do you?

08-03-2011, 08:20 AM	#147
cubboyroy1826 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jun 2002	TMI Mustang

08-03-2011, 12:39 PM	#148
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	In my room at the new JW Marriott. Two words., Holy shit. 22nd floor, and the place is awesome. Although it's a complete pain in the ass to use elevators.. not only do you have to punch your floor, you have to swipe your hotel key to get the elevator to work. __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

08-03-2011, 02:08 PM	#149
cubboyroy1826 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jun 2002	Wish I was there already Fozzie alas I am a cheap ass and decided to wait and leave bright and early in the morning. Of course the fact I am swamped with work has nothing to do with it.

08-03-2011, 05:58 PM	#150
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	Sadly, I want to see the giant new fish tank (i.e. Marriott) and haven't yet. I believe they call that hotel "Super Bowl Bait" SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

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