How Are You Getting to the Con? Where are You Going to Sleep?
In a nod to Maslow's Pyramid, we must not forget our most basic needs; food and shelter and yes, a ride to the con.
Sadly, this man cannot fit all of you into this van, so perhaps you want to connect with each other. If you need a ride to the con or if you have a room and want to share (we are in the business of bringing people together in all kinds of ways after all) post a comment below, perhaps you can find a ride, or a room or a spouse.......
So who needs a ride? Who's got a car and is willing to share?
-L
6 comments:
Proving myself completely useless...I am flying to the con and staying at my sister's.
But I think this idea is great, if not at all safe....good luck.
Muwhahaha.
8 people in a two bed room apartment
the size of rhode island 6 of which dont live there xD the things we do to see the things we love
8 people in a two bed room apartment
the size of rhode island 6 of which dont live there xD the things we do to see the things we love
I'm from Charleston, West Virginia.
I'm VERY interested in attending New York Comic Con, and I would do anything to attend. I'm almost positive that I have enough money for this con (since my tax refund is coming soon).
However, my only problem is transportation, since I cannot drive nor do I have a car. Please, if anyone is traveling to this con by car and you can pick me up somehow - please contact me! I have to meet my favorite voice actors! ^_^
My AIM is: Prin0c7ess
My MSN is: lisaml@charter.net
And you can email me at: iloveashketchum@gmail.com
Thanks in advance! ^^
Well, I'm riding down w/ a full car and we're staying 4 in hotel room, but I thought I'd suggest this hotel that we're staying at: Ravel Hotel in Long Island City, Queens. It's about a mile out of Manhattan.
I found it through Travelocity and it's literally weeks old. It looks pricey, but we got a really great price-- partly b/c of the travel site, partly b/c it's so new it needs people.
Good luck everyone!
Okay... as a New Yorker who once worked hospitality, here are my suggestions:
1) Youth hostels. All you need is a place to sleep, shower, and store your swag? Either share a dorm room with other strangers from around the world, or get a crew and rent the entire room! I've worked at the AYH Hostel on 103rd, and Jazz on the Park at 106th and recommend them. Both near subways, but that won't get all the way there because:
2) No subway near Javits (we're working on it... just like we're working on the Second Avenue subway...) You can find bus and train info at www.MTA.info Two buses go to the convention center, but they will be PACKED. People-sitting-on-other-people's-lap packed, everybody-inhale packed. Instead: take the subway to Penn Station or Times Square. Grab a cab on the avenue (not the side streets!) maybe even share with that cute stranger standing next to you. Cost: $10, ten minutes, right to the door. Or, you want to save that money for the cool show exclusives? Walk. Weather should be nice, takes about 30 minutes. Along the way:
3) Stop at a bodega / deli / convenience store. Grab something to drink in a bottle. Grab some snacks. Myself, I recommend a box of non-chocolate breakfast bars. Individually wrapped, good for you, not messy, lightweight. You can eat while walking the aisles, you avoid the long lines and high cost of the food court, and you save money for stuff you want.
4) On the way out each night, DO NOT WAIT FOR A TAXI. Instead, hop on one of the hotel shuttles. Preferably the ones going to the Broadway / Times Square area. Hop off at the hotel, take the subway to your room. Or:
5) Hang out at the Javits while the crowd disperses. Read those cool comics you found. Decompress. Flirt with that cutie you met at a panel. Plan dinner. Then catch a much less crowded city bus back to the subway.
Oh, and wear comfortable shoes. Shower. Be polite. Personal space? Hold a finger in front of your face. Bring it towards your nose until you can't focus on it. That's where it ends. If you gently bump into someone, a quick "sorry" or "excuse me" will usually suffice.
Tote bags or messenger bags are recommended. Anything with wheels attached usually causes grumbles. Remember common sense with bags: how heavy will it be when full? Can you carry that much weight for four hours?
(sorry about the length... Boy Scout Complex...)
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