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by **rikitikitovey** » Mon Jul 02, 2007 10:47 pm

So I just came back from BotCon and just saw the movie (again) tonight. I think I'm getting hooked

This all being said, did anyone stay til the end this year, and if so did they say where next year's BotCon is going to be?

Thanks

Erika

News Credits: 7 · by **Geekee1** » Tue Jul 03, 2007 12:00 am

They said that they still had not finalized where next years Botcon will be yet. They said it just before closing.

News Credits: 127 · by **Counterpunch** » Tue Jul 03, 2007 12:04 am

We're betting on two locations: Detroit and Orlando.

Detroit due to the new series being located there and the new ties with GMC.

Orlando because Florida is long overdue, has Disney, and will draw the east coast far better than LA.

News Credits: 34 · by **Supreme Convoy** » Tue Jul 03, 2007 12:14 am

I sure hope that they come to the LA area.

News Credits: 1 · by **Venomous Prime** » Tue Jul 03, 2007 1:56 am

I hope they come back to the beginning...Ohio :grin:

News Credits: 38 · by **TheMuffin** » Tue Jul 03, 2007 10:02 am

Venomous Prime wrote:I hope they come back to the beginning...Ohio

I'd be happy with that or any of the surrounding states. I'd rather not have to drive for 20 hours.

by **DREWCIFER** » Tue Jul 03, 2007 2:02 pm

Flo-Ri-Da, I have never been to Botcon and would love to go. 'sides FL kick @ss! Also, my sis lives there(Orlando) so free room and board.

:DEVIL:

News Credits: 49 · by **Senor Hugo** » Tue Jul 03, 2007 2:09 pm

TheMuffin wrote:
Venomous Prime wrote:I hope they come back to the beginning...Ohio

I'd be happy with that or any of the surrounding states. I'd rather not have to drive for 20 hours.

Ditto, although if it's in Detroit, $5 says they use the Novi convention center.

News Credits: 1 · by **Venomous Prime** » Tue Jul 03, 2007 4:16 pm

TheMuffin wrote:
Venomous Prime wrote:I hope they come back to the beginning...Ohio

I'd be happy with that or any of the surrounding states. I'd rather not have to drive for 20 hours.

You, Me, my brother, and Darth Screamer can ride together!

:grin:

by **rikitikitovey** » Tue Jul 03, 2007 5:03 pm

I'd love for it to be Florida

but anywhere close to NC would make me happy

Erika

by **Darth Screamer** » Tue Jul 03, 2007 7:38 pm

Venomous Prime wrote:
TheMuffin wrote:
Venomous Prime wrote:I hope they come back to the beginning...Ohio

I'd be happy with that or any of the surrounding states. I'd rather not have to drive for 20 hours.

You, Me, my brother, and Darth Screamer can ride together!

Sounds like a plan!

News Credits: 4 · by **GrimSqueaker** » Wed Jul 04, 2007 4:58 am

Lets here a vote for dublin!
Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

No, no one intrested in bringing Botcon to Dublin? Guess ill have to make the trip state side next year.

News Credits: 3 · by **KoH4711** » Wed Jul 04, 2007 5:09 am

I vote for Oklahoma City. Plenty of potential venues in Bricktown, lots to do around town, and centrally located.

...the fact that I currently live there has nothing to do with this endorsement.

by **Loki120** » Wed Jul 04, 2007 7:16 am

They need to finally show the south some love. They were going to have it in Atlanta once, but they switched to St. Paul MN, which still worked for me since I have friends that lived there. If they have it in Florida, I can get there easily.

News Credits: 3 · by **muswp1** » Wed Jul 04, 2007 7:30 am

Detroit would be nice, much closer to Chicago than Orlando.

by **Uncrazzimatic** » Wed Jul 04, 2007 8:03 am

GrimSqueaker wrote:Lets here a vote for dublin!
Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

No, no one intrested in bringing Botcon to Dublin? Guess ill have to make the trip state side next year.

I'll vote for Dublin, lot closer and cheaper for me.

not that it will ever happen

News Credits: 127 · by **Counterpunch** » Wed Jul 04, 2007 9:40 am

Darth Screamer wrote:
Venomous Prime wrote:
TheMuffin wrote:
Venomous Prime wrote:I hope they come back to the beginning...Ohio

I'd be happy with that or any of the surrounding states. I'd rather not have to drive for 20 hours.

You, Me, my brother, and Darth Screamer can ride together!

Sounds like a plan!

Where ya been bro?

Get on IM sometime, we'll catch up.

News Credits: 38 · by **TheMuffin** » Wed Jul 04, 2007 12:26 pm

I think the biggest reason they avoid the south is the hotter and more humid climate. Or at least the possibility of it. Up north all your really have to worry about is maybe a thunderstorm. Whereas if they plan something in Florida or anywhere near that area, it might not even be there because of a hurricane.

by **rikitikitovey** » Wed Jul 04, 2007 12:58 pm

I think if they keep it in the summer that the south is rough because of the heat, but if they go back to Sept. (which is my understanding what it used to be) then the south really isn't that bad and though a hurricane is a possibility generally they aren't much more than rain and wind (unless you get in the Cat 3+ which despite the past few years are rare).

I just hope it stays in the summer b/c if it goes to Sept. I will have to worry about school.

Erika

News Credits: 38 · by **TheMuffin** » Wed Jul 04, 2007 1:09 pm

rikitikitovey wrote:I think if they keep it in the summer that the south is rough because of the heat, but if they go back to Sept. (which is my understanding what it used to be) then the south really isn't that bad and though a hurricane is a possibility generally they aren't much more than rain and wind (unless you get in the Cat 3+ which despite the past few years are rare).

I just hope it stays in the summer b/c if it goes to Sept. I will have to worry about school.

Erika

That last bit there is probably the very reason for why it's held midsummer. I'd love to see it be held in Columbus, Ohio next year. I've always wanted to go there and it would give me a solid reason to do so.

by **Starscream's Girl** » Wed Jul 04, 2007 6:16 pm

I would love for it to come to Florida. I could so save money and be able to go, it's cheaper for me to drive 1.5 hrs. from Tampa to Orlando then buy a plan ticket and fly to the northern states. It's not that bad here in FL. Our hurricane season usually doesn't start kicking bad till end of July or so. Sometimes FL doesn't get one till Sept. I think Florida should get a botcon, at least once.

News Credits: 3 · by **MagnusPrimal** » Wed Jul 04, 2007 10:31 pm

Venomous Prime wrote:I hope they come back to the beginning...Ohio

Yes!
If nothing else was going on, I could actually make it to one there.

by **Bonger** » Thu Jul 05, 2007 12:19 am

I'm hoping for Orlando. That way I can double up Botocn and vacation. In exchange for staying at Disney, my GF won't mind all the waiting in lines for exclusives and what not so much.

News Credits: 97 · by **Savage** » Thu Jul 05, 2007 1:14 pm

I drove 23 hours to get to BotCon this year, but I'd really rather not have to repeat that next year. I'm hoping for Orlando. Florida, and the South in general, is long overdue for a BotCon.

News Credits: 23 · by **Prime Evil** » Thu Jul 05, 2007 2:59 pm

I wouldn't mind it being down in FL. That weather would be pretty nice and I haven't been down there in years!! Now if it's out on the west coast like CA, then I don't know if I can make it. Hope we can find out soon.

BTW, welcome to my stompin ground sweetie (rikitikitovey). I see that we converted you this past weekend!! :grin: