+intellivotion Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 There are only about 30-40 meters between the OCC's doors and that hotel. They could almost name it "In the Convention Center" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SoulBuster Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 I've decided to go with the Inn at the Convention Center. That is where I am booked at. I stayed there last year. It is very convenient and at about $100 a night it is not very expensive for just a standard everyday hotel room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intymike Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 I will stay the 2 weeks around the expo in Portland. The hotel seems to be a good place to start my excursions in and around the town. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 I will stay the 2 weeks around the expo in Portland. The hotel seems to be a good place to start my excursions in and around the town. You must be going for the donuts and mirajuana! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intymike Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 You must be going for the donuts and mirajuana! I will make a to do list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+intellivotion Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 I'm quite optimistic. However, 1. I must ask my boss 2. I must be authorized to enter the US (ESTA procedure) 3. I must buy the flight ticket 4. I must book a room 5. I must buy the weekend pass to PRGE Then, I must find some money to survive in the meantime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S1500 Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 I'll be going this year. Staying at the Crowne Plaza. Really wished I checked the official website for hotel specialls before booking on Orbitz. Either way, I'll have a non-convention day to myself to see if I can find any of the filming locations for Portlandia. No checked baggage, just me & a backpack. I haven't gone to PRGE in years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+fdr4prez Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 I'm quite optimistic. However, 1. I must ask my boss 2. I must be authorized to enter the US (ESTA procedure) 3. I must buy the flight ticket 4. I must book a room 5. I must buy the weekend pass to PRGE Then, I must find some money to survive in the meantime 1) Call in sick 2) Just fly to Mexico and walk across the border like so many other people, but maybe Vancouver Canada will be closer and then you can get a ride from Cmart 3) There is enough time to look ahead into becoming a cabin boy on a ocean freighter that would go to the Portland port, so no flight will be needed. 4) Rev will let you sleep under the booth table 5) Since you'll be sleeping in the booth, you just need to get the first day pass to get inside for the first time, then you are good to go for the entire weekend, but you can never leave the exhibit hall Survive until then? It is 4 months away. Just do some intermittent fasting and you'll save plenty of money on not needing to purchase as much food. Problem solved.. I am also quite optimistic you'll make it there. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Lathe26 Posted June 22, 2017 Author Share Posted June 22, 2017 I'm quite optimistic. However, 1. I must ask my boss 2. I must be authorized to enter the US (ESTA procedure) 3. I must buy the flight ticket 4. I must book a room 5. I must buy the weekend pass to PRGE Then, I must find some money to survive in the meantime Here's my checklist:1. I must purchase Amtrak tickets 2. I must not stare into the sun 3. I must not gaze upon Medusa, no matter how cute 4. I must not taught Happy Fun Ball 5. I must remember to pack my Intellivision T-shirts since fishnet shirts are frowned upon 6. I must ask my boss for the dates off, though I know he prefers figs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Lathe26 Posted June 22, 2017 Author Share Posted June 22, 2017 Question for last year's attendees: Last year, did I wear pants? Serious answers only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+fdr4prez Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 Question for last year's attendees: Last year, did I wear pants? Serious answers only. What are you wearing in the big group picture? http://atariage.com/forums/topic/258215-official-prge-2016-photovideo-thread/?p=3616724 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tschak909 Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 I'm from way down in Texas, but I've been going to PRGE, because: * The most welcoming atmosphere I have ever seen of any expo. * Lots of good friends that i've slowly cultivated over the last few years. * It seems to be just the right nexus for all the big vendors to come at once. * Lots of great talks, Oddly enough, my favorite was Tod Frye's lecture on the red-blue kernel (interleaved indirection) * Good chance that I'll be spending time @ Kevin Savetz's place helping identify an Atari artifact * and then some... -Thom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+intellivotion Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 1) Call in sick 2) Just fly to Mexico and walk across the border like so many other people, but maybe Vancouver Canada will be closer and then you can get a ride from Cmart 3) There is enough time to look ahead into becoming a cabin boy on a ocean freighter that would go to the Portland port, so no flight will be needed. 4) Rev will let you sleep under the booth table 5) Since you'll be sleeping in the booth, you just need to get the first day pass to get inside for the first time, then you are good to go for the entire weekend, but you can never leave the exhibit hall Survive until then? It is 4 months away. Just do some intermittent fasting and you'll save plenty of money on not needing to purchase as much food. Problem solved.. I am also quite optimistic you'll make it there. all the solutions you listed are actually doable, even though the #4 has its risks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Lathe26 Posted June 23, 2017 Author Share Posted June 23, 2017 all the solutions you listed are actually doable, even though the #4 has its risks... ... or silver lining. Think of it like an optimistic glass-is-half-full kind of way. Free food that is Atkins-approved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekMD Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Alright, I am attending PRGE again this year. Really had a great time last year and I want to experience it again. Got my schedule all figured out. Flights are done and so is the hotel (The Inn at the Convention Center). Looking forward to meeting up with folks there again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Who's going to PRGE? Anyone making a list of intv nerds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+fdr4prez Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 I'll be going. I'll be arriving Saturday morning, but I've not decided if I am flying home Sunday night or Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Well due to a rough work schedule I may just debut Jr Pac Man, Moon Blast, a few others at the convention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekMD Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 I will be there. I should be arriving around 6:30 PM on Friday and will be staying at the Inn at the Convention Center. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sramirez2008 Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 I'm hoping to attend. It would be my first time attending. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekMD Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 I'm hoping to attend. It would be my first time attending. Cool! I went for the first time last year. Fantastic retro event. You'll enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Tarzilla Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Well due to a rough work schedule I may just debut Jr Pac Man, Moon Blast, a few others at the convention. There goes your Thursday...again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cmart604 Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 I'll be there Friday to Monday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Lathe26 Posted July 10, 2017 Author Share Posted July 10, 2017 Anyone planning to stay on the west side of the river? While you won't be next to the convention center (only a light rail trip away), you will be in the heart of a lot of other cool stuff in Portland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Lathe26 Posted July 10, 2017 Author Share Posted July 10, 2017 I will be there Wednesday thru Tuesday. Staying at the McMenamins Crystal Hotel, complete with McMenamins beer and a soaking pool (great for a day of standing on concrete floors). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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