Animarathon: Saturday, March 29

[nestlekwik]

One week to go; it's go time.

To sum it up, the festivities will begin on Friday, with an FFR-only super special meet-up of epic proportions in Ann Arbor, MI, which is roughly 45 minutes from Bowling Green, OH. The main gathering place will be at the arcade Pinball Pete's:

1214 S University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 213-2502

To those driving in, there is a huge parking garage behind the building Pinball Pete's is located, so I recommend parking there (80 cents an hour).

I will be heading out to Ann Arbor sometime midday (5-ish o' clock) and will have my cell phone on me. For those driving out, you will need to PM me to receive my number as I won't post it here. I usually don't use my phone a lot, so if you need to contact me for some reason before this, you should message me and let me know. When you PM me, please include your phone number too.

On Friday, most likely, I will be heading back to Bowling Green around midnight to 1 a.m.

On Saturday, the event will be held at Olscamp Hall on the campus of Bowling Green State University.

Bowling Green State University (http://go2.bgsu.edu/choose/visit/directions/)
Olscamp Hall is located on Ridge Street, which is an on-campus road. The main road of the city, Wooster St., runs through the entire city and as long as you hit this road, you will at some time in Bowling Green see a huge college (BGSU). From Wooster, you will need to turn onto a road named Mercer and drive until you see Ridge Street. Ridge Street dead ends and Olscamp Hall is one of the final buildings on the left before the dead end.

I will be arriving at 8 a.m. in order to set up our area and assist other people who are there as well. This year, per new regulations, all video game/computer-related exhibits are on the second floor. While I would prefer the first floor, this gives us a lounge area to ourselves and provides a bigger room with better ventilation. We will also have access to storage rooms and an elevator. As soon as I receive a solid room number, I will post that information. However, we will be printing signs to direct people through the building to the room.

This year, I have agreed to set up two panels that involves the site at the event. I will be hosting a panel based on anime video games and a second panel will involve the site directly, so I will be away from the room for a duration of two hours sometime during Animarathon. We will also plan on holding a number of events live on the site, so be prepared to promote the site

As far as staff members being present, I haven't received a response from anyone else, so at this time, unfortunately, plan on myself being the only the admin present at the event. I know this will sadden a lot of you and cause you to not come anymore, but there is nothing I can really do in light of this T_T I hope you change your mind, though. I don't bite hard and once you get to know me, you'll be at least 10% less scared of me, I promise.

As far as side notes for members traveling into Ohio:
* The time zone is EST, so be prepared to adjust for time if necessary.
* The climate here is crazy, so pack for both light and heavy wear. It can literally can be 50 degrees one day and snowing the next, so plan ahead.
* Ohio speed limits are lower than almost every other state, so be careful. With Ohio laws, also, smoking is not allowed even near the outside of a building. If you smoke, basically, you are not allowed to do it in public. Make sure you read any available signs if you should need to smoke.
* Make sure your parents know where you are if this applies. The site or its staff takes no responsibility whatsoever for anyone's actions during the course of the event and by attending, you agree to that.

If I think of any other information I will update and please feel free to post any questions. Thanks for the support thus far and I hope to see everyone in one week.

[Sprite-]

Synth told me he is definitely going.

[Sullyman2007]

Sounds freaking awesome. I sure wish I was going...

[6 p01nt3d*st@r]

Sweet.
I will most likley be going.

[MalDON]

I should be there...

[Adamaja456]

awesome info kwik. Maybe I'll get a chance to see you on the live feed

[All_That_Chaz]

I'm picking up someone at the airport at about 6. Should I drive straight to Pinball Pete's or should I go to Ricky's first?

[nestlekwik]

Originally Posted by All_That_Chaz

I'm picking up someone at the airport at about 6. Should I drive straight to Pinball Pete's or should I go to Ricky's first?

If you're getting in at around 6, I would recommend going straight to Pete's, but talk to Ricky first.

[Sir_Thomas]

Nice. I think Pinball Pete's is by the hotel we are staying at.

[gnr61]

i cant go to ann arbor cuz i cant afford a hotel lol, but ill be at the main event.

[nestlekwik]

Originally Posted by gnr61

i cant go to ann arbor cuz i cant afford a hotel lol, but ill be at the main event.

You do know there are 459.4 million people staying over at DrugstoreCowboy's house right? If you're interested, you'd better talk to him quickly.

[t-rogdor]

T.T I'd love to go, as from what i gathered, This event has something to do with:
Anime
Video Games
And FFR will be there,
So it's like the perfect thing, but i cant find any plane tickets, and i live 14 hours away from Ann Arbor T.T

Oh well, next year *Thumbs up*

[Specforces]

I'll tell you if I'm going in a couple of days, leaning towards yes.

[nestlekwik]

Originally Posted by Specforces

I'll tell you if I'm going in a couple of days, leaning towards yes.

That would be awesome, but don't punish yourself just for the sake of going. I hope to see you there, but I understand if you can't make it.

[Sir_Thomas]

:O

[DrugstoreCowboy]

I tried to tell hammy this a while ago..

The expressway you're going to be taking is called I-94 East (which starts in indiana or something.) I-94 goes right through Ann Arbor, which is where pinball petes is. I would Recommend going straight there instead of going to my house and burning the gas going back to ann arbor.


Also, my house is open. My parents room is off limits and my sisters room as well. Other than that, theres a bunch of couches, chairs and floor to sleep on.

Kwik, you can share my bed with meeee

[Tasselfoot]

IT IS OFFICIAL! SYNTH, MYSELF, AND MALDON WILL BE AT ANIMARATHON.

not 100%, but almost certain that Jason will be there as well.

[Sprite-]

i challenge you to an ITG rematch :P

[Rebirth0]

I challenge you both at the same time.

I'm still about 80% about me going. I just need to find out who all is going with me so I know we can all afford the trip. For me, its a 1600 mile trip if we're staying at Ricky's house one night, and Bowling Green the next.


If I do end up going, I'm gonna assume we'll get there around 3 - 4 AM local time. 12.5 hour drive for me, leaving at about 3 PM. I gotta pick up at least Spec which is 30 minutes out of the way, then maybe someone a little north of Indianapolis which probably takes a little time.

[Sprite-]

chris, you're crazy