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Amidala081499
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Date Posted:
4/24/07 10:10am
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LAST MINUTE DETAILS...FIRST THINGS FORGOTTEN!!!!
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I thought it would be a nice idea to help each other out. This thread is for "Last Minute Details" and more common..."First Things Forgotten" when going on a trip. Feel FREE to add to the list, and as we get a week away from C4, I will compile the list and post it, so you can check items off as you fill your suitcases.
Things to REMEMBER:
Call Hotel to Make sure your RESERVATION is in affect.
Call Airline to confirm your ITENERARY.
Call Car Rental Firm to confirm your RENTAL.
Call Shuttle Service to make sure you have TRANSPORTATION to your HOTEL.
Make sure all your COSTUMES are in order, and that they are in GARMENT SAFE bags.
THINGS TO BRING:
Shampoo
Conditioner
DEODORANT - PLEASE DONT FORGET THIS, BY THE END OF THE DAY SOME PEOPLE MAY BE RIPE...AND...I DONT WANNA SMELL YOU....LOL
Toothbrush and Toothpaste
Gum or Mints - WORST THING IN THE WORLD IS HAVING A CONVO WITH SOMEONE WHO HAS RANCID BREATH, I MEAN I ELECTED TO GO TO THE GOOD SIDE OF THE FORCE, SO I STAYED AWAY FROM THE LAVA....LOL
Hairspray
Hair Dryer
Brush/Comb
Makeup - If your a chick, but hey to each their own
Shirts
Pants
UNDERWARE - We dont need anyone smelling in line....hahahahha
Comfortable Shoes
Film
Camera
Tapes
Camcorder
BATTERIES - SO MANY PEOPLE FORGET THESE AND THEY COST A FORTUNE AT THE HOTEL...TRUST ME I KNOW!!!
This is just a list to get you started...add if you think of anything else!!!
WOW...GETTING CLOSE...30 DAYS AND LIFT-OFF TO A GALAXY FAR, FAR AWAY...C4: ONE FAN-FILLED EXPLOSION!!!
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echo-3
Title: CR & President
Bloomington, Ind.
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Mar '02
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4/24/07 2:19pm
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RE: LAST MINUTE DETAILS...FIRST THINGS FORGOTTEN!!!!
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Add MONEY to the list.
Can you imagine on the flight or 100 miles away in your car thinking...O CRAP ,I forgot my cash!!!!
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Obey Wann
Title: Former RMFF CR
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4/24/07 2:30pm
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Cel phone and digital camera battery chargers. Do not forget the chargers!!! This is bad-juju.
And if you have batteries for the fans in your helmets/buckets, take 2 for each day, minimum. You don't want to be a bonehead and dry up the batteries by leaving the fans run all the time, but if you do, backups are good. 
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Darth_Nevoc
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4/24/07 3:44pm
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Moleskin or molefoam padding.
Conventions always involve a LOT of walking and standing around. The last thing you want is to start developing blisters after the second day, only to realize you still have 2 or 3 days left on your feet. These are great products that can help keep them dogs from barkin'.
Bathing suit
If your hotel has a pool or hottub (another blessing for these monstrous Cons), don't get stuck swimming around in your underwear. a bathingsuit can save your dignity. for those of you who wear tighty whities, this goes double for you.
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JediJustin
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4/24/07 4:06pm
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Here's my #1 thing to remember to do at CIV: HAVE A GREAT TIME
Don't blow all your time standing on some insanely long line just to get an action figure.
HAVE A GREAT TIME
Don't curse yourself if you miss out on a CIV vendor exclsive.
HAVE A GREAT TIME
Oh yeah, one last thing: HAVE A GREAT TIME
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miarama
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4/24/07 6:21pm
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I'm not an expert traveler and I've forgotten a few things in the past and paid dearly for it. So I'm glad that this thread came up!
For this trip, I'm going to plan well in advanced. I've even googled phrases such as "travel tips." Here are a few that I've come across with...
THINGS TO DO IN ADVANCE:
*Read Things to Remember above by Admidala.
*Get information about where you are going.
*Preorder CIV goodies.
*Reserve CIV shows.
*Arrange to have the lawn cut.
*Ask a neighbor or friend to keep an eye on things and to pick up any drop off, leaflets, etc. left at your door.
* Be sure that you will have enough prescription medicine.
* Buy extras you might need.
* Find out information about luggage restrictions / airport & airline rules.
THINGS TO DO WHEN YOU ARE ALMOST READY TO LEAVE:
*Stop the mail.
*Update voicemail at work with absence notification.
*Get some cash.
*Pay upcoming bills that can’t wait.
*Put name and destination phone number or destination address in luggage. Don’t put the address of your vacant home.
*Remove non-essentials from wallet or purse. (Sadly while you take a holiday, crime does not.)
*Record phone numbers for reporting lost or stolen credit cards or debit cards and put them in a location other than your purse or wallet.
*Record emergency phone numbers to leave with neighbors & relatives.
*Leave arrival & departure information to relatives meeting you at the airport.
*Start packing!
AS YOU ARE LEAVING:
*Close and lock all windows.
*Unplug small kitchen appliances.
*Turn off water to external faucets.
*Turn off water to washing machine.
*Did you want your A/C or heat, ON or OFF?
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--Azrael--
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4/24/07 9:47pm
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I cannot stress the usefullness of a poster tube and good backpack for around the con. If you can strap the poster tube to the side of your backpack so much the better. Add a bottle of water and some nutrition/granola bars to snack on. Prices for food and drink in the convention centre will, i'm sure, involve a saw and your left arm.
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echo-3
Title: CR & President
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4/25/07 1:09am
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--Azrael-- posted:
Add a bottle of water and some nutrition/granola bars to snack on. Prices for food and drink in the convention centre will, i'm sure, involve a saw and your left arm.
Ya, At CIII a Hotdog and a Coke was almost $10 bucks and that was Indy , Just think how LA prices will be!
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--Azrael--
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echo-3 posted:
--Azrael-- posted:
Add a bottle of water and some nutrition/granola bars to snack on. Prices for food and drink in the convention centre will, i'm sure, involve a saw and your left arm.
Ya, At CIII a Hotdog and a Coke was almost $10 bucks and that was Indy , Just think how LA prices will be!
I'm trying not to think about it. bringing what snacks I can and hoping there's a breakfast included with my room.
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jedileann
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--Azrael-- posted:
echo-3 posted:
--Azrael-- posted:
Add a bottle of water and some nutrition/granola bars to snack on. Prices for food and drink in the convention centre will, i'm sure, involve a saw and your left arm.
Ya, At CIII a Hotdog and a Coke was almost $10 bucks and that was Indy , Just think how LA prices will be!
I'm trying not to think about it. bringing what snacks I can and hoping there's a breakfast included with my room.
This is why I picked a hotel with a fridge and optional microwave. I saved enough money to buy a used laptop off eBay after C3.
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DarthBreezy
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Date Posted:
4/25/07 7:53pm
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And smelling salts if the autograph rumors are true....
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e-j
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There's a packing list on this website that looks helpful, too.
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JedHead1
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4/26/07 12:19am
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A minor thing not to forget: YOUR CELEBRATION BADGE!
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Vru_Shattai
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4/26/07 5:56am
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Won't forget my CIV Badge if I get in time! 
Vru Shattai SFFF too.
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AboutaSith
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4/26/07 7:16am
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JediJustin posted:
Here's my #1 thing to remember to do at CIV: HAVE A GREAT TIME
Don't blow all your time standing on some insanely long line just to get an action figure.
HAVE A GREAT TIME
Don't curse yourself if you miss out on a CIV vendor exclsive.
HAVE A GREAT TIME
Oh yeah, one last thing: HAVE A GREAT TIME
Add to that - There will be long lines. We all know it before we even get there. Please dont stand in line moaning about how long the line is. Hakuna Matata! Relax and talk to your fellow fans instead.
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The one thing that I make sure I do during every trip, is have absolutely no expectations.
I like to have one or two goals that I'm positive I can accomplish, but really, I like to just enjoy the fact that I'm not at work and I'm with friends, new and old.
Even if something really tragic happens, or you forget something really big, you can always chill out at the pool with a foofy drink. It's your vacation, enjoy it
One thing though - if you're renting a car, its helpful to have your proof of insurance as well as your drivers license (and a major credit card)
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