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Re: Expo Icrontic 2019 RED CARPET
Wearing the crown made of cards, boardgames, and dice, here comes the ever-jovial @CB
Re: Any watch nerds on Icrontic?
OK @Cliff_Forster, I have now been pushed over the edge and ordered the metallic version of the Luch one handed watch. They come in a white, black or metallic face. I love the minimalism, clean lines and slender thickness. Most good one handed watches start at $1,000 and many are twice that. So for $127USD including Express shipping ($18 less for standard) I was able to purchase a high quality specialty watch with a proprietary movement, 2 leather straps and from a maker with a long history.
BTW, note that this color face may be a preorder with a delay of a couple of weeks. And I have dealt with Julian many times as has quite a few others from various watch forums. He has a sterling reputation.
https://www.poljot24.de/en/marken/luch/1762.html


Mt_Goat
Re: Expo 2019 Ticket Sale
@Jokke here's last year's thread: http://icrontic.com/discussion/101065/expo-2018-d-d-dungeon-crawl#latest
Expo 2019 Ticket Sale
Tickets go on sale today at 3pm ET. I suggest actually reading everything this year instead of seeing how fast you can get thru it. 
We modestly raised base ticket prices from previous years, but there is only 1 sponsor level this year. You do need to pay in advance as part of the ticket-buying process for the Ropes Course and Beer Tasting. You can also buy extra pints and t-shirts this year. Malty + Bagel passes are the only other add-on costs.
Hey! Bring a friend this year! The discount / communism tickets are also labelled as "First-Timer" for folks are like "wtf why is this $120??", now they can try it out guilt-free. We need a few new folks every year to keep it going, so invite someone awesome.
Ticket sales end Tuesday, June 4 at 11pm ET.
Linc
Re: Expo 2019 Ticket Sale
Friday's dinner special will be a PIG ROAST from the same folks who provided last year's seafood boil. Cost and details will appear closer to the event, so keep an eye out please.
Linc
Re: House Guest Expectations & Information
I will say this about airport rides: Lyft exists ?
House Guest Expectations & Information
This is a list of expectations and general information for folks visiting and/or sleeping in our home for Icrontic events.
Timing
Start/end dates: Please clear arriving earlier or staying later than the listed dates with Linc or Brian.
Airport rides: Please coordinate a ride to & from the airport from other guests whenever possible. Please let Brian or Linc know if you haven't secured a ride by the day of your flight and they will try to help. No one in the house is waking up at 6am to take you, so you better have a plan if you book a crazy early flight. Consider the event schedule carefully.
Showering
- The hook next to the shower is for use by the showeree, not a permanent home for your towel.
- We provide towels. They are inside the bathroom, behind the door.
- Hang up your towel; NOT on furniture. Additional towel racks outside the bathroom.
- Please throw towels down the laundry chute in the bathroom closet at the end of the event.
- We have guest toiletries stored just outside the bathroom. Please ask for or find the "Guest" labelled bottles; don't just take the residents' soap. You may leave them in the shower for others' use.
Sleeping
This is the part people fuck up constantly, so pay attention.
Our spacious attic & basement often have room for sleeping; the spaces are unheated but usually quite reasonable. We have multiple mattresses, futons, cots, and padded tatami mats. You may bring an inflatable mattress if there is room (typically we can only fit 2-3 per event, so ask).
- Reserve space BEFORE the event begins; include what nights you will need it.
- ALWAYS use a pillowcase + a fitted sheet no matter where you sleep. Ask for them.
- ALWAYS throw sheets down the laundry chute at end of the event.
- FOLD your blanket/comforter & LEAVE it with your pillow on your bed.
- NEVER walk on any sleeping surface, especially the tatami mats.
- AVOID sleeping in the living room unless we're over capacity in other areas.
DO NOT PUT YOUR GRIMEY FACE DIRECTLY ON MY SOFA PILLOWS AND DROOL ON THEM. GET A GODDAMNED PILLOW CASE. THIS IS NOT A FRAT HOUSE.
Information
All events are BYOB. There are 2 side-by-side beverage fridges in the pub. The LEFT is shared. The RIGHT is drink-only-yours (limit storing 2 at a time). Coolers available on request. Please don't bring coolers.
Up early? Consider collecting cans, bottles, and glasses from around the house and rinsing them. If you want to help separate the recycling or use the dishwasher, ask a veteran for guidance.
Headed to the store and want to know if we need anything? The house should always have 3 things: Toilet paper, paper towels, and 2% milk. If any of them is in short supply, we'd appreciate more. (We keep spare TP & paper towels in the linen closet on the second floor.)
Spill or break something? It's cool, but please tell us immediately so we can help mitigate the damage (or replace it).
Coffee is similar to beer fridge rules: If you plan on drinking some, please consider buying a pound of whole beans or chipping in $5. If it's prior to noon and the kettle is empty, refill it using the small filtered tap and turn it on immediately. Flavored beans are forbidden due to leaving terrible flavored oil residue on the gear.
Parking: Detroit ordinance limits are 20' from a Yield sign, 15' from a crosswalk, and 10' from a fire hydrant. All of the above exist on our corner. When in doubt, ask us.
Fire safety: Extinguishers at every floor of each staircase, including carriage house, plus at the back of the kitchen on the wall. Smoke detectors are wirelessly linked to all floors. Three-story escape ladder is on the neighbor's side of the attic.
Linc
Re: Any watch nerds on Icrontic?
Thanks @Mt_Goat - I love the look of a couple of the Bambino models. You may have saved me near $200.
Re: Any watch nerds on Icrontic?
Class, style, not cashing in the farm. My first choice would be something from here.
EDIT:
The important part. They are an excellent quality.
Mt_Goat

