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2011 US conventions

I can't go to World Con this year (boo) due to a clash of dates. I shall be going to British Eastercon, of course, and I hope to go to Eurocon in Stockholm. Other than that, though... I'm in two minds about World Fantasy -- Parke Godwin is a big lure (I love his books with a passion) and, it being in San Diego, I'd get to see [livejournal.com profile] zaan (which would be wonderful). But on the other hand, it's not the best time of year for me, it is a long way, and I'm not sure I want to do three WFC in a row.
And then there's finances, of course. The car bill has rather eaten into my savings, and I can't guarantee any big windfalls this year. Plus the marquis has only so much annual leave.
So, what do you lot think? What if any con would you recommend (bear in mind that DragonCon and ComicCon are far too big for me)? I'm tempted by Sirens or maybe Readercon, or should it be WFC anyway?

Skirt of the day: jeans.
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[identity profile] calendula-witch.livejournal.com 2011-01-12 07:13 pm (UTC)(link)
WFC is a wonderful con, and San Diego is a fantastic city with delicious weather and a great zoo. :-) Plus that's my birthday weekend. Come to WFC!

[identity profile] kateelliott.livejournal.com 2011-01-12 07:21 pm (UTC)(link)
This!

(only it's not going to be my birthday). I am planning on attending, though. otoh, it is, by standards of "close," close for me.

[identity profile] http://users.livejournal.com/la_marquise_de_/ 2011-01-12 07:48 pm (UTC)(link)
Now that is a definite plus point...

[identity profile] calendula-witch.livejournal.com 2011-01-12 07:51 pm (UTC)(link)
Yes yes! Already have my membership. Mark is likely to come too. With any luck. :-)

[identity profile] aberwyn.livejournal.com 2011-01-12 09:43 pm (UTC)(link)
I too shall be at WFC in San Diego.

[identity profile] http://users.livejournal.com/la_marquise_de_/ 2011-01-12 10:19 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh! I really want to introduce you to the marquis. I am tending more and more to WFC.

[identity profile] aberwyn.livejournal.com 2011-01-12 11:13 pm (UTC)(link)
The weather there is likely to be lovely, that time of year.

Of course, now that I've said this, there will be an earthquake or some such thing.

[identity profile] http://users.livejournal.com/la_marquise_de_/ 2011-01-13 11:58 am (UTC)(link)
An earthquake might be inconvenient, certainly.
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