Comments on: Blizzcon Hype http://bossypally.wordpress.com/2011/04/13/blizzcon-hype/ There's no bacon like Holy Bacon Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:26:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: ladyerinia http://bossypally.wordpress.com/2011/04/13/blizzcon-hype/#comment-3155 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 14:19:35 +0000 http://bossypally.wordpress.com/?p=2545#comment-3155 I will totally drive the 3 hours to New Orleans to grab some tea and a biscuit!

]]> By: Ophelie http://bossypally.wordpress.com/2011/04/13/blizzcon-hype/#comment-3153 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 15:08:45 +0000 http://bossypally.wordpress.com/?p=2545#comment-3153 Oh my, those are all things I really like. I definitely won’t have enough for 2 days! Thank you very much for all the tips!

]]> By: Ophelie http://bossypally.wordpress.com/2011/04/13/blizzcon-hype/#comment-3152 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 15:07:54 +0000 http://bossypally.wordpress.com/?p=2545#comment-3152 From their website, it seems like they’re up and running. I’ll make a note of it! Thanks!

]]> By: Lument http://bossypally.wordpress.com/2011/04/13/blizzcon-hype/#comment-3150 Fri, 15 Apr 2011 22:08:56 +0000 http://bossypally.wordpress.com/?p=2545#comment-3150 Lived in San Antonio for a total of 8 years, enjoying it as a vibrant city. Touristy stuff ranges greatly depending on what you’re into. If history is your thing, then the Mission Trail is the way to go–it starts at the Alamo but that is the least of it (as Masscis noted above) with the other missions being far more interesting. The McNay museum is great if you’re into modern art and is worthwhile for where its permanent collection is housed if you’re into architecture (it is in a late 19th century Spanish Colonial Revival mansion house with a beautiful central courtyard). Alternately, the SA Museum of Art is a pivotal collection of Latin American art. The Japanese Tea Gardens are nice if you’re into that sort of thing and are close to the zoo which has two cool exhibits where hundreds of Australian Lories live and get cozy on you and the other with thousands of butterflies that will gather on you if you stand still. ‘La Villita’ in downtown SA is worth a visit to experience a Southern Texas take on Mexican open markets–the food is great (though not healthy!) and be sure to get some sweets (pan dulce is a traditional favorite–I like the yellow-top’ed ones, though the different colors don’t taste any different hehe).

I could go on…if you want to know more, shoot me an email :)

]]> By: Endyme http://bossypally.wordpress.com/2011/04/13/blizzcon-hype/#comment-3149 Fri, 15 Apr 2011 17:21:11 +0000 http://bossypally.wordpress.com/?p=2545#comment-3149 I’m also not far from New Orleans (it’s just an hours drive for me). Cafe du Monde in the French Quarter would be recommended for the beignets…if it’s still open, not sure if Katrina did it in or not.

]]> By: Ophelie http://bossypally.wordpress.com/2011/04/13/blizzcon-hype/#comment-3148 Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:05:48 +0000 http://bossypally.wordpress.com/?p=2545#comment-3148 That sounds very nice! I’m not sure if I’d be able to pull it off with the train and time constraints but I’ll certainly consider it! Thanks!

]]> By: Mhorgrim http://bossypally.wordpress.com/2011/04/13/blizzcon-hype/#comment-3147 Fri, 15 Apr 2011 15:56:18 +0000 http://bossypally.wordpress.com/?p=2545#comment-3147 Hmm at your final stop, you might want to drop a little further East into Savannah, GA. Hit the old Historic side of town and enjoy a drink or two or how ever many down in the port district. It’s a fun relaxing zone and watching the ships come up the river at night while on one of the patio bars is always a decent run.

]]> By: Ophelie http://bossypally.wordpress.com/2011/04/13/blizzcon-hype/#comment-3145 Thu, 14 Apr 2011 19:04:21 +0000 http://bossypally.wordpress.com/?p=2545#comment-3145 Yes!!! The TNB meetup was tons of fun last year! It’s definitely on my to-do list for this year!

]]> By: Fimlys http://bossypally.wordpress.com/2011/04/13/blizzcon-hype/#comment-3144 Thu, 14 Apr 2011 17:10:40 +0000 http://bossypally.wordpress.com/?p=2545#comment-3144 Yeah, Blizzcon is really great. The atmosphere and all the people. It’s just amazing. Even just being around the area for the after hours stuff and seeing and meeting all these people that usually you just talk to on twitter or vent is cool.

Don’t forget about the Twisted Nether party on Friday night of the con! It’s going to be a blast! We’re doing a charity raffle this time to benefit Child’s Play.

Hope to see you there :)

]]> By: Ophelie http://bossypally.wordpress.com/2011/04/13/blizzcon-hype/#comment-3143 Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:55:30 +0000 http://bossypally.wordpress.com/?p=2545#comment-3143 Ooooh! Excellent!!! *Excited*

I certainly will bring my appetite! Food is, like, my favourite thing in the world. I was actually considering not eating on the way there so I could get the most out of the famed New Orleans gastronomy.

I’ll have to check with my boss to see how much time I can get off (I won’t know for sure until I start my job in July). If I’m stuck on two week constraints, the most I’ll have in New Orleans is 2-3 days, so short New Orleans culture sample-type thingies would probably be optimal. I do enjoy zoos though. And anything that’s cultural/archectural. I’m really into folklore so I instantly love any place with good stories.

For San Antonio, it was a toss up between there and Houston for the Texas stops. The train schedule was better for San Antonio and it seemed like a more interesting place to visit. I’d only have a day or two anyway, not enough to get bored!

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