Aussiecon
I am trying to decide whether or not to go to Aussiecon this year. I have a membership, but that is a relatively minor consideration.
Even this far removed in time, it looks like I will only be able to attend the convention. I will not have time to add a tour. Given that just getting to Melbourne will cost me a fair chunk of change, I have difficulty justifying the expense just for Aussiecon (it is extremely unlikely that I could find a professional reason to make the trip). Going to Aussiecon will preclude me from going to a certain metropolitan event.
However that certain people and things that I tend only to see at Worldcons. I admit that some of the past Worldcons have been lackluster.
Even this far removed in time, it looks like I will only be able to attend the convention. I will not have time to add a tour. Given that just getting to Melbourne will cost me a fair chunk of change, I have difficulty justifying the expense just for Aussiecon (it is extremely unlikely that I could find a professional reason to make the trip). Going to Aussiecon will preclude me from going to a certain metropolitan event.
However that certain people and things that I tend only to see at Worldcons. I admit that some of the past Worldcons have been lackluster.