BootsnAll Travel Community

Even if you haven't been keeping track, we have - and 2008 marks BootsnAll's 10th year in business. So to celebrate, we're pulling out all the stops for our usual year-end bash - we want to make sure this is a party to remember!

Details are still being worked out, but this much we know:

Date: Saturday, December 6, 2008
Location: The Wonder Ballroom in Portland, Oregon
RSVP here

We imagine the festivities will start around 7pm, but that still needs to be confirmed. And we're working on all kinds of fun things, like special guests, giveaways, prizes, presentations, etc. The most important thing for now is that you (a) get the date on your calendar & start making the necessary arrangements to be here, and (b) invite all your travel-lovin' friends to come as well. The Wonder Ballroom holds, I'm told, in the neighborhood of 500-600 people, and our fearless leader (AKA Sean Keener) has said he wants to fill it. He's laid down the challenge, folks. Can you help him meet it?

Keep an eye on this thread, as we'll update it periodically as we have more information about the party. And if you're planning to come, you can let us and everyone else know by commenting here, too.

Reasons You'll Want to Be There
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Special Guests
Rolf Potts

BootsnAll Members Helping Us Fill the Wonder Ballroom
Stoo
travelgirltiff
KathrynD
trekker
super_gphis
Callilucy
xoom
Prisa
Capt Steve
Llalewyn
dopeyzn
crackerjillian
static
Tracy Ann
mono loco
Dangermode
BillE
vagabondette74
Hillbilly
WJLanders
Alan Bluehole
crocksroundtheworld
Calescence
Cathleen Crawford
karinada
parisgirl
AmazingJulesVerne
BostonBill
Britta and Jim from Glisan hostel
Emeraldeyes
minerguy
travel_tech
Liforce
bucho_ky
bloodsarover
A Joker

BootsnAll Members Thinking About It...
jk1071
Sky Annie
Eppyboy
tsftd

Looking for info on the hostel arrangements for the weekend? That's over here.

And if you wanna get in on the pre-party and after-party day-trips that Tracy Ann & crackerjillian are planning, then clicky over here and get yourself into the mix.

And be sure to RSVP here!

I am, regrettably, skint. However, buy me an airline ticket and I'll do this as a single night out, regardless of potential damage to mind and body, and write about it for you afterwards. I really can't say fairer than that

I'll be there

ill be there with guests, hopefully an audrey hepburn style little black dress, and maybe even some bells. this is my favorite time of year after all!

I am definitely planning to be there!

I'm starting my travel arrangements now. What is a good part of Portland to stay in, in order to be near the party?

See you in December!

Woo hoo!! That sounds exciting. 5 days before Morocco!

For all those staying at the Glisan Hostel I have already organised beds to be reserved. I will start a post for hostel people shortly.

Don't forget the spiked apple cider friday night before the party.

Trekker

I will be there in spirit. Have a good one!

Willing is the spirit,
But empty is the wallet
For buying airline tickets,
Alas I cannot borrow it.

And so I wish you happy
Times with jollity and song,
Eat, drink and all be merry
And party all night long.

Stoo, are you seriously going to be in Portland for the party??

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Originally posted by JessieS:
Stoo, are you seriously going to be in Portland for the party??

Oh, he's coming. And he's bringing cookies!!!

Looking forward to seeing all of you at the party!

This just in: Rolf Potts (author of the book and blog Vagabonding) will be attending the party! He's the guru on all things long-term world travel, so we're exciting to have him as our guest.

i'll probably make it... either i'm dragging prisa, or prisa's dragging me. this is black tie yeah?

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Originally posted by Callilucy:

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Originally posted by JessieS:
Stoo, are you seriously going to be in Portland for the party??

Oh, he's coming. And he's bringing cookies!!!

And fondue with BBQ potato chips.

Yes, Jessie. I am It's a bit of a long story...but basically, I try to minimize my long haul flights these days, which inspired a six week long trip back to America; I've been working from home 80% for the past several months, have conned convinced my employer that I can work just as well from wherever for a week or two around the holidays just as well as from my flat; and I want to visit a zillion friends and family, including you all

That's right, dear boots! The Snarky Talk Express is coming to Portland!

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That's right, dear boots! The Snarky Talk Express is coming to Portland!

Oh man, maybe I won't come now...

uh oh. we all better build up our drinking capacities. and work on our own snarky comebacks.

i cant wait!

Wow, the legendary Stoo will be there? This year's just keeps getting better.

suck up...

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Originally posted by Capt Steve:
suck up...

I need to make up for promising him a drink in Zurich and then not making it there. I think the sucking needs to start early.

I am thinking about it. Its just a long ways to go for what would have to be a very quick trip. And I'd have to cram in a few hours to visit with my sister as well. This is the first time I've seen decent prices flying to Portland though. Decisions, decisions...