I still like the convention idea over a casino. Sure, I suppose at both people could do their own thing (gamble vs walk the booths), but at least it's something that can be shared -- you can walk the booths together, buy movie memorabilia stuff, meet interesting B actors, etc. Conventions usually are only during the day, and you can come and go as you please. Casinos (and the bars) are open 24/7 which might sound great at first glance, but I don't know how many times I've spent all night at a table not realizing that many hours have gone by. And it's very difficult to gamble together unless you're standing next to someone playing slots. It can also cost you a lot of money if your luck is bad.

The Chicago con was great, even tho the con itself wasn't. We (at least I) spent maybe 30 mins max in that room all weekend! What was great was going to dinner, and hanging out in the lounge, and hanging out "waiting in the lobby", and touring a little (ballgame downtown). It was one of the best weekends of my life. I don't know -- maybe I'm wrong -- but it's harder for me to see that in a casino. But hell, I'll go wherever the majority wants and I'll still have a good time!

Then again, the buffets and 24/7 atmosphere is enticing... as is the fact that it's only 40 mins from me.

You guys who hung in Vegas recently -- what do you think? Would that atmosphere be good for something like we did last weekend?

At least we have some time to think about it...