Fulfilled Fanime 2013 Roommate thread

Started by Freight, December 05, 2012, 07:25:21 AM

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Freight


    Name: 
Freight
Hotel: San Jose Hilton
Dates:  Thursday, May 23 to Tuesday, May 28 (6 days/5 nights)
Rate: $170.00
Spaces Available:  FULL AS OF 2/17/03
Room Type:  Hosptiality Suite
Smoking or Non-Smoking:  Definitely non-smoking
E-Mail:  [email protected]
AIM:  blackfreight03

Details about me:  I'm a 36-year old male who will be attending Fanime for the third time.  I've gone to the Anime Expo from 1993 to 2010 and 2012, ALA 2011 to 2013, AM2 2011, and Fanime in 2011 to 2012 with other odd conventions here and there.

My simple philosophy about rooms is that if you go, you should only have to pay the money requested and show up.  I'll take care of getting the rooms squared away.  At AX 2005, the Hilton at Anaheim said they were overbooked and I had to take a set of smaller rooms.  I managed to talk them into giving us a suite parlor to replace one of the rooms for no extra cost. 

I've also led a suite full of otaku at AX 2006, and I still look at that as the most fun I've had for a convention.  If I can get enough people together to do that again at another hotel, I would do it in a heartbeat. 

I'm bringing my Xbox360 with me.  I have several games including the latest WB Batman games, UMvC3, Halo 4, and I have Rock Band 3 with over 600 available songs.

I'm called a fair and attentive leader, and I will be available for any questions.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - Updated 2/5/13

What kind of room do you have? - Updated 1/26/13  Due to a glitch in the CMR computer, they left me on hold for 30 minutes and the top three hotels filled up their blocks.  So, I'm on a priority waitlist for the Hilton in the meantime, but I do not plan on keeping rooms at the Double Tree.  Instead of sitting on my hands, I have booked a 1,200 sq. ft. hospitality suite.

How long is the stay?  Day 0 to Day 6.  I like to get in to a convention before it starts and leave after it's done.

Are the rates per night or for the whole stay?[/B]  It's for the whole stay.  I do not have a per night rate.

When would payment be due?  I ask that payment be sent about a month prior to the convention.  This gives me time to turn payments into cash for the hotels, as well as weed out any last second drop-outs.  Besides, it makes it easier to keep other people's money separate from mine until necessary.  I normally send an e-mail to let everyone know when to send their shares.

How do you like payment?  I prefer checks or money orders.  If cash is sent in the mail and the postman loses it, it's lost for both you and me.  Checks or money orders can be traced by the sender, or cancelled and retrieved, if necessary.

Do you accept Paypal?  I avoid it unless I have no other choice.  I ask that you send it as a gift to so the fees associated with it are handled on your end.  Any other way, and they can take a serious chunk out of the hotel monies.

What do we do about food?  I have three things I'm doing to help with that:

[LIST=1]
  • First, I'm arranging optional group dinners so everyone can meet, sit, and eat. No one has to attend, but it's a great way to meet other fans and make friendships. I'll do my best to avoid major gatherings and events when I schedule them.
  • I also have an optional $30.00 buy in for communal water, chips, Chex Mix, Pretzels, Kool-Aid and other things.  For that $30, you'll also get a personal supply of Pocky and Ramune you don't have to share.  That money will also help buy shampoo and soap for the rooms.
  • Finally, I am also offering a $5.00 buy in which is used for communal water only.
I'm a girl and I don't want to room with guys...   Not a problem.  I have one girls only room currently set up.  Please PM or e-mail me about these rooms, and I'll give you the details.

I'm under 18... Can I still go?  Sure.  I'll take people as young as 14, but if you are between 14 and 17, I HAVE TO SPEAK TO YOUR PARENTS FIRST.  This is non-negotiable.  It sounds very over-bearing, but if you're a minor, you lie to your parent/guardian about where you are, and you're found with me and/or my friends, that's a potential kidnapping charge on the adult(s) you're found with, and that's a great way to ruin a convention.

What's the rule about drinking?  I don't mind social drinking or fun drinking, but I don't condone getting fall-down drunk.  Also, NO MINOR DRINKING, PERIOD.  If you're an adult who gives a minor alcohol, we'll have a few unkind words, and I won't hesitate to involve the authorities. 

Someone I'm rooming with is getting on my nerves...  Bring anything like this to me.  I'm a decent negotiator and I will handle all issues like this.  Few things can make a weekend more tense than people irritating each other and drawing lines in the sand.  Even if it doesn't get to fighting, you're giving the cold-shoulder to someone else, and everyone else in that room will get frustrated and caught up in it.  That's not fair to everyone in that situation.

"Um... I broke something in the room."  This should be a no-brainer, but be prepared to pay for it.  I also inspect rooms quickly before I check them out.  The reason for that is if these things are reserved with my credit card and something comes up broken, I have to pay for it.  I limit my risks by being careful.

What happens if I break "the rules?"  I escort you out.  Not out of the hotel or the convention, but out of my room block.  No refunds and no arguments.  You're out.

Any other questions, please feel free to ask.

vivi

#1
I have a room now  ;D
You're one taco short of a combination plate.

RitsukaUzumaki

#2
EDIT:~Room Full~(2/21)

Roommates Wanted: We are part of the LGBTQ community so if that's a problem, there is no need to read further.

+ Introduction: Hello everyone I'm Bri, but you should call me RitsukaUzumaki or Suka for short. I'm part of a cosplay group in Sonoma County(PhantomLeafPro.deviantart.com) and me and my partner will be going to Fanime for my second time and their first. You can find me on FaceBook here: http://www.facebook.com/BriannaBartholdy

+ Hotel Information: I'll be staying at the Fairmont hotel that is just 1 block away from the convention center. I'll be staying from Friday till Monday. In a 1 king bedded room.(I can probably provide an air mattress if you do not own one your self, but you will need to bring pillows, blankets, and sheets yourself.)

+ Costs: Will vary depending on how many roommates there are(only looking for about 1 or 2, maybe 3) and how long you are staying with us.

+ Requirements: Female's are most welcomed, but me and my partner will consider males too. As stated above, you must be okay with, a supporter of, or part of the LGBTQ community to room with us.
You must let me know if you plan on cosplaying or not, also tell me how much luggage you will be bringing along.

+ Contact: www.facebook.com/BriannaBartholdy or [email protected] Please ask as many questions as you feel necessary.

+ Miscellaneous: We cosplay several different characters and will be attending gatherings at the conventions, so we'll be going back and forth from the convention to the hotel. You can expect us to come back form the dance from 12 to 2 in the morning and wake up as early as 6 or as late as 11.(Don't worry about being noisy or waking us up, we'd rather be early to a gathering than miss it all together.
I'm a very talkative person and very friendly, my partner is friendly too, but talks less and tends to keep to them self more.

Thanks so much for you interest! :3 Keep on conventioning~

mod edit: its called a dance
FanimeCon 2014: Uchiha Madara(Pre-Konoha), Uchiha Mikoto(Young), Trancy Alois, and one more undecided.

http://ritsukauzumaki.deviantart.com
http://www.facebook.com/RitsukaUzumaki?fref=ts
http://phantomleafpro.deviantart.com

Freight

#3

       
  • I had some people back out, so I need to put this back up.

Name:  Freight
Hotel: San Jose Hilton
Dates:  Thursday, May 23 to Tuesday, May 28 (6 days/5 nights)
Rate: $170.00
Spaces Available:  0
Room Type:  Hosptiality Suite
Smoking or Non-Smoking:  Definitely non-smoking
E-Mail:  [email protected]
AIM:  blackfreight03

FULL AS OF 3/30/13

Details about me:  I'm a 36-year old male who will be attending Fanime for the third time.  I've gone to the Anime Expo from 1993 to 2010 and 2012, and ALA 2010 to 2012, AM2 2011, and Fanime in 2011 to 2012 with other odd conventions here and there.

My simple philosophy about rooms is that if you go, you should only have to pay the money requested and show up.  I'll take care of getting the rooms squared away.  At AX 2005, the Hilton at Anaheim said they were overbooked and I had to take a set of smaller rooms.  I managed to talk them into giving us a suite parlor to replace one of the rooms for no extra cost. 

I've also led a suite full of otaku at AX 2006, and I still look at that as the most fun I've had for a convention.  If I can get enough people together to do that again at another hotel, I would do it in a heartbeat. 

I'm bringing my Xbox360 with me.  I have several games including the latest WB Batman games, UMvC3, Halo 4 and Anniversary, and I have Rock Band 3 with over 600 available songs.

I'm called a fair and attentive leader, and I will be available for any questions.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - Updated 1/26/13

What kind of room do you have? - Updated 1/26/13  Due to a glitch in the CMR computer, they left me on hold for 30 minutes and the top three hotels filled up their blocks.  So, I'm on a priority waitlist for the Hilton in the meantime, but I do not plan on keeping rooms at the Double Tree.  Instead of sitting on my hands, I have booked a 1,200 sq. ft. hospitality suite.

How long is the stay? Day 0 to Day 5.  I like to get in to a convention before it starts and leave after it's done.

Are the rates per night or for the whole stay?[/B]  It's for the whole stay.  I do not have a per night rate.

When would payment be due?  I ask that payment be sent about a month prior to the convention.  This gives me time to turn payments into cash for the hotels, as well as weed out any last second drop-outs.  Besides, it makes it easier to keep other people's money separate from mine until necessary.

How do you like payment?  I prefer checks or money orders.  If cash is sent in the mail and the postman loses it, it's lost for both you and me.  Checks or money orders can be traced by the sender, or cancelled and retrieved, if necessary.

Do you accept Paypal?  I avoid it unless I have no other choice.  I ask that you send it as a "gift" to so the fees associated with it are handled on your end.  Any other way, and they can take a serious chunk out of the hotel monies.

What do we do about food?  I have three things I'm doing to help with that:


       
  • First, I'm arranging optional group dinners so everyone can meet, sit, and eat. No one has to attend, but it's a great way to meet other fans and make friendships. I'll do my best to avoid major gatherings and events when I schedule them.
  • I also have an optional $30.00 buy in for communal water, chips, Chex Mix, Pretzels, Kool-Aid and other things.  For that $30, you'll also get a personal supply of Pocky and Ramune you don't have to share.  That money will also help buy shampoo and soap for the rooms.
  • Finally, I am also offering a $5.00 buy in which is used for communal water only.
I'm a girl and I don't want to room with guys...  Normally, I have a girls only room set up, but I can't quite do it with this configuration.  If I get rooms of the waitlist, I'll put one together very quickly.

I'm under 18... Can I still go?  Sure.  I'll take people as young as 14, but if you are between 14 and 17, I HAVE TO SPEAK TO YOUR PARENTS FIRST.  This is non-negotiable.  It sounds very over-bearing, but if you're a minor, you lie to your parent/guardian about where you are, and you're found with me and/or my friends, that's a potential kidnapping charge on the adult(s) you're found with, and that's a great way to ruin a convention.

What's the rule about drinking?  I don't mind social drinking or fun drinking, but I don't condone getting fall-down drunk.  Also, NO MINOR DRINKING, PERIOD.  If you're an adult who gives a minor alcohol, we'll have a few unkind words, and I won't hesitate to involve the authorities. 

Someone I'm rooming with is getting on my nerves...  Bring anything like this to me.  I'm a decent negotiator and I will handle all issues like this.  Few things can make a weekend more tense than people irritating each other and drawing lines in the sand.  Even if it doesn't get to fighting, you're giving the cold-shoulder to someone else, and everyone else in that room will get frustrated and caught up in it.  That's not fair to everyone in that situation.

"Um... I broke something in the room."  This should be a no-brainer, but be prepared to pay for it.  I also inspect rooms quickly before I check them out.  The reason for that is if these things are reserved with my credit card and something comes up broken, I have to pay for it.  I limit my risks by being careful.

What happens if I break "the rules?"  I escort you out.  Not out of the hotel or the convention, but out of my room block.  No refunds and no arguments.  You're out.

Any other questions, please feel free to ask.

RitsukaUzumaki

#4
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Closed.
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FanimeCon 2014: Uchiha Madara(Pre-Konoha), Uchiha Mikoto(Young), Trancy Alois, and one more undecided.

http://ritsukauzumaki.deviantart.com
http://www.facebook.com/RitsukaUzumaki?fref=ts
http://phantomleafpro.deviantart.com

rottenrosen

#5
Room wanted~
Found! Thank you!!

+ Introduction: Hello!!! My name is Lili but I cosplay by the name Parallel and I will be turning 24 in May~ this will be my first FanimeCon and I already have paid for pre-reg. I have gone to several other cons including SakuraCon and AnimeExpo, as well as a local con held in Reno, NV, which is where I currently reside. I have a car and will be driving 3+ hrs to San Jose. I am very open to meeting new people and am very easy to get along with (I am a tad anti social unless I'm at a convention!). I just didn't register quickly enough however to get my own room :< I am not loud and would only drink moderately- if at all, and do not smoke. Unfortunately, I have long since deactivated my Facebook, but will probably reactivate it soon for convention purposes! Although, please email me if you have space! I am awesome and reliable, promise ;3

+ Hotel Information: I would like to room from Thursday, May 23rd until Sunday the 26th or Monday the 27th. I can work it out and we can discuss it! As far as the hotel, anywhere close to the convention is alright, but I really don't have a preference, as long as I don't have to drive and park. So preferably within a couple of blocks :3 I don't mind staying on the floor if their isn't enough space, but I also wouldn't mind paying however much for a rollaway or full bed. Please just inform me about your rates! I am open to many offers!! I can pay upfront to insure my stay.

+ Requirements: I would like to be staying with females -gender/orientation DOES NOT MATTER- but it's just because my boyfriend will not be joining me and I don't want him to worry! Besides that, I would just require general respect! Please give me my own space, please do not invade my belongings, or tamper with them. If I have food, don't eat any unless I state otherwise. I would like to room in a place where I can feel safe, and sleep! If you're going to throw a party every night, I don't think we're a match

+ Contact: I don't currently have a Facebook, so please contact me another way:
PM me here, but I'll probably get back to you faster if you email me or text

email: [email protected]
Email me and I will give you my phone number if you need it.

+ Miscellaneous: ~ < ~ I'll be bringing ALL KINDSA FOOD!!

dankeykang

#6
Looking for a room

Intro: Sup! My name is Gia. This will be my 4th fanime in a row, though I did go a bunch when I was younger and then stopped going when my brother wasn't into it anymore. I'm looking for people going Friday-whenever as I live in the area and will just sleep at my house on Thursday.

Hotel: Anywhere near fanime, unless you'd be willing to drive me. I don't mind walking as long as it isn't blocks and blocks.

Requirements: I'm 18 so nobody over like 25, females preferably (I'm gay and just tend to get along with females better, other lgbt would be a plus), smoking and drinking is totally fine with me as long as the smoking isn't in your face, $120 and below is what I'm looking to pay.

Random: I'm pretty awesome, if I do say so myself, so I'm pretty much looking for the same. I'm make jokes frequently, funny ones not like stupid/annoying/offensive ones, so a sense of humor is a must. At this point you're probably wondering why I want a hotel if I live in the area; I don't have a license and wish not to bother my friends/parents with taking me every day. If you get bored one of the days we could even hang out at my house :3

Contact: Just PM me here and I'll give you my number, if you're worthy ;P

bahamutknightzero

#7
UPDATE: Room Spot has been filled.

Roommate Wanted:

+ Introduction: Hello, my name is Fernando. I'm 25 and I've been attending Fanime since 2006. I'm in search of a room mate for my group's hotel room (excluding myself, there will be two girls and two guys).

+ Hotel Information: Hyatt (staying from Friday to checkout on Monday)

+ Costs: I'm not quite sure on price but I'm ball-parking a guess between $60 and $80

+ Requirements:
What I'm looking for is someone that can behave and be respectful of others *both their things and themselves* (this is a drama-free room)
Must be okay with crossplayers (*raises hand*)
No smoking in room
No bringing others to the room

Don't want to be the bad guy here but I just want things to go smoothly as possible with the room (last year was the first time I was in charge of the room and things turned out fine)

+ Contact: To get in touch with me, please either PM me on the Fanime boards, PM me via Facebook (www.facebook.com/Bahamutknightzero), or email me at [email protected]

+ Miscellaneous: I'm generally a nice all around guy and my friends are all good people. We may seem a little odd but we're all trustworthy and great people to be around. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you may learn something. Man, I'm usually not too good on these kind of things but I'm sure you will be in good hands. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me and I'll do my best to answer those questions.

Thank you ^_^

marisuga

#8
Room has been filled!




Aleril

#9
NEED A ROOM

+ I'm a 22 y/o male looking for a room from Friday to Monday.

+ I pack light: just my clothes, toothbrush and laptop

+ I don't smoke

+ Any hotel will be fine

+ I'll bring a sleeping bag if needed.

+ I'm terrible at describing myself

+ I'm a pretty cool dude who does cool dude stuff?

Found a room. Disregard post.

Hachimitsu

#10
Room is now full....
Roomate(s) Wanted!
updated since May 6th

Looking for one(or 2) more roommate(s)

Intro: Hello my name is hachimitsu (web name), age 30, heigh 5"6".  (at most often times people mistaken me for age of 25). I just recently got accepted to artist alley and is working very hard on maintaining my Interests. I love video games, animes, abit shy at sometimes but when i get to know you i can be outspoken, erh depending on interests....

Hotel Information: The hyatt which is located a block away from the convention, It has Two beds a stand up shower, and hopefully a Microwave.. not sure this is the first time visiting there...

Costs: $100 (or negotiable), if you cannot pitch in, maybe we can negotiate or something. But I strongly ask for some help since im working very hard trying to save money...

Requirements:: So far we have girls and boys in this room mixed together, but around saturday, the girls will be moving into the marriot hotel while the guys will still be in the hyatt.
I only have one guy who is supporting me but still i could use more helpers to help pitch in v_v..
... i kinda miss having a bunch of great friends enjoying the fun-ness..

What we provide::

=Cosplay materials:
-sewing kit
-scissors
-glue gun

=Artist alley materials:
-copic markers
-Wide scale printer
-2.25" button creator

Rulings:: PLEASE KEEP THE ROOM CLEAN as you can, and don't bring any sodas... i foudn out they charge $75 for a small clean up v_v!
warnings::
-My friend may be a heavy sleeper T_T!.... I apologized if he snores very loudly
-I might be a disorganized person due to the amount of cosplay items and constructions for artist alley

Contact: hachimitsu.ink@gmail.com
or private message me

Miscellaneous:
I am almost done paying off the hotel reservation but I still would like to have some new room mates to help pitch in for the room. This is the first time in my life paying for a hotel so maybe some support wouldn't hurt as well...

special thanks to::
everyone for the templates

luluko

#11
Roommates Wanted
+ Introduction: My name is Luluko and I am a cosplayer from Arizona! I don't like giving out my personal profile so here's my fanpage: https://www.facebook.com/lulukocosplay
+ Hotel Information: I have a room at the DoubleTree from Thursday to Monday.
+ Costs: if I can get one more person for the room it will be $67 per person. I prefer to collect payments via PayPal a couple of weeks in advance, but I am flexible on this.
+ Requirements: no real preferences on age/gender, but preferably female, ages 17-25. there is no smoking, drinking, or bringing strangers into the room. you are to respect the property of others (especially important as we will have a few cosplayers in the room, including myself) and not be disruptive when others are sleeping.
+ Contact: please e-mail me at lulukocosplay [at] live [dot] com if you are interested!
+ Miscellaneous: I am looking for one, MAYBE two people. Preferably only one since I am opening this up to complete strangers.


roommate get!

xichisex

#12
I know it is a little late, but is anyone still looking for one roommate? My brother decided the other night he wants to attend Fanime, but he can't stay in my room because I already have 4 other people in there and it is all girls. He is 27, a really nice guy, he doesn't party. If you could send me an email or a message that would be great. He doesn't mind covering his part of the room because thats an obvious thing he'd have to do.

EDIT: Thank you everyone. My brother decided that since he isn't rooming with me he doesn't feel comfortable rooming with complete strangers. He will just commute from Menlo Park each day which isn't too bad of a drive.

FanimeCon Cosplay 2013

L0Lpants

#13
Roommates wanted!

Hotel: San Jose Marriott Downtown NON SMOKING DOUBLE/DOUBLE BEDDED ROOM
Availability: Friday-Monday (unfortunately getting one on Day 0 wasn't an option)

Little rules:
1. respect other people's crap
2. don't mess with the room, it'll be used solely for R&R
3. (other usual roommate rule)
4. For the love of anime, tell me if you snore or not!


INQUIRE WITHIN!!!


(Room is f-ing full as of now)
~Swap Meet staffer: '10, '11, '12, '14

Misamo

#14
Thanks I have someone to room with now!  :D

+ Introduction: Hello my name is Misa and I will be turning 26 on May 21st.  Going to Fanime is my birthday gift but sadly the person I was going with decided they didn't want to go with me anymore.  I'm very tidy and friendly and will be cosplaying Princess Serenity during the convention.  I only ask for the chance to get a nap here and there and a chance to take a shower otherwise I will be traveling around the convention.  I am respectful of people's belongings and plan to bring my own food.

+ Hotel Information: Any of the hotels that are right around the convention center, due to physical disabilities I would like to try and use what walking energy I will have on walking around the convention and not just getting there.  I will not be in the hotel room very much, only for showers and an occasional nap here or there.  I will be trying to earn up a bit of money to help but since I have a set income each month and 95% goes to bills I will be doing my best to try to at least gather up some form of cash to assist.
+ Requirements: Just please be careful about my cosplay please.
+ Contact: [email protected] or message me on here please.
+ Miscellaneous: It would be the most awesome birthday gift to not have to worry about what I will be doing for sleeping.  I am an artist and I am willing to draw something nice as a gift!  Thank you very much!

luluko

#15
Roommates Wanted

I have space for two three two people in my room at the DoubleTree on Thursday night only. if you weren't able to get a room for day 0 and want to get there early, now's your chance! please e-mail me if you're interested - lulukocosplay [at] live [dot] com


full!

long-lost-wolf

#16
Have fun at Fanime everyone

Dyzzi

#17
We're full now!

Thanks!