Howies In Vegas, Baby!

Agreed

2006-07-21T13:46:00.000-04:00

I'm with Cal. I've been meaning to go through the forum and post links to the various photo collections, but have just been too busy at work. So if you're a contributor to this blog and have some, get posting, ya heard?

Here are mine.

Dave

Wake Up Peeps!

2006-07-20T00:27:00.000-04:00

WAKE UP!

This place is dead as hell. Lets get the party started again.

It was too much tequila, period.

2006-06-17T22:57:00.000-04:00

That's all I'm going to say. Thanks to everyone that cleaned me up and got me out of there. Senor "el Diablo" Cuervo hit me in the back of the head with a 2x4 when I wasn't expecting it.

But anyway, please post your thoughts on the conference, your photos (I may come to regret saying that, but there it is, go for it). I apologize to anyone I offended or stole the panties of...*Ahem* let's just say Amy's belong in the Howie Hall of Fame now. ;-)

I've got a bunch of photos to post, it's just late tonight, I'll probably get to them early this week. But here are a few highlights:

"The ring-hugger"
"Go hug a monk"
"Did you see Amy?"
"Did you hear Cal?"
"Dave, wake up!"
and
"Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat?"

Dave

Hitting the Road

2006-06-12T09:12:00.000-04:00

The time is now, 6:11 AM (very AM) and after this is post and before my computer would have a chance to finish shutting down I will be out the door and on my way. My ETA will be about 2 pm from Nor Cal to Vegas Baby.

See you soon. (let's hope there are no CHP following me)

Looking Good

2006-06-08T15:53:00.000-04:00

The weather in Las Vegas is looking nice and hot (hopefully not too hot).

For those of you travelling into sin city on the holy day (Sunday, for those who are athiest or otherwise not interested in religion), we will have a bright sunny day with a high of 98 and the temperature shouldn't drop below 74 for those midnight swimmers.

Monday and Tuesday we can expect a cold snap of 96 (I appologize to anyone from Alaska, there is still no chance of snow forcasted at this time). There may be a stray cloud or two on Monday, but the locals will have the shadow ropped off and selling tickets for 10 minutes to stand in the shade. Good news is the low is only to be expected to be 73.

Wednesday we will be able to break out of the cold snap and reach a high of 99 and a slightly higher low of 74. However, the temperature is expected to break all the records on the Mandalay dance floor.

For the HOWies mass exodus (or running from the law for the unruly Wednesday night party) we can expect a high of 98. If you are running from the law, I would suggest the evening where the low is 77, but watch out for those midnight swimmers because they will probably be out in force tonight (being the warmest night of the conference).

Friday, you are on your own. It is expected to be a whopping 100 degrees and I am not expected to be there, unless the 1,000,000 to 1 odds that I hit a jackpot of $327.34 or more actually happens (even then I am cashing out and headed back to sunny California).

Kudos!

2006-06-08T10:29:00.000-04:00

Cheers to Eighth Avenue Dave for creating this site. A lot of useful info and arrangements have been exchanged through it in only a couple of weeks, and it's because of that man ... over there ... in Baltimore.

And we'll also get to see the true worth of this joint in a couple of weeks (or less) once the photos start rolling in.

Kudos, good sir!

Where are you stayin?

2006-06-07T22:19:00.000-04:00

So this thing is coming quick and I am very excited to meet my HOWies in Vegas, I also want to thank eithave for this blogsite. Anyhow I will be staying at the Rio during my time there cause that is just where I generally stay in Vegas when I am there. Also for those of you flying in, when you get a cab make sure the cabbie does not take the long way to the strip, if he goes through a long tunnel he has taken the long way. A trip from the airport to the opposite end of the strip should cost you no more then $20 or so and if you are closer to the airport around $8. Ok just a 5 more days, see you guys there.

HOWie T-Shirt

2006-06-07T03:43:00.000-04:00

OK, so I guess I have an obsession with t-shirts. I love wearing them. Oh yeah, and I'm a HOWie. So here's what I'm gonna wear:

Anyone else want one? I'm going to get them printed Thursday. I'm going to use a sharpie to fill in my "username".

tee hee, I'm so silly....

Sunday Night Meet-up

2006-06-06T10:01:00.000-04:00

Hi Gang,

This topic has been brought up a few times on the forum, so I thought I'd post here to get the conversation going.

Seems many folks are going to be coming in on Sunday (Including myself, but not until evening). So where do you want to hook up? I'd suggest a pool-side gathering, but A. you can only get in there if you are staying at MB, and B. With temps predicted to be over 100°, it might be a tad uncomfortable. Dry heat or not, that's HOT!

So, please chime in with suggestions.

I have two, what you do after that is up to you. But, just for distinct meeting places, in MB, you can meet at Lenin's headless statue. You'll be in the middle of all the ultra-lounges and restaurants, or there's a level up from the main floor at the Luxor. The entrance to the IMAX movie is up there and some other stuff. It's not the most happening place, but it's not mad-busy like the casino, so it would be easy to recognize people. Have fun, though!

Dave

HOWIE FREAK SHOW

2006-06-04T04:26:00.000-04:00

Since it's only a week before the HOW Conference. I thought it's about time we matched the names to the faces.

You can see what most of us looks like at http://www.digitalcookie.net/pub/HOWies/showall.shtml

Wednesday Night Party Details

2006-06-02T11:04:00.000-04:00

Thanks to Cal and Sarah for noting this in a recent conference update:

What are my options for bringing a guest to the HOW Conference?
You are welcome to bring a spouse or significant other to some of the Conference events. Your options include:

1. Purchase tickets separately for the Wednesday night Vintage Vegas Party for $65 each. You must purchase these on-site at the Conference registration desk.

2. Purchase a guest pass for $250, which includes Monday and Wednesday night receptions as well as breakfasts Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. To add a guest, stop by the Conference registration desk on-site.

Dave

Non Conference Attendees

2006-06-01T20:32:00.000-04:00

How many people are bringing a significant other?

My better half will be joining me this conference. She will not be able to attend the sessions with me. And I will probably be skipping a couple myself. But I am curious, Who is having a guest joining them and what are they planning to do?

HOWIE Cell Numbers

2006-06-01T19:44:00.000-04:00

Hey guys

I already posted this on the HOW forum.

I was think about exchanging cell phone numbers. So when we do get to Vegas we can give each other a call to see what is going down. I know no one will want their numbers to be public. Maybe we can email or PM each other with our numbers?

Any other ideas?

A view from above

2006-06-01T15:21:00.000-04:00

Here's where it's goin' down, way, way down.

(click to enlarge)

Howies In Vegas featured on How Conference Blog!

2006-06-01T10:05:00.000-04:00

Check out the "Instant Friends" entry. ( I wonder if we're powdered or from concentrate?)

Also, if you are in or will be in the southeastern region of the country and can't make it to the HOW conference, you might be interested in the KnowHow Bake at the Lake, there's a link in Bryn's post for that as well. A bunch of great people go to that as well.

Keep it goin', folks!

Dave

Why are you going to How Design?

2006-05-31T20:17:00.000-04:00

Just interested in finding out why you are going to How Design? What would make this event a success for you?

I'll get us started:

I am going because I want to feel more connected with the design community at large. This experience will inform what I do and what I teach.

10 Days and a Wake-up Call!

2006-05-31T15:28:00.000-04:00

Time is starting to fly like an F-16 in full afterburn! I am looking forward to meeting with each of you and I hope we can build some new and lasting friendships!

C'ya out by the city limits sign!

Only 11 days until I leave!

2006-05-31T15:12:00.000-04:00

I can't believe it's only 11 days until we leave for Vegas. I've got so much stuff to do! I've got to find shoes for my vintage vegas outfit too! Yikes!

Save Money and Buy Me Drinks

2006-05-31T13:31:00.000-04:00

If you registered at the Luxor Hotel in the last month, you should check their website for the current rates. When I registered in the beginning of the month the lady who made my reservations told me to check their site to see if thier rates dropped. I checked last night and sure enough their rates were lower than what I was currently paying.

All you need to do is call them up and ask for the lower rate (be sure to have your confirmation number). Then find me at the conference and buy me a drink from all that money you save.

Monday Afternoon Meet-up Follow-up

2006-05-31T12:29:00.000-04:00

Courtesy of Howie Mama Karen Larson:

The plan for the HOWIE meet-up is to meet at THE HOTEL LOUNGE at 4:00-6:00 just prior to the keynote on Monday. I look forward to seeing all the HOWIE'S!!

http://www.thehotelatmandalaybay.com/dining_the-lounge.aspx

OH! Let's not forget that this will be a very special real-life Monday Happy Hour edition of SAW's Bar! Although SAW will not be able to join us, we can all raise a glass to
our favorite Howie bartender!

See you there!

Dave

Monday Afternoon Meet-up

2006-05-30T15:02:00.000-04:00

This is the big one! It was last year at least. Just a chance to meet and greet your fellow Howies before heading to the opening keynote Monday night. I've heard that people want to meet at the Lounge, but I looked around a little bit and there are a few. So, I thought we'd hash it out here so no one is left out. Has anyone been there enough to know one from another, the one with the best location for those not staying at Mandalay Bay? I visited there on my last trip, but don't remember enough to say for sure.

Could be quite a few people...

Dave

Howie Howler!!!

2006-05-26T10:34:00.000-04:00

Hi Everyone,

Tuesday night is the "free" night of the conference, and I was thinking it would be a great idea to get the gang together and head to The Bar in Times Square at New York, New York. I went here on a trip with work a couple of years ago, and it was caraaaaaazyyy! And the place was still rockin' when I was there last October. Believe me when I tell you it will be a fantastic time. I don't recommend riding the roller coaster after you've spent a couple of hours there, though. Plus, it's just a tram ride and a bridge away from Mandalay Bay (if you've never been to Vegas, you'll soon understand why you want to conserve as many steps as you can).

Your thoughts?

Dave

More conference wisdom (and more) from Steve Gordon

2006-05-26T10:25:00.000-04:00

in a podcast from Be A Design Group, here or directly from iTunes (highly recommended), here.

And just for Steve's benefit - The Savvy Designer's Guide to Success and Instant Recall. ;-)

Dave

Beware

2006-05-24T17:51:00.000-04:00

I plan on doing a lot of drunk dialing while in Vegas...please feel free to reciprocate.

Also I have a few goodies for those of you that can find me in Vegas. First 30 get something!

Are you too late?

2006-05-24T16:11:00.000-04:00

The How Conference is sold out! You can still get on the waiting list, though.

Dave

Advice from a Howie

2006-05-24T16:05:00.000-04:00

Since I don't have permission from either one of them, I'll just link to the HOW Conference Blog. Scroll down to the entry on April 6 from Steve Gordon about how to work the room.

http://www.howconference.com/blog.asp

Dave

Great idea Dave!!

2006-05-24T14:17:00.000-04:00

I love the idea of getting to know everyone better beforehand, especially since I'll be going alone.

Hi, I'm Sara, first time conference goer, and I still need to print business cards.

The Howie Badge

2006-05-24T10:20:00.000-04:00

Here is the official Howie Badge for the 2006 Conference, graciously provided by Von Glitschka for our enjoyment.

Here's a gif:

And you can download the editable file (Illustrator 10) here.

Dave

Welcome, Welcome All!

2006-05-23T16:46:00.000-04:00

Hello Howies!

This here blog is intended as a central site for Howies to talk about plans for and reviews of the 2006 How Design Conference in Las Vegas. So whether you want to hook up with everyone or just one person, check and post here. Why, even if you're not going, feel free to post here, just try to keep the subject matter related to the conference and social events (like someone's wedding) surrounding the conference. Looking for a place to crash? Want to share session schedules, photos etc.? Post here. Most of all have fun.

How do you post, you ask? Send me an email. eighthave at gmail dot com, and I'll hook you up. I know this is just a template right now, but I will get something appropriate up very soon.

I look forward to seeing you there!

Dave (eighthave)