Hosted events in Northern California in the San Jose area and Sac area in Hotels, and in the SoCal area, down in LA, at one o' the fancier digs there.
Hell, the hotel scene during NEST gets rather noisy, often. Easier there, though, as WE'RE occupyin' the hall entirely, and folks just move the hell away.
Advice - seek a suite (two adjoining rooms) at the end of the hall/building. Tell 'em you have loud guests, and can't be telling clients you need quiet. Bad for business, and all that. When they ask what the business is, explain that it's a bit complicated, but it involves marketing of silicon chips for aftermarket use, with simple software constructs. If they're still awake, ask 'em t'mind their business, as you'd like to establish a regular meeting place.
Double bonus if you can get one or more people to get rooms next door.
You who get said rooms, bring earplugs. Nothing is sadder than hearing one of us complain about a lack of sleep for someone who can play later.
Bring LOTS of liquid. 'Lees dehydrate.
Avoid booze, both for said dehydrating 'lees, and 'cause sloppy ticklers suck rocks.
'Sides, if you actually play until the bars closed, you'll be so high on endorphins you won't WANT anything dullin' the rush.
Simple tips - Turn up the A/C. Do it EARLY. 'Lees overheat quickly, and you DON'T want to open a window. Ever. Hell, we 'lers get a bit heated ourselves. Heh.
As far as folks knowing, recall a reality - no one really gives a damn. You're another noisy sex party, as far as they're concerned, and ALL are jealous of the sounds of merriment. Wanna shut 'em up? When they ask, say, "We took turns tyin' each other up and tickling each other." That'll stun 'em into silence. Honest, too.
Food is good, too. Not much needed. Finger food best.
Plan to KICK EVERYONE OUT at a particular time. If you don't, you'll never sleep.
Slate a late breakfast/brunch. Get together. Laugh like hell, 'cause most folks never get off their duff to do this daring deep, and it feels MIGHTY fine. Come back here, and bust my chops about somethin' you did that I couldn't've. I actually dig these the best. It's happened more than once, and you wouldn't believe what I've seen. Hell, I don't, some days.
Then again, I married my favorite 'lee. I'm livin' my own bliss. I annoy people like us wit' this sort of reality.
Livin' it is the best revenge. Just meet. Do it. Plan what you can. Remember that ALL that can be done is to spank you for makin' too much noise.
Oh, start early. Right after dinner, if not DURING usual dinner hours. Meet for early dinner, and head en-masse back to the room(s).
I'm sure I've forgotten details that others from these events could contribute. Mail me wit' questions if you don't wanna ask 'em here. Some of ya are shy. It's cool. Just ask. It don't kill me t'fess up, and SOMEONE has to do this stuff now. I sure can't!
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