Parking last year was very easy. Im staying at the doubletree this year so I will probably take the shuttle to and from but don't worry about parking, just be prepared to walk a bit.

And thanks TreeDude for the info..

Now we got a Verizon invite. Anyone got AT&T, Sprint, and T-Mobile?

LEAK TIME!

BoxTone is sponsoring two important destinations.




1. Booth 531, Solutions Showcase: BoxTone software experts will be on hand show you the smart way to manage, monitor and support your BlackBerry platform.

2. The Mobile User Management Lounge (directly across from the Solutions Showcase): All NEW at WES this year, this interactive Lounge is perfect for connecting with peers; for seeing great BlackBerry user and blogger presentations; and for a little fun and games.

For BlackBerry forum guys and gals - I've been able to secure the lounge on Monday from 6-8pm that I would like to serve as an initial kickoff meet and greet for the BBF folks.

We’ll have food and drink in the evenings at the lounge as well

More info on the lounge will be coming soon but to give you an idea it's a big space we're sponsoring that is split up into 3 different sections: Mash Up, Pro's Corner, and the Gamers Pad.

Let me know your thoughts.

Thanks

Jon

I think I just received Sprint's offering today, not sure if there's actually a sign up or if you just show up?

Edit: The e-mail that's hard to read is

Nice of Sprint to generously offer us the ability to "enjoy Universal CityWalk." It's open to the public. Duhhhh...... Yet just another feeble attempt by Sprint to dupe the consumer and try to make us believe they are a quality service provider.

Oh and the date/time of the Sprint Now Network seminar is different from what is on the Scheduler at attendwes.com.
Attendwes says 11:30am; invitation says 12:30pm. Both with the same exact description. Lame....

::ensuring this item is NOT on my calendar::

Just taking the wind from my sails....

How so ?

I will have mine; but then I'll be working ... so I need to have it.

Twas just trying to gather some of the BBF folks in one location like last year; we used the same location for breakfast and lunch daily. Made coordinating sessions and such a lot easier.

So use the lounge ;p

Ya'll gonna serve us breakfast and lunch everyday?

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Booyah!

Nice, now all we are missing is T-mobile.

seems that these Verizon/AT&T parties are for US customers only. I kinda figured that, but somewhat disappointing for this Canadian.

Also, Jsplit, that lounge sounds awesome, I can't wait.

Looks like the lounge has got us set for the evenings, what will we do for breakfast/lunch?

Did I miss the Sprint event listing? Still waiting to hear from our Sprint rep.

Jsplit .. sounds good. Monday 6-8 sounds good .. my week is filling up quick!

I hope AT&T learned their lesson from last year, where they tried to make their party exclusive, and made you work to get tickets. Seems like they have......Everyone I know ended up going to the Verizon 007 party instead because it was easy to get tickets and was in the hotel. Plus they had lots of givaways....free devices, golf clubs, etc....

With so many options, I will choose the easiest one with free drinks. That's just me tho.

Darth - The lounge will have food at certain times. I'll confirm when that will be, but maybe breakfast.

<---- Lord of the Free Lunch

Look at post #244, I posted the flyer image. Doesn't seem like much of an event.

Gamers Pad? Count me in. How about a Boxtone sponsored trip to Disney Quest?

Hah - I'll see what I can work out ;p

Rusty and I will be running the Gamers Pad all week

won't be attending this year. I switched departments this year and am no longer in charge of the BB's. Tried to get the new BB guy to come, but he declined. Everybody have a drink for me...


P.S. Go to the Verizon party. I'm still kicking myself for missing it last year.

Gamers unite! /raised fist
Any MMORPGs? lol

ya, I'll be spending a lot of free time at the gamers pad I think.

Bring your own DS?

One of the drawbacks to not being home for a week as I will be forgoing my nightly Call of Duty 4 fixes!! .. and GTA IV just came out ...

You missed a lot after Tuesday night. But your antics were worth it for the entertainment value! Sorry you can't make it this year. We'll be sure to raise a cup of "something red" for you! (see attached!)

Maybe I can take my son's.... prolly not a good idea. He'll notice.

No EQ2 for a week. Egads! I'm having withdrawl! Ack ack!

Ugh, between the gamers pad and WDW I might miss a session or two.

Lounge / Gamers pad won't be open during times where RIM has scheduled sessions so that should help you out ;p

Umm... like Thursday afternoon/evening?

But the DS can come anywhere ;)

God, I'm actually really stoked for this trip. Can't believe I leave in like, a week and a half. So much to do still between now and then.

Well yeah the DS can

We may have other cool Nintendo products kicking around for your enjoyment as well - keep your fingers crossed

I'd like to put my order in for a Wii now.

My Wii isn't even hooked up at the moment, if needed I'll pack it up.

mmm Mario Kart

Oh man.. Im lovin WII Mario Cart.. Picked it up Sunday.. And pre-ordered Wii Fit.. That should be fun too..

Yeah unfortunately my brain cant grasp the Wheel thing - I'm horrible with it. Tossed it aside after barely an hour of feeble attempts.
Now using a Game Cube controller on the other hand and I'm pretty tough to beat

I would like to give a big thanks to everyone that posted the links to the carrier parties. Man I wish I would have been here last year before WES.

Hats off to BBF and it's members.

Agreed. Thank you to everyone willing to share information and allow us newbs to partake in some of these events we would have not otherwise known about.

If you drink enough, you won't know what anything means.
"I don't know what that means!" ~mrc7928