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I was planning on flying in on Friday evening, so I wouldn't have to take an extra day off work. I was seeing some flights into LAX that get there around 8pm.

This place is a bit less luxury, more functional.  It claims to sleep 24 and in one of the reviews someone says they had a group of 22 with no problems.  Closer to civilization http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p398232

How about this one? 

http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p936992

I think August is good.  Seems to be good for everyone else too, since nobody has said otherwise.  We should then decide on a 20 person house before everything gets booked up.

And when will you finish that OSD game you once hinted at, Grundy? I'm all a'tingle now.  8)

Ah, the long-forgotten OSD game.  I'll work on it once I get BJ8 out.  Priorities, you know!

Thanks!  This is indeed very useful.  The only nitpick I have is that it wasn't clear where I had to put the Dat folder.  I didn't know "game directory" meant "compiled directory" but I'm a little slow.

Aside from that it works like a charm!

Anyone want the module?  I'll upload it if so - I always wanted a way of having lip-synching in Lucasarts-style games and it's the only way I know of doing it.

Yes please!  I would appreciate it greatly.

I was just looking at places and found this one here

Pros:
- It's $2,800 for the week during low season (June 1-Aug 31)
- Sleeps 20
- Pool AND Jacuzzi
- Poker table
- Near the Salton Sea!

Cons:
- Kind of remote (2 1/2 hours east of L.A.)
- No beach nearby

There is also this place

Pros:
- Also in the $2,800 per week range
- Sleeps 22
- Pool (with diving board) and jacuzzi, dartboard, etc
- Close to civilization (45 minutes from LAX)

Cons:
- In a neighborhood
- Already booked for most of the summer.
- Additional fee of $25 per person per day for groups larger than 12

The Bake Sale games are being played and streamed here right now.

Bwahahaha.  I always said, if I don't get Waltzing Matilda stuck in people's heads after playing my game, I've failed.  Clearly I have not failed!

Glad to see we're doing so well!

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(To the tune of Waltzing Matilda)

In West Australia, near the town of Doodlakine,
Lived young Ben Chandler, a good man was he,
And he kept all his candy, in a little metal tin,
Ben Chandler's Sweets Tin was something to see

Oh no! Ben's sweets tin has gone missing! How will he ever enjoy life without his delicious candy?!

This is where you, the player, come in. Guide young Ben Chandler (aka Ben304) through the wild and rugged Australian wilderness as he goes searching for his beloved tin.  Who knows, he might even encounter some paranormal phenomena along the way.

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Ben's a sassy fellow.


Explore all sorts of exciting locations.

Featuring
- All sorts of in-jokes only about 2 people will get!
- Wacky screwball comedy with lots of terrible Australian stereotypes!
- Authentic didgeridoo music!
- A 50% Aussie voice cast!
- A secret unlockable companion character!

Get it as part of the AGS Bake Sale

Happy birthday Snake!  Carousel indeed!

Hooray! Thanks everyone.  Your birthday wishes warm up the icy grip of death. [/emo]

Double post?! Gasp!

Anyway, the game is fully playable and (hopefully) bug-free.  It just needs a couple of minor cosmetic touches, but I will be sending a final build out at the end of the weekend.

All I know about Oregon is it's got Portland, which is full of artists and hipsters.  As far as beaches, I am also clueless, but according to Disco, the average temperature in August is about 71F, so it won't be necessary to wear winter clothing in the summer as it was in Ireland.

That said, we were also discussing price vs size, and came to the conclusion that realistically, we probably won't get more than 20 or so attendees, so a house that sleeps 20+ won't really be necessary.  Looking for places that sleep less and are much more within budget is a lot more feasible.

Of course, we should probably take a general poll and see who is interested in coming so we can have an idea of how many people we'll need to house.

Places look nice.  I would say the Pickford House as well as the Restoration Oaks Retreat are probably the best contenders for size, price, and location.  The Villa Bellagio looks amazing, but expensive, although I notice on the website that the weekly rate is $2000 cheaper during the summer, which makes it considerable as well.  It all depends on the numbers I guess.

Australia would be fantastic, but it is a bit difficult to get to and it might reduce the number of attendees like what happened in 2005.

A couple of months ago I was looking at houses to rent on the West Coast with Layabout and there are some pretty nice and amazing ones (not to mention pretty cheap) in the California area.  L.A. and San Francisco will probably be too touristy and expensive, but someplace in the countryside or something would be nice.  The idea of taking trips to places like Darth mentioned is appealing.  I kind of have this fantasy about renting a big red convertible and driving around like Hunter S. Thompson, but that's neither here nor there.

Anyway, I'll gladly help out as co-host if the need arises.

I am in need of someone who has a good quality microphone and can do a good Tim Curry impersonation.  If you think you fit the bill, please get in touch with me at grundislav@hotmail.com.

Thanks!

Australians up in arms already? My goal is complete!

Rile up your anger further as you check the first post for a musical update!

This is probably the most original and twisted idea of the whole set. Really looking forward to it!