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Hi All! Since we're getting into countdown time, I just wanted to promote the Dragon*Con Wiki and solicit contributions for it's entries. Sections that are especially in need of expansion are the pages on the individual hotels, regarding amenities and any tips people have for staying in them (photos of *empty* rooms especially would be nice, if anyone has some.) Especially the overflow hotels page (official or unofficial) And don't forget the epic packing list, which was how the wiki got started in the first place.

Here's a list of pages tagged with needs work if anyone is feeling bored and wishes to throw in $.02

Just two things -- 1) Please don't copy-paste from other websites, as it's uncool to plagiarize -- if you find a good website, link to it, don't copy 2) Please keep the information serious, and safe-for-work. A bit of tongue-in-cheek is okay, but people may be looking for info, not social commentary. Thanks!

Crossposted to DragonCon at Dreamwidth

This could be a good advice list for veterans and newbies alike, because someone's always going to forget to pack something.

What are the most random and yet very useful items you've found are a good idea to have at con? Things like sewing kits (for costumers, anyway), and something to write contact information on for people you meet are usually standards on the List of Stuff You Will Probably Want To Have, but what about slightly more random?

My first useful thing? Dish soap. If you plan on using hotel glasses (uh, you *have* seen those videos, right? just checking...), coffee makers, or have some other type of reusable beverage containers (like nalgenes or sigg bottles), this could be very useful, especially if you're mixing drinks with sticky juices or sodas. Just get one of those refillable 2oz or 3oz bottles you can get at the drug store for shampoo and fill it from the big bottle in your kitchen, and it's not much of an extra hassle.

Any other creative ideas?