Omegasquash
Member
On behalf of most of us here in Boston, we'd like to welcome everyone to this year's PAX East. Some info for those traveling (especially folks coming to Boston for the first time):
Location/Venue:
The Boston Convention and Expo Center
Public Transit and Travel:
Schedules and Maps for the T/Bus/Commuter Rail/Boat
You will be taking the T to South Station, and walking from there (unless you grab a lift/Lyft). Simply exit South Station, and head for the bridge over the channel. Keep going straight, and you'll find it. There will also be a crowd to follow.
Please be advised that the T is a bit of a dinosaur. Schedules may or may not reflect reality, although they're generally good about keeping you informed while you're on the platform.
Weather:
According to the forecast, it will be cold and cloudy this weekend. Please be advised that, unless you're at the hotel next to the center, you will very likely be walking over two bridges to get there, one of which Summer Street to Fort Point) is over water and is a wind tunnel. The next one is too, but the one over water will strip the heat right out off you.
Layers are your friend. A knit cap, and thin layers will go miles further than a t-shirt and one winter coat. Gloves too. I work in the general vicinity (next to South Station) I survive pretty well with a knit cap, a t-shirt and a button down, and a zip up hoodie. My advice is to wear good socks, and don't wear sneakers with ventilation on the toes or anything. While no one likes the smell of feet, no one likes frostbitten toes either.
Get Togethers:
As is tradition, we'll try to get together for a few rounds and a good time. I'm completely open to planning in the thread, and I'll suggest locations in the following post.
Communication:
I've created a new Slack channel for us (get the app). PM me with your email address, even if you did so last year, for access info. I will make every effort daily to grab the names of everyone that PM's me and add you to the list. My signal is terrible inside the center for some reason, so the sooner you PM me, the better your chances will be to get added. Let's try to keep the bulk of the planning in the thread, and we'll coordinate details, position in the center, meetup points, etc in the channel. I also advise anyone with general questions about the city to use the Slack Channel, as the locals have a good sense of how to get to where you want to go.
Welcome to Boston! We hope that you enjoy your stay, and please feel free to reach out to us with general questions right here in the thread. I look forward to reconnecting with everyone again, and I'm excited to interact with some new faces.
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