Pennsic creep

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As I look at the schedule for Pennsic, it's looking more and more like the next time we go, whether that's next year or the year after, we should consider going Weds to Weds, or Thurs to Thurs, instead of "second week." Too much is moving earlier, and less is happening late in the week. It's the order meeting announcement that has set me off in this particular case. All four of the orders to which either jducoeur or I belong will have met before we get on site this year. And the days of a big splashy Great Court on the final Saturday are long gone (and we're supposed to be off-site by then anyway). I'm hearing from friends that breakdown starts in some camps on Friday nowadays! The times are a-changin'.

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[rickthefightguy.livejournal.com]

It is true. But its a good thing, since it allows some recovery before work on Monday. I think what it comes from is that more and more, it is a _real_ 2 week event, so there is no need to stay until the last minute. This year I am only going for 1 week, so I will be staying as late as I can get away with...but usually, I am ready to leave after 12 days or so. Not necessarily anxious to leave, but happy to give up 12-24 more hours in exchange for an easier trip home and unpacking and whatnot.