yeah, it's better with a few people that you know for sure.

Yea, either plan to meet or know people would have helped tons.

Bwahaha, the icons synchronized barking! The first time I went to Califur was with two other friends, i'd of been totally lost without them. If you're still planning on going to Califur try making a journal ahead of time and see if someone can be a hang out partner, i'm only going for half a day to a day max since it's pretty close to us, you're even closer, seemed a waste of hotel money unless you plan on partying and getting drunk.

Not sure what other advice to give tbh, if I wasn't tied down i'd still be going with you i'm sorry i couldn't, one thing when you get your own family, doing things outside of the family is really tough since your family comes first, it's taking me a while to adapt to this since i'm still wanting to go out and hang with friends, staying home so much is kinda miserable but can't be helped -.- .