Would it count as bringing pets into the hotel?

[major_clanger]

I've just been writing some documentation for Eastercon regarding our registration process. Luckily, I spotted what was wrong with the following sentence as soon as I typed it:

We will be preparing the registration packs and will provide materials and procedures for registering walk-ins and issuing badgers.

But for my noticing this typo (the spell-checker was of course quite happy with it) our walk-in members might have had a most interesting and unusual convention experience. bugshaw notes that the Read Me would have been quite amusing:

- Please wear your badger at all times within the convention, and show it to security staff if asked.

- If you are a day member, your badger will indicate which day it is valid for. If you come back another day, you'll have to buy a new badger.

- If you lose your badger, we'll issue you a temporary one, but will ask for an additional deposit (refundable if your badger turns up again).

If anyone is inspired by this to plan a Harry Hill-style Badger Parade for the Masquerade, now is the time to let us know.

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[surliminal.livejournal.com]

Hwey you wouldn't know off hand if the hotel has any singles left? I tried ringing the number today but no answer ..

[major-clanger.livejournal.com]

They've got about fifty rooms left as of last week; I'm not sure off the top of my head as to the exact status (we're due an update soon).

The booking number is via a conferencing office; this is meant to ensure that members talk to someone who is involved with the event rather than the usual front desk staff. The downside of this is that bookings are weekdays only, although you can email your booking request. Let us know if you don't get any joy and we'll sort it out.