How far is it from DC to Philly?
Something like a 3 hour ride, minimum. If Dave/Josh have managed to get a conference room at the Airport hotel or something similar/close, it is 158 miles or so
If I can make the trip ALL THE WAY from CALIFORNIA I know there are some of you that SHOULD make it with less distance to travel. *cough* Southpaw *cough* *cough* Topkick *cough*
Heehee... Hell, I am going to Origins- something I've not been to since it was in Philly back in '95. I think with some smart calculating and coordination, they too can come out and maybe split cost of a room or something.
As always, I'm willing to put folks up at my place in Reading- especially if we do this up there.
I'll be bringing some Semai and Sons of Kronos... as much as I can legally bring onto a plane and still not cause a scare.
I'd grab a roll of duct tape and a good minis case (like my camelot pewter tacklebox) open it to be checked and once they tag it, duct-tape it closed and securely. Make an TSA official sign the tape in marker... then you should be fine.
Alternately, ship it three-day to McGee or Slater.