If you're new to the city or taking the T in from out of town, this is where you can get advice from people living in The Hub. Please keep discussion limited to things in and around Boston.
Aurabolt wrote:
For those who will be commuting to/from a hotel that's not in the same area as the Con, get a Charlie Card and put $15 on it. That should cover your traveling expenses for the whole weekend and if you're not from the Boston Area, they can be used again next year since they don't expire.
That's actually a false statement. The Charlie Cards do expire but it is usually in years, ie. every 5 years. You can check when your card expires at any kiosk at any station.
I can't find it anywhere on the MBTA site, but I was told that the money you put on the card is good for 18 months. As I've never gone more than a few months before putting more onto mine, I cannot confirm or deny it.
Reads first line of the website link...
"Does A CharlieCard Expire? Yes..."
In reality though, there isn't really any other way to check for the expiration than at a subway station.
On a side note though, if a CharlieCard ever fails, you can go to the CharlieCard Store at Downtown Crossing to transfer to a new card.
...So in short, you agreed with what I said XD
Here's something I've been told face to face by the General Manager of the MBTA: If you have a balance on a Charlie Card, as long as it's registered via mbta.com the balance is transferrable. This includes when the card expires or goes inactive. You will need to bring it to the Charlie Card Store where they will transfer the remaining balance to a new card. It can only be done at the Charlie Card Store, which is at Downtown Crossing but is free of charge.
Kanechan wrote:Sometimes the CharlieCard will have an expiration date in the lower right-hand corner on the front. There's one on my card which says "Exp. 12/22", so I know I have at least that much time to get a replacement.
CharlieCards generally don't expire for 5 to 10 years after you get one, after which time they must be returned for replacement. Can't vouch for how long the fares stay on before you need to use them up, but they can be transferred from an older card to a newer one when the time comes.
ah so they're like a bus pass but for the T
cosplays i have complete:
Rocket Member (myself as a team rocket member)
Yurio (yuri on ice)
Rinku (yu yu hakusho Magi (aladdin Magnoshetot)
I am only so nice once your mean to me i will ignore you and pretend you don't exist: childish but effective
BUMP!
haven’t bumped a thread since my gaiaonline days.....
AB07 Aya from Super Gals
AB08 Bouquet from Blue Dragon & Kairi from KH2
AB09 Dawn from Pokemon Diamond and Pearl
AB10 Pan from Dragon Ball GT
AB11 Mio Akiyama from K-On!
AB12 Talim from Soul Calibur 2
AB13 Utena from Revolutionary Girl Utena
AB14 Rico Brzenska from Attack on Titan & Terra from Teen Titans
AB15 Rico Brzenska from Attack on Titan & Utena
AB16 Casey from Pokemon
AB17 Kiyone from Tenchi Muyo & Pokemon Go Trainer
AB18 Team Skull Grunt & Kiyone
The rising popularity of the Coat/Bag Check means folks like myself who don't stay in hotels (I commute from home) can store stuff until it's time to go home for the day ^_^
Aurabolt wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2019 10:43 am
Let's keep this going!
The rising popularity of the Coat/Bag Check means folks like myself who don't stay in hotels (I commute from home) can store stuff until it's time to go home for the day ^_^
Coat Check is great, especially with colder events where you may not want to be wearing a big jacket.
On another note, I will like to add... Double/Triple check what you are bringing in. For example, I accidentally forgot to take some tools out of my backpack since I use said backpack throughout the year. Of course, I got it back when I left but checking avoids any delays.
Five years later and this is still used. I'm glad. I still refer to it every year. I am glad it still helps everyone, and I am happier everyone here contributed as well to make it full and complete. Ever since, I make sure I always bring a power strip with me. Even to school! (A small one) Thank you.
I would definitely advise bringing a Power Bank if possible. You can safely charge your phone, iPad and so on while sitting in a panel ^_^
NanoZero wrote: ↑Tue Apr 16, 2019 3:36 pm
This weekend's supposed to be a washout, so don't forget those umbrellas!
...AB's prolly gonna utilize the Dalton St. entrance Friday and Saturday again to mitigate the time congoers are waiting outside to get in.
The Boylston St. entrance does provide shelter from the rain and in fact, I never once used a raincoat for Con weekend. This coming from a guy who commutes from home the whole weekend (I live in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Boston). An umbrella and jacket are sufficient.
One thing I don't see on either this or the Arisia list is a nightlight. I bring one to plug into the bathroom outlet so that we don't stumble around at night, and so that we can minimize the amount of light in the room by shutting off the other light fixtures.