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The last few weeks have revealed some important developments for the Orlando-based Doctor Who convention, and it's important that — for now — tickets are not purchased.
Full text of the podcast is below the fold.
May 12 UPDATE: Jarrod Cooper has posted an update to Hurricane Who's website. In part:
Though I hope the event will go ahead as planned, there is work to do and it is not yet certain.
To anyone who has booked for HW2, I’d suggest that if you haven’t already booked non-refundable airfares or other non-refundable items, that you consider holding off for the moment. If you have already booked something non-refundable, let us know and we’ll take that into account in our restructuring plans going forwards (operations@hurricanewho.com).
More information is at the Gallifrey Base "Argolis" forum.
The Gallifrey Base forums (registration required).
Tony Lee's withdrawal from the convention unless better news develops.
April 22 UPDATE: Two people have noted on Gallifrey Base that they have recently been in contact with Jarrod; it's good to know that he's all right. I'm adding a note to the beginning of the podcast pointing listeners to these show notes for further updates as concrete information emerges.
April 22 UPDATE: Tickets are no longer available from the Hurricane Who website:
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT:
Hurricane Who sales are currently suspended while a possible re-organization occurs that will determine the future of the event. Please watch this space for additional updates.Sorry for any inconvenience, and we appreciate your patience, while these issues are worked through.
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