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Dragon*Con 2006 Sept. 1-4 PART II

POSTED BY: JADEHAND
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Friday, May 19, 2006 12:08 PM

JADEHAND


Continued from http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=11&t=18966&m=306422#306422

As the first of these threads approaches 200 posts, I've created a second to reduce load times and attempt to summerize some of the information released in the first thread.

Dragon*Con takes place in Atlanta, Georgia US on Sept 1-4. Current Firefly/Serenity Guests include Summer Glau, Adam Baldwin, and Alan Tudyk. There is of course more time for others to sign up, and as always, there's the potential for some to have things come up that require them to back out. A complete list of guests from other potential Sci-Fi/Fantasy interests and details on the Convention can be found here: www.Dragoncon.org

Sept 1-4 is a Fri-Mon con. Many of us plan to file in on thursday to secure event passes and rooms and begin sharing our time and getting to know our fellow Browncoats. We aim to misbehave.

Current list of FFF members who have plans to attend, that mentioned such in the other thread:
MonkeyTail
XanderLHarris ASH!
LightMeDark
Lissa
KELLYOFLUTHIEN
Seryn
Fireflygal see her for Lapel pins and Lanyards
KAYLEE4SIMON
Mai
JadeHand
Browncoat1
Citizen
CallMeSerenity
Jonus
WickedWren
Cozen
Tristan
ForeverShiny
Sikkukut
Mattie? not sure if she decided she could make it.

ADDDED in this thread:
Hell's Kitten -Lurker
RiverIsMyGoddess -most likely
LAUGHINGMUSE
ManWithPez
TheRealMe
Kain
PlanB
Calfeeman
SlayThis
CallMeAth
KAREL!!!!!


I know there are a few others that plan to be there, but they didn't state such in the other thread.

If any of this is inaccurate or you want your name added to the list. Do it!

See you all there. Drinking will ensue.


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I want the stuff you think would never sell
Whatcha have under the counter on the bottom shelf?
I'll buy the lowdown deepdown primal truthful self ."
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Friday, May 19, 2006 3:27 PM

LAUGHINGMUSE


Possibly me. I'm still trying to figure out logistics, but it's been a while since I impulsively flew across the country and I'm due.

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Friday, May 19, 2006 3:33 PM

PERSEPHONE736


I'm considering going- it all depends on what I'll have going on at the time. It is nice to see that so many browncoats are going. I know that if I do decide to go I will already have plenty of friends there to hang out with . So, fingers crossed, I'll see some of you there! I don't have the patience to weed through the other thread, so sorry if this has been discussed in detail, but are there any specific meeting times or locations for browncoats to get together?

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Friday, May 19, 2006 3:41 PM

JADEHAND


There's always a Fan Table outside the Main Dealer room. It's a great place to meet others, and there may be a message board there if you're looking to meet with certain people or post potential gathering places/times. Oh, and there's always the Panels where our BDHs will speak. We'll all be there.


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I want the stuff you think would never sell
Whatcha have under the counter on the bottom shelf?
I'll buy the lowdown deepdown primal truthful self ."
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Friday, May 19, 2006 3:53 PM

HELL'S KITTEN


I'll be there again this year,
lurking...

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Friday, May 19, 2006 8:20 PM

JADEHAND


you're now on the list.

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Friday, May 19, 2006 8:38 PM

RIVERISMYGODDESS


I'll be there, most likely.

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Saturday, May 20, 2006 5:20 AM

WICKEDWREN


Sending out feelers here. I'm getting into town early Thursday to check in and secure the fan table. I will also be going to the GA Aquarium, 'cause I like big ol' aquariums. I was wondering if anyone would be interested in joining me.

If I book 15 or more tickets, the group rate would apply, which is about $21, plus or minus a small booking fee. (For the aquarium, not me)

Anyway, I was thinking late morning/early afternoon. Then head back to the hotels, help the new arrivals get their luggage squared away, and then food and drinks.

Thoughts?

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Monday, May 22, 2006 8:39 AM

BROWNCOAT1

May have been the losing side. Still not convinced it was the wrong one.


Jadehand,

Looks like about 4 of the local Richmond, VA browncoats will be attending too, though they mostly post on the Prospero boards, not here.

Looking forward to the drinkin' & debauchery.

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Monday, May 22, 2006 8:42 AM

BROWNCOAT1

May have been the losing side. Still not convinced it was the wrong one.


Hmm......

I would like to go Wickedwren, and I know the wife would love to, but we don't hit Atlanta until noon or 1pm. Then we get our luggage squared away and get our passes. We are normally not free until around 2 or 3 pm. Would that be too late for the trip?

I'm always up for hangin' w/ my browncoats and carousing.

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Monday, May 22, 2006 8:50 AM

WICKEDWREN


Ignore this. My computer went insane.

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Monday, May 22, 2006 8:52 AM

WICKEDWREN


That's not too late at all. I'm really open and flexible at this point. I was actually leaning to the 2ish hour myself, it seems to work for a good many people. And gives us plenty of time on either side for checking in and/or carousing



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Monday, May 22, 2006 10:01 AM

CALLMESERENITY


gah! I would LOVE to go to the Aquarium, but I won't be in town till later that night. *pout*

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Monday, May 22, 2006 11:54 AM

JADEHAND


Quote:

Originally posted by BrownCoat1:
Looking forward to the drinkin' & debauchery.



Hopefully there will be plenty of both. I don't think I'll make the Aquarium, I'll need to be around the hotel to help get everyone checked in.


"Don't give me what's in the window, babe
I want the stuff you think would never sell
Whatcha have under the counter on the bottom shelf?
I'll buy the lowdown deepdown primal truthful self ."
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Monday, May 22, 2006 3:08 PM

LAUGHINGMUSE


Got it confirmed - I'll be able to make it to the convention! (I won't be able to make it to town in time to join the Aquarium expedition, though. Dang...)

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Monday, May 22, 2006 3:33 PM

SERYN


Jade I for one say 'Don't hang around waiting for people to arrive! If your wanting to go see the fish than do so, we can all loiter for a few hours - we could all stash our stuff in the hotel left luggage and go explore the vicinity ourselves, y know, find out where all the good bars are...

But its your holiday too so don't put yourself out.



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Monday, May 22, 2006 6:22 PM

JADEHAND


Heh. It's okay. once I get in, I'm likely to want to hang out there anyway. And I don't want anyone in our 2 rooms to show up and not have a creepy, I mean friendly face to meet them. I know the area and show everyone around for the basics. A benefit of having a vetern D*C attendant in your group. You'll have a place to store stuff a relax a bit before we run of to get our badges and meals and first round of drinkage. Ok, that's not true, I'll have likely already had a couple of rounds.


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I want the stuff you think would never sell
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Monday, May 22, 2006 6:54 PM

MANWITHPEZ

Important people don't do field work.


Chalk up another one.

Reservation in hand...

Hee hee...

Kaylee: "What's so damn important about being proper? It don't mean nothing out here in the black."
Simon: "It means more out here. It's all I have..."

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Tuesday, May 23, 2006 12:59 AM

WICKEDWREN


I'll take lots of pictures of the fishies, so anyone that can't make it can pretend they were there. Although we will miss you...

That's why I'm leaning to earlyish afternoon to do it, so I can be around to help schlep bags, show people where to get badges (although it looks like they might have moved that back to the Hyatt this year-yeah!), stake out our awesome fantable space. Not as awesome as the 501st's space, but I'm not going to pick an argument with 300 Stormtroopers.

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Tuesday, May 23, 2006 1:27 AM

BROWNCOAT1

May have been the losing side. Still not convinced it was the wrong one.


Quote:

Originally posted by wickedwren:
That's not too late at all. I'm really open and flexible at this point. I was actually leaning to the 2ish hour myself, it seems to work for a good many people. And gives us plenty of time on either side for checking in and/or carousing




Shiny!

Ran the aquarium idea by the wife last night and she is all for it.

So, let me know how you want to work the tickets/money/cooridinating things and we are in.

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Tuesday, May 23, 2006 1:29 AM

BROWNCOAT1

May have been the losing side. Still not convinced it was the wrong one.


Quote:

Originally posted by wickedwren:
That's why I'm leaning to earlyish afternoon to do it, so I can be around to help schlep bags, show people where to get badges (although it looks like they might have moved that back to the Hyatt this year-yeah!), stake out our awesome fantable space. Not as awesome as the 501st's space, but I'm not going to pick an argument with 300 Stormtroopers.




If you need help w/ the table or whatever, count me in.

We ain't scared of no stormtroopers. One browncoat can whip ten 'troopers.

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Tuesday, May 23, 2006 2:36 AM

XANDERLHARRIS


I should be at the hotel by 2pm so that we can get everything squared away and stuff. D*C site says that the badges will be available at 4pm in the ballroom of the Hyatt this year. That is good for us because that is basically the International tower.

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Tuesday, May 23, 2006 2:57 AM

CALLMESERENITY


Well, that's good.

And I'm not entirely ruling out the aquarium, either. It may become a possibility. I would like to see the pretty fishies.

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Tuesday, May 23, 2006 8:59 AM

BROWNCOAT1

May have been the losing side. Still not convinced it was the wrong one.


Quote:

Originally posted by xanderlharris:
I should be at the hotel by 2pm so that we can get everything squared away and stuff. D*C site says that the badges will be available at 4pm in the ballroom of the Hyatt this year. That is good for us because that is basically the International tower.




Shiny! Picking them up from the Hilton last year sucked.

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Tuesday, May 23, 2006 9:09 AM

XANDERLHARRIS


I know. Unfortunately the games are located in the Hilton this year.

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Tuesday, May 23, 2006 9:16 AM

DAPHNE


FYI - You will need reservations to go to the Aquarium - they are still doing timed entry to control the crowds. It's really incredible and worth the effort. If you are into art - the newly expanded High Museum is also a good place to visit while you're here.

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Tuesday, May 23, 2006 10:24 AM

WICKEDWREN


Yep, I know. Thanks for makin' sure though You can never have too many people watching your back.

And I love the High. I haven't been since the expansion, but it's on the list. Luckily I live close enough to day trip down. One of these days, I'm going to have to do another culture fest. Day at the High followed by an evening at the Alliance.

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Tuesday, May 23, 2006 10:30 AM

WICKEDWREN


Quote:

Originally posted by BrownCoat1:
If you need help w/ the table or whatever, count me in.

We ain't scared of no stormtroopers. One browncoat can whip ten 'troopers.



That's so sweet! Thanks!

We'll need lots of help with the table again. When we get closer to the con I'll put out the official call for table volunteers.

And the 501st can have the bottom of the escalator (I'm not sure I've ever written that word before) We have so many people, we'd block it and that wouldn't be fun. How's that for enthusiam?

101 days...

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Tuesday, May 23, 2006 10:34 AM

TRISTAN


Heck, if we run around enough, they won't be able to see us through those masks, anyway.
Run, fight, hide...the Browncoat way! (stolen and altered from Braveheart)

"White-bellies"? Add them to the bad-guy list?

Hmm....

Holding until you get back, Captain.

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Tuesday, May 23, 2006 10:44 AM

DAPHNE


Just now noticed your SE Browncoat link. I've known so many people who've been disappointed when they couldn't get in to the Aquarium b/c they didn't have an advance ticket. The Alliance is great and I don't know if you've seen the play Peachtree Battle, but if you are in the mood for comedy with witty dialogue - you may like this group's work. They have shows at the Ansley Park Playhouse and Peachtree Playhouse. Peachtree Battle is supposed to end July 30th - it's been held over for a couple years now I think, but the upcoming shows sound fun. Some of the humor is Atlanta specific, but much of it is more generally Southern.

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Tuesday, May 23, 2006 7:04 PM

JADEHAND


And the 100 day countdown begins.


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Tuesday, May 23, 2006 7:28 PM

LIGHTMEDARK




sweet.

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Tuesday, May 23, 2006 8:15 PM

THEREALME


How late are folks staying on Monday? Leaving at a noonish check-out time or staying late, or even leaving Tuesday?

I've tried looking at the site and links, but I can't find when Firefly-related stuff is going on.

I'm really going to try to make this. It sounds like lots of fun.

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Tuesday, May 23, 2006 8:37 PM

JADEHAND


Last year I packed up the car on monday morning, checked out, and went to the con. hung out there through several panels and such and was there til 4, when things wrapped up. then drove home. I'm staying til tues this year. much easier.

Schedules won't be confirmed until later. they don't have their guests yet. Arriving Thurs and picking up a schedule to plan the Con, is usually what I do.
Always last minute changes



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Wednesday, May 24, 2006 12:59 AM

WICKEDWREN


Quote:

Originally posted by Daphne:
Just now noticed your SE Browncoat link. I've known so many people who've been disappointed when they couldn't get in to the Aquarium b/c they didn't have an advance ticket. The Alliance is great and I don't know if you've seen the play Peachtree Battle, but if you are in the mood for comedy with witty dialogue - you may like this group's work. They have shows at the Ansley Park Playhouse and Peachtree Playhouse. Peachtree Battle is supposed to end July 30th - it's been held over for a couple years now I think, but the upcoming shows sound fun. Some of the humor is Atlanta specific, but much of it is more generally Southern.



I had heard from some friends that there were massive lines at the aquarium, if they didn't sell out. And when I recently checked the website, it says they are decreasing the amount of people they let in at a time. Which I think is actually pretty cool. If you're going to have to make reservations anyway, at least you know you're going to get to see something this way.

And I haven't checked that group out yet, but it definitely sounds like something I would like. The fact that it's been held over for that long just cracks me up. Thanks for the tip.

And to pretend like I'm on topic or something...I usually leave Monday afternoonish. I only have a 2 hour drive home though. So if you're much further away than that, you might want to consider staying Monday night. I think the con "officially" wraps up around 2 or 3 on Monday. (I might be a little off. I never stay for the big "thank you for coming" panel)

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Wednesday, May 24, 2006 5:17 AM

THEREALME


Okay, as of now I have a reservation at the Hilton. I arrive Thursday and check out Tuesday. Now I just need to arrange air fare.



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Wednesday, May 24, 2006 6:43 AM

KELLYOFLUTHIEN


The aquarium sounds nice and all, but unfortunately I won't be arriving til late Thursday at the earliest. But honestly, I'm there to meet all my shiny browncoat friends, so I don't think I'll miss the aquarium too much

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Wednesday, May 24, 2006 12:40 PM

JADEHAND


That's great, I didn't realize the hilton still had rooms. Hyatt and Marriott have reported being full for some time now. Glad you'll be at the Party TRM.


"Don't give me what's in the window, babe
I want the stuff you think would never sell
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Thursday, May 25, 2006 1:52 AM

RIVERISMYGODDESS


I had alrady planned to go the Aquarium, and going with other Browncoats would be even better.

I should be in town sometime Thursday morning, and plan to stay until Monday night or Tuesday (I live 1.5 hours away, so the drive is not bad at all).

I also lived in Atlanta for 6 years for school, I know a couple of good places for food and strong drink if they are needed.

This being my first Con ever, I will definitely be asking everyone a lot of questions, so if I am getting annoying, just smack me or something. Tell me about this fan table.

Also, just noticed the SoutheasternBrowncoats link, will check it out and join when I am home and capable of viewing the page.

~Jimi

One day.
One mission.
One army of Browncoats.

On June 23rd, we aim to misbehave.
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Thursday, May 25, 2006 3:56 AM

WICKEDWREN


Quote:

Originally posted by RiverIsMyGoddess:
I had alrady planned to go the Aquarium, and going with other Browncoats would be even better.

I also lived in Atlanta for 6 years for school, I know a couple of good places for food and strong drink if they are needed.

This being my first Con ever, I will definitely be asking everyone a lot of questions, so if I am getting annoying, just smack me or something. Tell me about this fan table.

Also, just noticed the SoutheasternBrowncoats link, will check it out and join when I am home and capable of viewing the page.

~Jimi



I'll add you to the list. We're getting close to the group rate, which means we save like 3 bucks. But being broke, I'll take it...

And ask away, D*C was my first con way back when and boy was it overwhelming. I remember standing there with my mouth hanging open. Of course I was 14 at the time, so it was bit much. But yes, no questions are annoying

The fan table is basically where we have things to buy and grab for free. We have auctions for baskets and big, somewhat unique items. All the money we make from the table goes to charity, this year it's the Al Wooten Center and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

We also try and spread the word of Firefly/Serenity to anybody walking by. We'll have flyers to spread around the hotels, or to take home with you to spread the word in your community.

People also use it as a meeting spot. It's always there and manned for about 12 hours a day, so it's a good place to catch up with people. We'll also have a board to leave messages on and to announce panels, get togethers, and anything else that strikes our fancy.

If anyone has ideas for what they'd like to see at the table this year, let me know and I'll see what I can do. I aim to misbehave, I mean please.

I'm done blathering now

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Southeastern Browncoats - check out the D*C plans http://groups.yahoo.com/group/southeasternbrowncoats/

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Thursday, May 25, 2006 6:21 AM

JADEHAND


99 bottles of beer on the wall.


"Don't give me what's in the window, babe
I want the stuff you think would never sell
Whatcha have under the counter on the bottom shelf?
I'll buy the lowdown deepdown primal truthful self ."
-The Damage(Marbles)-Marillion
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Thursday, May 25, 2006 8:02 AM

PERSEPHONE736


Quote:

Originally posted by RiverIsMyGoddess:
This being my first Con ever, I will definitely be asking everyone a lot of questions, so if I am getting annoying, just smack me or something. Tell me about this fan table.



My too (that is if I go- should know within the next two weeks or so). Also, if I go, I'll be on my own- none of my friends would ever consider going to a con- I'm different:) Plus, I'm really shy so I'm hoping I won't get lost and I'll be able to find someone to help me navigate and such.

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Thursday, May 25, 2006 9:23 AM

CALLMESERENITY


No problems, Seph. Just find the BC table and loiter a bit and you'll have more friends than you know what to do with. Really, it's that easy! Plus, since we know you'll be there, we'll be expecting you and can do girly *squeeeeeee*ing when we finally catch up with each other!

I barely knew a soul when I went last year, just a few people I met briefly at a screening in Charlotte, but I had a blast and made tons of friends. D*C is fantastic.


Serenity,
First Officer of Destiny
President of The Juggled Gosling Chatroom
Bride8

http://callmeserenity.livejournal.com/

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Thursday, May 25, 2006 9:33 AM

PERSEPHONE736


Oh, that's exciting! The girly squee sounds fun hehe. Alright, I must go devise a plan to get to GA- once I come up with one I'll let you know.

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Thursday, May 25, 2006 9:43 AM

TRISTAN


I think I saw something above about "how will we know each other"...correct me if I'm wrong. Most of us here know each other by our screen names...I am sure someone else has thought of this before, but would those sticker name-tags with our FFF screen names on them be a good idea? Again, this may have been done before, or already discussed, I am just typing out loud...don't mind me if I am stating the obvious!

Holding until you get back, Captain.

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Thursday, May 25, 2006 9:51 AM

CALLMESERENITY


No, it's a good idea. Last year Hazufel(who is a JOY) made us all namebadges. I still have mine and will be wearing it, unless someone makes new and improved (though, can you improve upon perfection? They were really shiny name badges!) ones for this year. Trust me, you won't have any problems finding the Browncoats. Truuust me. The place was like a sea of orange hats last year.

Plus, those incredibly long lines for panels made nice opportunities to meet people.



Serenity,
First Officer of Destiny
President of The Juggled Gosling Chatroom
Bride8

http://callmeserenity.livejournal.com/

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Thursday, May 25, 2006 9:56 AM

TRISTAN


Shiny!
It's not the finding of the Browncoats that would be a problem, it would have been matching faces to screen names for me.
I am just looking forward to meeting everyone I have chatted with here in person, and wanted to be sure there would have been a way to id ourselves. 'Cause, see, there will be so many Browncoats there that we will be hard to tell apart! (ok, maybe wishful thinking!)

Holding until you get back, Captain.

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Thursday, May 25, 2006 10:12 AM

PERSEPHONE736


Hey I know! Tristan, whenever you're just standing or waiting around you should do your Irish jig, and that way I'll know who you are (and a few others who know what I'm talking about) I'll see you dancing and say to myself "that has to be Tristan! Who else would be doing an Irish jig in the middle of the room?" Ah, what a great plan...

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Thursday, May 25, 2006 3:59 PM

JADEHAND


Tristan,
When you pickup your badge you can have them put your Nickname on it. Many use their screennames. Also Fireflygal has shiny lanyards for holding said name badges, they say BROWNCOAT FIREFLY SERENITY all over them, makes us easy to spot. Jayne Hats also work. My yellow BROWNCOAT bag also useful. Blue Sun t-shirts, good bet that's a browncoat. There'll be an acre of us.
Fan Table is the place to meet people if you're completely lost.



"Don't give me what's in the window, babe
I want the stuff you think would never sell
Whatcha have under the counter on the bottom shelf?
I'll buy the lowdown deepdown primal truthful self ."
-The Damage(Marbles)-Marillion
visit WWW.Marillion.com for a better way of life.



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Thursday, May 25, 2006 4:20 PM

LAUGHINGMUSE


I can't track who's in charge of the fan table - wickedwren, are you one of the folks? (Sorry, gang. Long, weird week, and relatives in town.)

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