Serenity Convention, Thistle Heathrow by Phoebe

Hellooo, folks. Just bumping the thread and encouraging you to share new discoveries about the event as they arise.

Anybody know what Sean has going on at the end of April, and whether his showing up is AT ALL possible? Perhaps I've mentioned before: My daughter has a rather keen interest in - how does she put it? - "the HOT doctor!"

Also, watching the airfares rather closely and would appreciate any news of a fare war (oh pleez may there be a fare war, and soon!)

Hope to meet some of you at lunch Friday 29/4 !
Ta ta For Now

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Monday, January 10, 2005 12:36 AM

SLAYERFEST

Sean Harry has said that as things stand, all the guests have been announced. Sean Maher would only be a possible guest if someone else were to cancel at this stage.

Another announcement:
"At STARFURY: SERENITY, there will be a Fan Art Competition, allowing
attendees to showcase artwork related to the series.

Any art entered into this competition must be relevant in at least
one of three areas:-
1. The artwork is based around FIREFLY / SERENITY
2. The artwork is based around one of the guests attending the
convention
3. The artwork is Sci-Fi based

There will be three categories:-
1. Best Traditional Artwork. Entries in this category must be 2D art
that is done using traditional methods, such as pencil, pen & ink,
crayon, pastels, oils, water colours etc.
2. Best 3D Artwork. This would be a sculpture, diorama, model etc.
that is three dimensional in form.
3. Best CGI Artwork. This would be an image created using a computer.
It could be a photograph or image that has been manipulated, or an
image created and generated using computer. Images in this category
must be printed up. We won't have a computer there to display them.

Any artwork entered into the competition must be finished, and will
be displayed as given to us (e.g. we won't be putting them in frames;
you'd need to do that if you want it to be displayed that way).

We reserve the right to refuse to display any artwork that we deem to
be offensive or liable to case offence.

You must be happy for the artwork to be displayed publicly. We cannot
guarantee that all art will be displayed at all times; if the number
of entries is greater than the space available then we will rotate
the artwork on display throughout the day.

The convention will return all artwork at the end of the event, but
cannot take responsibility if it is damaged or lost while on display.

The guests will act as the judges. Their decision will be final and
prizes will be allocated accordingly.

Sean Harry"

Hope that helps.
Andy

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Tuesday, January 11, 2005 4:57 PM

So, perhaps if AB can't get away from his new gig, they might plug in Sean in his place?

I could live with that!

Thanks for the information :-) Art contest sounds great - there's so much talent among the Browncoat legions, I'm always astonished.

Can't wait for spring.
I'm starting to think seriously about costumes and how we'll pack for this trip. We can't bring costumes for EVERYTHING - we're on and off the trains to much and we'd be killing ourselves hauling the luggage.

Well, we have plenty of time to figure it out.

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Saturday, January 15, 2005 12:49 AM

Art Compo sounds good, although I`m really a cut-and-paste man for PC artwork.

What about Costume/Fancydress competitions? Wouldn`t it be great to have a full crew lineup on the stage

Plans are a foot for a new captain on the scene - I plan to be in costume for at least the 1st day, I normally wear specs (can`t wear contacts), so, I`m going to be a little inovative & not wear them

Really looking forward to it - just got to wait for the ticket to come through now (told it takes upto 2 weeks)

Darin (Zol.)

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Saturday, January 15, 2005 5:15 AM

Don't they usually have a Fancy Dress competition? Seems as if that would be automatic!

Absolutely, there should be recognition for the best look-alikes, however I think awards for costumes in each of the three announced Themes would be spectacular also. I've found a great site for vintage "wild west" closthes and I'm probably going to build my costume around one or two pieces from that store. I'd love to parade around as one of the Firefly crew but...well, I don't match up with anybody :-( The daughter could pull it off though.

If Sean doesn't announce formal contests, I'm sure there'll be informal competitions at least !

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Saturday, January 15, 2005 5:52 AM

WREN

According to my schedule of events, on the Saturday they are having a video quiz, followed by a fancy dress competition.

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Saturday, January 15, 2005 10:27 AM

PHOEBE

I could probably pull off a Jewel LOL. Then again, I'm almost afraid to consider the idea of fancy dress, cause I know my friend who I'm going with is going to post pictures up on my college's common room wall.

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Saturday, January 15, 2005 2:20 PM

I don`t worry about photos any more, last time I was in a costume it was for the 1st showing of Starwars Episode 1 at my local cinema

the photo made up most of the front page on the local county paper!

I was the only one dressed as a jedi at the 1st showing but saw the film several times that day (pre-booked) & more people turned up in costume. we even staged a 3 way light saber fight in the foyer

and we got 50% off our meal at Pizza Hut next to the cinema

So I don`t think it will be all that bad.

Darin (Zol.)

p.s. Don`t you mean Kaylee or do you mean Jewel out of character

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Sunday, January 16, 2005 2:01 PM

STEWIE

Hey heres another for the con, I've read this board a few times and have been instrumental for getting at least 10 others to buy firefly...is a regular hype machine...

Anyways my friend Rijn and I will be attending, sadly though I doubt we will be in coustume for any of the fancy dress parties just cuz well...spending all that money on hotel, travel and con kinda gets us out.... ooooh... I know... I can be a be a verse actor in "the earth that was" period costume.....

yeah...thats me sorted-w-

So anyway be on the lookout for a 5'7 guy with a brown mop top and an orangutang with a ginger beard... the monkey is called Rijn.. and well actually he's not a monkey

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Monday, January 17, 2005 3:37 PM

You're not really bringing an ape? Aw, that's disappointing. Imagine he'd probably be a blast at parties. Speaking of blasts: I was originally against the Jedi-themed party night and wasn't going to dress for it, but then I talked to my daughter and realized: Hey, everyone always tells Sami that she's a ringer for Natalie Portman! Which is Queen Amidala/Padme, right? Forgot about it (I'm more of a classic Star Wars fan). Anyway, so now we're all crazy for making a Padme costume, so I guess one or both of us will do the fancy dress on all three nights. Gosh, does anybody want to volunteer to help us with our luggage? What about that orangutan: Does he have any portering skills? LOL. We're going to have some fun getting around on the public transport, lugging three cases of clothes/costumes

We must be mad to attempt this trip. Oh, well. We're geeky Yanks. Madness is part of our charm ;) Gosh, I can't WAIT for April!

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Tuesday, January 18, 2005 6:56 AM

If you are flying into Heathrow, I`m pretty certain that one of the free orbital bus routes would take you from the heathrow airport bus station to very close to the hotel or alternatively theres a hoppabus - see http://www.londontoolkit.com/lhr/thistle_lhr.htm for more details (useful page!)

Zol

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Tuesday, January 18, 2005 7:44 AM

Zol, you're a sweetie! Thanks for info and links.
We will need them.

It looks like we fly into Heathrow about four days early, do some touring, and evntually come 'round the long way from...Edinburgh, of all places. We have friends up there and plan to stay on their sofa for a night before heading south again. I guess we'll be taking the train down again from Edinburgh to Heathrow Airport and then grab some sort of bus over to the Thistle (using your links to research, no doubt. I suspect that we won't be the first people there on Friday, because we will be on the last leg of a whirlwind tour, my friends ;-)

At least you'll have no trouble spotting us: We should be a bit travel-worn by the time the convention begins. Also, since we're a mother/teenager team, traveling together, there could be visible bruises on our faces and a homicidal gleam in our dark-circled eyes by April 29th. It's also possible at least one of us shall be terribly hungover, if the college kids in Edinburgh manage to lead us astray.

But no worries: We shall perk right up again in the presence of Browncoats. Never fear!

Thanks again, Zol.

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Tuesday, January 18, 2005 12:35 PM

HILARYJANEUK

You're taking a train from Edinburgh to Heathrow???

Firstly, it's about 8 or more hours to get a train from Edinburgh to London. Secondly, the train doesn't take you to Heathrow. It takes you to either Euston or Kings Cross railway stations (someone else can tell me which one is correct - I know Glasgow goes in to Euston, not sure about Edinburgh).

If it's Kings Cross, you have to then take the London Underground to Heathrow, which is about one and a half hours. If it's Euston, you have to change trains - not a good idea with all that luggage.

May I suggest you try and fly from Edinburgh to Heathrow? A lot quicker!

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Tuesday, January 18, 2005 1:01 PM

DEBBIEBUK

I'd second that about flying - it's a *very* long way into London and the train will probably be crowded. Crossing London is not fun at the best of times, there are so many people there! Also flying to Heathrow gets you not so far from the Thistle. Flying may also be cheaper, not sure but the train will be very expensive.

Debbie

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Tuesday, January 18, 2005 1:07 PM

DEBBIEBUK

Me again

Bmi have flights on the Friday for 41 pounds each at present. Might be worth looking at.

Debbie

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Tuesday, January 18, 2005 3:05 PM

Well, we're taking the train from Kings Cross to Scotland on Wednesday, so I figured we'd take the train back to Kings Cross, and then either take the Underground or another train to get to Heathrow.

I thought the express train to Edinburgh was four or five hours; that's what it said on the tour schedule. When does it take EIGHT?

Better check into it, huh?

(Never even considered flying, because our pals in Edinburgh seem to assume that train travel is the usual way to go).

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Tuesday, January 18, 2005 3:39 PM

CAPNERIC

Hi, Suzie

As a Yank living in the UK I would take any brit rail time table with enough salt to poison me, especially on a route that goes the length of the country.

You do see more of the countryside by train but I wouldn't be suprised if you end up seeing it a LOT more than you expected. Your tour schedule doesn't take into account any rail work in progress, leaves on the line or the wrong kind of snow. For explanations of those last two, ask your Scottish friends.

Definitely check out the airlines!

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Wednesday, January 19, 2005 2:03 AM

Ah, suddenly a flash of memory: The last time we were *supposed* to go to Edinburgh (Spring 2002), the rail WAS shutdown for some reason and the tour operator had to offer a substitute tour to Paris instead. I'd forgotten.

You're telling us this happens ALL the time??

Wow.
We took the trains everywhere in 2002 and never had the least delay or difficulty (well, except for the time my then-14-year-old daughter left her purse on the train and we ended up taking an unscheduled trip from Bath to Bristol just to fetch it, but that's hardly the British rail system's fault, now is it?)

Sigh. A lot of my planning has revolved around getting our money's worth out of a 4-Day Rail Pass. I guess we could do train one way and flight the other. Sure would save time! Thanx, I'll do some investigating :-)

EDIT to add: There'd better not be SNOW at the end of April! If I wanted THAT sort of spring vacation, I'd go visit Mommy in Minneapolis. Hey, I need room in the luggage for costumes; winter gear NOT going to fit

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Wednesday, January 19, 2005 5:38 AM

Quote:
There'd better not be SNOW at the end of April!

I think it depends on where you go in Scotland - but I`m sure there will be some rain soemwhere in the UK.

The Railways aren`t all that bad, just keep an eye on any info boards/telephone numbers

Got my con ticket today, so I guess that`s it, I`ve got to step up a gear creating a Captains costume ... any idea where I get a Parrot to stick on my shoulder - oh hang on that`s the wrong Captain

Darin (Zol.)

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Friday, January 21, 2005 4:14 PM

Hi Guys,

Im new to these forum things because technology hates me. But wanted to introduce myself and declare my love of Firefly. Im Sarah, 19, from York, England though im currently doing an arts degree in Cheshire at Manchester Met Uni. I attended the wonderful Fusion last year and have just (yesterday) bought my ticket for Serenity. dread to think what number i am!

Was wondering who else has found accomodation outside the hotel. Ive booked into Heathrow Lodge and was hoping there would be some other convention goers there. Also hoping its not a long walk everyday. didnt look too bad on the map.

Looking forward to seeing u all in April.

Sarah

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Friday, January 21, 2005 4:15 PM

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Friday, January 21, 2005 11:39 PM

Hi Sarah,

take a look at http://makeashorterlink.com/?M2B432C4A (just click on the link & wait to be diverted to the map)

The Heathrow Lodge is circled & the Thistle is the Big Named building to the right.

It looks like it is about 700-800 meters both on the Bath Road,(hotel link - ( http://makeashorterlink.com/?G12C22D4A click and wait again)

Darin (Zol.)

p.s. I boked my ticket at the begining of the month and I`m ticket 553, so I guess it may get a bit crowded in the main hotel.

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Saturday, January 22, 2005 4:57 AM

Thanks Darin,

Its not far, ill jog there and back each day.

How long did it take for your ticket to arrive? I wont relax completely until i have it in my hand.

Sarah

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Saturday, January 22, 2005 5:21 AM

Hi Again,

I phoned up on the 6th (I think), paid by credit card & the ticket arrived on the 19th, so just under 2 weeks. The strangest thing, I was beginning to get worried because there hadn`t been a credit card tranasction until the 18th - but everything is okay and It`s all paid for now.

So best advice really is to wait a full 2 weeks and then ring again if you still haven`t had anything through by post.

Darin (Zol.)

p.s. If the weather is bad, you could always be a bit cheeky and ask for the coutesy bus to take you to the other hotel

especially if you are gonna wear costume + of course there`s the added sense of security too.

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Saturday, January 22, 2005 8:46 AM

Will just have to be patient for 2 weeks then!

Yeah im cheeky enough to try that!

You just reminded me - costume - arhhh

Ill have to 'google' to find some ideas.

Sarah

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Monday, January 24, 2005 8:04 AM

Yes! Tickets for Serenity have arrived already. That was only 5 days!

Sarah

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Monday, January 24, 2005 9:50 AM

Great Stuff, What`s your number, I`m interested in how many have booked since myself :)

I hope your Hotel will be Ok, I did a little reading after I posted the hotel link

Darin (Zol.)

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Monday, January 24, 2005 10:32 AM

My friend michelle and I are numbers 616 and 617. Not bad considering i was number 1667 at Fusion last year. Wonder how they compare venue size?

Sarah

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Monday, January 24, 2005 12:36 PM

HILARYJANEUK

Quote:
Originally posted by KissTheStrawberryLoverMrTam:
My friend michelle and I are numbers 616 and 617. Not bad considering i was number 1667 at Fusion last year. Wonder how they compare venue size?

Sarah

To put it mildly, the difference between the Norbreck Castle and the Thistle is enormous! The Thistle is a relatively small hotel of two storeys and the main hall holds 900 max. The Norbreck is a massive aircraft hangar, and the main hall holds 3,500. That enough of a comparison???

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Monday, January 24, 2005 1:22 PM

NICOLACLARKE

Hi firefloozysuzie,

Don't worry, UK trains aren't all bad (although I would keep an eye on websites like www.virgintrains.co.uk in the run-up to your trip - any engineering work that isn't last minute should be announced there).

And Edinburgh to King's Cross certainly won't take eight hours; five or six at the most, I'd say, even with a change of trains en route. There used to be a direct service between those stations, but the routes have changed of late, I think.

/ pure intentions, juxtaposed /

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Monday, January 24, 2005 4:56 PM

Thanx for reassurances about the rail lines, Nic.

Our girl in Edinburgh happened to call tonight and she says she could pick me up at the airport or the train, doesn't matter. So I'll shop schedule and price. It *would* be nice to arrive early on Apr. 29th by going by air to Heathrow than out on a bus. I do want a chance to meet you folks before the big shiny sign-in.

I'm trying NOT to wish April would be here already. No sense in wanting myself to get older at a faster rate, is there? Must live in the present, watch Buffy episodes (just seeing them on DVD) and plan costumes for the fancy dress. April will be here...

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Monday, January 24, 2005 11:57 PM

thanks for the comparison - looks like it will be a much cosier even then.

sarah

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Tuesday, January 25, 2005 1:13 AM

PSYCHICRIVER

Hmm...

i havent got my ticket yet!! I'm scared....I booked over a month ago....

I'm worried!

PsychicRiver

"Two by two, hands of blue."

"We can take care of each other. I'll knit!"

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Tuesday, January 25, 2005 1:38 AM

Id definately phone and check if u can. Dont worry :)

Sarah

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Wednesday, January 26, 2005 1:15 PM

GEORDIESTEVE2003

Very excited about this, and its still months away. Really do hope Adam can now come, but if not he will be filming with Tim Minear on his cool new show that sounds cracking to me. Looking forward to it, but would really like to see the Hero of Canton in the flesh.

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Thursday, January 27, 2005 3:00 AM

if adam does come i bet we have a good chance of getting him to sing some of Hero Of Canton!

Sarah

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Thursday, January 27, 2005 7:35 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by slayerfest:

Another announcement:
"At STARFURY: SERENITY, there will be a Fan Art Competition, allowing
attendees to showcase artwork related to the series.

Any art entered into this competition must be relevant in at least
one of three areas:-
1. The artwork is based around FIREFLY / SERENITY
2. The artwork is based around one of the guests attending the
convention
3. The artwork is Sci-Fi based

There will be three categories:-
1. Best Traditional Artwork. Entries in this category must be 2D art
that is done using traditional methods, such as pencil, pen & ink,
crayon, pastels, oils, water colours etc.
2. Best 3D Artwork. This would be a sculpture, diorama, model etc.
that is three dimensional in form.
3. Best CGI Artwork. This would be an image created using a computer.
It could be a photograph or image that has been manipulated, or an
image created and generated using computer. Images in this category
must be printed up. We won't have a computer there to display them.

Any artwork entered into the competition must be finished, and will
be displayed as given to us (e.g. we won't be putting them in frames;
you'd need to do that if you want it to be displayed that way).

We reserve the right to refuse to display any artwork that we deem to
be offensive or liable to case offence.

You must be happy for the artwork to be displayed publicly. We cannot
guarantee that all art will be displayed at all times; if the number
of entries is greater than the space available then we will rotate
the artwork on display throughout the day.

The convention will return all artwork at the end of the event, but
cannot take responsibility if it is damaged or lost while on display.

The guests will act as the judges. Their decision will be final and
prizes will be allocated accordingly.

Sean Harry"

Hope that helps.
Andy

A quick question on the artwork competetion - is there any info on submitting items & rules - or is it all done on the day?

I hope to have at least 2x pieces of Artwork Printed out & mounted on card or something like that for the competetion.

I wonder if we could pin somebody from the ceiling as a live exhibit? Mr A Baldwin perhaps

doing his best in the `Train Job` or even `Safe` - I hope that doesn`t give people ideas

Darin (Zol.)

p.s. of course if Adam was swinging from the ceiling (in a nice way) then of course there would be room for another guest surely?

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Thursday, January 27, 2005 7:42 AM

I guess u just show up with it on the day and hand it in when u register. Just a guess though.

Sarah

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Friday, January 28, 2005 9:50 AM

CAPNERIC

"Serenity" Preview in LONDON !!!!!!!!!!!!!

""As many of you may have been reading on the internet, Universal
have
been conducting a series of test screenings of an advance print of
SERENITY to gauge audience reaction to the film.

At 6:30pm on Tuesday 8th February, Universal will be showing
SERENITY
for the first time outside of the US at a cinema in central London.

It is not a complete version of the film. The music score has yet to
be done, and the bulk of the special effects have yet to be
completed. It may also undergo further re-edits or changes between
now and the final release in September.

Chris Buchanan, the producer of SERENITY, and Michael Boretz, Joss
Whedon's assistant, thought it would be cool to let British
Browncoats have an incredible opportunity to see SERENITY a full 8
months prior to release!

They have kindly asked Universal to make a number of tickets
available exclusively to STARFURY to distribute to FIREFLY Fans.

So if you've booked to attend STARFURY: SERENITY, and you'll be able
to get to central London by 6:30pm on Tuesday 8th February, you
could
end up seeing SERENITY!

If you are a ticket holder for STARFURY: SERENITY and whish to go to
this screening, please e-mail me at SeanHarry@aol.com requesting
tickets. Please let me know your ticket number for STARFURY:
SERENITY
(it'll be strictly one film ticket per attendee).

Alternatively you can phone me on 07930 319 119 anytime between 10am
to 6pm Monday through Friday.

If any tickets are still available on Wednesday then we will make
them available for those who have not booked to attend STARFURY:
SERENITY as well."

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Friday, January 28, 2005 11:08 AM

OMG! That would be amazing! Shame i cant get down to London though. Need all the spare change I have for Starfury: Serenity. Its great that Chris Buchanan and Michael Boretz think of us in England. Hope some of you can make it and reassure us that this is gonna be the best BDM ever!

Sarah

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Friday, January 28, 2005 11:13 AM

WOW!

Great News!

I hope I can get a Ticket!

Cheers!

Zol.

** Got myself confrimed as going - now to get time off from work - I`m feeling a time delayed illness coming on

- Zol. *

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Friday, January 28, 2005 11:56 PM

Although, those with their name on the list for the special screening can`t disclose the location, might I suggest the following.

I would like to suggest a `meet and eat` in the Pizza Hut at 29-31 Regent Street, SW1Y 4NQ at around say 5pm?

Anybody Interested? I can try to get a sign/ place marker made out to make i.d. easier.

Darin (Zol.)

p.s. any other ideas? or would people like to meet earlier? or a different location? or both?

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Thursday, February 3, 2005 8:19 AM

JAMIEC

Hi everyone; first post for me, scary...

I just booked a ticket for my first ever Starfury convention the other day (Serenity, obviously), but I'm having trouble regarding hotels...

Obviously the Thistle's now booked up for the weekend, but I don't theoretically have a problem with staying over the road at the Sheraton - however, ideally I'd prefer to share a room with some willing victim, er, roomie. As it is, the weekend's likely to burn a hole in my wallet, so anything I can do to economise would be fantastic...

I haven't had a great deal of luck over at the browncoats or the starfury boards, so I'm just wondering if anyone here might be willing? I don't snore, honest!

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Thursday, February 3, 2005 8:50 AM

PETITRHINO

Hi and welcome JamieC!

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Thursday, February 3, 2005 1:44 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by JamieC:
Hi everyone; first post for me, scary...

I just booked a ticket for my first ever Starfury convention the other day (Serenity, obviously), but I'm having trouble regarding hotels...

Obviously the Thistle's now booked up for the weekend, but I don't theoretically have a problem with staying over the road at the Sheraton - however, ideally I'd prefer to share a room with some willing victim, er, roomie. As it is, the weekend's likely to burn a hole in my wallet, so anything I can do to economise would be fantastic...

I haven't had a great deal of luck over at the browncoats or the starfury boards, so I'm just wondering if anyone here might be willing? I don't snore, honest!

You might want to check out hotels or B&B places with the same area postcode (UB7) - http://www.milesfaster.co.uk/heathrow-hotels-london.htm this page could help (listing hotels around the heathrow airport, although you will still need to get to the main hotel for the con)

Darin (Zol.)

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Thursday, February 3, 2005 3:49 PM

323866617459

I wish I had the money to go, but since I live in the U.S., and I am very short on cash, I wouldn't be able to afford it. It's also very hard to find a job since I live in a very small town.

It would be so cool since the convention starts the day after my birthday. I would be an awesome birthday present, but I know my mom would say no. I would only have to miss two days of school since school is out on the 29th. I so wish i could, but I just don't see it happening.

. I've shown the web page to my mom, but she didn't say anything, so that's basically a big no. Well, I'm going to go to my room and wish I had enough money to go. Who knows, maybe I'll get lucky and come into some money, or at least end up with enough to go to the convention.

Stephanie

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Friday, February 4, 2005 1:17 PM