'The New Serenity Convention, Thistle Heathrow Thread' maybe? by PsychicRiver

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Here we are!! I left in the 'maybe?'

Boh!

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Tuesday, March 22, 2005 1:12 PM

When did we want to eat out? I can't find it hidden amongst the 250 pages of thread, LOL. But I'm most likely game.

Oh. Yeah, first day, I'll be wearing the brightest clothes I can find just so I stand out, LOL. Probably pink trousers like I wore to the Serenity screening in Feb.

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Tuesday, March 22, 2005 1:58 PM

Hey, good, a new Serenity Convention thread. Can't believe we've only a month and a week to go!!

So, FFF folks: Are we still planning to have a little pre-event lunch on Friday April 29?
Looks like I'll be returned from Edinburgh (flying into Heathrow) around noon. Should get to the hotel around 1 pm, I'm guessing.

Would love to gather with ya. We've got until 3 pm. until registration starts, don't we?

Also, I've got a twin room reserved, and I'm wondering: Do you think I Thistle will let me squeeze a third person into the hotel room, if somebody needs a place? After all, my daughter isn't an adult yet -- she's a teenager.

Has everyone begun work on their costumes, hmmm?

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Tuesday, March 22, 2005 4:54 PM

Hmmm pre-event lunch or breakfast

I think registration is mid afternoon, but with 600+ people all trying to register pay for their bits and pieces (Photo Ops etc.), I`ll go with sandwiches

Not too sure what time the hotels accepts people into their rooms either, likely to have a lot of stuff, so might want to do that before registering if I can.

Really Looking forward to it

Darin (Zol.)

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Tuesday, March 22, 2005 9:03 PM

EMMA

Not sure I should say this on a board but sometimes theoretically some people may possibly squeeze the occasional extra person into the room without telling the hotel. I would never do such a thing of course

but if I did I would not want my room to be cleaned at all and I would definitely not request more keys than the roomsize. I may possibly find a way into breakfast without talking to the guard at the door

This is all highly theoretical of course and I am sure the other attendees on this board are all saints and would do no such thing, this is just a rumour one hears....

I really should get me a signature

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Tuesday, March 22, 2005 9:54 PM

Well, I don`t know where all this sprang from but, I was on about my own stuff.

I think you will find that apart from the hotel not knowing about un-invited guests, it means they will be in-voluntarily breaking fire regulations (even though it won`t be their fault that they don`t know who extra is staying), this would also invalidate any insurance as they are not on the register.

I would hope that people act resposibly, whilst staying.

Darin (Zol.)

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Tuesday, March 22, 2005 11:37 PM

Well, if we want to meet up, can we make it lunch and not breakfast, lol? I have to drive down from stoke-on-trent and it's going to take me a few hours. But, I'm coming down on my own so I'd definitely like to meet up with some of you guys, else I'm just going to be sitting there, and alone is no fun on your 18th, LMAO.

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Wednesday, March 23, 2005 12:28 AM

well, late breakfast,early lunch, I`m driving down in the morning - If you see a ford mondeo flash past you with someone shouting "The Gorram Reavers are coming" with green exhaust fumes coming from the rear of the car, that`ll be me

Just wave your hands around & shout at the top of your voice "I AM PHOEBE!" that should get peoples attention

Does anybody have an idea of where this meet up will be? at Hotel? or McDonalds (is there one nearby?)

Drop me a line, certainly interested.

Darin (Zol.)

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Wednesday, March 23, 2005 3:17 AM

PSYCHICRIVER

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Originally posted by Phoebe:
Well, if we want to meet up, can we make it lunch and not breakfast, lol? I have to drive down from stoke-on-trent and it's going to take me a few hours. But, I'm coming down on my own so I'd definitely like to meet up with some of you guys, else I'm just going to be sitting there.

I'd have to go with lunch too...seeing as I'm catching the train up there from suny Bognor Regis!! Ack! I feel sooo...young, and innocently nervous. This is all soo much. I might pee my pants!

I'm only 16, and the only real solo journey I've ever made was to meet my family out in Majorca last year...so I guess this shouldn't be too hard. I'll post exactly what time/train I'm going on later...cos if anyone else is going on that train I'd be glad to meet them on there...and maybe share a taxi once we get there? Don't worry, it won't be awkward...I'm awfully chatty. But not in annoying way. Not much.

And I'd like to meet fellow FFF'ers.

PsychicRiver

"Two by two, hands of blue."

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

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Wednesday, March 23, 2005 3:18 AM

PSYCHICRIVER

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Originally posted by PsychicRiver:
Here we are!! I left in the 'maybe?'

Boh!

Is that good or bad?

PsychicRiver

"Two by two, hands of blue."

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

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Wednesday, March 23, 2005 4:37 AM

"Boh!" is the word I typically use when I'm on the receiving end of a dreadful pun, a shaggy dog story or some other act of hoodwinkery. Always said in an affectionate tone though, try it on your friends.

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Wednesday, March 23, 2005 6:52 AM

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Originally posted by Zol:
well, late breakfast,early lunch, I`m driving down in the morning - If you see a ford mondeo flash past you with someone shouting "The Gorram Reavers are coming" with green exhaust fumes coming from the rear of the car, that`ll be me

Just wave your hands around & shout at the top of your voice "I AM PHOEBE!" that should get peoples attention

Does anybody have an idea of where this meet up will be? at Hotel? or McDonalds (is there one nearby?)

Drop me a line, certainly interested.

Darin (Zol.)

LOL. Yeah, that won't earn me a few strange looks, screaming my presence to the world

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Originally posted by PsychicRiver:
I'd have to go with lunch too...seeing as I'm catching the train up there from suny Bognor Regis!! Ack! I feel sooo...young, and innocently nervous. This is all soo much. I might pee my pants! I'm only 16, and the only real solo journey I've ever made was to meet my family out in Majorca last year...so I guess this shouldn't be too hard. I'll post exactly what time/train I'm going on later...cos if anyone else is going on that train I'd be glad to meet them on there...and maybe share a taxi once we get there? Don't worry, it won't be awkward...I'm awfully chatty. But not in annoying way. Not much.

And I'd like to meet fellow FFF'ers.

Not to worry, I'm only a yeaer older than you

Maybe we could all meet up in a nearby mcdonalds? Since I guess those who aren't staying at the hotel, can't come in for food.... so if there's any kind of mcdonalds, etc etc nearby, that would be useful. Anybody with any inside knowledge into the area? *looks around*

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Wednesday, March 23, 2005 7:20 AM

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Originally posted by Phoebe:
Maybe we could all meet up in a nearby mcdonalds? Since I guess those who aren't staying at the hotel, can't come in for food.... so if there's any kind of mcdonalds, etc etc nearby, that would be useful. Anybody with any inside knowledge into the area? *looks around*

I am reliably informed there is a McDonalds nearby. A chinese restaurent has also opened nearby, but it's allegedly very expensive. There are a couple of local pubs just down the road that sell food.
Some people have mentioned having pizza delivered, but you have to meet the delivery person down the road and smuggle the boxes into the hotel.

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Wednesday, March 23, 2005 11:28 AM

Yes, there's a McDonalds very near the hotel, by the garage. Walk out the hotel, turn right when you get to the top of the car park area, the garage and McDonalds are on the left. If you're going Friday lunch time, you will probably find half the con goers in there for lunch.

Oh, by the way, registration for the hotel rooms opens at 2.00 pm, by which time the queue is usually stretching out of the hotel!

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Wednesday, March 23, 2005 1:21 PM

I wonder if the hotel allows early check-in or will store our luggage, because we'll definitely be there quite a bit before 2 pm. Most American hotels allow early check-in with advance notice. Is that never done in England?

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Wednesday, March 23, 2005 11:38 PM

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Originally posted by firefloozysuzie:
I wonder if the hotel allows early check-in or will store our luggage, because we'll definitely be there quite a bit before 2 pm. Most American hotels allow early check-in with advance notice. Is that never done in England?

I don’t know, BUT, I’m going to call up tonight and ask because I have to be there around 11am I think (dad’s taking me and he has to be back for 1pm) so I need to know. As soon as I’ve asked, I’ll post here and let you know (unless someone else has already asked). If you can’t check in I’m sure they’d at least have some kind of luggage storing room.

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Wednesday, March 23, 2005 11:38 PM

*Edited. GAH! I'm sorry for yet another double post. These damn college computers double post without fail. My bad, sorry to mess up the thread.

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Thursday, March 24, 2005 12:54 AM

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Originally posted by firefloozysuzie:
I wonder if the hotel allows early check-in or will store our luggage, because we'll definitely be there quite a bit before 2 pm. Most American hotels allow early check-in with advance notice. Is that never done in England?

Ah. I think you better brace yourself for the standard of service you're going to get in the UK. Remember, the rule of thumb in the UK is "The Customer is a meek sheep who will do what he/she's told". And also, we love queues here. We'd queue all day if we could. So lots of businesses arrange matters so that queues form in the unlikeliest of places where even basic organisation would ensure swift service.

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Thursday, March 24, 2005 1:23 AM

CAPNERIC

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the rule of thumb in the UK is "The Customer is a meek sheep who will do what he/she's told".

As a Yank who's lived here 10 years I can honestly say service has improved. Of course, it could just be that I'm acclimated now...Baah, Baah!

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And also, we love queues here. We'd queue all day if we could. So lots of businesses arrange matters so that queues form in the unlikeliest of places where even basic organisation would ensure swift service.

I expect you know but just for the uninformed, a "queue" is what we Yanks call a "line", as in "stand in a line"...

Stay shiny!

"didn't she shoot you one time?"
"everyone's makin' a fuss..."

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Thursday, March 24, 2005 2:13 AM

See, being a Yank (and nothing like a sheep) I'm more of a subscriber to "the squeaky wheel gets the grease" approach to achieving customer satisfaction. Naturally I will call the hotel and ask for allowances -- such as a spare kid in the room -- because we Americans feel entitled to do so. That's how we get our money's worth: Ask for special consideration, scrounge for bargains, demand to speak to someone in charge, and always strive for the best deal.

In short, I 'll engage in the sort of behavior that Americans feel they must employ to get decent service in this country. Which just happens to be the same behaviors that make us terribly unpopular in more civilized places like the UK.

But I promise: If the phone call doesn't work, I'll politely queue up and pretend to be British domesticated. I will use my standing-around time to meet my new Browncoat friends, because that's actually part of the fun, isn't it?

P.S. Does anybody else find it difficult to spell "queue?" I look at it, and it never seems right.

It's a tease...This is what a bottle of Jack would look like.. - Spike, complaining about the tiny liquor bottles on Wolfram & Hart's private jet

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Thursday, March 24, 2005 3:03 AM

CAPNERIC

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In short, I 'll engage in the sort of behavior that Americans feel they must employ to get decent service in this country. Which just happens to be the same behaviors that make us terribly unpopular in more civilized places like the UK.

Oh, that's just great...

Whatever happens now I'm going to get blamed, I can see it now, I always am!

I always have to think how to spell queue but my fingers remember it much faster when I'm typing.

Stay shiny!

"didn't she shoot you one time?"
"everyone's makin' a fuss..."

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Thursday, March 24, 2005 6:36 AM

EXCITINGNEWCRIME

I saw this at the end of the other thread:

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The Thistle provides the option of breakfast, but we didn't bother as it was a lot cheaper to go without.

You get breakfast included in the room rate. The breakfasts in the Thistle are absolutely gorgeous; all you can eat cooked stuff, cereal, pastries ... I *always* stock up at breakfast, since there mightn't be time to eat much during the day, and by nighttime I'm dying to go to bed and dreaming of breakfast! :D

But yes. I don't understand how it'd be cheaper to not have breakfast.

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Thursday, March 24, 2005 7:16 AM

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Originally posted by ExcitingNewCrime:
I saw this at the end of the other thread:

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The Thistle provides the option of breakfast, but we didn't bother as it was a lot cheaper to go without.

You get breakfast included in the room rate. The breakfasts in the Thistle are absolutely gorgeous; all you can eat cooked stuff, cereal, pastries ... I *always* stock up at breakfast, since there mightn't be time to eat much during the day, and by nighttime I'm dying to go to bed and dreaming of breakfast! :D

But yes. I don't understand how it'd be cheaper to not have breakfast.

Out of the daily amount they charge you for the room a percentage is for breakfast. I'm sure the breakfast is nice, but I know how much of the room cost is going towards breakfast and I feel it is an obscene amount of money. I would rather keep the money and have a cereal bar, or go to McDonalds.

Equally, my group contains children and a diabetic so we can't do the 'have one large meal and then go without' option.

We booked room only, which works out a lot cheaper than B&B.

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Thursday, March 24, 2005 7:30 AM

EXCITINGNEWCRIME

Oh, okay. That makes more sense! I just assumed that when you'd booked, they'd wrongly told you that the breakfast was extra :)

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Thursday, March 24, 2005 8:21 AM

MALADJUSTED

Hi Wren,

You're taking children. I'm so relieved! This will be our first con and I wasn't sure if it was such a good idea taking our seven and ten year old girls. Do you know what the restrictions are, if any? Are they welcome at the panels etc?

Any info you could give me would be great.

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Thursday, March 24, 2005 11:44 AM

No problem about taking children. I'm sure they will enjoy the panels.

As far as early check-in, the check-in time is 2.00 pm, but they will put your bags in a room until you are ready to check in.

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Thursday, March 24, 2005 11:51 AM

Hi Wren,
Haven't posted to you on here for a while! Hope your family are all okay. I am quite happy to vouch for your kids they were soooo good at Independents' Day in Grimsby. Really well behaved. I hope that they weren't too grumpy on the journey home! See you at Bradford now? If not say hi at Serenity!

Andy

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Thursday, March 24, 2005 10:57 PM

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Originally posted by Maladjusted:
Hi Wren,

You're taking children. I'm so relieved! This will be our first con and I wasn't sure if it was such a good idea taking our seven and ten year old girls. Do you know what the restrictions are, if any? Are they welcome at the panels etc?

Any info you could give me would be great.

Lots of children attend cons and there are no restrictions on them. At Fusion the children could join you in a photo for free, but you had to pay £10 for them to have an individual one done.

You are also allowed to push to the front of a queue. However, families only do this if the child is creating a scene and leaving them in the queue would disturb others.

Make sure they have comfortable shoes. I also carry round a bag with snacks, drinks and small toys/books, this helps in the long queues.

Having children at a con is a bonus because the guests will always stop and make a fuss of them. My older daughter got a cuddle from Nathan (was I jealous!) and my youngest a cuddle from Summer.

Finally, just remember they will find a way to totally embaress you infront of the guests (any one remember my youngest daughter sneezing all over Emma Caulfield!)

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Thursday, March 24, 2005 11:18 PM

Hello Andy,

Hubby and I shall be at Bradford, he will be wearing his 28 shirt again! We won't be bringing the children, I felt it a bit cruel to make them sit still for that long. Unfortunately, that means we won't be attending the curry session.

See you there.

Shelley

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Saturday, March 26, 2005 12:12 AM

PSYCHICRIVER

OMG! Wow!! I got my ticked this morning and read through the whole little leaflet.

And OMG its £10 per each guest for a photo?! WTF!! I was expecting it to be way more expensive...as I've heard at porevious Buffy conventions, you would have to play depending on how "big" the star...like £19 for Kristine Sutherland and like £39 for David Boreanaz.

I'm soo excited. I can afford photos! With all of them! WOW!! *Head does a couple of 360 spins on my neck* Aaaaaaaaaaaahhh!! I just need to make sure I register in time!! Yay!!

PsychicRiver

"Two by two, hands of blue."

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

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Saturday, March 26, 2005 12:31 AM

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Originally posted by PsychicRiver:
OMG! Wow!! I got my ticked this morning and read through the whole little leaflet.

And OMG its £10 per each guest for a photo?! WTF!! I was expecting it to be way more expensive...as I've heard at porevious Buffy conventions, you would have to play depending on how "big" the star...like £19 for Kristine Sutherland and like £39 for David Boreanaz.

I'm soo excited. I can afford photos! With all of them! WOW!! *Head does a couple of 360 spins on my neck* Aaaaaaaaaaaahhh!! I just need to make sure I register in time!! Yay!!

PsychicRiver

"Two by two, hands of blue."
"We can take care of each other. I'll knit!"

They do also say that there is no guarentee that the photos will be signed - demand will most likely be great, but it`s a great way to get a personalised item.

Darin (Zol.)

It`s nice to get the ticket in your hand and the leaflet does provide `some` useful info

p.s. there will be a group photo - although no price has been set

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Saturday, March 26, 2005 11:03 AM

What you have to remember is that Starfury is basically a fan run organisation, albeit a very professionally run one. Photos have always been reasonable at Starfury events.

The ones you have heard of were run on a purely profit making basis and the cost of photos with guests was simply another way of raking the cash in for the organisers.

Starfury prefers to charge less and let the fans get more for their money. Some other reputable organisers also share this policy.

The expensive photo sessions are usually a sign that the whole event is geared up towards making a hefty profit.

I can also vouch for the fact that if the photographer doesn't feel he's got the shot first time, he asks you to wait and takes a second shot just to be sure.

Extremely good value for money and OFTEN returned signed by the actors (though they do not promise this will happen)

Andy

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Monday, March 28, 2005 9:08 AM

Seen the new starfury wallpaper?

Looks good

Darin (Zol.)

p.s. sorry about that, posted the link, didn`t think it would repost the image

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Monday, March 28, 2005 12:51 PM

Good grief, what is the captain about to do on poor River's head?

Oh, the humanity!

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Friday, April 1, 2005 7:37 AM

don`t know about Rivers head, I`m sure there`s enough stuff in their already without a captains boot or 2 - I`m surprised River didn`t see it coming though

I guess relevant info needs to be said about the con - message posted on Yahoo group about rough con schedule.

Friday - registration (possibly starting in morning - although that`s not confirmed) then 7pm opening ceremony followed by disco & it would appear the meet`n`greet is on at the same time(?)

Saturday 9-12pm Photo Shoots & a random episode in main hall on big screen. also from 11am Q&A with actors 4.30pm-7pm autograph queue then disco & fancy dress competition at 8.30pm

Sunday - similar to Saturday, but apparently group photo shoot on this day & seperates too, with different guest talks & Q&As

so that will help a few - decide what they are gonna do?

I still reckon a trip down into London in Browncoat gear to see Hitchhikers will be a must (even if they don`t show the Serenity Trailer - I`m sure it will probably happen at the con [probably via weblink from somebody in a movie theatre in the US as apparently their release date has been put forward too])

So, who`s up for Hitchhikers Guide? straight after registration and unpacking? haven`t got a cinema in mind so if anybody has got any ideas that will be cool too - and don`t forget to bring your browncoat too

Darin (Zol.)

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Friday, April 1, 2005 12:52 PM

KISSTHESTRAWBERRYLOVERMRTAM

I don't know of any cinemas near the Thistle. If you are going into town to see the movie, you may have problems if registration isn't till after lunch. Plus, you still have to get into your room, which you can't do until 2.00 pm. If you have to go into central London for the movie, don't forget that the underground journey is over an hour, plus you have to get to the airport/tube by waiting for the Hoppa bus. In other words, it's going to take a couple of hours each way just to get to the cinema to see the film, unless there is somewhere in the Hounslow area showing it. You may also want to get photo session tickets which will be on sale once registration has opened.

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Sunday, April 3, 2005 6:28 AM

Thanks for the schedule info Zol.

Just booked my train tickets which predict i will get to heathrow for 12:30 though i dont trust trains. So im up for some lunch with fellow browncoats.

Sarah

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Sunday, April 3, 2005 6:59 AM

Those times are unofficial and just a guide that was posted on the Yahoo group, it may not be entirely accurate and of course things can change at last moment.

I`ve done the last little bits to my Browncoat - probably do away with the eye patch though & still looking for some brown boots that will fit my size 11 feet

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I will most likely wear the jacket most of the time unless it gets too warm.

Not too long to go now, It`s been a while since my last fan con. Last one was the Wolf359 convention in the late 1990`s (97?)

Darin (Zol.)

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Monday, April 4, 2005 1:04 AM

Here's a question raised by my daughter: Will there be people dressing to honor *other* Joss Whedon programs at the Serenity Convention? We're planning what to pack, and it does seem odd to be discussing costume ideas that reflect a rival universe (Star Wars) rather than Angel/Buffyverse.

What's up with that, anyway?

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Monday, April 4, 2005 5:25 AM

Sorry double post

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Monday, April 4, 2005 5:25 AM

There are a group of attendees here in England who are (in)famous at conventions known as the Jedi Chefs. These guys turn up and party hard at every event. They like to sit around in full jedi robes with chefs hats (not even worth me trying to explain!) and many of the celebrity guests at the cons join in are admitted to the ranks of the jedi chefs. At the White Room, Summer, Nathan and Morena all became jedi chefs and posed in a series of pictures complete with lightsabre and chef's hat.

Sean has thrown parties in the past, in part to honour these regular party animal attendees. They have become a fixture at the events and they wouldn't be the same without them. And you know that you only have to look as far as the bar to find them!

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Monday, April 4, 2005 11:44 AM

EVILFAITH

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I still reckon a trip down into London in Browncoat gear to see Hitchhikers will be a must (even if they don`t show the Serenity Trailer - I`m sure it will probably happen at the con [probably via weblink from somebody in a movie theatre in the US as apparently their release date has been put forward too

So, who`s up for Hitchhikers Guide? straight after registration and unpacking? haven`t got a cinema in mind so if anybody has got any ideas that will be cool too - and don`t forget to bring your browncoat too.

I think the nearest cinema to the Thistle is a 10 screen Cineworld in Feltham but i'm not sure of a direct way to get there. There's also a UGC in Hammersmith, which is on the Piccadily line and an Odeon in Richmond.

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Monday, April 4, 2005 9:52 PM

OBSIDIAN

Anyone feel free to pitch in.

How I understand it is that check-in is at 2pm (which could take a while) then registration at 3pm and a chance to get photo shoot tickets (more queues) and finally openiny ceremony at 7ish along with meet and greet (but don't quote me).

I doubt you can make it to a cinema and back in time for the evenings festivities but hey where there's a will there's a way.

Anything concrete on the itinerary as I'm ashamed to say I'm leaving Sunday morning to get to Colletormania in Milton Keynes (James Marsters and Anthony Stewart Head just can't be passed up) and I'd like to get everything in before I leave.

On that note being a poor loner I was wondering if a meet for lunch was confirmed for those early arrivees (McDonalds fine with me) and if anyone is among the first 170 tickets for the first night party.

Sorry far too many questions and not enough answers (24 days and counting).

Obsidian

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Monday, April 4, 2005 11:28 PM

Re. leaving on Sunday, you probably won't get everything in before you leave as the auto sessions are split into two groups usually and you do one group on Saturday and the other on Sunday and they usualy run from around 4 pm. You will not be allowed to get all the autos you want because you are leaviing early.

Certain guest photo sessions will only be on the Sunday plus the planned group shot is likel y only to be occurring on Sunday as well.

The talks on stage will also be occurring on sunday too and you won't simply see a repetition of what went on the day before as the pairings on stage are often mixed and matched etc.

Sorry to sound negative but it is a three day event and is geared up to the fact that people will be there for all three days. If you are not, you might have to accept that you cannot get everything done before you leave.

ps. The opening ceremony is highly unlikely to run at around 7 pm as these things often run late. I would think its more likely to be 8 or even 8:30. There is a cinema in Uxbridge. That is only a bus ride from Heathrow airport and you don't have to go into London. If its showing the right film you could get there and back in time.

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Tuesday, April 5, 2005 2:23 AM

VERACOBB

Wow! My friends think I have been way too fanatical about organising our trip and schedule but reading this thread it seems there are still a million things I have to work out.

We're coming over from Australia and spending a week in London before the con, and we'd love to meet peoples at a lunch of some variety before hand. One question - does Macca's have lean beef burgers in England? (I'm addicted!)

And also squeeee! Does anyone know yet if Tony Head will be at Collectormania on the Monday? (I'm already very grumbley that Alexis will not be. Curse him!)

Ooh - and one more question, coz' you folks seem very knowledgable - we booked our tickets in January, received them in February, but my credit card still hasn't been charged...is this normal?

Can we start getting sexed already?

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Tuesday, April 5, 2005 5:35 AM

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Anything concrete on the itinerary as I'm ashamed to say I'm leaving Sunday morning to get to Colletormania in Milton Keynes.

I recall reading somewhere that two of the guests (I think it was Adam and Alan) will only be appearing on the Sunday for photo's and autographs.

I am going to the meet and greet.

Edited to add: ignore this as I'm talking complete rubbish, which would be unusual for me

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Tuesday, April 5, 2005 8:43 AM

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Does anyone know yet if Tony Head will be at Collectormania on the Monday? (I'm already very grumbley that Alexis will not be. Curse him!)

The collectormania website still has Tony's signing days as yet to be confirmed but hopefully they'll announce the days soon. I also really wanted to meet Alexis and was even considering going down to Milton Keynes on the Sunday but have changed my mind as I don't wanna miss anything at Srenity.

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Ooh - and one more question, coz' you folks seem very knowledgable - we booked our tickets in January, received them in February, but my credit card still hasn't been charged...is this normal?

I'm a newbie to this convention so I'm not positive, but I also booked my ticket in January and have yet to be charged, so I assume it's normal.

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Tuesday, April 5, 2005 8:57 AM