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

I`m all set with my main clothing - http://www.fireflyfans.net/sunroomitem.asp?i=3513

should be in that getup Saturday (and I promise to do something with my hair, can`t do anything about the face though without major cosmetic surgery

)

Darin (Zol.)

p.s. Now where did I leave my Cheque Book & Visa Card?

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Thursday, April 21, 2005 12:56 PM

HILARYJANEUK

McDonalds is only a few minutes walk from the Thistle. Just walk out into the street from the hotel, turn right, and McDonalds is on the left hand side by the garage.

As far as queueing for reg, most people just go into the Business Centre and wait for registration to open. There will be people there most of the day, since it seems that quite a few are arriving on Thursday.

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Thursday, April 21, 2005 9:00 PM

*** Update on the Hitchhikers guide to the Galaxy, it does open on the 28th at selected cinemas (or maybe that`s just preview) - I might just go and see it Thursday, and if there`s time, go with the browncoats to see it on Friday too ***

Darin (Zol.)

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Thursday, April 21, 2005 10:38 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Zol:
I`m all set with my main clothing - http://www.fireflyfans.net/sunroomitem.asp?i=3513

Great work, the costume looks really cool!

PsychicRiver

"Two by two, hands of blue."

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

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Thursday, April 21, 2005 10:43 PM

Thanks, I still need the rest of the crew for a group photo (almost wrote grope there

)

Question might be who`s going to be in costume as one of the BDH? It`ll be cool to get as many together as possible for a photo to post on the boards.

Darin (Zol.)

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Thursday, April 21, 2005 11:30 PM

SLAYERFEST

From Starfury mailing list:

Sadly Adam Baldwin has had to cancel his appearance at STARFURY:
SERENITY next weekend due to acting commitments.

I was contacted late last night and informed that Adam had been
unable to secure time off from his new TV series, THE INSIDE. Adam
has spent the last few weeks trying to arrange something with the
production company, but Adam's workload on the series is just too
great, making it impractical for him to take any time off.

I know how dissapointed many of you will be. Adam is himself just as
dissapointed, but ultimately this is good news for Adam fans as it
means he will be having a strong presence in THE INSIDE.

An invite has been forwarded to Adam for a future STARFURY event,
we'll keep you posted.

As to a replacement guest; I sent both an e-mail and a fax to a
FIREFLY / SERENITY actor who was currently signed up for STARFURY:
SERENITY SQUARED, but who isn't at present attending STARFURY:
SERENITY. He so far has not gotten back in touch.

Given that the event is a week today, and that a guest would have to
fly out in 5 to 6 days time, there may be some difficulties in
securing a replacement. But I am currently putting all my energies
into finding a replacement guest for the convention.

Sean Harry

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Thursday, April 21, 2005 11:52 PM

Shame about Adam. :(

As far as Friday goes, I'll have lunch before I leave and will head straight for hotel check-in. I guess then I'll lurk in the lobby looking for other people with Zol's Browncoats/Serenity badges? ;)

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Friday, April 22, 2005 1:37 AM

SIMONWHO

Aw, that's a pity. Still, we were well prepared for his having to work that weekend.

Right, must go shopping in London this weekend, buy up everything that I could possibly need. I'm also going to be printing a whole load of Alliance currency so I can buy as many companions as possible on Sunday night. Or do I need to send grovelling video pleas first? I wonder if the bar will take fake money too.

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Friday, April 22, 2005 4:36 AM

Aww!! Thats a shame!

But a he? Are we thinking Sean Maher? Or Ron Glass?

Or is that just wishful thinking?

PsychicRiver

"Two by two, hands of blue."

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

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Friday, April 22, 2005 6:25 AM

JAMIEC

We can hope I suppose

I'm guessing the most likely is probably Jonathan Woodward, since he's attended Starfury events before, and is apparently a good laugh.

I know I'm not very talkative on this board (I've only really got work internet access, plus I've been busy rehearsing and performing in a play last and this week), but I'd just like to say I'm looking forward to meeting people at the Con; I have my badge and I'm not afraid to use it... haven't got the time or energy for costumes though, but well done to those who have!

Anyway, gotta go, have a good weekend guys...

'The question seldom addressed is where Medusa had snakes. Underarm hair is an even more embarassing problem when it keeps biting the top of the deodorant bottle.'
-Terry Pratchett

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Friday, April 22, 2005 7:29 AM

Gorram it, we can but hope for the best.

Darin (Zol.)

confirmed - Sean Maher can`t make it, he`s filming something in Canada.

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Friday, April 22, 2005 8:13 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by SimonWho:
Aw, that's a pity. Still, we were well prepared for his having to work that weekend.

Right, must go shopping in London this weekend, buy up everything that I could possibly need. I'm also going to be printing a whole load of Alliance currency so I can buy as many companions as possible on Sunday night. Or do I need to send grovelling video pleas first? I wonder if the bar will take fake money too.

The Feds will be on you, with a whole lot of trouble if you print youur own money!

You`ll have to print some spare for me too - I aint cheap

Darin (Zol.)

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Friday, April 22, 2005 9:24 AM

SLAYERFEST

It was going to be Sean Maher, but he has told Sean (Harry) that he would love to come but he is filming in Canada at the moment. So it looks like we will be meeting 5 guests not 6. Still let's not get greedy and congratulate Adam that he is in work! We will wait to meet him at another con over here...

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Friday, April 22, 2005 12:28 PM

FIREFLOOZYSUZIE

Hold on a sec. Didn't a few of you Starfury vets say that there are usually *surprise* guests not announced in advanced?

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Friday, April 22, 2005 1:17 PM

SLAYERFEST

Only that there are SOMETIMES surprise guests. it doesn't always happen sadly.

Andy

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Friday, April 22, 2005 11:44 PM

It looks like we will only have 5 guests - due to the time of cancellation, there isn`t much hope for another guest (too short of notice) but hey, it does mean November`s Con will have tobe even shinier - doesn`t it?

I would have love to see someone else take Adams `spot` but I think 5 is a good number and it will mean that queue times will be less crowded & appear like there`s more time for slight mishaps/late alterations.

Darin (Zol.)

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Saturday, April 23, 2005 7:33 AM

SIMONWHO

Let me see, 5 guests between 800 attendees, that's... 0.625% of a guest each. So we're roughly entitled to a finger's worth of flesh each.

Mmmm, Inara. [/homer]

What? Okay, no eating the guests.

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Saturday, April 23, 2005 7:50 AM

R E A V E R ... R U N ! ! ! !

Actually, as I don`t have any thing Jedi for Saturday night, I may have to come as a worried Reaver

Darin (Zol.)

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Saturday, April 23, 2005 8:49 AM

FIREFLOOZYSUZIE

Quote:
Originally posted by Zol:
It looks like we will only have 5 guests - due to the time of cancellation, there isn`t much hope for another guest (too short of notice) but hey, it does mean November`s Con will have tobe even shinier - doesn`t it?

I would have love to see someone else take Adams `spot` but I think 5 is a good number and it will mean that queue times will be less crowded & appear like there`s more time for slight mishaps/late alterations.

Darin (Zol.)

AB was never a sure thing, so let's not be pessimistic, Zol: Maybe they've had a replacement lined up all along, for just this contingency. Actually, I will be a bit disappointed if Starfury DOESN'T produce somebody in Adam's place, considering all the warning they had about Adam's likely scheduling conflict.

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Saturday, April 23, 2005 8:55 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by firefloozysuzie:
Quote:
Originally posted by Zol:
It looks like we will only have 5 guests - due to the time of cancellation, there isn`t much hope for another guest (too short of notice) but hey, it does mean November`s Con will have tobe even shinier - doesn`t it?

I would have love to see someone else take Adams `spot` but I think 5 is a good number and it will mean that queue times will be less crowded & appear like there`s more time for slight mishaps/late alterations.

Darin (Zol.)

AB was never a sure thing, so let's not be pessimistic, Zol: Maybe they've had a replacement lined up all along, for just this contingency. Actually, I will be a bit disappointed if Starfury DOESN'T produce somebody in Adam's place, considering all the warning they had about Adam's likely scheduling conflict.

They did have Sean Maher as a backup but he is also currently filming - Sean Harry mentioned about this on the Yahoo group - I`m not overly worried about this, just feel that it is a pity - I would love to see Safron or Jubal Early or somebody else, but, it`s all in Seans capable hands.

Darin (Zol.)

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Saturday, April 23, 2005 11:36 PM

Hitchhikers guide update

For those who are interested on seeing HHHGTTG (I hate typing it out) on thursday, here are some of your options - there`s a cinema 2 miles away from the Heathrow Airport.

Here`s the info to help you ...

Cinemas showing HHGTTG on Thursday -
http://www.scoot.co.uk/cinemafinder/cinfilm.asp?a=15045&ae=London&cc=&
c=774837&ce=Hitchhikers+guide+to+the+Galax&

Multimap -
http://makeashorterlink.com/?R1C2213FA (gee that was a long link!!)

I`m coming down friday but will most likely see HHGTTG on thursaday - although I`ll most likely be up for watching it again on friday, providing there`s time enough.

Darin (Zol.)

p.s. I hope this useful - the 1st link provides a list of cinemas showing HHGTTG near to Heathrow

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Sunday, April 24, 2005 2:57 AM

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Or do I need to send grovelling video pleas first?

Yes, most definitely grovelling, perhaps you could put it on the big screen while people are waiting for the closing ceremony - it is always a very dull wait. In fact all the (single) guys could make a grovelling video. That would be much fun

Also, what happens if we don't have a badge? Ooooh dear, maybe I should make a cheap and cheerful version just in case....

Contemplating new sig: extremely dimensionally transcendental, opinions please

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Sunday, April 24, 2005 4:16 AM

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Originally posted by Emma:
Quote:
Or do I need to send grovelling video pleas first?

Yes, most definitely grovelling, perhaps you could put it on the big screen while people are waiting for the closing ceremony - it is always a very dull wait. In fact all the (single) guys could make a grovelling video. That would be much fun

Also, what happens if we don't have a badge? Ooooh dear, maybe I should make a cheap and cheerful version just in case....

Contemplating new sig: extremely dimensionally transcendental, opinions please

I`m sorry, what about the male companions who are looking for that special Gal? You just can`t go forgetting about those -

I don`t Dance and not sure about Romance,
but I know what I like and like what I know,
so if you fancy me your companion to be,
you can`t do too wrong accomplying me.

How`s that for an invite from the reverse perspective? a kind of advert

Darin (Zol.)

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Monday, April 25, 2005 1:28 PM

It looks very unlikely I will be able to attend Hitchhikers on Friday - I`ll be keeping the Riff Raff in order - till I plan to see it on Thursday anyway, so I`ll still be able to tease people in the main queue

Darin (Zol.)

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Monday, April 25, 2005 9:33 PM

Now I remember why I don't steward anymore!

I am soooo excited, only three nights and we will be off, ok two nights for some lucky so-and-sos!

I really should get me a signature

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Monday, April 25, 2005 9:37 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Emma:
Now I remember why I don't steward anymore!

I am soooo excited, only three nights and we will be off, ok two nights for some lucky so-and-sos!

I really should get me a signature

I know!! Amazing!! And today we have the release of the trailer to keep us going til then too!

I guess they will be playing the trailer a lot at the con as well won't they?

PsychicRiver

"Two by two, hands of blue."

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

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Monday, April 25, 2005 10:22 PM

Yep, not long now. I have all my stuff prepared which, admittedly, isn't much. No costumes or anything. But I do have a badge. Well, badges.

I'll see y'all there!

"My God - you're like a trained ape. Without the training."

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Monday, April 25, 2005 10:53 PM

As an alternative to trying to hit the cinema Friday afternoon, can I interest anyone in playtesting the official Serenity pen-and-paper RPG intead? ;)

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Tuesday, April 26, 2005 1:36 AM

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Originally posted by mikelosaurus:
As an alternative to trying to hit the cinema Friday afternoon, can I interest anyone in playtesting the official Serenity pen-and-paper RPG intead? ;)

Oh my yes. That would be pretty gorram shiny! ;)

Mal: "We're not gonna die. We can't die, Bendis. You know why? Because we are so... very... pretty. We are just too pretty for God to let us die."

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Tuesday, April 26, 2005 1:49 AM

Ok anyone who *is* interested in the RPG please PM me ASAP.

Apparently the evening ceremony doesn't being until 7.30pm so I figure there's definitely room for a session after hotel check-in and before anything else happens.

(Failing that we can try late one night after everything else winds down?)

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Tuesday, April 26, 2005 2:19 AM

I would love to but I go to cons with my sister and she would never be up for that. It has taken 25 years of brainwashing to get her to the edge of geekdom it will take me at least another 10 before she does any RPG and how the hell I will get her LARPing is anyones guess...

I really should get me a signature, contemplating extremely dimensionally transcendental

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Tuesday, April 26, 2005 2:30 AM

You LARP? I would love to see a firelfy LARP (Live Action Role Play for those who don`t know)

I have the script reading of episode 15 to do at some stage, may do that on friday or perhaps get people to read for the parts individually (I have a MD Recorder handy)

Darin (Zol.)

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Tuesday, April 26, 2005 3:00 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Zol:
You LARP? I would love to see a firelfy LARP (Live Action Role Play for those who don`t know)

Well, where there's a will, there's a way ;)

Quote:
Originally posted by Zol:
I have the script reading of episode 15 to do at some stage, may do that on friday or perhaps get people to read for the parts individually (I have a MD Recorder handy)

Eh? What's this all about? I'm up for some voice acting if you wanna fill me in... :D

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Tuesday, April 26, 2005 3:01 AM

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You LARP?

Don't sound so surprised, girls do it to you know!

I don't do it as much as I used to - I live in the Netherlands and my Dutch isn't good enough to play - boo hoo.

A Firefly LARP would be good. I never got into Star Trek LARP (don't really like ST so no surprise there really) but Firefly would be cool - much more down to earth with more scope for character generation.... help stop me I'm geeking...my sister warned me about this kind of thing...now where are my meds....

I really should get me a signature, contemplating extremely dimensionally transcendental

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Tuesday, April 26, 2005 6:05 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by mikelosaurus:

Quote:
Originally posted by Zol:
I have the script reading of episode 15 to do at some stage, may do that on friday or perhaps get people to read for the parts individually (I have a MD Recorder handy)

Eh? What's this all about? I'm up for some voice acting if you wanna fill me in... :D

Episode 15 Dead or Alive is an unfilmed script - some mention was made of having people read out parts (was going to try and get 20 odd people together to do it, but it might be best to record the lines one at a time

Darin (Zol.)

p.s. can`t say much more, got more work to do

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Tuesday, April 26, 2005 7:41 AM

LARPing sounds really cool. Count me in!

PsychicRiver

"Two by two, hands of blue."

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

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Tuesday, April 26, 2005 12:23 PM

I don`t think there will be any LARP at the con - unless somebody shouts REAVER` then everybody runs away!!

Darin (Zol.)

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Tuesday, April 26, 2005 10:27 PM

Aaaaarrrgggghhh

Has everyone seen that Serenity is going to be shown in the States on 5th May in 10 different cities?

Gorramit, I couldn't get to the (limited) test-screenings, why can't they put something on in London this weekend for us con-goers, we could have all gone on mass....

grumble grumble grumble...

must remember to be smily and happy the con is the day after tomorrow! Hoorah

I really should get me a signature

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Tuesday, April 26, 2005 10:33 PM

Gorram slow double posting thingummy.

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Tuesday, April 26, 2005 10:33 PM

It's a bit of a bugger, ain't it?

"My God - you're like a trained ape. Without the training."

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Wednesday, April 27, 2005 5:48 AM

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Originally posted by Emma:
Aaaaarrrgggghhh

Has everyone seen that Serenity is going to be shown in the States on 5th May in 10 different cities?

Gorramit, I couldn't get to the (limited) test-screenings, why can't they put something on in London this weekend for us con-goers, we could have all gone on mass....

grumble grumble grumble...

must remember to be smily and happy the con is the day after tomorrow! Hoorah

I really should get me a signature

Patience my young jedi, the UK thing was unprecidented, who knows what may happen in the 3-4 months upto the release.

Don`t foget to smile nicely at the Starfury Stewards (particularly the one in the brown coat)

Darin (Zol.)

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Wednesday, April 27, 2005 12:02 PM

KISSTHESTRAWBERRYLOVERMRTAM

Bwah!

Bump up, thrillig heroics her we come, not long now, day and a bit - or less for some people.

Darin (Zol.)

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Wednesday, April 27, 2005 2:14 PM

Hmmm... dont know what to tell my lecturer about why I wont be there on friday?

Shall i say "sorry - girly problems - i have a stomach ache", not say anything at all and just leave her wondering where i am or shall i just say "sorry but im off to heathrow for the best weekend ever and theres nothing you can do about it!"

Well im staying at a friends on Thursday night who is internet-less so if i dont get chance to post again i should be wearing blue jeans and a pink top and hope to see people in MacDonalds friday lunch. Ill be wearing my badge of course.

see you all there in less than 40 hours time!

Sarah

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Wednesday, April 27, 2005 10:10 PM

PHOEBE

Go with the girly problems, that always works

So we're meeting at mcdonald's 11-1ish? Or...? Am I going to be able to find this MD? LOL

And I'll be wearing, orange joggers, and a white top and black jacket both with the pink 'pineapple' emblem on.

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Wednesday, April 27, 2005 11:34 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Zol:
I don`t think there will be any LARP at the con - unless somebody shouts REAVER` then everybody runs away!!

Darin (Zol.)

There won't be any this time AFAIK, but if there's enough interest I could talk to the organiser about running one at Serenity Squared? :)

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Thursday, April 28, 2005 12:35 AM