Who's Coming to the Charlotte Screening? by CallMeSerenity

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Originally posted by CallMeSerenity:
But are any of them in the same shopping area as the theater?

It's hard to tell without a map of everything, or a mall website, but I'm guessing, since the theatre is 7824 Rea Road, then anything with an address on the 7800 block ending with an even number would be adjacent to the theatre. The shopping senter might occupy more than just the 7800's, but for sure, those would be a good bet. That would include everything listed except Firebirds and Wendy's. But because they're on the next block, they may also be within walking distance. After the lunch rush, I could call Wendy's again...

Now we're finishing this deal, and then maybe we'll come back for those morons who got themselves caught. You can't change that by getting all... bendy...

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Friday, June 17, 2005 6:55 AM

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The shopping senter might occupy ...

Er... that would be 'center.'

I do have a college edjumacation.

Now we're finishing this deal, and then maybe we'll come back for those morons who got themselves caught. You can't change that by getting all... bendy...

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Friday, June 17, 2005 7:04 AM

I think I still vote for Qdoras, just because I don't like fast food, but if we decide to meet at Wendy's because it's open later, than I can always hop over to Qdoras and get food and then catch up with everyone at Wendy's. No biggie.

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I do have a college edjumacation

And that reminds me, Standp: this is how bad my high school education was. They decided to paint the school crest over the door of the cafeteria to inspire school spirit or some such nonsense. It had 3 words on it, one of them was "education". But when the sign was painted, it read "edumacation" (no lie. It was still there 2 yrs ago.)

"What's the use of a house if you haven't got a tolerable planet to put it on?"-H.D. Thoreau

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Friday, June 17, 2005 7:27 AM

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Originally posted by CallMeSerenity:

...But when the sign was painted, it read "edumacation" (no lie. It was still there 2 yrs ago.)

BWAH! That's hilarious!

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Originally posted by CallMeSerenity:
I think I still vote for Qdoras...

I couldn't a gree more. By the way, I finally figured out why I was having so much trouble finding the fabled Qdoras through Google...

Qdoba Mexican Grill. 704.752.3860 7800-E Rea Road, Charlotte, NC 28277

Now we're finishing this deal, and then maybe we'll come back for those morons who got themselves caught. You can't change that by getting all... bendy...

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Friday, June 17, 2005 8:18 AM

Ooops. It's probably my fault. I probably dyslexic'd the word like I did poor flechette's name and got everyone else spelling it wrong.

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Friday, June 17, 2005 8:21 AM

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Originally posted by Flechette:
if I can get out of work 10 minutes early and we speed a little on the highway me may be able to get there around 8:15- 8:30 which is still enough time for a burrito

Last weekend it took us 1hr 15 min on I85 to reach Concord Mills, then we took the next exit (48?) onto I485 and it was about 25 min to the theatre.

Anyone know if there is a shorter/faster route than that?

flechette, when you got off 485, did you head north or south on Rea Road? And was it 25 minutes when you got off of 485 onto Rea or was it 25 mins when you got onto I485?

"What's the use of a house if you haven't got a tolerable planet to put it on?"-H.D. Thoreau

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Friday, June 17, 2005 9:15 AM

FLECHETTE

Travel time once on I485 to the shopping centre was 20-25 minutes. Stonecrest Shopping Centre is blantantly obvious once you exit off I485 - like less than 1 block - but I don't remember the North/South part

will ask hubby tonight if he remembers -

It looks to a big centre, the movie complex is in the far back right area.

I meant what I said earlier - if you all want to go for Qdoba's - pls do! The only one who HAS to find me is Jadehand- if Qdoba's closes w/out us making it then he knows to check Wendy's!

heh and I definitely prefer Q's to W's anyway -

Jadehand - I'll PM you next week w/ likely descriptions and my cell # just in case..

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Friday, June 17, 2005 10:37 AM

thanks, flechette, that's what I really needed to know. I'm coming from the south 77 to I485, so I really wanted to know how far it was from 485 and which way to turn, but if it's that close I'm sure I'll figure it out in no time.

Here's a question for everyone: what will you be wearing? Will people be dressing up?
I was just planning on wearing my "Where are you hiding, little girl?" River shirt (check out fray's cafepress shop, cute stuff!!) but if everyone's going to be decked out, I could throw a Kaylee costume together. All I need are a pair of kaylee-alls. And a teddy bear patch.

"What's the use of a house if you haven't got a tolerable planet to put it on?"-H.D. Thoreau

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Friday, June 17, 2005 11:53 AM

FLECHETTE

Clothing depends on whether or not UPS has lost my cafepress order

- tracking hasn't been updated since Monday - still in transit....

Hopefully I'll have Wiley's Horse Rustler T, Tim -a Hero of Canton T and not sure about my friend yet -

can be seen here - www.cafepress.com/prettycunning

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Friday, June 17, 2005 12:10 PM

GERTY

I'll be there! Along with six good friends who I have hooked on the show.

Two friends will be coming from Raleigh. Myself and the others are coming from Boone.

Any other Booneians on here?

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Saturday, June 18, 2005 2:16 AM

flechette-just bought a Serenity sticker from pretty cunning. Cute stuff! I'm also liking the Serenity Valley merchandise.

"What's the use of a house if you haven't got a tolerable planet to put it on?"-H.D. Thoreau

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Saturday, June 18, 2005 6:11 AM

Go Mountaineers!

Ash

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Saturday, June 18, 2005 7:38 AM

GERTY

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Go Mountaineers!

Ash

You're damn right! :)

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Saturday, June 18, 2005 7:53 AM

JADEHAND

Sounds good. I'll be at Qdoba's til they close then check Wendy's. Hope you can Make Qdoba's. I'll be wearing the Marillion Shirt I mentioned before (face of child holding marbles in front of eyes with tour dates on the back) See you there.
And again big big thanks.

Visit WWW.Marillion.Com for a better way to live

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Saturday, June 18, 2005 8:23 AM

Guess what I had for lunch, everybody?

A burrito.

And guess what I had on my burrito?

Cilantro!!

Just thought I'd share.

"What's the use of a house if you haven't got a tolerable planet to put it on?"-H.D. Thoreau

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Saturday, June 18, 2005 2:47 PM

mmmm, burrito...

I'll head to the Qdoba's, then check the Wendy's. I'll be easy to find though. I'll be the freak with the big ass banner. And I'll be wearing my Serenity screening click, click, click shirt. 'Cause that's how it was

And thanks for the 485 info. Stupid MapQuest has me going around town from the north, even though I'm way south. So knowing that it's off 485 shaves off 45 min of my drive. Awesome!

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Saturday, June 18, 2005 3:42 PM

I was planning to go but my so called friend NEVER BOUGHT THE TICKETS. He figured that we could buy them that night. What an ass.

Ash

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Saturday, June 18, 2005 4:04 PM

My Hubby and I will be there..looks like I will have 2 extra tickets...e-mail me if you would be interested in them..I will give all details through e-mail..cost would be 10.00 each
e-mail me at
drow-z-dragon@sprynet.com

thanks
Sue

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Saturday, June 18, 2005 5:28 PM

Woo-hoo!

I am NOT bringing my friend. He doesn't deserve it.

I think my mom wants to go though. Who knows. I think I am going to get a hotel room for the night. I just don't know.

Ash

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Saturday, June 18, 2005 5:30 PM

By the way...where is the best place to buy Firefly/Serenity shirts and the like?

Ash

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Sunday, June 19, 2005 11:58 AM

Well, Ash, there are so many places. Try the Marketplace up top. And then several people have cafepress shops: 10th Crew Member ( http://www.cafepress.com/10thcrew)
, Fray101 ( www.cafepress.com/fireflyclass) , Cabridges ( www.cafepress.com/bigredbutton)

for starters. I know there are more. Go to the One Trading Post Forum and you should find lots of people peddling merchandise.

I bought one of fray's River shirts and I LOVE it. My brother bought one of her Serenity shirts, but it hasn't come yet.

That should be enough to Firefly-ize your entire wardrobe and then some!
Happy shopping.

"What's the use of a house if you haven't got a tolerable planet to put it on?"-H.D. Thoreau

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Sunday, June 19, 2005 4:28 PM

Cool thanks! Most likely I will see you guys Thursday!

Ash

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Monday, June 20, 2005 8:35 AM

I mentioned that I might make brownies. Brownies are a go. I got all the stuff I needed at the grocery store yesterday.

On the UB, there's a thread about a cake contest. I could make a cake, and it's be the best cake EVER (okay, exaggeration, but it'd be good, real good) but cakes are messy to transport, serve, etc. Brownies are transportable, easier to make and serve, and well, I'm a chocoholic so I adore brownies.

I didn't really need to tell everyone all that, I just needed something to say to bump this back up to the top. I don't want any last minute people not knowing where to find us!

"What's the use of a house if you haven't got a tolerable planet to put it on?"-H.D. Thoreau

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Monday, June 20, 2005 8:57 AM

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Originally posted by CallMeSerenity:
I could make a cake, and it's be the best cake EVER (okay, exaggeration, but it'd be good, real good) but cakes are messy to transport, serve, etc. Brownies are transportable, easier to make and serve, and well, I'm a chocoholic so I adore brownies.

You have excellent taste and you are very wise. I wish to be your friend.

Uh, what's your position on walnuts and or pecans? Your answer will determine exactly how seriously I'll be taking my diet on the 23rd.

Now we're finishing this deal, and then maybe we'll come back for those morons who got themselves caught. You can't change that by getting all... bendy...

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Monday, June 20, 2005 9:07 AM

Yay! I have a new friend!

Here is my official stand on all things nutty: I am very fond of nuts, especially cashews, but they do not, REPEAT, do not belong in my brownies or chocolate chip cookies. They detract from the chocolateyness.

Plus, there's always going to be that one person with the nut allergy that will miss out on the fun.

"Somebody has to do something, and it's just incredibly pathetic that it has to be us." ~Jerry Garcia

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Monday, June 20, 2005 9:14 AM

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Originally posted by CallMeSerenity:
Yay! I have a new friend!

Here is my official stand on all things nutty: I am very fond of nuts, especially cashews, but they do not, REPEAT, do not belong in my brownies or chocolate chip cookies. They detract from the chocolateyness.

Plus, there's always going to be that one person with the nut allergy that will miss out on the fun.

"Somebody has to do something, and it's just incredibly pathetic that it has to be us." ~Jerry Garcia

Aha! I like nuts in my brownies, but I respect your commitment to chocolate. Few will take such a pure stand. Bravo!

Now we're finishing this deal, and then maybe we'll come back for those morons who got themselves caught. You can't change that by getting all... bendy...

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Monday, June 20, 2005 9:34 AM

Well, I am making several batches. Perhaps I can make one with some nuts in it. I think we have some hand-shelled pecans in the pantry. I'll look tonight.

Chocolate and I have a very close relationship.

"Somebody has to do something, and it's just incredibly pathetic that it has to be us." ~Jerry Garcia

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Monday, June 20, 2005 9:44 AM

Words cannot express how much I adore you and your chocolate love. I can already tell you are good people, with love for your fellow man, chocolate lovers, nut allergics.

Make your baking endeavors be fruitful!

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Monday, June 20, 2005 10:07 AM

SONG

Total newbie, just found this site & thread, just learned of the 6/23 screening.

I'd love to attend with my 15yo stepson -- does anyone have two extra tickets?

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Monday, June 20, 2005 10:16 AM

Song-hunt ManWithPez down, he may have an extra.

WickedWren-thank you thank you. We are going to have SO VERY MUCH FUN. Can't wait to see the banner!

Must remember to buy a camera before I go.

"Somebody has to do something, and it's just incredibly pathetic that it has to be us." ~Jerry Garcia

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Monday, June 20, 2005 11:05 AM

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Originally posted by CallMeSerenity:
Song-hunt ManWithPez down, he may have an extra.

BWAH! - Hey, I don't wanna step on Song's action, but I have a friend who is also looking for tickets - Anyone besides HombreConPezo have extra tickets?

... anyone?

...anyone?

...Bueller?

Now we're finishing this deal, and then maybe we'll come back for those morons who got themselves caught. You can't change that by getting all... bendy...

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Monday, June 20, 2005 11:07 AM

OK. I just got a good question on the UB, so I'll post the answer here, too. Forgive me if you saw it over there.

The question was "Where is the banner and singing going to be?"

Here's my answer.

I'm hoping to get there around 8 (fingers crossed) I will grab a bite of food at the Shindig and then head over to the line. I expect a large number of people will be queing up by then. I figure that the line is the best place for the banner so that people who don't follow the boards can easily find it. I'll also keep the banner open in the theatre for anyone who missed it in the line.

The singing will be at 9:30 no matter where we are, still in line or already seated. So that could get a bit interesting.

The banner is 3'x6' so it'll be easy to spot.

Does that make sense, or am I completely incoherent now?

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Monday, June 20, 2005 1:52 PM

Makes perfect sense, Wren. It also makes you a good meeting spot.

Okay, everyone meet under the girl with the large banner!

I guess it'll help if we kind of pass the word around about the singing (that it's starting at 9:30 promptly) in case some of us are in the theater, some of us are still in line, some people are in the bathroom or concession lines..

"Somebody has to do something, and it's just incredibly pathetic that it has to be us." ~Jerry Garcia

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Monday, June 20, 2005 2:22 PM

WOOOOHOOOO!!
It is getting sooo close!!
O.K. So we are meeting under the banner..did we decide where the sindig is before hand?
Do you need anyone else to make brownies??
Sue

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Monday, June 20, 2005 2:32 PM

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Originally posted by CallMeSerenity:
Okay, everyone meet under the girl with the large banner!

I just snorked water with that comment. Sounds like our party's gonna be FUN!

I've been spreading the word about the singing and have wrangled a few people to help me out. So we can have people in several locations, where ever we Browncoats happen to lingering.

weeee, so very close now

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Monday, June 20, 2005 3:21 PM

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Originally posted by drowzdragon:
WOOOOHOOOO!!
It is getting sooo close!!
O.K. So we are meeting under the banner..did we decide where the sindig is before hand?
Do you need anyone else to make brownies??
Sue

I think most of us are going to swing by the burrito place for sustenance before hand. What is it called again? Qdobas? Scroll back up and find it. It's right in the shopping center. It closes at 9, though.

Feel free to bring brownies or any other delicious baked goodie! I'll probably be making several batches of brownies (one with nuts, just for Standp). But I love having a reason to bake, so it's just me tapping into my inner Betty Crocker. If I lived in Charlotte, I'd be inviting you all over for dinner before hand, just so I'd have an excuse to cook. If anyone else feels like bringing anything, by all means!!

Oh, and that reminds me: standp, how do you feel about almonds? I'm all out of pecans, but I have some lovely organic almonds.

I also am giddy with excitement. Don't know how I'll sleep Weds. night.

And Wren-so glad I made you laugh!!

"Somebody has to do something, and it's just incredibly pathetic that it has to be us." ~Jerry Garcia

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Monday, June 20, 2005 3:57 PM

I'm going to make some basic chocolate chip cookies. Tollhouse most likely.

Ash

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Monday, June 20, 2005 4:14 PM

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Originally posted by CallMeSerenity:

I'll probably be making several batches of brownies (one with nuts, just for Standp). But I love having a reason to bake, so it's just me tapping into my inner Betty Crocker. If I lived in Charlotte, I'd be inviting you all over for dinner before hand, just so I'd have an excuse to cook. If anyone else feels like bringing anything, by all means!!

Oh, and that reminds me: standp, how do you feel about almonds? I'm all out of pecans, but I have some lovely organic almonds.

Doh! I guess my struggle about abandoning my diet Thursday has been decided. You are too good to me!!!

Almonds are very very cool. See you all Thursday!

Now we're finishing this deal, and then maybe we'll come back for those morons who got themselves caught. You can't change that by getting all... bendy...

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Monday, June 20, 2005 4:15 PM

CANTON

Ah I hate my job! The fact that they can deny me leave on the basis that they are shorthanded at a kids activity and want me to watch young'ns jump around in a "Moon Walk" (it's nothing like the moon. . .) for 4 hours is ridiculous! Anyways, you guys have a blast and if you had a small moment of silence in my honor that would be awesome.

Check out the Browncoat Online Photoalbum. Thank Fray101. http://clik.to/photoverse

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Monday, June 20, 2005 4:30 PM

I will bring some Banana bread..without nuts..LoL
Do not have any..
Might come up with something else..Looks like enough brownies..don't want mine to pale in comparison
I am not gonna be able to sleep Wed. night either!!
What time are we meeting up at the Mexican place? Who is getting there when?
See you all soon..looking forward to meeting new friends!

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Monday, June 20, 2005 4:53 PM

SUNDERWOOD

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Originally posted by Song:
does anyone have two extra tickets?

Hi Song. Some people who originally told me they wanted to go have backed out. I've got some tickets. I'll be happy to give you two of them.

I'm letting them go for a low low loooooow "Ebay Bite Me" price too. ;)

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Monday, June 20, 2005 5:06 PM

SONG

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Originally posted by SUNDERWOOD:
I've got some tickets. I'll be happy to give you two of them.

I'm letting them go for a low low loooooow "Ebay Bite Me" price too. ;)

sunderwood -- excellent news! Can you e-mail me to arrange the details? songbh at yahoo

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Monday, June 20, 2005 7:03 PM

OMG!!!
You did not tell me there is a Cold Stone Creamery there at the theater!!!
Ya'all can have the brownies and cookies...
but then...Ice cream goes so well with Brownies and cookies!! YUM!!!!!
I LOVE being a fat person!! No worries about getting fat..already there!!

I have done the impossable, that makes me mighty!!

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Tuesday, June 21, 2005 1:31 AM

Don't stress about your diet, standp. I'm on one, too, and brownies and ice cream are DEFINITELY not on it.
But this is what I think: I am going to be so wired that night that I'll be burning extra calories just standing around being wired that a brownie or two isn't going to make much of a difference. (These are the lies I tell myself.)
And if you're really worried-we could do pilates in line or something to work off the extra fat and calories.

And I'm being an EXTRA good girl this week to make up for my naughtiness on Thursday.

"Somebody has to do something, and it's just incredibly pathetic that it has to be us." ~Jerry Garcia

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Tuesday, June 21, 2005 3:28 AM

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Originally posted by wickedwren:
Words cannot express how much I adore you and your chocolate love. I can already tell you are good people, with love for your fellow man, chocolate lovers, nut allergics.

Make your baking endeavors be fruitful!

Wren-we need a big hug emoticon! You're so sweet! (((hug)))

Ash & Sue-chocolate chip cookies and banana bread-two of my very favourite foods. Oh, I am going to need more than pilates after Thursday night!! Cannot wait!

"Somebody has to do something, and it's just incredibly pathetic that it has to be us." ~Jerry Garcia

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Tuesday, June 21, 2005 3:36 AM