Starfury Serenity² - Yes there actually IS a Convention

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SERENITYPUNK

Friday, September 30, 2005 2:28 PM (P)

Welcome Welcome

This is a thread to discuss the upcoming Starfury Serenity² Con in November, for those going to natter and get to know each other, con virgins to ask advice and all manner of other bits and bobs

yes folks we are going back on topic

course we cant promise we will stay there should a mention of vodka, chocolate and alan be mentioned.

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Carol
Hater of men
you think you know....you have no idea
Am I Bovvered!!!!
My second favorite household chore is ironing. My first being, hitting my head on the top bunk bed until I faint

RELFEXIVE

Friday, September 30, 2005 4:26 PM (P)

On topic?

ON TOPIC?!

That's.... HERESY!!

Glad to be back on track... the Big Damn Movie is out in the cinemas at last, it'll be over here in the UK next week... Summer at Collectormania... the convention in November...

Aah.... it's good to be a Browncoat

"My God - you're like a trained ape. Without the training."
"Come a day there won't be room for naughty men like us to slip about at all..."
I know the secret.
http://www.theshadowdepository.co.uk/index.htm

SERENITYPUNK

Friday, September 30, 2005 4:30 PM (P)

Shocking I know

Im not going to C8 this weekend, chloe needs a bit more recovery time, so its just SS2 for me

whoop for the movie, im still hoping to go on the 8th, looks like i may be trudleing down to the cinema on my lonesome though.

It is good to be a browncoat, so very very good

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Carol
Hater of men
you think you know....you have no idea
Am I Bovvered!!!!
My second favorite household chore is ironing. My first being, hitting my head on the top bunk bed until I faint

RELFEXIVE

Friday, September 30, 2005 4:54 PM (P)

Hope lil Chlo gets better soonily!!

"My God - you're like a trained ape. Without the training."
"Come a day there won't be room for naughty men like us to slip about at all..."
I know the secret.
http://www.theshadowdepository.co.uk/index.htm

FRAY101

Friday, September 30, 2005 5:16 PM (P)

Squeee! Less than 2 months until my first Starfury con.

So come on everyone, let's recap on who's going, who's staying where & who's being bullied into participating in fancy dress....

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Design a Serenity poster & win a Serenity t-shirt at http://www.destinything.com/id152.html

Visit the Browncoats' Photo 'Verse at http://disneypix.tripod.com/photoverse

www.cafepress.com/fireflyclass & www.cafepress.com/session416

SERENITYPUNK

Friday, September 30, 2005 5:44 PM (P)

Me Me im going

Im not being bullied into fancy dress, im doing it of my own free will, cause im crazy

uh huh

mum and nan asked me what i wanted for xmas earlier, so im thinking of saying instead of pressie if they pay for a photo with nathan and sean at the con, would mean lots to moi

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Carol
Hater of men
you think you know....you have no idea
Am I Bovvered!!!!
My second favorite household chore is ironing. My first being, hitting my head on the top bunk bed until I faint

KISSTHESTRAWBERRYLOVERMRTAM

Friday, September 30, 2005 6:01 PM (P)

im going to Collectormania this weekend - treating it like a warm up to serenity2

Sarah

SERENITYPUNK

Friday, September 30, 2005 6:10 PM (P)

ooh have loads of fun sarah

im doing my huge hug exercises in warm up for s2

there is always lots of hugging

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Carol
Hater of men
you think you know....you have no idea
Am I Bovvered!!!!
My second favorite household chore is ironing. My first being, hitting my head on the top bunk bed until I faint

PSYCHICRIVER

Friday, September 30, 2005 6:13 PM (P)

Boo!

I have arrived safely, and spent a wonderful day by the pool.

Thanks again for the card thing Rel. I put it to "The beautiful miss glau" just like the last one, in the hope that will help her remember who I am.

And....

http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=2&t=13278

Is there any chance someone could record this for moi?

I just mean the cast interviews, not the eps...oh, and the nathan on gmtv thing if its at all possible...

please, someone help me!

Adios!

PsychicRiver

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

Summer Glau to me - "You are so photogenic."

Me -

KISSTHESTRAWBERRYLOVERMRTAM

Friday, September 30, 2005 6:14 PM (P)

im going to want to give Summer a hug tomorrow as shes on her own - no other BDH have been anounced for collectormania.

then again im sure the hurdreds of people queing for her will keep her busy.

Sarah

KISSTHESTRAWBERRYLOVERMRTAM

Friday, September 30, 2005 6:18 PM (P)

ill be taping the GMTV thing with Nathan anyway and anything else that anyone is on so ill make you a copy of everything i get. A welcome home gift if you want.

Although i dont have sci-fi so cant tape that im afraid

Sarah

SERENITYPUNK

Saturday, October 1, 2005 12:40 PM (P)

have a lovely day all those at C8 today

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Carol
Hater of men
you think you know....you have no idea
Am I Bovvered!!!!
My second favorite household chore is ironing. My first being, hitting my head on the top bunk bed until I faint

RELFEXIVE

Saturday, October 1, 2005 10:07 PM (P)

Fun was had. Met Ryan and Hilary, which was nice Paraded around in my Team Random T-shirt and shiny browncoat. Saw Summer twice

And... I got a coup.

A friend rang me to tell me the Arts+Books section of The Telegraph had an article on Summer Glau. In fact, it's front page had her on it, and there was a two page spread on Serenity and Summer right near the beginning.

Summer didn't know about it, and was surprised to see it!

She signed it with "Wow! It's me!!"

"My God - you're like a trained ape. Without the training."
"Come a day there won't be room for naughty men like us to slip about at all..."
I know the secret.
http://www.theshadowdepository.co.uk/index.htm

PIFFLE101

Sunday, October 2, 2005 4:01 AM (P)

Here's the link to Summer's suprise article!

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/arts/main.jhtml?xml=/arts/2005/10/01/bfbuff
y101.xml

Because Dancers are tough,mean...Chicas!! -Summer Glau

EMMA

Monday, October 3, 2005 8:28 AM (P)

*falls over in shock*

the site is nearly working!

*stops breathing in shock*

the thread is on topic

I bought my flights to Serenity! hoorah, hoorah, hoorah!

extremely dimensionally transcendental

RELFEXIVE

Monday, October 3, 2005 10:01 AM (P)

IT LIIIIIVESSSSS!!!

I've missed my FFF.Net *sobs*

Anyway, Summer pics!

How's everyone been? Who's seen the BDM who hadn't before? What did you think?

I have the Serenity magazine now, and the RPG, and three of the action figures. My Visual Companion, novel and soundtrack are on their way, as is my "Joss Whedon Is My Master Now" T-shirt. No sign of my boots.

"My God - you're like a trained ape. Without the training."
"Come a day there won't be room for naughty men like us to slip about at all..."
I know the secret.
http://www.theshadowdepository.co.uk/index.htm

RELFEXIVE

Monday, October 3, 2005 10:21 AM (P)

This radio interview, now available to listen to online, is a proper, serious Radio 4 interview. Excellent!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/arts/filmprogramme/filmprogramme_20051001.
shtml

"My God - you're like a trained ape. Without the training."
"Come a day there won't be room for naughty men like us to slip about at all..."
I know the secret.
http://www.theshadowdepository.co.uk/index.htm

RIVERSGUY

Monday, October 3, 2005 10:32 AM (P)

Wow Summer looks so good, as always!!

Can't wait to meet her at ss2

I'm a Flanvention virgin so please go easy on me too guys

Any more hints or tips on how to maximise my time there. Emma & Matt already gave me some good ones, just wondering if anyone had anymore??

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"The human body can be drained of blood in 8.6 seconds, given adequate vacuuming systems."

"Miranda"

The Original Grr Aggh boy

RELFEXIVE

Tuesday, October 4, 2005 9:40 AM (P)

HEY!! Where is everyone?!

Oh... there I go now, off to do some work stuff. So, not much point me asking where everyone else is, eh?

Stay shiny!

"My God - you're like a trained ape. Without the training."
"Come a day there won't be room for naughty men like us to slip about at all..."
I know the secret.
http://www.theshadowdepository.co.uk/index.htm

SLAYERFEST

Tuesday, October 4, 2005 10:30 AM (P)

Matt,
I decided to go in the end on Saturday and chatted to Summer about you (and Olly) and told her you were sorry that you would miss her. She totally remembers you and said she looks forward to seeing you again. Oh yeah and my DVD recorder has got all the cast interviews etc from Firefly Weekend and the Film 2005 slot. I just have to remember to record Nathan and Summer on GMTV and TRL tomorrow now!
Andy

http://www.browncoatevents.com - for news on the OFFICIAL UIP sponsored Serenity shindig!

http://www.summerglau.co.uk - the OFFICIAL Summer Glau website

EMMA

Tuesday, October 4, 2005 11:16 AM (P)

where is everyone?

not that I can talking seeing as how I keep disappearing!

raaaarrrrrr

extremely dimensionally transcendental

PHI

Tuesday, October 4, 2005 3:40 PM (P)

Ok, I have some desperate questions for you all and I'm sitting in an internet cafe which is eating my money so... please, pretty please could anyone help me with the following ?

How much could I expect to spend on merchandise if I'm limiting myself to photos etc. to get signed?

Is it easy to make friends considering I am very much a wallflower who knows no one in the fandom as of yet

Also, I would be more than happy to dress up (I was quite looking forward to the idea) but considering I might have to spend upwards of £550 to go to serenity2, I am not really in a position to spend on costumes. So... do most people dress up or is it ok not to?

Thanks for any help. I am sick at the thought of NOT going but on the 22nd I'm going on a 38 hour flight down under. I'm trying to talk myself out of going but, well ... it's SERENITY2 !!! How can I not??

PSYCHICRIVER

Tuesday, October 4, 2005 5:31 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by slayerfest:
Matt,
I decided to go in the end on Saturday and chatted to Summer about you (and Olly) and told her you were sorry that you would miss her. She totally remembers you and said she looks forward to seeing you again. Oh yeah and my DVD recorder has got all the cast interviews etc from Firefly Weekend and the Film 2005 slot. I just have to remember to record Nathan and Summer on GMTV and TRL tomorrow now!
Andy

Thank you very much!

OMG WOW, I can´t believe she knows me by name!

Im having a wonderful time out here, and im glad were working again!

PsychicRiver

"Two by two, hands of blue."

"We'll take care of each other. I'll knit!"
"I swallowed a bug."

Summer Glau to me - "You are so photogenic."

Me -

CALLMESERENITY

Tuesday, October 4, 2005 5:41 PM (P)

*Runs in and bear hugs everybody!*

Helloo!!! Oh how I missed you all! I was gone and then I couldn't get on the site and then I've been so busy and then I couldn't find you, but here you are and I missed you!!

How many threads have you been through in my absence?

Oooh, Summer pictures! Rel, you lucky dog you!1

Did I mention how I missed you all?

Must run back to work now.

Serenity, First Officer of Destiny

KISSTHESTRAWBERRYLOVERMRTAM

Tuesday, October 4, 2005 5:44 PM (P)

Hi Phi,

In with the cost of your ticket is "One Personal Item (per guest) signed for FREE" so you could get your convention programme signed or anything else you have that is official such as the comics or the dvd set. Its if you want them to sign one of the glossy A4 pics that starfury provide that it will cost you £10 (i think) per autograph.

the professional photos taken are £15 each per guest - i usually just get one or two pics.

everyone is very friendly and i made friends easily when i went last time.

it is fine not to dress up - not everyone does. i usually just wear a cowboy hat of its cowboy night. i think i will struggle with the party themes this time, dont worry about it.

hope this helps

Sarah

SPINLAND

Tuesday, October 4, 2005 5:59 PM (P)

Goodness, what an incredibly great movie that was. Florida was ... hot.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
I don't know what your problem is, but I bet it's hard to pronounce.

PIFFLE101

Tuesday, October 4, 2005 7:33 PM (P)

Serenity!! I miss you!!

And Matt..Like she wouldnt know you by name..I suprised you guys dont have each other's phone numbers... LOL, In time...In time.

Because Dancers are tough,mean...Chicas!! -Summer Glau

SERENITYPUNK

Tuesday, October 4, 2005 7:59 PM (P)

*bounces in*

whooo hooooooooo

*strokes thread*

ok, so Phi, you know what, its so easy to make friends at cons, just start talking, someone will listen, or stick with us, we are friendly types.

you dont have to dress up, some do, some dont, its all a matter of choice.

and its no secret that cons are expensive, just set yourself a limit, and try to stick to it. its hard though. but something you will figure out how to do once your there.

Rel, nice pics, could summer be any more pretty

matty, hope you survived the chavs

CMS, you parcel is posted

anyone else

i loves you i do

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Carol
Hater of men
you think you know....you have no idea
Am I Bovvered!!!!
My second favorite household chore is ironing. My first being, hitting my head on the top bunk bed until I faint

CITIZEN

Tuesday, October 4, 2005 8:10 PM (P)

Hey, the sites working again.
Hi.
How's you all?

I have a snake. His names rusty.

More insane ramblings by the people who brought you Beeeer Milkshakes!
Zen Buddhist to the Hotdog Vendor:
"Make me one with everything."

CALLMESERENITY

Tuesday, October 4, 2005 8:47 PM (P)

Carol-SHINY!!! *plops herself in front of her mailbox to wait for her parcel, ala Snoopy. Takes TWG's sleeping bag with her, just in case it takes awhile. Also takes a large box of chocolate Alans and some vodka in case she gets peckish.*

Piffle-I missed you, too!!!! When did you get here? What was your initiation? Oh, I missed so much!!

Hi everybody else! *waves frantically*

Serenity, First Officer of Destiny

PSYCHICRIVER

Tuesday, October 4, 2005 9:02 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by Piffle101:
Serenity!! I miss you!!

And Matt..Like she wouldnt know you by name..I suprised you guys dont have each other's phone numbers... LOL, In time...In time.

Because Dancers are tough,mean...Chicas!! -Summer Glau

lol, who knows eh?

Oh, and I need to speak to you re the flanvention!

Oh, and I added u on myspace!

PsychicRiver

"Two by two, hands of blue."

"We'll take care of each other. I'll knit!"
"I swallowed a bug."

"I love Matt, he's great!!" Summer Glau, re me!

PHI

Tuesday, October 4, 2005 9:51 PM (P)

Thanks SO much Sarah and Carol

Sarah - I don't know why I didn't click that the professional photos taken cost. Too much caffeine has fried my brain. As for £10 per photo from there signed, I guess it's good I stocked up at the London Film and Comic Con!

It seems that everyone always says that it's easy to just sort of slip in with the crowd so I guess I'll have to take your word for it.

What's the betting the hotel is fully booked!

RELFEXIVE

Tuesday, October 4, 2005 10:23 PM (P)

Howdy folks!

Summer, mmmm.

Lots of neat Serenity stuff, yay!

Ordered wrong 'Serenity' CD from Amazon.co.uk (right picture, right description, right track names.... wrong year: doh) - bah!

Seeing Big Damn Movie again on Friday, and probably Saturday too - WOOHOO!

Will then read novel and VC script - wahey!

FFF.Net and all my lil buddies back - YEEEEEEEEEEEHAAAAAAAAH!!!!

So... how 'bout you lot?

"My God - you're like a trained ape. Without the training."
"Come a day there won't be room for naughty men like us to slip about at all..."
I know the secret.
http://www.theshadowdepository.co.uk/index.htm

THATWEIRDGIRL

Tuesday, October 4, 2005 10:51 PM (P)

I'm sorry...am I in the right thread?

*looks for ninja mokeys*

*looks for chocolate covered anything*

*looks for team random*

Well, most of y'all are here.

www.thatweirdgirl.com
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"...turn right at the corner then skip two blocks...no, SKIP, the hopping-like thing kids do...Why? Why not?"

CALLMESERENITY

Tuesday, October 4, 2005 11:25 PM (P)

I think the whole thread fell apart because I wasn't around to hold it together. It was all my fault, yep yep.

*wishes she were that important*

*throws little chocolate vodka filled ninja monkeys at TWG's head.*

Serenity, First Officer of Destiny

PSYCHICRIVER

Wednesday, October 5, 2005 7:47 AM (P)

Hey Phi, actually, for a professional photo with a bdh, its actually 10 pounds per bdh, and probably 8 pounds for Christina Hendricks...so now u can probably squeeze more into ur budget.

PsychicRiver

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

"I love Matt, he's great!!" Summer Glau, re me!

FRAY101

Wednesday, October 5, 2005 7:54 AM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by Phi:
As for £10 per photo from there signed, I guess it's good I stocked up at the London Film and Comic Con!

I got Adam to sign a group shot at LFACC with the intention of getting more sigs at Serenity2. However, my understanding is that you can get only get "official" photos (ie with a logo type thingy on them) signed there - so even though the photos from LFACC are obviously legit, don't assume you'll be able to get them signed. Just a warning - it will be my first Starfury con so am still figuring a lot of things out!

Right, suppose I better get dressed for this premiere thing....

Carol, have a lovely time at the wedding. Speak to you soon.
_____________________________________

Design a Serenity poster & win a Serenity t-shirt at http://www.destinything.com/id152.html

Visit the Browncoats' Photo 'Verse at http://disneypix.tripod.com/photoverse

www.cafepress.com/fireflyclass & www.cafepress.com/session416

EMMA

Wednesday, October 5, 2005 8:21 AM (P)

Hi Phi! Nice to meet you.
You can always do what I do and not bother with photos and autographs - saves an awful lot of time and money

Everyone is friendly, if you are too nervous to approach people then generally any 'lost' looking people get adopted fairly quickly.

You could always make a t-shirt saying 'con virgin' and then everyone would come up to you to help you out. A couple of my Dutch friends did that at Serenity and they met all sorts of weird and wonderful people.

Plus, of course, this thread are meeting up so there are always the randomites to join!

How is everybody else? alive and well i hope?

extremely dimensionally transcendental

RELFEXIVE

Wednesday, October 5, 2005 9:59 AM (P)

Yes, I'm here, and okay now I've had my coffee. Mmm, working brain = good.

I successfully defeated a pizza and garlic bread pizza thing last night. I'm surprised I could walk afterwards... but it was veeery tasty.

There's lots of intertesting stuff in the Serenity RPG... cool background type stuff aplenty!

Lots of people I know are going to see Serenity over the weekend... and two of us will be dragging my boss out to see it on Monday. By then I'll have seen it three times my own self, I reckon. Heh.

I don't know if my boots have arrived yet. Dammit.

Looking forward to seeing Johnathon Ross' review on Film 2005.

Apparently

Select to view spoiler:

the acoustic Firefly theme from the end of the movie credits

is not on the soundtrack CD. I'm a little tetchy about that.

Has Nathan been on GMTV yet? How soon will we be able to see vids online of it?

...

Am I missing anything?

Oh yes, how is everyone? All well? Everyone seen the BDM that can? What did you think?

How's everyone's Serenity² preparations going? I still need to figure out hiring a tux.

"My God - you're like a trained ape. Without the training."
"Come a day there won't be room for naughty men like us to slip about at all..."
I know the secret.
http://www.theshadowdepository.co.uk/index.htm

EMMA

Wednesday, October 5, 2005 10:06 AM (P)

I am mightily impressed that you are hiring a tux! fantastic!

all you guys are going to look so tasty! I hope people will be ordering martinis all night!

went out with GreekToeMe last night, lots of fun, left him in Teasers - a bar with dancing girls in bikinis! I wonder if he made it out alive, I can only just hear!

raaaaar

extremely dimensionally transcendental

RELFEXIVE

Wednesday, October 5, 2005 10:17 AM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by Emma:
I am mightily impressed that you are hiring a tux! fantastic!

all you guys are going to look so tasty! I hope people will be ordering martinis all night!

Yeah, I found some kinda online rental site that delivers and picks up what you hire from them. I can get fully kitted for about £60, if I remember correctly.

All I need to do is get measured (fnar fnar) and work out if I can get it delivered to/picked up from where I work.

Have you gone the slinky or kinky (corset) route, Em? And have we actually conviced Fray to get with the programme yet?

"My God - you're like a trained ape. Without the training."
"Come a day there won't be room for naughty men like us to slip about at all..."
I know the secret.
http://www.theshadowdepository.co.uk/index.htm

EMMA

Wednesday, October 5, 2005 10:44 AM (P)

I think I am going with slinky, I have half a dozen options but with the kinky I would have to buy something because my shape has changed and I don't fit into my kinky anymore (the traumas!).

I don't suppose God is mentioned in any of Alan's films is he/she/it? I was thinking of doing an Oz for the Saturday night because 3 nights in heels would kill me.

I don't know about Hilary, we should ask. Hilary, are you dressing up?

extremely dimensionally transcendental

CALLMESERENITY

Wednesday, October 5, 2005 4:14 PM (P)

Ooh, Emma! You saw Greek! How's he doing? I miss him being on THIS side of the pond. I have no one to play with when I get bored at work.

He's not being tooooo naughty is he?

So, you're all going to the premiere this weekend? I'm hoping to go see it again (I've seen it 3 times so far now) if I can wrangle up some browncoats within an hour radius of where I live. I know there are at least 2, I just haven't met any of them yet.

Guess what, all? I'm very excited. I did a podcast interview at Dragon*Con for The Signal and they released a special Dragon*Con episode (or whatever it's called) and I'm on it!! I didn't say anything earth shattering, but neither did I sound like a babbling idiot. It's very exciting and you can find it on their website, apparently. www.serenityfirefly.com, I think. I posted the link in tag a bit ago so CosmicFugitive could find it.

Anyway, I'm getting to be a bit well-known around here. It's a bit disconcerting. And exciting.

If there's going to be martini drinking, have one for me!

Spinny-did you have a great time in FL?

Serenity, First Officer of Destiny

RELFEXIVE

Wednesday, October 5, 2005 5:38 PM (P)

Hey, shiny! I shall listen to that with great interest once I get to that one!

"My God - you're like a trained ape. Without the training."
"Come a day there won't be room for naughty men like us to slip about at all..."
I know the secret.
http://www.theshadowdepository.co.uk/index.htm

CITIZEN

Wednesday, October 5, 2005 8:30 PM (P)

Hey everyone!

For TWG:
My Ninja Monkeys are on a mission to steal the worlds Chocolate and Vodka supplies and bring them back here to us! Mine is an evil laugh, now drink, Muwhahaha!

Not been the best day ever.
Spilt water on my laptop and it went fizztt...
and then Rusty, my new snake, bit me.

More insane ramblings by the people who brought you Beeeer Milkshakes!
Zen Buddhist to the Hotdog Vendor:
"Make me one with everything."

CASUALTY

Wednesday, October 5, 2005 9:01 PM (P)

Oh so Rusty is a real snake then! I thought he was just something made up like the ninja monkeys. Wait. They arn't real right? Ninja monkeys definately go on the list of things to be scared of, along with Daddy Long-Legs, Spiders and snakes that bite.

So I've picked up my tickets from my old house and they are safly packed away in my filing system so I don't loose them. I really feel like I'm going now and it's very exciting.

I finally found out the places where Serenity is on in London on Sunday so I'm headed up there to Hammersmith with my Mum! I really really can't wait!

I'm off now to watch Lost. Too much excitment, I don't think I can take it!

"If nothing we do means anything then the only thing that means anything is what we do"

CALLMESERENITY

Wednesday, October 5, 2005 9:04 PM (P)

So you really have a snake, then? I wasn't sure if you were serious.

What kind of snake is it? And if you have to feed it mice and whatnot-DON'T EVER TELL ME ABOUT IT.

But other than that-snake! Cool! I'm sorry it bit you.

And I'm sorry you're having a bad day. *hugs* I've been having a bad week, so let's be miserable together. Large chocolate sundae? *hands one to Sean*

Is your laptop fixable? *hopes so*

TWG-I need an update on you. How's things? Did you see our pictures? Now we need Hilary to photoshop you in them and we can tell everyone about how you were there and how you drank the last of the Hypnotic so we threw pillows and toblerone at you.

Hypnotic is crazy stuff.

Copier's done-time to go home!

Serenity, First Officer of Destiny

CITIZEN

Wednesday, October 5, 2005 9:14 PM (P)

Yep, Rusty is a real four foot long california Cornsnake. I only fed him a couple of days ago, and he's in a new enviroment, so he's not in the best of moods at the moment.

Laptop, not sure, think its dead as dead can be, but its still under the extra three year warranty that includes accidental damage so I should be able to get it replaced/fixed.

And thanks for the sundae, just what I needed

More insane ramblings by the people who brought you Beeeer Milkshakes!
Zen Buddhist to the Hotdog Vendor:
"Make me one with everything."

CITIZEN

Wednesday, October 5, 2005 9:15 PM (P)

Reports of my double posting are grossly exaggerated...

More insane ramblings by the people who brought you Beeeer Milkshakes!
Zen Buddhist to the Hotdog Vendor:
"Make me one with everything."

RELFEXIVE

Wednesday, October 5, 2005 10:15 PM (P)

That'll teach me for believing the rumours then, eh?

"My God - you're like a trained ape. Without the training."
"Come a day there won't be room for naughty men like us to slip about at all..."
I know the secret.
http://www.theshadowdepository.co.uk/index.htm

THATWEIRDGIRL

Wednesday, October 5, 2005 10:16 PM (P)

Hypnotic? *remembers when her and cousin kt drank a bit of hypnotic* not me....sorry...but we can think of other stories.

Sean, let me know when the monkeys are back.

I don't have the time to check here often, so let me know when it's time to mail.

www.thatweirdgirl.com
---
"...turn right at the corner then skip two blocks...no, SKIP, the hopping-like thing kids do...Why? Why not?"

PHI

Thursday, October 6, 2005 6:45 AM (P)

Hi Emma!

Nice to meet you too! I think I might opt for the lost, bemused and dazed expression. I doubt that that would be too hard for me to pull off.

There are so many from this board going that it will probably be a task NOT to find you all.

I did the same thing as you Fray, I bought a group pic off one of the stands and got Adam to sign it. There's a whole lot of space just waiting to be signed! I hope it's legit.

No word on if the Radisson is booked up yet anyone????

RELFEXIVE

Thursday, October 6, 2005 8:25 AM (P)

I think it is, yeah. Which reminds me... I should probably ring them sometime soon to confirm my confirmation.

"My God - you're like a trained ape. Without the training."
"Come a day there won't be room for naughty men like us to slip about at all..."
I know the secret.
http://www.theshadowdepository.co.uk/index.htm

EMMA

Thursday, October 6, 2005 9:21 AM (P)

humans! the world is a funny place and I can't remember why. I started writing this ages ago but work got in the way and now my brain is dead.

I do know that I was going to write back to Serenity - yep I went out with Greek twice. Great bloke, very funny and slightly naughty in a charming way. He had me in stiches more than once - I don't want him to go back. In fact I shall kidnap him and lock him in a cupboard!

extremely dimensionally transcendental

N0SKILLZ

Thursday, October 6, 2005 9:51 AM (P)

hmm... seems the thread tryed to go off topic and someone dragged it back...

yet i can't think of one thing thats random enough to get y'all off topic, lol

-----------------
"Are those grenades?"
*Andersen AFB, Guam*
Serenity count: 3

RELFEXIVE

Thursday, October 6, 2005 11:11 AM (P)

So... the BDM isn't quite breaking all the records we wanted. But remember: this is a special weekend.

It's the very important "second weekend" in the US.

It's the opening weekend here in the UK.

So together we need to keep the profile raised and the box office figures high, despite the not unexpected slump over the last week and the really quite poor "other famous people" turnout at the UK premiere. We're still getting excellent reviews for the BDM, so it's not a failure.

In other news... I think my "Joss Whedon Is My Master Now" T-Shirt has arrived at home! So I'll be able to watch it tomorrow when I go see the movie!

And when I see it again on Saturday... and with some people (one of whom will have already seen it) on Monday.

No sign of my Team Random mug yet, as far as I know.

I've worked out that I can be held responsible for about 16 people going to see Serenity. I'm very proud

"My God - you're like a trained ape. Without the training."
"Come a day there won't be room for naughty men like us to slip about at all..."
I know the secret.
http://www.theshadowdepository.co.uk/index.htm

RELFEXIVE

Thursday, October 6, 2005 11:26 AM (P)

Just heard James King's review on Radio 1. He liked it, gave a fair review and marked it four out of five!

There's a thread I posted in around here somewhere...

http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=2&t=13529

"My God - you're like a trained ape. Without the training."
"Come a day there won't be room for naughty men like us to slip about at all..."
I know the secret.
http://www.theshadowdepository.co.uk/index.htm

CALLMESERENITY

Thursday, October 6, 2005 1:08 PM (P)

Emma-I'm afraid I'm going to have to ask you to return my Greek! Or, if you must kidnap him and keep him in a cupboard, let him have a laptop so he can email me. That's all I ask.
I'm glad you've been having a good time!

Sean: I must ask: what inspired you to purchase a grumpy 4 foot long california corn snake? I'm just curious. How's the bite? You gonna live? And have you found out about your laptop yet? Are they gonna replace it?

A friend of mine in uni did that. She spilled a Dr. Pepper on her laptop and completely fried the whole thing. She'd only had it a month or so, too. But it was covered under her warrenty and she got a brand new one for free.

Today's Thursday! Isn't the premiere tomorrow for you all? Excitement! I have to try to go see the movie at least twice this weekend. Not sure how to go about that, yet,seeing as the nearest theater's a good 45 minute drive. But I will because I must because I want a sequel.

Serenity, First Officer of Destiny

RELFEXIVE

Thursday, October 6, 2005 1:17 PM (P)

The red carpet premiere was yesterday... and some of us - okay, others, not me - were lucky enough to be there...

It's preview showing day today, and proper release day tomorrow.

Oh, and second weekend time for you guys.

"My God - you're like a trained ape. Without the training."
"Come a day there won't be room for naughty men like us to slip about at all..."
I know the secret.
http://www.theshadowdepository.co.uk/index.htm

CALLMESERENITY

Thursday, October 6, 2005 1:33 PM (P)

Tell me who's in the picture: Is that Jaina and Buttmonkey? Who else?

Oh, I've to a bunch of pictures posted at the NCFirefly website of our premiere Friday past, but you have to join to view them.

Serenity, First Officer of Destiny

FRAY101

Thursday, October 6, 2005 5:47 PM (P)

Well, nice to see that the "proper" Serenity 2 thread has turned into another random one. As punishment I'm not going to show you any of my lovely photos from the premiere or signing today! Consider youselves all suitably chastized.

(However, I will just say that I got a hug from Summer's mum. That woman really does need her own fanclub!).

_____________________________________

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CALLMESERENITY

Thursday, October 6, 2005 6:12 PM (P)

You met Summer's mother? *jealous*!!!!!

Pleeeeeeease post pictures! It's not my fault, I've been staying on topic..a little...sort of..okay, well, I did throw chocolate vodka filled ninja monkeys at TWG, but other than that, I've been good as gold!

Serenity, First Officer of Destiny

FRAY101

Thursday, October 6, 2005 6:25 PM (P)

OK, will let you off just this once.

http://www.photobox.co.uk/album/1949288

http://www.photobox.co.uk/album/1949562

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Visit the Browncoats' Photo 'Verse at http://disneypix.tripod.com/photoverse

www.cafepress.com/fireflyclass & www.cafepress.com/session416

FIREFLOOZYSUZIE

Thursday, October 6, 2005 6:40 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by fray101:
Well, nice to see that the "proper" Serenity 2 thread has turned into another random one. As punishment I'm not going to show you any of my lovely photos from the premiere or signing today! Consider youselves all suitably chastized.

(However, I will just say that I got a hug from Summer's mum. That woman really does need her own fanclub!).

_____________________________________

Design a Serenity poster & win a Serenity t-shirt at http://www.destinything.com/id152.html

Visit the Browncoats' Photo 'Verse at http://disneypix.tripod.com/photoverse

www.cafepress.com/fireflyclass & www.cafepress.com/session416

Oh no you don't, Fray! You got pics, you post them. Cuz some of us are innocent of any thread-hijacking! (((All my starfury pals))). And how long before you and Matt are formally adopted into the Glau family? Sheesh.

FRAY101

Thursday, October 6, 2005 6:52 PM (P)

Suze! Good to hear from you - and see ^ I've posted!

Hate to say it, but Matt has a rival - ButtMonkey is Mama Glau's favourite! I actually think I only got the hug today because I mentioned his name!

_____________________________________

Design a Serenity poster & win a Serenity t-shirt at http://www.destinything.com/id152.html

Visit the Browncoats' Photo 'Verse at http://disneypix.tripod.com/photoverse

www.cafepress.com/fireflyclass & www.cafepress.com/session416

PIFFLE101

Thursday, October 6, 2005 7:27 PM (P)

Ooh! Now it gets good...Matt vs Buttmonkey!

Loved the pics of the signing!! Sp-cool!

I dont think I looked hard enough but was there a picture of Mama Glau in there?

Because Dancers are tough,mean...Chicas!! -Summer Glau

PSYCHICRIVER

Thursday, October 6, 2005 7:43 PM (P)

Whoa, you hugged Summers mum!!

Jebus!

SO if you hugged her...what did Ryan do?

Hmm...so the gauntlet has been set has it?

PsychicRiver

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

"I love Matt, he's great!!" Summer Glau, re me!

FIREFLOOZYSUZIE

Thursday, October 6, 2005 8:37 PM (P)

Wonder which of our two clever boys will be the first to send a love-letter to Mrs. Glau?

Seems like the obvious move..."Oh Mrs. Glau, I can't express how overjoyed I was to meet you! I always wondered where Summer got her good looks and winning personality, but of course now I know..." LOL.

CALLMESERENITY

Thursday, October 6, 2005 8:40 PM (P)

THANK YOU FRAY! You're my hero!

Oh, I am seething with envy. The "I'm Happy For You But I Sure With That Was Me" kind of envy.

But, I've still got my little claim to fame, as it were: Ron Glass hugged me!

Serenity, First Officer of Destiny

RELFEXIVE

Thursday, October 6, 2005 9:56 PM (P)

HEEEY SUUUUUZZIIIEE!!!

Anyways, I really do have a "Joss Whedon Is My Master Now" T-Shirt, just in time for my great weekend Serenity-Watch-A-Thon. So... that's kinda good.

I wish I had more interesting things to say, really. Other than "I'm seeing Serenity again tomorrow" which is getting a bit commonplace these days. *sigh* It's not fun not being special anymore.

"My God - you're like a trained ape. Without the training."
"Come a day there won't be room for naughty men like us to slip about at all..."
I know the secret.
http://www.theshadowdepository.co.uk/index.htm

N0SKILLZ

Thursday, October 6, 2005 10:47 PM (P)

Oh man, i if i had the money, i'd SOOO go get that PvP shirt... cuz its awesome...

that last line "cuz its awesome" sound sooo like bloo from Fosters home for imaginary friends.... Wait did i just admit to watching a cartoon for lil kids?

-----------------
"I'll get very choked up. Honestly there might be tears"
*Andersen AFB, Guam*

RELFEXIVE

Thursday, October 6, 2005 11:26 PM (P)

Just to add a spot of randomness that really had to be shared...

From the BBC News site: "Python Eats Alligator, Explodes".

No, seriously.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/4313978.stm

I mean... whoa.

"My God - you're like a trained ape. Without the training."
"Come a day there won't be room for naughty men like us to slip about at all..."
I know the secret.
http://www.theshadowdepository.co.uk/index.htm

CALLMESERENITY

Friday, October 7, 2005 1:01 PM (P)

Tee-hee. That's FUNNY.

I lived in Florida, so I'm kind of inerred to the whole gator/snake thing. I once saw a 8 foot rattler at the beach. I was in a car, thank goodness. I've also had brushes with gators and water moccasins. You kind of get used to it, weird as it sounds.

But still-it exploded! That is so FUNNY!

Hi everybody.

Guess what? I can't find a single browncoat anywhere near me that wants to go see the movie again so I have to go see it BY MYSELF! Can you believe it? How much does that suck? *pout*

Serenity, First Officer of Destiny

RELFEXIVE

Friday, October 7, 2005 1:24 PM (P)

What strange people.

"My God - you're like a trained ape. Without the training."
"Come a day there won't be room for naughty men like us to slip about at all..."
I know the secret.
http://www.theshadowdepository.co.uk/index.htm

RELFEXIVE

Friday, October 7, 2005 10:06 PM (P)

Ah, seen it again.

Just as good. Better, even, now I've got more brain spare to divert my attention 'tween more than one part of the screen at once.

Just as brilliant, just as funny, just as scary, just as tense, just as sad, just as tragic as the first time.

Mind you, it was on one of the smaller (smallest maybe?) screens at Derby's UCI, it was about a third full at best, and there were no posters for Serenity anywhere that I could see in the whole place. Bit rubbish, really.

No one even commented on my browncoat, or my Joss Whedon T-shirt!

We'll see how Chesterfield's Cineworld does tomorrow, and how Basingstoke's Vue treats the BDM on Monday.

"My God - you're like a trained ape. Without the training."
"Come a day there won't be room for naughty men like us to slip about at all..."
I know the secret.
http://www.theshadowdepository.co.uk/index.htm

RELFEXIVE

Saturday, October 8, 2005 9:20 PM (P)

Where in the spector o' hell are y'all?!

Out watchin' the Big Damn Movie I hope!

I saw it again today... it still catches me with it's marvelousness, it's emotion.

I walked into Chesterfield's cinema today, and the girl at the counter smiled as I approached and asked for my ticket.

"I would've thought you were going to see 'Price And Prejudice' with a T-shirt like that," she said to me.

I looked down at my chest, where the words 'Joss Whedon Is My Master Now' were emblazoned in white on black.

"You'd have thought so," I replied, "wouldn't you?"

And I keep spotting new tidbits of interestingness like...

Select to view spoiler:

...when River says "He didn't lie down. They never lie down" about the reaver that got on Serenity. As in him being one of the tenth of a percent that didn't lie down and sleep and die on Miranda.

I really liked that when I noticed it.

Then there's...

Select to view spoiler:

...River's comment in the locker: "Show me off like a dog, old men covered in blood - it never touched them, but they're drowning in it." I never realised she was talking about the 'key members of parliament' who had been to see them.

I like clever things.

"My God - you're like a trained ape. Without the training."
"Come a day there won't be room for naughty men like us to slip about at all..."
I know the secret.
http://www.theshadowdepository.co.uk/index.htm

COZEN

Saturday, October 8, 2005 10:03 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by CallMeSerenity:

Guess what? I can't find a single browncoat anywhere near me that wants to go see the movie again so I have to go see it BY MYSELF! Can you believe it? How much does that suck? *pout*

Serenity, First Officer of Destiny

There with y'all in spirit. Taken one convert (Yay me) last night, and siggo (finally!) tonight.

They sell cadbury's in the U S of A?

***
"You think somebody wouldn't go see somebody if they didn't want entertainment?"

CALLMESERENITY

Saturday, October 8, 2005 10:09 PM (P)

Negative, Cozen, except when they sell creme eggs during Easter.

Didn't I remember someone promising to send me some?

And I thought I felt a bit of a Cozen-vibe last night.

How did Siggo like it?

So, how many times has everyone seen the movie now? I'm up to 4 times. It'd be more if I didn't have to drive an hour to see it.

Serenity, First Officer of Destiny

RELFEXIVE

Saturday, October 8, 2005 10:12 PM (P)

Three. Press showing 5th Sept; Friday 7th; Saturday 8th. Going again with one of my converts (who's already seen it), his wife and my boss on Monday 10th.

"My God - you're like a trained ape. Without the training."
"Come a day there won't be room for naughty men like us to slip about at all..."
I know the secret.
http://www.theshadowdepository.co.uk/index.htm

SPINLAND

Sunday, October 9, 2005 3:15 PM (P)

It appears Team Random is on a diet from the Thread a Day plan, eh? I actually had to dive into the archives to find this one. Sheesh!

Work's crazy, no longer having time to fritter away haunting this board like I used to, alas. I miss me being here, at least.

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I don't know what your problem is, but I bet it's hard to pronounce.

PSYCHICRIVER

Sunday, October 9, 2005 3:24 PM (P)

Hola people!

Im home, but gosh have I been busy. Ive been to see the BDM 5 times now, and thats going to be six in a few hours. Im also going tommorrow, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday too!

Been taking lots of people!

Last night, I went to see it with some friends from the con up at the Vue cinema in Leicester Square, and in the queue outside, we got about 15 people to change their minds and go and see Serenity! Its a lot easier when theres a group of you, then your not just one crazy person!

And the cinema was almost packed, and it was a big one too! And they all laughed so hard too! And there was a resident gasp followed by silence at you-know-what.

PsychicRiver

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

"I love Matt, he's great!!" Summer Glau, re me!

THATWEIRDGIRL

Sunday, October 9, 2005 4:58 PM (P)

I'm cravin Frankenberry!!!!!!!!!!!

www.thatweirdgirl.com
---
"...turn right at the corner then skip two blocks...no, SKIP, the hopping-like thing kids do...Why? Why not?"

PHI

Sunday, October 9, 2005 5:32 PM (P)

Well, don't know about everyone else but I left the cinema in a state of catatonic shock.

I'm currently in the Channel Islands so the very first screening was at 4 pm on a friday. Needless to say, the cinema was quiet. Some might go so far as to say positively echoey.

There were four other people in the cinema (oh god how I miss the huge screens of England) which made it a little embarrassing when I was the only one to whimper over loudly at certain parts.

Still, I will be single handedly boosting the cinema attendance record for the island in the next few days.

Now, down to my Q; What sort of guest talks are there?? Does anyone have a sort of itinerary on what is being said when? What else goes on during the days?

I have got to seriously get my act together, i haven't booked ANYTHING because I'm still on the fence about going.

RELFEXIVE

Sunday, October 9, 2005 8:42 PM (P)

Dayum!

What has happened to us?

Oh, my Team Random mug has arrived. It's big and looks great when filled with coffee.

"My God - you're like a trained ape. Without the training."
"Come a day there won't be room for naughty men like us to slip about at all..."
I know the secret.
http://www.theshadowdepository.co.uk/index.htm

PIFFLE101

Sunday, October 9, 2005 8:55 PM (P)

I feel like a verrrry bad fan..I've only seen it 4 times...*sob*

My mom doesnt want to see it again, and all my friends flaked..FINE! Im goin alone all thruout the week and weekend! *sob*

Because Dancers are tough,mean...Chicas!! -Summer Glau

EMMA

Monday, October 10, 2005 7:24 AM (P)

The human beens have disappeared - hey ho! I am happy to talk to space.

Serenity, I tried to stash Greek in a cupboard but it didn't have any whisky so he fought his way out!

Piffle, I really shouldn't worry about only having seen the film four times. I have seen it once and it was free! (OK, so I am in a country not getting it until November but still.) Four times, go you!

Quote:
Originally posted by Phi:
Now, down to my Q; What sort of guest talks are there?? Does anyone have a sort of itinerary on what is being said when? What else goes on during the days?

I have got to seriously get my act together, i haven't booked ANYTHING because I'm still on the fence about going.

Answers: Guest talks are indiviudal, pair and group. The matching depends on the number of guests, the confidence of the guests and the dynamic between the guests (and to a point, the characters). The itinerary isn't fully decided until very late. There is often a rough idea a few weeks before but this is never finalised until closer to the time and very often this changes at the last minute as guests pull out and others take their place.

During the day there are signings and photos. On top of this there is the dealers room. Of course you can always stay in bed so you have more energy for the parties, or make friends with all the people loitering around the bar. You can also volunteer as a steward which is great if you have never been to a con before but can be a bit dull if you do it more than once. (Opinion only, some people love stewarding and do it every time - good for them but not for me.)

Hurry up and book!

extremely dimensionally transcendental

FRAY101

Monday, October 10, 2005 9:52 AM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by PsychicRiver:
Hola people!

Im home, but gosh have I been busy. Ive been to see the BDM 5 times now, and thats going to be six in a few hours. Im also going tommorrow, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday too!

Is this why you've been ignoring my emails, even though I sent you exclusive Summer goodies?! It's OK, it doesn't hurt at all....

Congrats to Emma for getting the thread back on track! Sadly I fear it may be too late and that the randomness will already have scared people away (again!). Maybe a non Team Random person should try starting a Convention thread so as to avoid any confusion! Not long at all now

_____________________________________

Design a Serenity poster & win a Serenity t-shirt at http://www.destinything.com/id152.html

Visit the Browncoats' Photo 'Verse at http://disneypix.tripod.com/photoverse

www.cafepress.com/fireflyclass & www.cafepress.com/session416

KHIMBAR

Monday, October 10, 2005 9:57 AM (P)

Beware the line dancing sheeple at the discos. Best advice I can give.

RELFEXIVE

Monday, October 10, 2005 9:58 AM (P)

Yes, not long at all! And I'm doing something very unexpected (for me) the Tuesday after... hmmm...

But anyways: WOO!

Movie!

More movie!

Yet MORE movie!

Convention!

Team Random mug!

...

Where in the sphinctor of hell are my boots?

Need to get my poster up on the wall...

Need to get measured for the tux...

Waiting for other stuff for the con to appear...

I might take my action figures out of their packages sometime.

Reading the novel right now... it's not bad, really!

How's everyone else? Everything sorted for the con? Everyone still got their rooms booked? Costumes all worked out? All ready to be giddy in the presence of the BDH's agin?

"My God - you're like a trained ape. Without the training."
"Come a day there won't be room for naughty men like us to slip about at all..."
I know the secret.
http://www.theshadowdepository.co.uk/index.htm

PSYCHICRIVER

Monday, October 10, 2005 10:03 AM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by fray101:

Is this why you've been ignoring my emails, even though I sent you exclusive Summer goodies?! It's OK, it doesn't hurt at all....

Hello! Sorry, I've been so busy left right and centre, and now I have to go back to school.

But OMG that pic of Summer...!! Anyway, expect something in your inbox from me sometime today!

PsychicRiver

"Two by two, hands of blue."

"We'll take care of each other. I'll knit!"
"I swallowed a bug."

"I love Matt, he's great!!" Summer Glau, re me!

RELFEXIVE

Monday, October 10, 2005 2:18 PM (P)

Hello?

"My God - you're like a trained ape. Without the training."
"Come a day there won't be room for naughty men like us to slip about at all..."
I know the secret.
http://www.theshadowdepository.co.uk/index.htm

RELFEXIVE

Monday, October 10, 2005 2:18 PM (P)

ello?

"My God - you're like a trained ape. Without the training."
"Come a day there won't be room for naughty men like us to slip about at all..."
I know the secret.
http://www.theshadowdepository.co.uk/index.htm

RELFEXIVE

Monday, October 10, 2005 2:18 PM (P)

lo?

"My God - you're like a trained ape. Without the training."
"Come a day there won't be room for naughty men like us to slip about at all..."
I know the secret.
http://www.theshadowdepository.co.uk/index.htm

RELFEXIVE

Monday, October 10, 2005 2:20 PM (P)

Blimey.

There's an echo it's so quiet and empty around here.

"My God - you're like a trained ape. Without the training."
"Come a day there won't be room for naughty men like us to slip about at all..."
I know the secret.
http://www.theshadowdepository.co.uk/index.htm

CALLMESERENITY

Monday, October 10, 2005 2:47 PM (P)

I'm here Rel! And I've got a bad case of the Mondays so I could use as much randomness and vodka filled chocolates I can get!

I can't wait to see pictures! Guys in tuxes, girls in slinky dresses! How I wish I could join you all.

Serenity, First Officer of Destiny

SPINLAND

Monday, October 10, 2005 6:02 PM (P)

'Allo.

Hollyday here in the US, so having a quiet time of it. Tomorrow my wife goes back to work after two weeks off; I don't envy her having to get back into the swing of things.

Team Random mugs are ueber-shiny! We use them often and they're our new favorites.

Talked a couple more people into seeing the BDM this past weekend; total virgins to the 'verse, and they loved it immensely. I can't explain why the box office take isn't better, except the world is populated by backbirths who don't know good from dreck, and the human herd needs serious culling. I volunteer to do some of the work.

I hope your convention is at least double the good times you hope for!

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I don't know what your problem is, but I bet it's hard to pronounce.

CALLMESERENITY

Monday, October 10, 2005 6:15 PM (P)

No hollydaying for me. "(

But I did get to go out for lunch and got white pizza-yum!

Good for you for bringing more people. I wish I could drag some people to the theaters! Oy, it's frustrating.

Need help culling the herd?

I wonder if we've got any chocolate stashed around here anywhere.

*checks nooks and crannies of thread. Finds nothing. Shakes out TWG's sleeping bag. Finds Frankenberry crumbs.*

Where are the ninja monkeys when you need them?

Serenity, First Officer of Destiny

SPINLAND

Monday, October 10, 2005 6:25 PM (P)

I actually burned eight more hours of accumulated vacation time in order to get today off. After a year of taking hardly any vacations I've had a goodly bit put by, even after that week in Florida. Anne works for a bank so she had it off as a matter of course.

BDM on DVD in time for Xmas? Sounds shiny! Gonna be a bit late for sending as gifts, though.

I envision this: A queue of ninja monkeys--nay, a veritable processional. They bear a large throne; seated thereupon is a life-sized chocolate effigy of--you guessed it--Alan. Upon closer inspection it would be learned he's actually hollow and filled with a vodka-based syrup.

Whadya think: Too over the top?

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I don't know what your problem is, but I bet it's hard to pronounce.

CALLMESERENITY

Monday, October 10, 2005 6:41 PM (P)

No! Not over the top. Perched right on the very apex, right where it should be!

Bring on the throne-bearing Ninja Monkeys and their vodka syrup filled life sized Chocolate Alan!

Serenity, First Officer of Destiny

AURELIANO

Tuesday, October 11, 2005 1:01 AM (P)

Hello everyone!!
Gosh it's good to be back after such a long break. Have been trying to get this blasted internet set up in my flat, enrolling in new courses and sorting out society business.
Oh yeah... and there was some movie that came out and more or less crashed the FFF server for a week and a half.

But yay! As in chocolate-covered ninja monkeys kind of YAY! Seen the BDM three times now (once a few weeks back at that final advanced screening in Glasgow, and twice over this here past weekend). Good times all around! Serenity is only playing in one of the small screens at our local (quite fittingly) independent cinema, and it only seats about 150. But it's been sold-out for every screening since Friday, and I've been able to convice lots of wavering cinema-goers to see Serenity after missing their intended Oliver Twist or W & G.
Also (finally) met fellow uni Browncoats, so hopefully we'll host lots of shindigs throughout the year. OH! And was able to somewhat convert an anti-Whedonite Alien-fanatic, who felt bitter and twisted about him apparently ruining the franchise with the script for Alien:Res.

*plonks himself down into a comfortable chair* Weekend over. Mission accomplished.

Anyway, back to randomness! Hope you are all well, and that your absence is Serenity-related.

I do have a question though before I depart and get some well-earned sleep:
Which do you think would make a more lasting impression at S2: Black-tie kilt attire, or my pair of Mongolian wrestling pants?
(serious answers and/or suggestions only in haiku form please)

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"There's a sort of evil out there. Something strange in the hills. It takes different forms, but it's been there for as long as anyone can remember. And we've always been here to fight it."

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