Big Damn Flanvention II: Just announced. by CornCobRob

im not sure where flan came from, but i think its FirefLy fAN conVENTION. its a convention for Firefly and Serenity, with a few other Whedon tie ins for promotion and stuff like that. last months convention was so much fun, i cant wait 11 more months.

The best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry

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Monday, January 9, 2006 11:56 AM

PSOLARIS

"Flan" is actually from Nathan himself, said at a convention. He was talking to Firefly Fans and mis-spoke and said Firefly Flans (you try saying it 5 times fast) and the term was born. It's kinda of a joke in honor of him.

Psolaris

"Ten percent of nuthin' is...let me do the math here...nuthin' into nuthin'...carry the nuthin'"

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Monday, January 9, 2006 12:00 PM

SHOOTO

thanks- sooo...Gina wasn't at the first one?...does she go to any of the conventions or is she moving on?

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Monday, January 9, 2006 12:07 PM

PSOLARIS

Sooo, have a thing for Gina do ya?

From what I understand, she hasn't shown up to many since she got, wait for it....married. Yup, I'm sorry Shooto, but she married Lawrence Fishburn.

Darn that Morpheus after all huh?

Psolaris

"Ten percent of nuthin' is...let me do the math here...nuthin' into nuthin'...carry the nuthin'"

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Monday, January 9, 2006 12:08 PM

rumor had it that Gina has (or had depending on who i heard it from) a contract with Creation, and she couldent attend any conventions that werent produced by Creation. the Flanvention is put on by Booster Events, a compeditor of Creation, so according to the rumored contract, Gina was legaly unable to attend the convention. i have also heard that this elleged contract expired Dec 31st, and she is now free to guest at any convention. im kinda new to the serenity 'verse but i also hear Gina doesnt show up to many of the events, and missed the premier. but that could have something to do with her being married recently.

The best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry

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Monday, January 9, 2006 12:19 PM

SIMONWHO

I think it might be due to the fact that she had been on the convention circuit for a number of years even before Firefly launched and therefore probably feels she has "been there, done that" in a sense.

It's a great pity because she seems very intelligent and let me tell, you in person... drop dead gorgeous.

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Monday, January 9, 2006 12:39 PM

Wahooo! I am so there.

Whaddya think, Rob, DSL reunion?

PsychicRiver

"Two by two, hands of blue."

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

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Monday, January 9, 2006 1:10 PM

ETHAN

As long as Summer's there, I'm there!

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Sssssssummer Glau!

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Monday, January 9, 2006 1:26 PM

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Originally posted by PsychicRiver:

Whaddya think, Rob, DSL reunion?

lemmie consult my magic 8 ball.
hrmmm... all 'signs point to yes'
you cant dissobey the magic 8 ball. its magic!
i need money, FAST.

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Monday, January 9, 2006 1:36 PM

Well we have 11 months.

PsychicRiver

"Two by two, hands of blue."

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

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Monday, January 9, 2006 2:01 PM

ROSS52

and this flan this is located in where place?

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Monday, January 9, 2006 3:24 PM

The Hilton Burbank hotel, in Burbank California. its literaly accross the street from the Burbank Airport. once you step off the plane, it is about half a mile away.

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Monday, January 9, 2006 5:21 PM

PHOEBE

Matt... or any Brit... how much did it cost you in total last year? How much were flights and such? Obviously it'll be different this year but I just want a vague idea...

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Monday, January 9, 2006 10:57 PM

Well, I had a little help from some great friends.

But, to do it on a budget...

My flight was £270.
The weekend pass would be about £125
I'm not too sure about the hotel cost yet though...

But it is doable!

PsychicRiver

"Two by two, hands of blue."

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

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Monday, January 9, 2006 11:52 PM

ANIMALM0THER

The 1st one was *explitive* awesome. I took my friend who had never seen the show nor the series but was intrigued by the storyline that I had explained to him (and intrigued by Summer

). Afterwards he told me he hadnt laughed that hard in awhile and that it was the best expo he'd ever been to. More importantly, he became an instant fan and I rejoyced. I just hope the same cast shows up again, even though it would be great if Zoe showed up.

I'll be in my bunk.

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Tuesday, January 10, 2006 12:15 AM

GYPSYLIFE

I desperately want to go...I missed the first one. I've got 11 months so save..or sell stuff...lol

"See this is another sign of your tragic space dementia, all paranoid and crochety. Breaks the heart." -Mal

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Tuesday, January 10, 2006 6:18 AM

Thanks for the heads-up, CCR.

Looks like I might have to spring for an annual VIP pass -- I attended the special luncheon last year, and there's no way I'm going to miss that at the next FV.

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Tuesday, January 10, 2006 7:24 AM

URSULA

I'm an idiot. I thought it was called "FlanVention" because of Mal's penchant for flannel shirts.

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Tuesday, January 10, 2006 7:29 AM

SHEPHERDERIC

My company has quarterly Board of Directors meetings.. 4 times a year - meaning I only have 4 weekends a year where I am always definitely tied up with work. Why is the Big Damn Flanvention II the same weekend (different year) as the Big Damn Flanvention I? Of course that is one of those four weekends out of 52 when I can't make it!!

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Tuesday, January 10, 2006 8:44 AM

JERRYT

Well having never been to a convention, I'm thinking I will hit this one.

All the reports on how much the cast enjoy their fans has me really interested. It would be great to meet them. Plus the Q&A's really look like a blast.

That and the reports of all the drunken debautchery, lol!

JerryT
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Thursday, January 12, 2006 8:16 PM

PIFFLE101

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Well, I had a little help from some great friends.

Aww..Sweetie!

I'm going as far as I know. DSLaJR reunion!

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

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Friday, January 13, 2006 1:16 AM

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Originally posted by DonCoat:
Thanks for the heads-up, CCR.

Looks like I might have to spring for an annual VIP pass -- I attended the special luncheon last year, and there's no way I'm going to miss that at the next FV.

Wahoo! glad you'r coming Don!!

But soo jealous about the Luncheon! Whose table were you on??

And Piff - DSL! DSL!

PsychicRiver

"Two by two, hands of blue."

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

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Friday, January 13, 2006 9:32 AM

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Originally posted by DonCoat:
Thanks for the heads-up, CCR.

Looks like I might have to spring for an annual VIP pass -- I attended the special luncheon last year, and there's no way I'm going to miss that at the next FV.
Wahoo! glad you'r coming Don!!

But soo jealous about the Luncheon! Whose table were you on??

Yeah, I kept a low profile on that. A few people knew, but I guess you weren't among 'em.

I sat with Alan and Summer. Absolutely wonderful. So relaxed and quiet. We talked about all kinds of things. (Did you ever read my Flanvention reports? May be tough to dig up now. Let me know if you'd like me to repost or email a copy.)

I ended up with a BDP this time, not a VIP pass. Turns out the annual VIPs don't include the special luncheon, so it didn't make sense to go that way.

Almost missed out on the BDP too, but the good folks at BE rescued me. I had one in my cart, and when I checked out the store accepted my order -- but the last one had sold before mine went through! At first they emailed me and said they were sold out and would refund my money, but because of the special circumstances they gave me seat 51 and converted that into a BDP.

I thought that was *exceptionally* cool of them. Thank you, thank you! BE is definitely

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Friday, January 13, 2006 9:59 AM

PIFFLE101

I remember meting you Don. Nice to see you around.

Could you repost your report...I need help with mine! LOL Also I want to see too..

I really am going to try to save up for the luncheon, it soudned awesome. Did the BDP's automatically come with a luncheon pass? Or do you still have to bid?

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Friday, January 13, 2006 1:52 PM

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I really am going to try to save up for the luncheon, it soudned awesome. Did the BDP's automatically come with a luncheon pass? Or do you still have to bid?

No, they don't. The only ones that do are those Lifetime VIP passes. Pretty hard to justify one of those when you live on the opposite coast

I was thinking I might just bump the Flan reports, if I can find them in the archived threads. Or maybe I could combine them into a single file and put it up on a hosting site... hmmm.

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Friday, January 13, 2006 1:59 PM

PIFFLE101

I think they are in the Headlines section of the site...Lemme check...

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Friday, January 13, 2006 2:30 PM

SAMEERTIA

I just wrote in on my work schedule for next December. My boss asked, "What? Time off in December?"
I looked straight at him and asked, "Paid?"
He laughed. I don't think that bodes well for the paid part of it.

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Friday, January 13, 2006 2:33 PM

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I just wrote in on my work schedule for next December. My boss asked, "What? Time off in December?"
I looked straight at him and asked, "Paid?"
He laughed. I don't think that bodes well for the paid part of it.

Good strategy, anyway. Ask for more than you think you can get, and you have a better shot at getting what you really need.

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Friday, January 13, 2006 2:34 PM

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Originally posted by Piffle101:
I think they are in the Headlines section of the site...Lemme check...

The daily reports were in there (4 total, day 3 was in two parts), but probably a ways back by now. There was a follow-up with answers to some questions and other things I'd remembered, but that was never in the News section.

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Saturday, January 14, 2006 6:26 PM

RAVENU

I'd just thought I'd share to remind people of the Flirst Flantastic Flanvention.

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Saturday, January 14, 2006 6:53 PM

JUSTSHINY

I'm new to the whole thing to, but luckily there are LoTs of people who've helped clear a lot up.

ThankS!

I'm going too bought my weekend ticket yesterday. YAY! I am looking forward to meeting some of ya!

I'll probably wear a name tag or something with "JustShiny." I like to put faces to names.

See some of ya there!

*p.s= My best laid plans for this had best not go awry!

I wanna meet some AZ Firefly fans!
www.myspace.com/noodlicious

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Sunday, January 15, 2006 3:22 AM