FLANVENTION II! by Booksniffer

I was over 50 last year for Flan I -- and that was my first con ever. There were plenty of us "touch of gray" types there, besides me, so don't hold back on that account.

Hi, PR, of course I know you

Got a BDP this year, woohoo! Almost missed it but just barely squeezed in the back door

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Sunday, May 28, 2006 7:31 PM

BELOWZERO

There are3 a BUNCH of us from the "other" board going, i can NOT wait to meet all of you! Of course we did t-shirts so we'd recognize each other, I guess I'll just have to walk up to all the attendees and go "Hi. Are you from FFF.net"?

Or come say hi to the person in the tan Mal looking at Firefly for the first time comic print by mphillips shirt....who has BelowZero on the shoulder...

"Do not go gentle into that good night....
Rage, rage against the dying of the light. . ."
--Dylan Thomas

Though my soul may set in darkness
It will rise in perfect light.
I have loved the stars too fondly
To be fearful of the night.

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Sunday, May 28, 2006 8:03 PM

JUSTSHINY

I'm going! *insert wildly spastic happy dance*

P.S. I'm gunna get a shirt done too...makes life less awkward I hope.

"In the spaceship, the silver space ship, the lion takes control."
AIM:LuckieDragon7
Always up for talkin' to my fellow Browncoats!

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Monday, May 29, 2006 5:19 AM

JUSTANOTHERMUDDER

Me too. Got a Big Damn Pass. :D

"Always be yourself. Unless you suck." Joss Whedon

JustAnotherMudder=NYPinTA Goodness.

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Monday, May 29, 2006 10:37 AM

RAVENU

I cannot wait to see Ron again - he is a really nice guy and a lot of fun to talk too.

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Monday, May 29, 2006 11:43 AM

FIREFLYGAL

Hey Browncoats, don't forget to pack away some money for shiny Firefly stuff in the dealers room. I have it on good authority that the "Lanyard Lady" from DragonCon will be there with the Browncoat lanyards and pins and maybe some new stuff. And don't forget ShinyHappyKlin's awesome t-shirts and stuff.

I aim to misbehave!

Firefly items:
For lapel pins and badge holder lanyards
e-mail FireflyGal1@hotmail.com
www.outtotheblack.com
www.cafepress.com/fillies
www.cafepress.com/fireflyflan

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Monday, May 29, 2006 1:20 PM

FIREFLYGAL

Quote:
Originally posted by Sassalicious:
I really want to go and it's a bit more realistic than going to S3 (thought that's entirely my fault).I think I'll have a couple of free plane tickets to cash in by then . . .

But dammit! I want Sean Maher on the guest list!

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Sean, yes, Sean would be mighty nice.

I aim to misbehave!

Firefly items:
For lapel pins and badge holder lanyards
e-mail FireflyGal1@hotmail.com
www.outtotheblack.com
www.cafepress.com/fillies
www.cafepress.com/fireflyflan

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Tuesday, May 30, 2006 4:11 AM

FIREFLYGAL

bump

I aim to misbehave!

Firefly items:
For lapel pins and badge holder lanyards
e-mail FireflyGal1@hotmail.com
www.outtotheblack.com
www.cafepress.com/fillies
www.cafepress.com/fireflyflan

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Thursday, June 8, 2006 2:49 PM

Is it December yet?

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Thursday, June 8, 2006 2:57 PM

SASSALICIOUS

let me check

*looks out the window*

nope. looks like i can still walk outside without being covered in freezing rain/sleet/snow and the wind coming off the lake isn't strong enough to knock me over yet.

but soon.

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Thursday, June 8, 2006 3:38 PM

Six months to go before Flan II...

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Friday, June 9, 2006 2:12 AM

RAVENU

Well I know some actors don't like to make a commitment for more than 6 months out from an event. It makes them less likely to cancel, so now that we are less than 6 monthes out I think we will see a few more announcements about the guest line-up growing.

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Saturday, June 10, 2006 2:55 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by ravenu:
I think we will see a few more announcements about the guest line-up growing.

Yeahhhhh!!

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Monday, June 12, 2006 9:04 AM

bump.......

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Monday, June 12, 2006 9:16 AM

LEAINA

I was vaguely thinking about popping over to LA for the convention (not to make out that I have vaste pots of money, but it's a good excuse to visit some family) then I saw how expensive it was !!! Horrific!

plus only "eligible to buy photo ops, cocktail and banquet tickets"! Gorram - does that just get you in the door?

And to think we seem to get all that (ok minus a few guests) for just £80 at Serenity Cubed.

I can't believe they can get away with that. It's playing on people's passion for the series - well out of order if you ask me.

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Monday, June 12, 2006 10:16 AM

SASSALICIOUS

I know! I was kind of planning on going to serenity cubed, but I've decided to be a beach bum in hawaii for the summer and now I don't have money for airfare. Actually not sure how I'm going to pay for school yet either . . . .

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Monday, June 12, 2006 10:41 AM

BEBROWNCOATS

Quote:
Originally posted by Leaina:
I was vaguely thinking about popping over to LA for the convention (not to make out that I have vaste pots of money, but it's a good excuse to visit some family) then I saw how expensive it was !!! Horrific!

plus only "eligible to buy photo ops, cocktail and banquet tickets"! Gorram - does that just get you in the door?

And to think we seem to get all that (ok minus a few guests) for just £80 at Serenity Cubed.

I can't believe they can get away with that. It's playing on people's passion for the series - well out of order if you ask me.

Out of line? No. Seriously misinformed? Yeah.

What did people get at last year's Flan? Eight of the nine principle cast members. Plus the Feldman twins, plus Christina Hendricks, plus Jonathan Woodward (and his Sunday morning church service) plus Tim Minear, plus Joss Whedon, plus James Leary, Camden Toy and Dennis Christopher. Plus Andy Hallett at the Karaoke dance. If you're interested in reading about the Flanvention, check out these articles from IGN & IF:
http://scifibrain.ign.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=15
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You can also check out a report on the Flan in the March Buffy/Angel magazine. (I think it was March- anyway, early 2006.) If you doubt our devotion to providing excellent fan festivals to fellow fans, you might also want to check out the Dec/Jan 2005-6 for a write up of our Booster Bash.

http://www.ifmagazine.com/feature.asp?article=1388

BE has raised and donated thousands of dollars to Equality Now (and tens of thousands for various charities), as well as donated approximately 15 weekend passes for various Browncoat organizations raising money for charity, it makes the assertion we're playing fans sound darned silly.

BE was formed to celebrate actors, fans and the special connection between the two. With attendance limited to 500 and our huge line-ups and great activities, plus our many surprise guests and events, everyone gets their money's worth.

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Monday, June 12, 2006 11:08 AM

STILLSHINY

Ok I may have to figure out how to get the wife & I out to this one. I make no promises, but we shall put it up to consideration. I may have to be considered well...."Christmas"

"We had ties that could not be broken, except by the passing of time. Like a rock. A broken time rock. And you're very special to me, my broken time rock people." - Nathan Fillion

Stillshiny's Shop - I'm thinkin we rose again

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come visit me www.myspace.com/robdhiii

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Monday, June 12, 2006 12:14 PM

LEAINA

woah! ok, fair enough! I'm sure it's an amazing event, I'm not knocking that.

It's great they donate to charity too, but in a way I think it's a shame they can't use some of those profits to reduce the ticket prices; I just feel sorry for all the people who can't afford that much.

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Monday, June 12, 2006 12:31 PM

BEBROWNCOATS

It's impossible to reduce ticket prices and hire that many headliners & second tier guests. We specifically pack our line-ups to give our attendees a huge bang for their buck.

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Monday, June 12, 2006 2:00 PM

Add Sean Maher and it'll be worth the cost:)

"A government is a body of people usually notably ungoverned."

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Monday, June 12, 2006 2:07 PM

DEEPGIRL187

Quote:
Originally posted by BEBrowncoats:
It's impossible to reduce ticket prices and hire that many headliners & second tier guests. We specifically pack our line-ups to give our attendees a huge bang for their buck.

I'm sure that it is an amazing event. I would kill to go. But what I think Leaina is trying to say is that many Browncoats can't afford that kind of thing, especially considering the ones that will have to fly out just to get to Flanvention. I'm trying to make it out to DragonCon, and even though it's in Atlanta (I'm in Michigan), paying for everything is going to be a major stretch of the billfold.

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Monday, June 12, 2006 2:49 PM

BEBROWNCOATS

My response was based on the initial assertion that Flan was overpriced and that Boosters was taking advantage of fans and their love of the show.

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Tuesday, June 13, 2006 5:00 AM

No matter how you price an event, it will be out of reach for some and a drop in the bucket to others.

For those in the middle, it all boils down to: is it worth it to you? If so, then go if you can -- and look for ways to control costs, like room sharing, frequent flier miles, or skipping some of the photo ops.

If not, seek out other, less costly ways to celebrate all things Firefly. There are other cons, mechandise of every imaginable kind, shindigs with other Browncoats in your area, and the absolutely free bliss of FFF.net.

Those of us fortunate enough to be able to afford the Flanvention will be happy to share our experiences with you... although some probably find that more frustrating than fun. In any case, last year I (and at least one other attendee) posted daily reports here about the doings. I'll certainly be willing to do the same again this year.

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Friday, June 16, 2006 2:22 PM

b-u-m-p

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Friday, June 30, 2006 1:53 PM

Bumping again!

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Friday, June 30, 2006 2:19 PM

DQBABY76

Man I cant wait to get out of Alaska and move to New Mexico. At least that way I can drive to the conventions. I would forfeit every birthday and Xmas present for a year to be able to go to at least one Flanvention. I wanna see Nathan Fillion but I know as soon as I see him I will have a brain fart and faint!

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Thursday, July 13, 2006 2:04 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by dqbaby76:
Man I cant wait to get out of Alaska and move to New Mexico. At least that way I can drive to the conventions. I would forfeit every birthday and Xmas present for a year to be able to go to at least one Flanvention. I wanna see Nathan Fillion but I know as soon as I see him I will have a brain fart and faint!

LOL!!

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Friday, September 1, 2006 4:35 AM

Booster Event's FLAN 2 Luncheon Tickets on sale NOW! Special luncheon tickets for Flan 2 are now up on ebay. These very popular luncheons have extremely limited seating.

So far, guests include: Nathan Fillion, Alan Tudyk, Adam Baldwin, Jewel Staite, Ron Glass, Christina Hendricks, Mark A. Sheppard, Keith DeCandido, Terri Osborne and The Bedlam Bards.

http://www.boosterevents.com

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Friday, September 1, 2006 5:04 AM

You mean banquet tickets?

As that is how they were advertised on the Flan web site.

"A government is a body of people usually notably ungoverned."

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Friday, September 1, 2006 5:19 AM

No. The banquet is different from the special luncheon they have. Here's the exact link:

http://www.boosterevents.com/News/BENews/tabid/135/newsid1214/139/mid/
1214/BE-SCARED-and-FLAN-2-LUNCHEON-TICKETS-ON-SALE-NOW/Default.aspx

I hope this helps.

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Friday, September 1, 2006 5:28 AM

Are these luncheon tickets sold out as well or is this the first time we're hearing about them?

How do you 'normally' get tickets like this? Do they come with those super expensive admission tickets, sold separately, only sold via ebay?

I've never been to a convention that does this sort of thing so forgive all my questions!

"A government is a body of people usually notably ungoverned."

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Friday, September 1, 2006 7:41 AM

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Originally posted by Leiasky:
Are these luncheon tickets sold out as well or is this the first time we're hearing about them?

How do you 'normally' get tickets like this? Do they come with those super expensive admission tickets, sold separately, only sold via ebay?

I've never been to a convention that does this sort of thing so forgive all my questions!

"A government is a body of people usually notably ungoverned."

Most likely they will be sold out. The only way to get the luncheon ticket is through their ebay auctions. I think you need at least a weekend pass to bid on a luncheon ticket but I'm not sure. You might want to try emailing Vicki or Denise at boosterevents.com. They should be able to answer all of your questions. I'm just worried I might give you incorrect or incomplete information.

And if you haven't been to this type of convention, you might want to think about going. The FLAN was awesome! So there will be high expectations about FLAN 2, being awesomer!!

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Friday, September 1, 2006 7:49 AM

I already have a ticket to Flan this year, that's why I have so many questions:)

"A government is a body of people usually notably ungoverned."

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Friday, September 1, 2006 9:01 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Leiasky:
I already have a ticket to Flan this year, that's why I have so many questions:)

"A government is a body of people usually notably ungoverned."

No problem with the questions. I'll try my best to answer them but like I said, it's best to email Vicki or Denise or even PM them. Or you might want to post your question on the booster board in the FLAN2 forum for a quick response. I just don't want you to miss out on something because of incorrect information that I might have given you.

Since you already have a Flan ticket, you should be able to bid on the luncheon.

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Friday, September 1, 2006 9:56 AM

EMBERS

Quote:
Originally posted by Leiasky:
You mean banquet tickets?

As that is how they were advertised on the Flan web site.

the banquet (tickets for which were sold at their website) is different from
the luncheon (which is much smaller and tickets are only available through eBay and will end up costing a fortune)...

don't worry about not getting to go to the luncheon though,
it would be cool but you'll get to meet everyone in the autograph line,
AND they will all be on stage for Q&A
(think up some cool questions to ask!)

Flanvention II will be great, I've got tickets to it too!
I hope to meet up w/folks from fff while I'm there

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Friday, September 1, 2006 11:19 AM

Shiny! I reckon to be there, a mite spritely!

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Friday, September 1, 2006 11:23 AM

>the banquet (tickets for which were sold at their website) is different from
the luncheon (which is much smaller and tickets are only available through eBay and will end up costing a fortune)...

Yeah, I have absolutely no intention of paying that astronomical ebay amount for those tickets. The cost to get into the convention is plenty high enough.

>don't worry about not getting to go to the luncheon though, it would be cool but you'll get to meet everyone in the autograph line, AND they will all be on stage for Q&A (think up some cool questions to ask!)

Oh, I'm not worried about not being able to go. I was just curious as to what it was since I'd never heard of it.

>I've got tickets to it too! I hope to meet up w/folks from fff while I'm there

Oh, great! A bunch of friends and I will be having a room party on Sat night so I'm looking forward to that almost as much as the convention itself.

"A government is a body of people usually notably ungoverned."

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Friday, September 1, 2006 2:00 PM

Hi everybody!

I'm Yann (F, age 36) from NYC and only recently got into Firefly - watched Serenity the movie in the theatres and had to get the Firefly DVD.

Watched 'done the impossible' and now I'm a confirmed fan - so I'm gonna do whatever I can to get a vacay from this bughouse I work in, get an outfit together (companion? browncoat? citizen?) and see y'all at the Flan!

"You're lost in the woods. We all are. Even the captain. The only difference is, he likes it that way."

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Friday, September 1, 2006 2:07 PM

YINYANG

You were busy trying to get yourself lit on fire. It happens.

Hello, Yann! Welcome to the 'verse!

I'm not with the official welcoming party (they have food); but, the least I can do is say, "Glad you're here, friend!"

Note to self: Must edit and post something about Flanvention II.

EDIT: My note worked.

Man, I wish I could go! Why did I have to be born when I was?

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Friday, September 1, 2006 2:11 PM

Thanks for the warm welcome YinYang!

If from your message I take it that you're too young, why not ask one of your adult family members or friends to go with you?

"You're lost in the woods. We all are. Even the captain. The only difference is, he likes it that way."

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Friday, September 1, 2006 2:21 PM

YINYANG

You were busy trying to get yourself lit on fire. It happens.

You're funny, Yann!

::laughs hysterically for a bit, then regains her composure::

On a serious note: not going to happen. My mom would probably be okay with the idea, but... the green stuff's involved.

::is being melodramatic::

Why's it always about the green stuff? Why can't our money be strawberries or some such?

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Sunday, September 3, 2006 5:10 AM

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Originally posted by yinyang:
Why's it always about the green stuff? Why can't our money be strawberries or some such?

Be nice if there was some way to measure one's love and devotion for Firefly and use that as currency.

Sorry to hear that the finances aren't working out.

Oh, and Yann -- costumes are entirely optional. No need to spend a lot of effort on that, unless of course you want to.

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Sunday, September 3, 2006 5:35 AM

TALIE

Hi All....another new poster here - and a very recent Firefly addict....

*sigh* Australia is just such a long way away - I ain't gonna make it

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Sunday, September 3, 2006 7:05 AM

YINYANG

You were busy trying to get yourself lit on fire. It happens.

Hey, Talie! Nice to see you in the 'verse (whew! Where are all the new people coming from? They're everywhere!)! We're a shiny Browncoat family, and we love new people! After all, "they've all got stories"!

Anyway, enough with my ramblings! Welcome to our corner of the 'verse!

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Sunday, September 3, 2006 7:29 AM