Dragon*Con 2008!!!!!! by EngineAngel

I will be mailing in my application for a dealer table tomorrow morning, but even if I don't get a space there, I'll be present and accounted for a D*C 08 (my first!!)

That's why I have 3 (yes three) rooms reserved in my name at the Marriot already! I may not need all three, depending on how many of my sister's family is coming with her. When I know for sure if I have extra bed/floor/bathtub sleeping space, I will post here.

good enough?
(I'm so excited!!)

Shiny stuff for not a lot o coin:
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Sunday, January 6, 2008 2:33 PM

KAYNA

I love my captain

I want to come!
I'm going to CONvergence in June with a bunch of friends though and I don't know if I can manage this too. Must start planning and such.
Yarg! How do I make up my mind? Maybe if I can talk someone else into going with me...

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Op: You're fighting a war you've already lost.
Mal: Yeah, well I'm known for that.

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Sunday, January 6, 2008 4:41 PM

My room is booked, my roommate is set

my badge has arrived and I am so there!!!!

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Ain't Love GRAND!!!

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Monday, January 7, 2008 2:35 AM

Roommate situation is still up in the air, but I will definitely be there.

~jimi
Lt. Alexander - Chief Medic / XO Alpha Co. / Logistics & Transportation Specialist - 76th IAB

My easy-going nature is gettin' sorely f*ckin' tested.

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Monday, January 7, 2008 3:01 AM

BROWNCOAT1

May have been the losing side. Still not convinced it was the wrong one.

I bought my pass for this year at the Con this past time. Got our room reservations and vacation time requested.

An Alliance army couldn't keep me away.

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Richmond, VA & surrounding area Firefly Fans:

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Monday, January 7, 2008 4:57 AM

"My room is booked, my roommate is set my badge has arrived and I am so there!!!"

your badge arrived?
I thought they didn't mail those out...

that's what it says on the website
(I'm such a newbie to D*C!)

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Monday, January 7, 2008 5:22 AM

They should mail you a goldenrod postcard with your name and a badge number on it once they receive your payment.

~jimi
Lt. Alexander - Chief Medic / XO Alpha Co. / Logistics & Transportation Specialist - 76th IAB

My easy-going nature is gettin' sorely f*ckin' tested.

xBox 360 GamerTag: Swinger420

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Monday, January 7, 2008 8:10 AM

i may go again this year...

((starts saving for DTH, too))

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Monday, January 7, 2008 11:41 AM

OUT2THEBLACK

Quote:
Originally posted by RiverIsMyGoddess:
They should mail you a goldenrod postcard with your name and a badge number on it once they receive your payment.

HunH ?

Goldenrod postcard ? Is that anything like the

notorious Topps C-3PO goldenrod collector

card ?

Ooops...That's another fandom...Sorry !

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Tuesday, January 8, 2008 2:00 AM

BROWNCOAT1

May have been the losing side. Still not convinced it was the wrong one.

Quote:
Originally posted by Hell's Kitten:
i may go again this year...

((starts saving for DTH, too))

Shiny! Meeting you was one of the highlights of this past Dragon Con Kitten.

We'll be stayin' in the Hyatt again this year. Plannin' another room party, though we'll probably do Saturday night this year to avoid it folding up early because of the parade.

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Holding the line since December '02!

Richmond, VA & surrounding area Firefly Fans:

http://www.richmondbrowncoats.org

Color Officer / X.O. Echo Company

http://76thbattalion.homestead.com/index.html

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Tuesday, January 8, 2008 3:13 AM

Everyone keeps telling me I have to go to D*C, but after going to Otakon for many years, I kinda tired on huge conventions. Is D*C just a huge mass of people, or can you actually get into events/small functions?

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Tuesday, January 8, 2008 4:21 AM

NAVYSEILS

When I went to last years D*C I managed to get into most of the things that I wanted to. There was some pretty massive lines, and once or twice I had to beg and use sympathy to get in...but in general it was alright. There was also the crazy stuff with the fire marshall not letting people into hotels, but overall I'd say the good outnumbered the bad at D*C. It never put me off though, I'll be booking my flights for D*C'08 as soon as possible.

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Tuesday, January 8, 2008 5:18 AM

HK- oh sweety wouldn't be the same without you.. please come:)

Blackadder...mostly for me it was a chance to meet everyone face to face and have fun... didn't go to any events ( though I went to a ton of room parties...Browncoat1's rocks!!!!)

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Ain't Love GRAND!!!

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Tuesday, January 8, 2008 6:23 AM

Hmm. It would be nice to meet ppl from here. I'll have to give it some thought. I definitely have the vacation time, and the $ isn't really an issue. Just have to work up the energy to make the plans I suppose.

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Tuesday, January 8, 2008 6:32 AM

ROXYFREEFALL

Woman, you are completely off your nut.

I'm in! Might have to get a lot of things last min cause the cashy money aint so shiny at the moment, but the hubby and I decided that I need a vacation more than I need air right now. And also he saw how devistated I was not being able to go last yr so this yr I'm going! Anyone need a small, quiet, clean, non-smoking roomie?

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For all those left behind... We are ForgottenHeroes!

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Tuesday, January 8, 2008 8:58 AM

STEAMER

As of right now, I'm out - put in the vacation-time request, but due to some greedy hou zi de pi-gu skimming on his vacation pay last year, everybody has been disallowed from taking anything but a Sun-Sat vaca week.

So unless I take a full two weeks at the end of August, it ain't lookin' rosy. There's still a chance and I'll know better in a couple of months.

My dweeb of a trainmaster explained that basing vacation time on anything but a Sun-Sat week allowed some guys to get away with being nowhere near the railroad for about three weeks....should've asked him, Why the hell would anybody WANT to be near the railroad for three weeks while they're vacating? WTFO.

Niska's got work
Crew needs money
Can we swing it?
Yes, sir, honey!
FIREFLY

Captain of the New England Browncoats
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Tuesday, January 8, 2008 9:00 AM

I know Engie was looking for roommates. Also I believe that Rose might be... just check around and I am sure there are loads of people dying to room with our adorable Roxy...

Blackadder... you might want to move quick on those plans as the hotels are filling fast and all... just go to the Dragon Con site and it'll get you set...it'd be shiny to meet you...

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Ain't Love GRAND!!!

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Tuesday, January 8, 2008 9:39 AM

STAPLES

I've never gone to any conventions...ever.

I've ALWAYS wanted to go to ComicCon...is this like that?

And is there any word on whether or not our Big Damn Heroes would be present?

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Tuesday, January 8, 2008 11:04 AM

KAYNA

I love my captain

I want to go so bad. I know I can cover the con itself but the hotel is another matter. Must book room and find roommates...
I'd love to meet folks face to face but I would also prefer to have someone I know from RL there as I can be somewhat introverted. I'm working on it.

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Op: You're fighting a war you've already lost.
Mal: Yeah, well I'm known for that.

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Tuesday, January 8, 2008 11:34 AM

I have a Marriott Visa and a Marriott Preferred membership thru work, so I don't think a room will be the problem. Gotta decide on how I'd get there, since it's a bit far to drive.

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Tuesday, January 8, 2008 11:35 AM

FREELANCERTEX

I wanna go. how much is it gonna set me back?

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Tuesday, January 8, 2008 1:30 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by BrownCoat1:
Shiny! Meeting you was one of the highlights of this past Dragon Con Kitten.

...you keep saying that and people are going to start thinking I'm interesting or entertaining or something, and it's really not nice to mislead people. =P

STAPLES: no, Dragon*Con is nothing like the San Diego Comic Con, if that's what you were refering to.... It is much, much, much smaller, for one thing. If you haven't already, you can read about it here: http://www.dragoncon.org

ROXY! Does that mean the cat-fight between you, me, and PR is on again? ^__^

MsB - clearly showing your insanity again. XD I got my hotel reservations only a couple months in advance last year, and the hotels weren't even full then. People have plenty of time, I think. ^^

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Tuesday, January 8, 2008 1:44 PM

ROXYFREEFALL

Woman, you are completely off your nut.

Quote:
Originally posted by Hell's Kitten:
ROXY! Does that mean the cat-fight between you, me, and PR is on again? ^__^

Indeed it is! Bring all your shinies and we'll see how much you actually get to take back home with you.

And I as well can not wait to meet you! Not cause I think you will be entertaining or exciting, but cause I finally get to meet one of my fav 'Coats, no expectations necessary.

Oh, and I want your stuff, mmmmwwwaaaahahahaha!!!!

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Tuesday, January 8, 2008 1:44 PM

Hmmm. I wonder if I can expense D*C if I pretend to be working down there. I think we have a district office in Atlanta... *ponders*

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Tuesday, January 8, 2008 1:53 PM

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... I got my hotel reservations only a couple months in advance last year, and the hotels weren't even full then. People have plenty of time, I think. ^^

I know someone who tried to get a room in the Marroit TODAY and they say they're booked full...

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Tuesday, January 8, 2008 1:57 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by earthgirl:

I know someone who tried to get a room in the Marroit TODAY and they say they're booked full...

If you put in the group code, there's plenty of rooms available. For some odd reason, the Marriott site won't give me the group rate for checkout on Sept 1. Anyone know why this is?

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Tuesday, January 8, 2008 2:02 PM

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Originally posted by Blackadder7:
Quote:
Originally posted by earthgirl:

I know someone who tried to get a room in the Marroit TODAY and they say they're booked full...

If you put in the group code, there's plenty of rooms available. For some odd reason, the Marriott site won't give me the group rate for checkout on Sept 1. Anyone know why this is?

I had the same problem-- gotta call them and talk to a real live person to sort it out.

Is the 2008 coupon code up?

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Tuesday, January 8, 2008 2:10 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by earthgirl:
I had the same problem-- gotta call them and talk to a real live person to sort it out.

Is the 2008 coupon code up?

Yeah, I just used it to reserve a room. I'll call someone to add the extra day, but I've got a room from 8/28 - 8/31 at the Marriott for now.

F impulse purchases.

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Wednesday, January 9, 2008 1:35 AM

BROWNCOAT1

May have been the losing side. Still not convinced it was the wrong one.

Quote:
Originally posted by Hell's Kitten:
Quote:
Originally posted by BrownCoat1:
Shiny! Meeting you was one of the highlights of this past Dragon Con Kitten.

...you keep saying that and people are going to start thinking I'm interesting or entertaining or something, and it's really not nice to mislead people. =P

That might be because you are interesting and entertaining.

__________________________________________
Holding the line since December '02!

Richmond, VA & surrounding area Firefly Fans:

http://www.richmondbrowncoats.org

Color Officer / X.O. Echo Company

http://76thbattalion.homestead.com/index.html

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Wednesday, January 9, 2008 2:01 AM

Kitten, it will be good to be able to see you again. You're definitely interesting and entertaining to me.

Roxy, I can't wait to finally meet you, sweetie, I was kinda bummed when you couldn't make it last year.

To any others considering going, I recommend it. I have gone for the past 2 years, and it's been a blast both times! I now count it as one of my two personal holidays of the year.

~jimi
Lt. Alexander - Chief Medic / XO Alpha Co. / Logistics & Transportation Specialist - 76th IAB

My easy-going nature is gettin' sorely f*ckin' tested.

xBox 360 GamerTag: Swinger420

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Wednesday, January 9, 2008 2:26 AM

I just booked my arrangements last night. Look forward to meeting anyone from FFF that'll be there (even if I'm nowhere near as interesting or entertaining as HK :) )

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Wednesday, January 9, 2008 4:23 AM

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Originally posted by Blackadder7:
(even if I'm nowhere near as interesting or entertaining as HK :) )

gah! lies! all lies!
i am quite boring and i actually hid from everyone almost the entire time i was there =P

((keeps to the shadows))

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Wednesday, January 9, 2008 5:24 AM

Oh she is not boring... stop that HK:) She is adorable...and if you're really nice and bring cold Mountain Dew in a can....she might even give you one of her beautiful smiles.

I wanted the Hyatt and it was nearly completely booked and was booked for the 28th( which I waitlisted) and I had to book outside the con for the night of the 1st with a different room rate... I think the code only goes through the morning of the first...

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Ain't Love GRAND!!!

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Wednesday, January 9, 2008 6:11 AM

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Originally posted by Hell's Kitten:
((keeps to the shadows))

Will you come out of hiding if I bring you some Mountain Dew and an autographed picture of Christopher Eccleston? *bribe bribe*

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Wednesday, January 9, 2008 6:29 AM

She also likes frozen M&M ice cream sammiches...

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Ain't Love GRAND!!!

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Wednesday, January 9, 2008 7:06 AM

HUSH, you...
thread drift menace...
=P

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Wednesday, January 9, 2008 7:16 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by MSB:
She also likes frozen M&M ice cream sammiches...

*Starts making a list...*

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Wednesday, January 9, 2008 7:16 AM

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Originally posted by Hell's Kitten:
i actually hid from everyone almost the entire time i was there =P

She ain't lyin' here, she did make herself scarce, much to my dismay. Some clever photographers did manage to catch a few shots of her, but not many.

*bigassjimibearhuggles the ninja-kitty*

*snuggles MsB*

~jimi
Lt. Alexander - Chief Medic / XO Alpha Co. / Logistics & Transportation Specialist - 76th IAB

My easy-going nature is gettin' sorely f*ckin' tested.

xBox 360 GamerTag: Swinger420

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Wednesday, January 9, 2008 9:22 AM

232 days!

~jimi
Lt. Alexander - Chief Medic / XO Alpha Co. / Logistics & Transportation Specialist - 76th IAB

My easy-going nature is gettin' sorely f*ckin' tested.

xBox 360 GamerTag: Swinger420

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Wednesday, January 9, 2008 9:52 AM

yeah I had to wait until her eyes were closed...but

There was a sneaky ninja attack...the lights went out.... and poof the picture and all traces of HK had vanished... never knew what hit me

there she is in all her gorgeousness...HK you rock and I love you!!!

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Ain't Love GRAND!!!

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Wednesday, January 9, 2008 9:53 AM

GORRAMGROUPIE

No fair! If I had vacation(don't) and cash(HA!) and time(where's my Tardis?) and could talk the wife into it(barely got permission to think about going to E3, the last year they had it), I could go. Plus, that means days of no thread funness while at work.

I have 6 locks on my door and bolt every other one. I figure no matter how long somebody stands there picking the locks, they're always locking 3 locks.

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Wednesday, January 9, 2008 12:20 PM