English Browncoats!!??!! by shw

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English Browncoats!!??!!

POSTED BY: SHW
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Wednesday, June 23, 2004 10:04 AM

C'Mon, there have to be some. I refuse to believe that me and my few friends are a cut off island amongst a sea a Alliance folks.

To be more specific, there have to be more in the WEST of England.
I always see all these shindigs and whatnot arranged for AMERICA. And I have no money to fly there.
I propose, if there enough people interested, that an Army of Broancoats descend on a cinema in the West of England, Bristol area, on the Serenity opening night. For the first showing. In Brown coats and maybe JayneHats.
If no-one responds, obviously I will be there, in my brown coat and Kaylee boiler suit Not Giving A Damn aboutallthestaresstopthestares.

shw

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Wednesday, June 23, 2004 10:06 AM

PURPLEBELLY

Well, I haven't exactly found a sea of Alliance folks here, either. But then, I am on the border with France.

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Wednesday, June 23, 2004 10:10 AM

HEB

Our numbers are actually many. Can you get to Oxford 'cause a few browncoats are meeting on the 30th at a pub in Oxford? (I might be able to go)

I'm from Swindon. I know there are quite a few from Oxford, a couple from London. Someone in Cambridge, Someone from Devon, someone from Lincolnshire (I think) and many others. Not to mention the many thousands not on the boards. (check out the where y'all from thread for a better list)

Welcome to the board.

heb

Well, my sister's a ship... we had a
complicated childhood

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Wednesday, June 23, 2004 10:15 AM

SHW

would love to get to Oxford. But I am somewhat allied with the Alliance in that I have a crappy job that wouldn't allow that kind of running away.

But if there is going to be some kind of enmasse outing for the premiere of the BDM then I'll go to that.. even if it's London. And I loathe London with a passion I normally reserve for peaodphiles, lawyers and people who talk at the theater. But Joss is worth it.

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Wednesday, June 23, 2004 10:22 AM

HEB

Quote:
But Joss is worth it.

Absolutely. I would sell my soul for Joss (if I could only get it back off that guy in the red that currently has it).

Speaking of which:

Today is Joss's birthday! Happy birthday Joss! For those of you heathens like me who consider Joss a minor (or major) deity of some description- this is like Christmas day!

Well, my sister's a ship... we had a
complicated childhood

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Wednesday, June 23, 2004 10:42 AM

JAPPAR2001

hi, i'm north west, greater manchester and i'm probably moving east to hull in september. if anyone wants to meet in manchester area thats great.

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Wednesday, June 23, 2004 10:47 AM

MRSKBORG

There's at least one Scottish browncoat - me, and I'm gonna try to make it to the bigger UK shindig - there is a thread somewhere too. Hell if there aint too many Scottish Browncoats going on mass to see Serenity I'll just have too come down there and go with you lot!

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Wednesday, June 23, 2004 12:11 PM

GEORDIESTEVE2003

I'm a brit, I'm a big fan, going to White Room convention later in the year in UK, in October, where Knox and River will be attending, plus some Angel guests, so looking forward to that a lot. Will definately be going to Serenity premiere next year if possible, also there will then be a Serenity convention and I know the organiser is hoping to get quite a few of the cast to attend that, so will be looking forward to that one big time.

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Wednesday, June 23, 2004 12:22 PM

RUTHIE

I'm in the Nort-West, just off the M6.

I've been thinking about going to a Con for the first time - I was looking at the one in Milton Keynes later this year.
Anyone else going who'd like to get to know a shy middle-aged Browncoat who missed out on all this sort of stuff when she was younger?

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Ruthie
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By the data to date, there is only one animal in the Galaxy dangerous to man - man himself. So he must supply his own indispensable competition. He has no enemy to help him. (R.A.Heinlein)

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Wednesday, June 23, 2004 12:35 PM

GEORDIESTEVE2003

You should come along, there is always a wide age range of people at these things, you might be surprised.

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Thursday, June 24, 2004 1:42 AM

WREN

Quote:
Originally posted by heb:

someone from Lincolnshire (I think)

Well, my sister's a ship... we had a
complicated childhood

Thats me!

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Thursday, June 24, 2004 1:49 AM

MANTICHORUS

Quote:
Originally posted by heb:
...Someone from Devon...

Yup, that's me. Welcome to the board, shw.

Edit- I just got your name. Pretty witty.
Second edit- I'm looking for a brownish-coat, but unfortunately, I can't get my hands on a Jayne hat

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Thursday, June 24, 2004 3:05 AM

DAVEY

Hi Ruthie, I didn't know there was a convention in Milton Keynes! Thats only 20 minutes away from me,(Luton) have you got any details on dates etc cos I'd love to go if possible.

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Thursday, June 24, 2004 3:18 AM

RELFEXIVE

Quote:
Originally posted by davey:
Hi Ruthie, I didn't know there was a convention in Milton Keynes! Thats only 20 minutes away from me,(Luton) have you got any details on dates etc cos I'd love to go if possible.

That could be Collectormania...

( www.collectormania.com)

Has a wide range of folks from all kinds of shows and movies.

Oh, and I'm from Derbyshire, but spend half the week in Hampshire. Which puts me kinda near Oxford... and the Turf Tavern. We'll see if I make it, neh?

Mal: "We're not gonna die. We can't die, Bendis. You know why? Because we are so... very... pretty. We are just too pretty for God to let us die."

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Thursday, June 24, 2004 3:32 AM

DAVEY

Thanks for the link Relfexive, just checked it out only the 3 star trek guests confirmed so far guess I'll wait and see who else is going to be there before deciding whether or not to go.

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Thursday, June 24, 2004 3:56 AM

RICHARDWORTHINGTON

There's brown coats down here in Kent too, well one at least.

"Well my days of not taking you seriously are certainly coming to a middle."

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Thursday, June 24, 2004 5:17 AM

TJ63

I'm from Derbyshire too.

Oxford's not that far away.

TJ

"Best not be taking it as a suggestion"

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Thursday, June 24, 2004 5:54 AM

AMY

I'm in Essex and a bit new to all this... but definately a Browncoat, though it's only a recent purchase (New Fan)

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Thursday, June 24, 2004 9:47 AM

OBSIDIAN

Hi Ruthie,

I'll be going to Collectormania in October, have become kind of a regular. Was great in May, you won't be disappointed. Have a look on the website for pics from previous events. Is free so that always helps and you can wander off for lunch or shopping if that takes your fancy and pop back whenever you feel like it. I'm thinking of going down for all three days this time and perhaps becoming a steward but will see. Trying to overcome shyness to really get the most out of it and I get better with each con I attend to I'm sure it will be the same for you, just take the plunge.

I can recommend having a chat with Craig Parker (Haldir, LOTR) for starters as he's always great. The only downside is that some celebs won't do photos only signings but they don't have such restrictions at the London Expo ( www.londonexpo.com).

Will be good to see a few browncoats about the place, something else to look forward to.

Much love.

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Thursday, June 24, 2004 1:15 PM

ADIWANROC

In general I think we UK Browncoats are quite lucky in that we've already had a convention with three "Firefly" guests and the promise of the "Serenity" con next year which should be amazing if Starfury's past events (I've been to several) are any indication. Old Blighty actually seems a really good place to be a Browncoat and there are a lot of us, just hope we get the film at the same time as the US

I've been to the Collectormania shows and they're unbeatable if you're interested in the guests; their line-up is exceptional. Get there early though as each person only signs a fixed quantity of autographs per day and you need to get a ticket, which sell out *very* quickly. There's less appeal if you're there to buy merchandise though, as the show takes place in a small area within a shopping centre so there's a major crush around the relatively small number of stalls, made worse by the fact the centre is open to the public so casual shoppers mill around as well. Also don't bother if you're interested in just seeing the guests, as they're in booths and screened off from everyone other than those who've paid for tickets.

The Memorabilia Fairs ( www.memorabilia.co.uk) at the NEC in Birmingham don't tend to have quite as high profile guests but are better in general, as there are a lot more stalls and all the guests are on open view whether or not you want an autograph. The downside is that unlike Collectormania this show isn't free; it costs around 10 pounds admission for an adult.

In the end, which show you go to is a matter of personal taste, and I tend to go to both, each for different reasons.

Regards,

AdiWanRoc, UK Browncoat and proud of it! In the West Midlands, BTW.

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Thursday, June 24, 2004 9:16 PM

OBSIDIAN

Hi fellow Midlander (whereabouts?),

There are means of getting photos at Collectormania without queuing, go for celebs on the end of the row as they are easy targets and you can also get shots across the row. Tough was foiled when trying to get pic of Joe Pantaliano, steward jumped in front of my shot and gave me long lecture about invation of privacy, will have to be more stealthy next time.

Had a lot of problems at memorabilia especially due to seating arrangements for guests. By putting Eliza Dushku on the corner they created a huge bottleneck as she was by far the most popular guest but I managed to sweettalk a steward into letting me get a shot. I think I may give it a miss in August though unless guests improve.

Are Starfury events worth the money? I may consider going in the future, distraught to have missed Fusion but am a latecomer to Firefly.

Take care

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Friday, June 25, 2004 12:35 AM

ADIWANROC

Hi Obsidian

Quote:
Originally posted by Obsidian:
Hi fellow Midlander (whereabouts?),

Kingswinford, near Dudley, Stourbridge and Wolverhampton. My conversion efforts are going quite well (so far I've persuaded two people in the south of England and one in New Zealand to come over to the Independents, and the chap I sit next to at work is also now a Browncoat - I wore him down until he had to watch an episode to find out what I was going on about

) but it's always good to meet more UK Browncoats, especially local to me.

Quote:
There are means of getting photos at Collectormania without queuing, go for celebs on the end of the row as they are easy targets and you can also get shots across the row. Tough was foiled when trying to get pic of Joe Pantaliano, steward jumped in front of my shot and gave me long lecture about invation of privacy, will have to be more stealthy next time.

Heh. They've obviously changed things a bit since the one I went to (last year) as all the guests were in separate "booths" as far as I could tell, with high dividing screens keeping prying eyes out. I approached from every possible angle but couldn't get a glimpse of a soul

Quote:
Had a lot of problems at memorabilia especially due to seating arrangements for guests. By putting Eliza Dushku on the corner they created a huge bottleneck as she was by far the most popular guest but I managed to sweettalk a steward into letting me get a shot. I think I may give it a miss in August though unless guests improve.

I think I was lucky there. I went on the Sunday, and, early on in the day they were letting people line up and take photos of Eliza in turn from a discreet distance. You didn't have time to compose a good shot, it was a case of step up, take your photo, and step down, but at least I got a reasonably good picture. Later on in the day, they stopped this though, as the stallholder next to the signing had complained about the disruption to his trade, and the fact people were still taking photos through gaps in his displays!

Overall though, I thought the signing was reasonably well managed, apart from as you say the position in the hall. The previous year the guests were all together in an adjoining hall and this worked much better. Arriving at 10.30am, I got one Eliza's final tickets for the day (647 - phew) and got my autographs around 3pm. One thing I was very glad of was the virtual queueing (an idea they nicked off Collectormania, calling up ticket numbers in batches of 50). Had I had to wait in line, I would have been queueing for 5 hours!

Quote:
Are Starfury events worth the money? I may consider going in the future, distraught to have missed Fusion but am a latecomer to Firefly.

Yes, very much so. The ticket price is good value (even the full weekend ticket) given the amount of guests and other activities that are on offer. Sean, the organiser, is a fan himself and he knows exactly what fans want and like, so there's more than enough to keep you occupied for the whole weekend, for an all-in price of about 50-85 pounds. Contrast this with a convention I attended in London last year run by the US company Creation Entertainment, which cost 300 pounds for only 3 guests, all of whom were on briefly (at Starfury cons all the guests usually appear on both days) and nothing else really on offer at all. No video rooms or anything, and the event only ran in the afternoons as well!

If it's any consolation, I didn't attend Fusion either, it came right at the end of a very costly and busy month of events, gigs and fairs etc. I was desperate to go, as Jewel, my favourite BDH was there, but in the end it just wasn't logistically possible. I'm ecstatic about the news of the Serenity con though, and will book for that as soon as tickets are available.

Quote:
Take care

And you.

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Friday, June 25, 2004 1:22 AM

WREN

Fusion was the first Starfury con I have attended, but I would definately attend another.

The ticket price was reasonable compared to other cons and the photo sessions were reasonably priced.

You could get a personal item signed for free and buy three photos for autographing. Autographs were done according to ticket number, so the higher your number the more risk you won't get an autograph. The Fusion guests were excellent because they were only scheduled for a couple of hours autographs a day, but most of them stayed until every attendee had been seen. You do have to queue a lot, so wear comfortable shoes.

You had a few minutes to snap off shots at the start of each Q&A session, but were asked not to take pictures during the session, which is understandable.

During the evening there was a fancy dress competition and a disco every night. I didn't attend these so can't comment on what they were like.

Overall it was well run and fun.

Does anyone know how much Collectormania charge for autographs? as I'm thinking of going.

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Friday, June 25, 2004 2:28 AM

OBSIDIAN

Kingswinford - I know it well. Thanks for the info. I got a fairly decent shot of Eliza (well you can tell who it is anyway).

I'm seriously thinking about going to "The White Room" now, so thanks.

Take care

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Friday, June 25, 2004 2:33 AM

OBSIDIAN

Wren,

Prices of signings at Collectormania vary depending on "status" of celeb. I got Corin Nemec for £15 and I think Gates McFayden was about £20, I don't recall anyone being above £25 but can't be sure. Tend to stick to getting my photo taken with celebs unless they're one of my fave's.

I can wholeheartedly recommend the London Expo though as the seating arrangements are good with space to nip in between the queues for quick photos.

Take care

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Friday, June 25, 2004 2:37 AM

RELFEXIVE

Virginia Hey last year was fab. When they call her "the lovely Virginia Hey" they really mean it.

Mal: "We're not gonna die. We can't die, Bendis. You know why? Because we are so... very... pretty. We are just too pretty for God to let us die."

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Thursday, July 1, 2004 11:31 AM

NERVOUSPETE

Hullo and Hurrah!

I'm in the North, near Leeds to be precise. I'm always up for a convenient meet-up, perhaps in Manchester. Oh, and we're called Redcoats, by the way! (Okay, so it's not official, and I made it up and only insist on using it out of shameful egotism, but what the blim)

I am currently working on a cunning fan-fic which will somehow transplant the cast of Spaced and Black Books into the Firefly universe. Dwayne Benzie will be a key bad guy. "Hi, this is Dwayne Benzie..."
BAM!
"... Dwayne Benzie..."
BAM!
"Hi..."
Cue montage of Tim Bisley larking in a saloon with his then best friend Dwayne. Tim washes Dwayne's hover-car as Dwayne boasts to him. Dwayne shoots a hoop and Tim applauds. Dwayne and Tim have a beer standing next o Tim's new Firefly class transport.
Dwayne: "Y'know, Tim, your ship is very beautiful."
Tim nods, smiles and shrugs good naturedly.
The camera pans around and reveals huge feck-off knife behind Dwayne.

That sort of shameless homage/ripp-off, y'know.
(Only not, obviously. But I am rubbing my hands with glee as I type this story, which admittedly slows down my words-per-hour rate somewhat)

Pete

"If you can keep your head whilst others... eurgh! Ack! I've spilt my ink! Ugh! Ink on my trousers! Agh! Ink on my shirt! My only hope! The window! Aieeeeee!" (Falls to death)
- Jonathan Nash

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Friday, July 2, 2004 3:34 AM

DOUBLESHINY

I'm in the North West, Runcorn, Cheshire

I went to Fusion too and was pleasantly surprised at how well organised it was, I can't wait for the Firefly con that they are running next April.

Curse your sudden but inevitable betrayal!

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Friday, July 2, 2004 12:04 PM

GEORDIESTEVE2003

I was at Fusion, and thought all the guests were really great, especially the Firefly guests.

I am also going to the White Room and I think its going to be a lot of fun, and it will be lovely to see Summer again as she really seemed to appreciate the direct feedback and love of the fans, and both her and jewel got a bit misty eyed at the end. I am booking for Serenity convention next April/May and tickets go on sale 10am monday 5th July, so form an orderly queue.

I'm currently in Leeds too, living here for a while, and we sometimes do have meet ups from the conventions, just a bunch of us in a bar basically.

I've written some fanfic too, its on here in fact, first two parts out of three are up, third part is done, being edited by a kind chum, will follow shortly. Its called Dire Straits, and wanted to get as close as possible to a real episode if it had continued, not any kind of romance that I fancied seeing blossom out of proportion between characters on the show. Have a look. See you at a con perhaps!!

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Friday, July 2, 2004 12:57 PM

DAVEUKFAN

Hey hey hey, If the name doesn't give it away my name's Dave and I'm a UK fan...... and I'm in the West!!!!! Well the South-West anyway. I'm in a town called Weymouth in the South of Dorset.
I'm currently spreading the word of Firely through the local area. My conversion count is at 5 (plus 1 at Uni in Loughborough).
It was weird being a UK fan beacuse as soon as I got into the show and tried to find more about it (checking out this site) I found out it had already been canceled. It was like being given a newborn puppy and having it taken away after a month.
But I'm probably saying nothing that hasn't been said before. But heh this is my story.

I'm loving the bristol premiere idea, have to start growing my hair to get the proper mal look.

Ok, thats about it........ I'm a man of few words with too much crap in them.

Keep the British end up

Well..... that went well

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Saturday, July 3, 2004 2:17 AM

TRASK43

Another UK fan here Ive not attended a convention yet but Im still hoping to get to the white room and I will definately be at starfury serenity.

Does anyone else find it a little strange that the BDH are going to be over here so soon after the movie premieres in the states. Maybe universal will release it over here around the same time as in america and they will be here to attend a premiere.

www.summer-glau.com

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Saturday, July 3, 2004 7:15 AM

TOMBR

Hey, you are not alone. I live in central London and bought my box set of Firefly about three months ago. Cannot wait to see the movie. Will be wearing my brown suede jacket, though might leave the .44 Smith and Wesson back at the flat.

To Burroughes

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Saturday, July 3, 2004 9:41 AM

FIREFLEW

I'm one of the Oxfordshire group of browncoats, but was unable to make the lil' shindig in Oxford, so I'll definitely try to attend the Serenity-con thing.

Jayne: "Know what the chain of command is? It's the chain I beat you with till you understand who's in command."

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Sunday, July 4, 2004 11:29 AM

DEBBIEBUK1

Hiya folks, I'm getting ready to sit on the phone tomorrow for Starfury Serenity tickets, but I'm being really dim here - can't see the phone number on the site. Does Sean get a new number for each con do you think, or might it be the same one as White Room? Anyone know? Or maybe it'll magically appear on the site at 10am.

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Sunday, July 4, 2004 12:18 PM

TRASK43

07930 319 119 I think this is the same number for every con. I phoned it yesterday for the white room.

www.summer-glau.com

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Sunday, July 4, 2004 1:18 PM

SEMTEXJACK

Well, seeing as I'm new here, this seems like as good a place as any to introduce myself.

Mike's the name. I'm 23 from Hereford, West Midlands. I'd consider myself a browncoat, probably the only Browncoat in Hereford mind.

Lok'Tar Ogar!

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Sunday, July 4, 2004 1:59 PM

ATHERTON

Hi, this is David from Castle Donington, near Derby, the only Browncoat from round these parts but I'm working on a few friends so may have some new recruits by the end of the week!

Just setting my alarm to get me up for 10am, I will be there at the Serenity convention!!

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Sunday, July 4, 2004 11:16 PM

OBSIDIAN

Hi all,

Have just booked ticket for Serenity (10:02)was waiting anxiously by the phone watching the seconds tick away, but now it's all over and muchly relieved. Don't know what to expect as yet as this is my first Starfury event and of course there are no event details but looking forward to seeing you guys there. Maybe some of us can meet up as will be going alone (sympathy please as no browncoat friends).

Wishing away the rest of the year now, April can't come too soon for me!

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Monday, July 5, 2004 5:28 AM

WREN

Got my tickets as well. I started calling at 9.58 and finally got them at 11.38 My phone bill is now going to eat up most of my Serenity money. Continually getting the answer phone was bad enough, but it was sheer cruelty to let it ring for a while and then have the answer phone message kick in. I raised my hopes each time it rang. Oh well, got the tickets that's the main thing.

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Monday, July 5, 2004 7:17 AM

DOUBLESHINY

Got my ticket and booked into the Thistle for Serenity!

Can't wait!

Curse your sudden but inevitable betrayal!

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Monday, July 5, 2004 9:09 AM

OBSIDIAN

Sorry to seem dumb, but is Serenity being held at the Thistle as were no details on website or when I enquired when buying ticket?

Would be good to know which city I'm going to.

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Monday, July 5, 2004 9:28 AM

WREN

Quote:
Originally posted by Obsidian:
Sorry to seem dumb, but is Serenity being held at the Thistle as were no details on website or when I enquired when buying ticket?

Would be good to know which city I'm going to.

It is at the Thistle.

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Monday, July 5, 2004 11:55 AM

ADIWANROC

Phew, I'm safely booked for Serenity. Started phoning at 10am and secured my ticket by about 11.50.

Just a quick question. I've been to Starfury events before, but not for a few years. The ones I went to had a block booking on the hotel so you could reserve your hotel room through the event, usually at a special convention rate.

I'm wondering whether this is still the practice for more recent Starfury cons, or whether I should just book into the Thistle myself?

I expect the event web site will contain guidance on this when it goes live, but any pointers before then would be much appreciated as I suspect the hotel will book out very quickly!

Cheers,

Ade

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Tuesday, July 6, 2004 12:12 AM

ATHERTON

Finally got through and booked my ticket, after an hour or so of getting through to the voicemail! Plus, my Blue Sun t-shirt arrived today from Cafepress, so everything is looking shiny!

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Tuesday, July 6, 2004 12:30 AM

EMBERS

well, I'm afraid I'm not a Brit....
but I'm flying over for the 'Serenity' con next April/May!
I got my tickets REALLY late yesterday, so I'll be in the back of the room, the end of the line, and actually it really doesn't matter because
I'LL BE AT THE FIRST EVER FIREFLY CONVENTION! YAY!
(I'm very excited)

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Tuesday, July 6, 2004 1:18 AM

HEB

Quote:
Originally posted by embers:

I got my tickets REALLY late yesterday, so I'll be in the back of the room, the end of the line,

Apparently only 147 tickets were sold yesterday. People reckon there are going to be about 800 tickets sold, so even if you're 147th you will still be pretty near the front.

I've booked tickets but will probably not be able to go as it'll be around exam time and if I get into the uni I want to get into then I'll have lectures on Friday and Saturday. I might see if I can go just for the Sunday. I'm so depressed I was hoping it was gonna be in the holidays.

Well, my sister's a ship... we had a
complicated childhood
.................
I wear the cheese. It does not wear me.

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Tuesday, July 6, 2004 1:30 AM

TRASK43

Im not gonna be able to book tickets for a couple of weeks yet, does anyone know how fast these conventions usually sell out?

www.summer-glau.com

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Tuesday, July 6, 2004 1:40 AM

DOUBLESHINY

I just booked straight into the Thistle for the simple reason that there's only only more hotel over the road, and the others are a bit of a trek.

I would get it now, as by the time they set uo a special room rate they might be full. It is the bank holiday weekend after all, might fill up with people on breaks.

Curse your sudden but inevitable betrayal!

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Tuesday, July 6, 2004 8:52 AM

OBSIDIAN

Hi,

Which weekend is it? Can't believe I booked completely blind but will be available anytime and anywhere for Serenity but would be good to know!

Cheers

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Tuesday, July 6, 2004 9:19 AM

WREN

Quote:
Originally posted by DoubleShiny:
I just booked straight into the Thistle for the simple reason that there's only only more hotel over the road, and the others are a bit of a trek.
Curse your sudden but inevitable betrayal!

How did you manage to book? I called and was told they were not currently taking bookings for that period.

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