Browncoat Ball 2005 by csteinme

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

A!!! Option A!!! Most emphatically A!

I live in VA and that coupled w/ the fact that I went to Dragon Con in Atlanta kept me from the Browncoat Ball this year. If the two events were combined, it would surpass shiny.

Not only will it entice more Browncoats to attend if the Ball were held @ Dragon Con, but it would be great if the BDHs in attendance next year could stop by as guest of honor.

Of course this will mean having to come up w/ a costume similar to Mal's in Shindig, but I will gladly do it if the two events are combined.

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

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Friday, October 1, 2004 3:19 AM

TENTHCREWMEMBER

Could you please just make it stranger? Stranger. Odder. Could be weirder. More bizarre. How about uncanny?

Quote:
Originally posted by gojiro:
I notice Cincinnati ain't on the ballot. That seem right to you?

Just last Saturday, we had a big ol' Shindig here, and Susan (Flyhead) talked about having the BB here in Aught-Six. However, if you're looking for a place to 'dig in Aught-Five, consider the Queen City. One word: riverboats! (Not the gambling kind; the dinner cruise kind).

gojiro

Nope! Don't seem right at all. Ohio is the Heart of it all, and Cincinnati is the center of the 'Verse! LOL Seriously though, Susie (Flyhead) had a great idea with the Riverboat theme (can't get more western than that!). Plus we had 16 people show for our "little shindig", even after another 6 cancelled last minute, and by my count there are at least 8 (maybe 10) more people on our local lists who just couldn't make it this time. That is 30+ fans (not counting kids like mine who love the show too!) making up our local color!

I write my vote in for Cincinnati!

(but if not in '05, definately consider us for '06, because we SOBs (Southern Ohio Browncoats) want to do this!)

Cilantro!
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Friday, October 1, 2004 4:28 AM

Thanks for all the great responses so far! Please, keep them coming.

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Friday, October 1, 2004 4:52 AM

As a Chicago attendee who wished she could have attended Dragoncon, I'm saying...
DRAGONCON will be SHINDIGERIFIC!!!!!!!!!!!

"Just keep walkin, preacher man."

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Friday, October 1, 2004 8:03 AM

FLECHETTE

A - with a few reservations

1) I really would want to see this as a seperate affair from D*C ie- con attendence not required for the Ball

2) Hotel rates may be a bit expensive if we keep in the same area as the con where as just outside of Atlanta- rates can be a bit more reasonable.

*****
PLus side-

tho who knows- if any of our BDH's are there for the con it would be great to have them as guests of honor at the Ball!

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Friday, October 1, 2004 7:26 PM

LUNAKITTY

I would DIE of happiness if i could ask Sean Maher to dance.

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Saturday, October 2, 2004 3:00 PM

Option A would ROCK so hard. I'd truck down to Atlanta (I live in Upstate NY) to do the Ball and d*c together.

I'm getting all wired just thinking about it.

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Sunday, October 3, 2004 6:28 AM

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

For those that live in the Virginia, Maryland, North or South Carolina that would need a ride to Dragon Con, my wife and I live in Richmond, VA & drive down every year. If a Browncoat needs assistance w/ travel let me know.

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

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Sunday, October 3, 2004 12:38 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Lunakitty:
I would DIE of happiness if i could ask Sean Maher to dance.

So that would be option A??

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Sunday, October 3, 2004 1:27 PM

JEWEL

A) I like the Dragon Con / Browncoat Ball idea - Let's shindig!!

I love this idea. I was not able to attend either Dragon Con or the Chicago shindig this year and I would love to attend both next year. If the shindig is held in conjunction with Dragon Con, that would be shiny!

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Sunday, October 3, 2004 3:08 PM

LUNAKITTY

Quote:
Originally posted by csteinme:
Quote:
Originally posted by Lunakitty:
I would DIE of happiness if i could ask Sean Maher to dance.

So that would be option A??

Yeah I'm happy with either Dragon Con or Cincinnati!

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Sunday, October 3, 2004 6:39 PM

If the DragonCon and the Browncoat Ball are "together," it makes it much easier for those of us who live no where near Atlanta or any of the other Shindig locations and don't have enough money to go to both.

I know I already posted, but this seemed kinda important, so I thought I'd post. I really wanna Shindig with a passel of Browncoats!

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Monday, October 4, 2004 3:40 AM

BERNADETTE

No doubt A

With the Premier in Orlando and shingdig and Con,
I'm going to be a very busy girl next year!

Bernie

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Tuesday, October 5, 2004 4:13 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Bernadette:
No doubt A

With the Premier in Orlando and shingdig and Con,
I'm going to be a very busy girl next year!

Bernie

Thanks for mentioning that! We are also planning to do a Premiere in Orlando. Is there someone on the FFF board that is working that so that we can get on the same plan there too?? I know a few of us on the OB have been talking about planning a Premiere shindig.

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Wednesday, October 6, 2004 3:13 AM

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

Bumping for them as might not have seen this.

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

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Wednesday, October 6, 2004 5:32 AM

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Quote:
Originally posted by KayleeFrye:
If the DragonCon and the Browncoat Ball are "together," it makes it much easier for those of us who live no where near Atlanta or any of the other Shindig locations and don't have enough money to go to both.

I know I already posted, but this seemed kinda important, so I thought I'd post. I really wanna Shindig with a passel of Browncoats!

I'd have to agree. This might be the only way I'd be able to consider going to DragonCon and the Browncoat Ball. I suppose if I do attend DragonCon, I'd have to submit artwork too. Then there's the roommate issue to consider.

*scribble*scribble*plan*calculator*carry the two*

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Wednesday, October 6, 2004 7:39 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Channain:
...This might be the only way I'd be able to consider going to DragonCon and the Browncoat Ball. I suppose if I do attend DragonCon, I'd have to submit artwork too. Then there's the roommate issue to consider.
*scribble*scribble*plan*calculator*carry the two*

MoonMagick and I are up for it next year. The three of us could fly down together, get a suite and host a room

She's an artist also so you'd have LOTS to talk about.
I don't like to think small.

"Just keep walkin, preacher man."

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Wednesday, October 6, 2004 7:56 AM

i DO aim to misbehave

You go girl!

Hey Knib, there's a Firefly Meetup getting set up for November 6 - wanna?

Judging from the costuming pics, though, BC is right - NOW might be a good time to start brainstorming on Firefly gear.

http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=2&t=7415

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Wednesday, October 6, 2004 9:31 AM

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

Wait! So let me get this straight.....I not only get to see our BDHs again next year, & wear my Mal costume, but I get to finally meet Knibs & Channy?!?

I am SO there!

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

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Wednesday, October 6, 2004 9:53 AM

i DO aim to misbehave

Quote:
Originally posted by BrownCoat1:
Wait! So let me get this straight.....I not only get to see our BDHs again next year, & wear my Mal costume, but I get to finally meet Knibs & Channy?!?

I am SO there!

Getting to see BC in his Mal costume would be well worth it, wouldn't you say, Knibs?

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Wednesday, October 6, 2004 9:58 AM

I'm going to attempt the meetup on the 6th. I'll be 43 years and 1 day old ... so I'll expect a frelling cake for Reaver's sake.

My new saloon girl costume (for Winter Carnival and the Klondike Kate competition) should be real good for Dragoncon :)

"Just keep walkin, preacher man."

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Wednesday, October 6, 2004 10:00 AM

KIQUOA

I'm with the Denver option... mostly because I live there. I know we've got folks all over the place though I'm guessing our highest concentration is on the east coast. Guess I understand if the shindig takes off out that way.

Keep the topic active though, we may be able to make it!

Dan

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Wednesday, October 6, 2004 10:04 AM

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

Quote:
Originally posted by Channain:
Quote:
Originally posted by BrownCoat1:
Wait! So let me get this straight.....I not only get to see our BDHs again next year, & wear my Mal costume, but I get to finally meet Knibs & Channy?!?

I am SO there!
Getting to see BC in his Mal costume would be well worth it, wouldn't you say, Knibs?

Don't make me blush!

I would love to finally meet you Channy. And Knibs!

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

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Wednesday, October 6, 2004 10:05 AM

LISSA

hrm, i vote boston?
other than that, option A sounds very cool, although me getting there would be kinda unlikely:) maybe, though:)

~lissa, spwhore

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Wednesday, October 6, 2004 10:09 AM

i DO aim to misbehave

Shiny! I'll see what I can do about that cake. you got a flavor preference, or any anti-chocolate tendencies or allergies I should be aware of?

At the moment, I have my Fest garb and a magic carpet costume. Me thinks I need to expand my repertoire.

But I like to make boys blush. It's fun!

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Wednesday, October 6, 2004 10:13 AM

CHICORY

Quote:
...A) I like the Dragon Con / Browncoat Ball idea - Let's shindig!!

Daragon is the Bomb, and you should be able to get a suite or a confrence room for it easy.

Chicory

A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects.
-Lazarus Long, Time Enough For Love

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Wednesday, October 6, 2004 11:14 AM

BLACKROSE

Quote:
Originally posted by Kiquoa:
I'm with the Denver option... mostly because I live there. I know we've got folks all over the place though I'm guessing our highest concentration is on the east coast. Guess I understand if the shindig takes off out that way.

Keep the topic active though, we may be able to make it!

Dan

YES! OMG, you're the first Browncoat in Colorado that I've met that I haven't introduced to the show myself! *My BF Laura is on the Comp next to me - I lent her my dvd set...

* We're up in Longmont.

I am so for Denver. Admitedley, it isn't the most populated place, but everyone who would have to travel would all have to travel the same distance. Plus, the backdrop: Gorgeous! With the mountains and the plains, it'd be the best place for anything Browncoatie. Place my vote Denver!

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Thursday, October 7, 2004 3:52 AM

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

Quote:
Originally posted by Channain:
But I like to make boys blush. It's fun!

I just bet you do.

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

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Saturday, October 9, 2004 2:09 AM

Looks like folks are excited about another Ball next year! Please, keep up the voting, I'm keeping tally. Only 3 more weeks to post your preference.

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Sunday, October 10, 2004 4:09 PM

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

Bump

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Saturday, October 16, 2004 10:23 AM

Bump! Any more votes??

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Wednesday, October 27, 2004 2:51 PM

*Bump*

Come on people! Any more votes?

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Thursday, October 28, 2004 3:56 AM

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

Any word yet on the final tally Csteinme? Do we have a location for the Browncoat Ball for next year yet?

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Monday, November 1, 2004 4:00 PM

Browncoat Ball Poll Results:
Please let me know if I missed any or recorded your vote wrong.
*preparing for tomorrow*

OB:
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A - Valky3
D - Pip
A - tlacook
A - csteinme
A - wsteinme
B - hlgem - Dallas/Ft Worth
A - KibaRika
A - shinyhappykl
A - OdileB
B - Kalshane
A - Kelkat1
A - AmyL33
A - ndreams
A - rayhill88
A - JenskiJen
B - ShannaS7 - Dallas
N - Suinegagpf
B - Nywoe_Annie
A - FlyHead
A - Sabine422
A - Aileen196
A - Fireflyfan3 (Malsgal)
A - KaicieliaBD
A - Gra_fan
B - NiteOtter - Dallas (Aria on FFF)
A - MyOrangeHat
A - TinkTanker
A - Chevalier
A - Eloramoonjaj
B - Malsgal (fireflyfan3) - Dallas
B - KernelM - Ft. Worth (before Aug 20 or Oct 15)
B - Avien_Diora - Florida, maybe 2006
C - smartaz202

SUBTOTAL
A - 22
B - 8
C - 1
D - 2 (includes the No)

FFF:
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B - Gojiro - Cincinnati
A - Calliope79
A - Ellie
A - Browncoat1
B - TenthCrewMember - Cincinnait
A - Knibblet
A - Flechette
A - Kayleefrye
A - Jewel
A - Lunakitty (or B - Cincinnati)
A - Bernadette
A - Channain
B - Kiquoa - Denver
B - Lissa - Boston, but A is ok
A - Chicory
B - Blackrose - Denver

SUBTOTAL
A - 11
B - 5

Universal Board:
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A - reannaremick
A - tygerwolfe
A - TheAlmanac
A - CanadianBrownCoats
A - LinzArtPimp
A - Browncoat1 -- Duplication from FFF
B - Blackberry - New York
A - KaosDevice
A - Sapphyre
A - deadbessie
A - atlantafirefly
A - WolfenMoondaughter - C* premiere shindig
A - cirenoskcire
B - Melissa - NY/NJ/tristate area
B - savaticus - Denver
A - vanolden
? - Xmachine
B - dietcoke - East Coast
A - malsgal-aka-MG
B - serenityscompanion - Ohio
A - downchapel

SUBTOTAL
A - 15
B - 5
? - 1

Serenity Movie:
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A - DVDGuy
B - GrimArc - Florida
B - Apollo - Florida
A - grendelsbayne
A - *unknown*
D - *unknown*

SUBTOTAL
A - 3
B - 2
D - 1

GRAND TOTALS
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A - 51
B - 20
C - 1
D - 3
? - 1

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Monday, November 1, 2004 4:32 PM

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

So Csteinme it would appear from those totals that the majority are leaning toward Atlanta/Dragon Con next year.

When does the voting end?

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Tuesday, November 2, 2004 8:03 AM

It ended on 31 Oct, but I won't keep anyone from still casting a vote. We'll just add it in.

We're having a pre-Orlando BDM premiere shindig shindig at my house this weekend with many of the Florida Browncoats, and this will be one of the topics discussed. I'll let y'all know early next week what we came up with.

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Tuesday, November 2, 2004 8:22 AM

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

Quote:
Originally posted by csteinme:
It ended on 31 Oct, but I won't keep anyone from still casting a vote. We'll just add it in.

We're having a pre-Orlando BDM premiere shindig shindig at my house this weekend with many of the Florida Browncoats, and this will be one of the topics discussed. I'll let y'all know early next week what we came up with.

Looking forward to the announcement Csteinme. If it is going to be held in Atlanta as the voting indicates, I will need to get to work on a Shindig outfit for the Ball.

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Tuesday, November 2, 2004 4:00 PM

BADGERSHAT

Anyone know how to work one of them webcam-teleconferencing things? We could shindig all over, and it would sort of be like we're all together... sort of...

--Jefé The Hat

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Wednesday, November 3, 2004 4:13 AM

I'm gonna sock away some money for Dragoncon. Is it usually in the same hotel? If so, what hotel? I think I'm going to go over the top and attempt to book a suite and host a party room.

Doing it the easy way ... not so much.

"Just keep walkin, preacher man."

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Wednesday, November 3, 2004 7:31 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Knibblet:
I'm gonna sock away some money for Dragoncon. Is it usually in the same hotel? If so, what hotel? I think I'm going to go over the top and attempt to book a suite and host a party room.
Doing it the easy way ... not so much.

"Just keep walkin, preacher man."

It's all here:
http://www.dragoncon.org/

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Wednesday, November 3, 2004 7:53 AM

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

Quote:
Originally posted by Knibblet:
I'm gonna sock away some money for Dragoncon. Is it usually in the same hotel? If so, what hotel? I think I'm going to go over the top and attempt to book a suite and host a party room.
Doing it the easy way ... not so much.

Dragon Con is held in the Hyatt Regency:
http://atlantaregency.hyatt.com/property/index.jhtml

and the Mariott Marquis:

http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/ATLMQ

Most of the functions are in the Hyatt, with the dealer room, art room, and overflow going into the Mariott Marquis.

I heard that renting a suite for parties or viewings is ranging around $1500.00/night. That is the figure that was tossed out by the organizer of the Browncoats table at Dragon Con this year when the subject came up. Not sure if he is planning on booking a suite or not.

I hope to see you there Knibs.

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Wednesday, November 17, 2004 1:41 PM

So (and if I'm dense, you can tell me) are we doing the Browncoat Ball in Atalanta in sorta conjunction with Dragoncon this coming year?

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Thursday, November 18, 2004 6:50 AM