Firefly Meetup Day: July 10th by Nadja

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Firefly Meetup Day: July 10th

POSTED BY: NADJA
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Tuesday, July 6, 2004 5:45 AM

July 10th is International Firefly Meetup Day! Check it out at http://firefly.meetup.com.

If you want to attend a local meetup near you, please register on the site and make sure to RSVP. *coughBOSTONcough* Meetups do get cancelled if less than 5 people sign up.

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Tuesday, July 6, 2004 6:45 AM

OOG

I did, but not enough people responded for the Phoenix area

Meetups.com "cancelled" the meeting due to lack of interest.

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Loni

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Tuesday, July 6, 2004 7:03 AM

STANDING8

same for the sacramento one. cmon guys!

-Soul Rebel-

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Tuesday, July 6, 2004 7:32 AM

RIVERGIRL

[ *coughBOSTONcough* Meetups do get cancelled if less than 5 people sign up.

since there were only 3 of us--I decided not to go--kinda shy-I was hoping for at least 25 so I could go and kinda observe before making my self known

maybe the next meet up--

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Tuesday, July 6, 2004 7:47 AM

BLEYDDYN

It's looking like the San Diego meetup will be cancelled as well, but I plan on going anyway. So if there are any other San Diegans here who aren't willing to sign up at meetup.com (I was reluctant), it's at:

Elijah's Delicatessen, 8861 Villa La Jolla Dr, La Jolla, CA
on Saturday, July 10 @ 2:00PM

--Bleyddyn

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Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:01 PM

NADJA

Quote:
Originally posted by rivergirl:
since there were only 3 of us--I decided not to go--kinda shy-I was hoping for at least 25 so I could go and kinda observe before making my self known

maybe the next meet up--

But...but...if no one signs up because not enough people are signing up, we'll never get enough people!

I understand though. I was weirded out by the idea of meeting these FF nutcases IRL, but I'm so glad I did. The bite marks are even healing.

Maybe you'll change your mind for the next one. We're also brainstorming a mini-shindig during WorldCon.

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Tuesday, July 6, 2004 4:18 PM

RIVERGIRL

Maybe you'll change your mind for the next one.

We're also brainstorming a mini-shindig during WorldCon.

oh this may have tipped the scales--I have been debating to go on my own to WORLDCON or not

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Tuesday, July 6, 2004 6:21 PM

TIMBEISHIR

Only two people listed for St. Louis, including me. Damn, I need to get busy converting the masses

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Tuesday, July 6, 2004 6:29 PM

SHINYVERA

um...how come there is no time for the meet-up, but a location? (for sacramento)
I'm just a newbie, but I'd like to go... (but I got plans to work around)

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Tuesday, July 6, 2004 7:45 PM

JESS

I signed up for Boston, but that's only four.

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Tuesday, July 6, 2004 8:02 PM

STANDING8

Quote:
Originally posted by ShinyVera:
um...how come there is no time for the meet-up, but a location? (for sacramento)
I'm just a newbie, but I'd like to go... (but I got plans to work around)

maybe not enough people are going or have replied back, so no set time has been arranged. are you by borders books?

-Soul Rebel-

http://www.livejournal.com/users/standing8

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Tuesday, July 6, 2004 8:53 PM

CATHERWOOD

I don't know if I'd go all the way to Sacramento, but something in the South Bay (San Jose) area might entice me. The thing is, I just don't feel like registering at yet another website. People all seem to discuss the existence of these meet-ups here, yet do not use this site to make specific plans. It puzzles me. I am part of several other online communities which have all had their own real-life get-togethers, and they were always arranged within one thread on their regular discussion boards. I'm curious as to what is so great about that Meetups site -- but not so curious as to register to find out. (Don't take offense, i'm like this with all my friends.)

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Tuesday, July 6, 2004 10:39 PM

WHEDONESQUE

Well, I can't speak for the rest, but I can tell you why I registered with the Meetups site and will continue to try to participate in FF meetups through that site. First, I participate in other meetups (not FF related) through that site. Second, there are people who participate at the Meetups site who are not members of this board and would therefore not be included if RL meetups were planned only here. Anyway to connect with more Browncoats is good with me.

We've done the impossible and that makes us mighty. Mal - Serenity.

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Wednesday, July 7, 2004 1:11 AM

RIVERGIRL

Quote:
Originally posted by whedonesque:
Well, I can't speak for the rest, but I can tell you why I registered with the Meetups site and will continue to try to participate in FF meetups through that site. First, I participate in other meetups (not FF related) through that site. Second, there are people who participate at the Meetups site who are not members of this board and would therefore not be included if RL meetups were planned only here. Anyway to connect with more Browncoats is good with me.

We've done the impossible and that makes us mighty. Mal - Serenity.

since you have done a meetup--can you just give a brief account of how it goes
thanks

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Wednesday, July 7, 2004 1:49 AM

BROWNCOAT1

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

Looks like another person has signed up for Richmond, VA. She even posted on the msg board @ the Meetup site.

Who knows, maybe we will actually be able to have a meet up this month.

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

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Wednesday, July 7, 2004 4:21 AM

NADJA

Quote:
Originally posted by Jess:
I signed up for Boston, but that's only four.

Actually we are up to 5 now, thanks to you and a mystery guest!

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Wednesday, July 7, 2004 4:22 AM

NADJA

Quote:
Originally posted by ShinyVera:
um...how come there is no time for the meet-up, but a location? (for sacramento)
I'm just a newbie, but I'd like to go... (but I got plans to work around)

I believe the time is 2pm for every location?

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Wednesday, July 7, 2004 4:30 AM

NADJA

Quote:
Originally posted by catherwood:
I'm curious as to what is so great about that Meetups site -- but not so curious as to register to find out. (Don't take offense, i'm like this with all my friends.)

No offense! I'm not a meetup fanatic. My understanding is that a lot of people use meetup.com who aren't necessarily part of any board. So like Whedonesque said, it's a good chance to meet non-board folks. Plus there are so many FF boards, that for me to actually meet a significant number of Browncoats in my area, I have to post on 5 different ones to get enough interest! Even then the most Boston people we've gathered together between the OB and fffans is 5, and that included me dragging my husband along.

Of course, a couple of us still had to advertise the meetup on every board...

But I also like that they have a vote set up for locations and an RSVP system.

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Wednesday, July 7, 2004 12:58 PM

PERCUPGRL

Hey! My first post, tho I've snooped around here b4. Anyway, what other Firefly boards are there and is anyone going to the Seattle meet? I just RSVP'd but there's only 4 others who have. Or would that b 3 and myself? Hmm, *thinks* LOL Anyway, I'd really like to meet some other fans, the more the merrier! Info on the other boards would be greatly appreciated! Ciao!

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Wednesday, July 7, 2004 4:58 PM

NADJA

Quote:
Originally posted by percupgrl:
Hey! My first post, tho I've snooped around here b4. Anyway, what other Firefly boards are there and is anyone going to the Seattle meet? I just RSVP'd but there's only 4 others who have. Or would that b 3 and myself? Hmm, *thinks* LOL Anyway, I'd really like to meet some other fans, the more the merrier! Info on the other boards would be greatly appreciated! Ciao!

http://forums.prospero.com/foxfirefly
The "OB" -- a Prospero board, formerly the official site when Firefly was still on television.

http://browncoats.serenitymovie.com
The official site of the movie, of course.

http://firefly.shriftweb.org/links.shtml
Not a board, but a handy list and great site.

And the Seattle Browncoats are a force to be reckoned with! Here are their specific threads on aforementioned boards:

http://forums.prospero.com/foxfirefly/messages/?start=Start+Reading+%3
E%3E
(Don't be intimidated by the length of the thread--just stop in and say hello!)

http://browncoats.serenitymovie.com/serenity/index.html?fuseaction=for
um.viewtopic&t=3568

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Wednesday, July 7, 2004 5:30 PM

JANEDOE612

Quote:
Hey! My first post, tho I've snooped around here b4. Anyway, what other Firefly boards are there and is anyone going to the Seattle meet? I just RSVP'd but there's only 4 others who have. Or would that b 3 and myself? Hmm, *thinks* LOL Anyway, I'd really like to meet some other fans, the more the merrier! Info on the other boards would be greatly appreciated! Ciao!

Well, looks like Nadja already gave you most of the info about the boards, although one of the addresses she gave you appears to be incorrect (the Seattleite thread at the old board is actually http://forums.prospero.com/foxfirefly/messages?msg=8822.1 just jump to the end and say hi)

Anyway, I'm a Seattlite browncoat, and I can tell you that although most of us didn't know about the meetup, and I for one can't make it, we are planning a barbeque on the 17th. The information is all on the other threads, (the one I posted and the last link that Nadja posted) and if you don't want to read through it all just ask us and we'd be happy to put it all together for ya. Hope to meet you in person!

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Wednesday, July 7, 2004 5:42 PM

NADJA

Oops, sorry about the bad link. Thanks, Jane!

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Wednesday, July 7, 2004 7:11 PM

JANEDOE612

No problem, I've done the same thing myself.

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Wednesday, July 7, 2004 7:15 PM

INEVITABLEBETRAYAL

I'll be there in San Diego. Gonna have the waitress put my coffee in my Blue Sun cup, so's the other Browncoats know it's me.

_______________________________________________
I wish I had a magical wish-granting plank.

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Wednesday, July 7, 2004 7:44 PM

WHEDONESQUE

So, you want to know how a meetup goes, huh?

It's pretty simple, really, but I am always nervous before I go, anyway. I am very shy and I am always scared that I won't be able to find the group, or that noone will talk, or something...

Anyway, I have been to two meetups (not FF related). You just show up at the appointed time and look around for a group of people. Both times I went, the meetup was held in a coffee shop and there was only 1 group in the place, so I just walked up and asked if they were the meetup. If you are in a place that is crowded, you can ask someone who works there - they usually know - and at some meetups there is a person who volunteers to 'host' the event. That person usually stands near the door and directs people to the group. Then you just sit down, introduce yourself and join the conversation. The meetups are totally informal and people just hang out until they want to leave...

Both times I have gone so far, I really enjoyed myself and met some interesting people.

Did that help?

We've done the impossible and that makes us mighty. Mal - Serenity

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Wednesday, July 7, 2004 7:48 PM

PERCUPGRL

Hey! Thanx NADJA and JANEDOE612! So there's a lot of Seattle fans then eh? I live an hour south east of Seattle but I have a party later in the evening of the 10th that's in Edmonds so I thought I'd stop by and meet some more fans on my way up. I just love the show to bits, I got my family hooked, we all can't wait for the BDM. Thanks for the info!

One Dream, One Choice,
Sacrifice.

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Thursday, July 8, 2004 1:50 PM

NADJA

A little bump!

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Thursday, July 8, 2004 4:57 PM

NDREAMS

I received notice today that Atlanta (well, Roswell/Marietta metro to be more specific) cancelled because there is only 2 of us.

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Thursday, July 8, 2004 5:10 PM

NADJA

Quote:
Originally posted by NDreams:
I received notice today that Atlanta (well, Roswell/Marietta metro to be more specific) cancelled because there is only 2 of us.

That's too bad. I only signed up on meetup out of curiosity about the FF events, but it hasn't reallly caught on much...I suppose because we already organize so many events on our own. I'm going to try to put the meetup day on the calendar on this site every month if I can. For some reason I had trouble posting on the calendar (tried several times). I need to ask Haken if there was a problem.

Have you been to any of the Atlanta shindigs? I think they've had at least 2 now.

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Thursday, July 8, 2004 5:28 PM

YOSAFFBRIG

Aim to Misbehave

Quote:
Maybe you'll change your mind for the next one. We're also brainstorming a mini-shindig during WorldCon.

Shiny! What day of Worldcon? I may only go one day and that would definately be a deciding factor.

"No power in the 'verse can stop me"

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Friday, July 9, 2004 3:56 AM

NADJA

Not sure what day. I think we all got distracted by the new Serenity site

and talking about a doing a premier shindig, and Worldcon got pushed to the side.

Consequently I lost the thread on the OB! I'll try and find it or start a new one. I wouldn't be attending Worldcon, but would like to meet up with Browncoats who will be there. I know we definitely decided a lunch would be best.

Is there any day you can NOT attend?

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Friday, July 9, 2004 4:02 AM

NADJA

Yay! I found the Worldcon thread:

http://forums.prospero.com/foxfirefly/messages?msg=12577.1

Keeper of Companion Academy Training & Jayne's loogie

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