Serenity Convention, Thistle Heathrow

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FIREFLOOZYSUZIE

Friday, December 17, 2004 5:07 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by slayerfest:
Officially there is one more Firefly actor expected to be in attendance.

Andy

One more than pictured??? Tell! Who??

PHOEBE

Friday, December 17, 2004 5:27 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by firefloozysuzie:
Thanks, Andy.

Again, coming from the States, I don't know this Sean or his philosophy, nor anything about how he does what he does. I appreciate very much that there are people on this board who can vouch for him and the quality of his events. It's quite a leap of faith (not to mention a leap of the Atlantic Ocean!) for me, so thanks for calming my nerves :-)

P.S. Does he *often* add late guests to the roster? How do you see the odds of a full Firefly cast showing up at the Heathrow Thistle? Will there be happy surprises? I LOVE happy surprises...sigh.

When I went to the Fusion convention this year, Sean was adding guests even in the very month of the convention. Every time I got online it was a pleasant surprise to see the site updated.

And yes, do tell who!

SLAYERFEST

Friday, December 17, 2004 5:28 PM

We don't know who yet, Sean likes to keep these things close to his chest but it won't be a Firefly guest who has visited Starfury before as all the previous visitors are already announced! Sorry I can't be more helpful. I am guessing only Sean and the guest know who it is.

Andy

HILARYJANEUK

Friday, December 17, 2004 9:16 PM

As Andy has said, it is more than likely that the "surprise" guest, if there is one, will be announced on stage at the opening ceremony.

One thing you didn't mention was the photo session. I know you said you don't like the guests having to sign for hours, but all the FF guests we have had so far are still amazed at the fan base in the U.K. and are happy to sign for fans, plus you will still get a chance to have a chat with them, even for only a few minutes. You also have a chance to speak to them in the photo session, so I hope you and your daughter are going to get at least a couple of photos with the guests.

I am sorry you haven't got into the meet and greet, but in fact this is one of the few times that Sean has had a meet and greet, he doesn't normally do these at his conventions.

SIMONWHO

Friday, December 17, 2004 10:16 PM

It's also worth pointing out that, while they undoubtably do love the event, this is still a job for the actors concerned. They have to put up with much more onerous, difficult and boring things in their profession that have another fan ask for their autograph.

As far as extra guests go, the convention was scheduled to co-incide with the launch of the movie in the UK. I would have thought that if the movie had been released in May, most/all of the cast would have been over here plus have set aside that time specifically for promotional purposes (i.e. no acting jobs around those weeks). However the shift of release date means that they will be released from such restriction and therefore could take jobs plus they'd be coming over purely for this convention. This means that some people might be too busy to do it when they would have liked to if they were in the UK. For example, I think Joss would probably find it way too much of an imposition.

But the stars are only one element of a convention (I'm told, this'll be my first), there's also meeting other fans, dressing up, drinking booze and dancing badly.

ROBYN12

Wednesday, December 22, 2004 4:26 PM

K, have to step in here, Creation doesn't punish people for not being able to buy their tickets on the first day but punishes them for not having much money instead, do you really think that's ok??
Just a thought...

Robyn.

ROBYN12

Wednesday, December 22, 2004 4:29 PM

OOps! it might help if I read on before answering, sorry i just got p***sed off about the mail. We still ok?

Robyn.

FIREFLOOZYSUZIE

Wednesday, December 22, 2004 7:24 PM

Many an event (sporting, theater or music) is set up to reward best seats or favors to those patrons who line up early, or who are otherwise in a position to buy tickets the minute they go on sale. Even Creation Entertainment - with it's Gold Ticket Seating - tends to sell out those Gold Passes well before the event. I don't see how allowing latecomers an opportunity to buy admission to the Meet and Greet, as a separate charge, would necessarily "punish" anyone. (Creation Entertainment often hosts a charitable breakfast or luncheon for a separate fee, so people who want to meet the talent socially can do so while contributing to a cause.)

I don't get why this has become a debate about which is morally superior: First come/best served vs. premium priced tickets. Plenty of promoters use both to maximize sales and profit.

As to your question, Robin. I think we're okay... unless I continue to get the sad impression that I'm being cast as some Greedy Rich Ugly American.

Which I'm not. I'm just a Firefly mom who's going to be travelling a very, very long way and spending a lot to take my teenager to this convention. Naturally I want my kid to have a great time. Nothing more sinister than that.

ROBYN12

Thursday, December 23, 2004 9:05 AM

I've already apologised for sending the post in the first place, I think maybe your wording in your initial post confused me. The way you put things in your post now gives me a much better understanding of how things work at that seems ok.

I also have a sneaky suspicion that I may have simply been jealous of people who can afford all this stuff and, of course, you can go to American events and most of us can't afford that so, again the jealousy bit on my part.

Robyn.

FIREFLOOZYSUZIE

Thursday, December 23, 2004 12:56 PM

I understand! I'm jealous of all of you who live in the UK, and got your tickets early, and can go to these Starfury events without spending a thousand dollars just to get there!! :-)

Also, I apologise for spelling your name wrong.
Robyn, is it? Are you in college or what?

General notice to FFFnet: There is so little Profile information about folks on this board vs. the OB. Maybe we should introduce ourselves before we meet in April?

I'll start! I'm Susan (obviously), in my forties, have a daughter, Samantha, who will be seventeen by the time we go to the Convention. I'm married and live in a largish town in New Jersey, U.S.A. Currently I work part-time as a teacher while I finish getting a Master's degree in education. My original degree was in human information processing. I used to write computer manuals. I'm a Trekker from way back, a lifelong sci-fi nerd, and still play Magic:The Gathering by 1990s rules. We got a whole box of Unhinged Booster Paks for "Chrisnukah" and haven't opened them all yet. When we get to the UK, Sami and I will be going up to Edinburgh to visit Jodie, who is studying at Napier University. When Jodie was Samantha's age, she lived in our house one summer while participating in a friendship program for N. Irish kids.

Can't wait to see Jodie again, see our BDH at the Convention, and meet all of you! It'll be great.

OK...who's next? Robyn?

Hamsters is nice...on toast points..with a little parmesan and lots of rosemary...

PHOEBE

Thursday, December 23, 2004 2:09 PM

Susan, that's an impressive resume. I can only hope that one day I'll have achieved a level of qualification in my life equal to yours.

Ahh, still costly for people like me.... even though I like in England. I'll go ahead and introduce myself now.

My name's Phoebe (also quite obviously LOL!), and I'm currently 17 years old. I get £90 a month and I've had to save up almost all of that to be able to go - BUT its SO gonna be worth it! I get the feeling I'm gonna be one of the younger ones there, and since I aren't going to be there with a parent, or with anyone older than me... play nice with me please Most likely you're gonna think I'm about 14 years old LOL... I'm precisely 5'0" with long brown hair and blue eyes... and I get asked my age for a 15 rated movie, how sad, huh? Try not to knock me over, everyone at school does

I'm a college student studying Computing, Maths and Geography, hopefully gonna be studying at Nottingham University next year or the year after. I met Nate, Summer and Jewel at Starfury Fusion last year and fell in love with Firefly then.

Can't wait to meet all of you guys! I don't know anybody in real life who's a Firefly fan.

FIREFLOOZYSUZIE

Thursday, December 23, 2004 4:41 PM

LOL! I'm an inch taller than you are, Phoebe

And DO NOT worry about not looking your age: I never looked my age either, and now I LOVE being mistaken for younger. They were still checking my ID at liquor stores until I was 40. I'm actually disappointed that they've stopped.

I'll look forward to introducing my daughter to you! It's nice to know there'll be others her age at this thing, esp. since I've been worried about the Evening Disco at this event, and whether Samantha would be admitted. I saw that PsychicRiver is only sixteen. Do either of you know what the policy will be at those late parties? Or whether there will be separate occasions for teenagers? (Or whether the Disco will be a non-alcoholic affair after all?)

Maybe experienced Starfury folk will help us with that as they introduce themselves, eh?

Bye for now!

PHOEBE

Thursday, December 23, 2004 4:49 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by firefloozysuzie:
LOL! I'm an inch taller than you are, Phoebe

And DO NOT worry about not looking your age: I never looked my age either, and now I LOVE being mistaken for younger. They were still checking my ID at liquor stores until I was 40. I'm actually disappointed that they've stopped.

I'll look forward to introducing my daughter to you! It's nice to know there'll be others her age at this thing, esp. since I've been worried about the Evening Disco at this event, and whether Samantha would be admitted. I saw that PsychicRiver is only sixteen. Do either of you know what the policy will be at those late parties? Or whether there will be separate occasions for teenagers? (Or whether the Disco will be a non-alcoholic affair after all?)

Maybe experienced Starfury folk will help us with that as they introduce themselves, eh?

Bye for now!

LOL! Lucky you. Hopefully I'll still be getting mistaken for younger when I've got a little older, huh?

Look forward to meeting Samantha then

And not to worry, I think that the discos are intended to be available for people of all ages, so there's no worries about entering. At Fusion, the parties/discos were in a big hall, and there was a bar at the back, which sold, well... everything that a bar normally sells. Coca Cola, orange juice, smirnoff vodka... the works. The only place age will matter, hopefully, is when she/I go up to the bar. I don't know about Samantha but considering I don't drink anyway, that's not a problem for me *nods* I just found myself a table with a glass of orange juice and found myself someone to chat to.

Though, I've only been to the one event, but I'd imagine they'd all be the same... they won't throw their teenage guests out onto the street to waste while their parents go boozin'... no matter how much some parents might actually want that

SIMONWHO

Thursday, December 23, 2004 9:32 PM

Ooh, introductions, okay.

I'm Stuart, I'm 27 and I'm an IT consultant in Essex. I've been a long time fan of the Buffyverse and other assorted sci-fi but have never been to a convention before. I got into Firefly a few months ago and was about to introduce someone else to it when she started bugging me about watching this great series she'd seen. She also told me about this convention and we decided to go. Yeah, great story, I know.

Looking forward to meeting other fans in real life, but I probably ought to watch the series a few more times so I don't look hopelessly stupid compared to everyone else.

GWYNETHH

Thursday, December 23, 2004 9:51 PM

Gwynethh here

I am a 52 yr old engineer at the submarine shipyard in Portsmouth, New Hampshire USA. I got into Firefly just as it was finishing up on USA TV. After the DVDs came out I became a rabid fan. I will also be attending the Serenity con and thankfully sharing a room to save some wimpy dollars (unless we have a total currency collapse). I have not done any media cons but have been doing SF ones since 1977. After I retire I hope to be able to give more back to those conventions by volunteering.

Are You Asking me to Dance?

PSYCHICRIVER

Friday, December 24, 2004 12:30 AM

I'm Matt, I'm 16 years old. I'm an AS Level Student. I have been a buffy fan since I was 10. And Angel since it came out really. A Firefly fan for about a month...I think? I've never been to a convention either. Going with a friend from work, shes a long-time Buffy/Angel fan, who I introduced to Firefly at the weekend, she's taking a lot on faith by coming with me. We're gonna share a room to, soo expensive!

PsychicRiver

"Two by two, hands of blue."
"We can take care of each other. I'll knit!"

ROBYN12

Friday, December 24, 2004 9:12 AM

Right, here we go...
First off, my real name is not Robyn it's Emmy but I prefer to be Robyn on here and other boards, just to make life nice and confusing. I'm not English and don't live in the UK, I'm Dutch and, oddly enough, live in The Netherlands, Amsterdam, to be precise. :)

I am not in college anymore, I graduated at age 35, I'm 43 now and have no partner or kids. I am a translator by profession as well as by nature (Dutch- English) for those of you who are a bit slow on the uptake. :)

I am unfortunately also on disability and have been since the age of sixteen. I got sick when I was five and never fully recovered. It's not a sobstory though, apart from being a bl**y nuisance it also enables me to do things I could otherwise not do because I'd be too busy working. If anyone wants I'll explain.
By the way Susan the word Chrisnukah is wonderful, may I use it?

Ok, that's me in a nutshell, next!

Robyn.

HILARYJANEUK

Friday, December 24, 2004 11:58 AM

Err, why do you have to retire in order to volunteer at conventions?! I have volunteered ever since I started going to cons, can't do a convention without being a volunteer (they're called stewards over here in the U.K.

FIREFLOOZYSUZIE

Friday, December 24, 2004 2:24 PM

Dear Emmy aka Robyn,

Use Chrisnukah all you like! It's gaining wider usage here in the U.S., along with variants such as Chrismakwanzakah (which happens to be the version on my phone machine right now).

So it appears that we are of an age, much as Samantha is about the same age as Phoebe! Good to know that the Serenity Con will reflect the whole spectrum of Browncoats, all ages, sizes, nationality and walk of life. I envy you your gift with languages; it's always been something I admire in others, including one of my brothers who is quite adept, and Sami, who seems to be picking up French with surprising ease. I have another friend - one I've converted to Firefly - who can swap between English, Mandarin, Japanese and a bit of Spanish. Great fun at Firefly parties!

I look forward to meeting you, Emmy!
If you travel frequently to the UK, perhaps you can share helpful hints

FIREFLOOZYSUZIE

Friday, December 24, 2004 2:32 PM

Hey to Simon, Psych, Gwyn et all:

As I said to Robyn: So cool to see that Firefly humanity cross-section will be represented.

And Gwyn! Another Yank flying over despite the ever-more-depressing exchange rate! Maybe we can swap our twins/doubles for a quad room (do they have those at the Heathrow Thistle?) I wonder, do quad rooms have two bathrooms? Because four people sharing facilities would be inconvenient enough without one of the four being a teenager. EEk. Never mind.

ROBYN12

Friday, December 24, 2004 2:59 PM

Hi! I like most linguistic play, which is, of course, one of the reasons why I like Joss Whedon stuff so much, like you I suspect. I speak other klanguages as well but am not as adept at them as these two. I'm one of at least five Dutch browncoats attending this shindig and some of them are my age and others are younger. I like the variety too.

What type of helpfull hint about England, or to be more specific, London would you like? I have been in London quite a few times in my life and love it very much. It helps, for instance to have punds sterling to exchnage for goods as dollars may not be accepted. :) Just kidding, I think that bit of info may be superfluous.
By the way I envy you your energy level that enables you to raise children. Well... not envy, as that implies I don't want you to have any, but just a tinge of green is definitely there. :)

Robyn.

FIREFLOOZYSUZIE

Friday, December 24, 2004 5:04 PM

Funny to return home and read your message about energy and having children. I just came home from the gym, where I ran into a neighbor of mine and found that she's expecting a baby. Both of her other children are teenagers! I'm so jealous I could spit. If things were different, I would like to have had a whole household full of kids. Samantha used to have a younger brother, whom she misses very much (as do I).

Oh well. Life goes on. Enjoying other people's children has it's charms, too. That's why I like teaching, and being the rogue Auntie that I am.

I hope you have opportunities to be a Fascinating Influence on Other People's Kids

DEBBIEBUK

Friday, December 24, 2004 9:37 PM

Hi Fireflysuzie
My family will be at Serenity, Fred and I are in our late 40s, and the children are 10,12 and 16. Cat my daughter is 12 but looks older. We've been to a couple of Sean's conventions before, both in Blackpool, but the children came along to all the evening stuff with us, no problem. No blatant drunkeness or bad behaviour at least in the earlier part of the evenings so you've nothing to worry about there :=) Some of the jokes at the talks could maybe be regarded as off-colour by good parents, but that's what makes them funny, and in my experience, either the children don't understand it at all or sadly they find it hilarious too. Glad to hear of people travelling all that way to the UK, increasingly I'm thinking of getting to the US for the end September for the premiere (not the real thing, but just to be with other browncoats - I really don't think I could wait the extra two weeks or whatever). Need to try and persuade my company it's time they sent me to the Reston office!

HILARYJANEUK

Friday, December 24, 2004 9:54 PM

Quote:
Another Yank flying over despite the ever-more-depressing exchange rate! Maybe we can swap our twins/doubles for a quad room (do they have those at the Heathrow Thistle?) I wonder, do quad rooms have two bathrooms? Because four people sharing facilities would be inconvenient enough without one of the four being a teenager. EEk. Never mind.

They do have quads in the Thistle, but not many, so I'd suggest you contact the hotel now. And no, they don't have two bathrooms - sorry.

DEBBIEBUK

Friday, December 24, 2004 11:01 PM

Hey - when did they confirm Adam for this event (just looked on the site and there's his name)? Have I been asleep or something, maybe I'm dreaming now?

Debbie

PHOEBE

Friday, December 24, 2004 11:10 PM

Which site are you looking at? I don't see Adam... I see Morena, Alan, Jewel, Summer and Nathan.

DEBBIEBUK

Friday, December 24, 2004 11:25 PM

(Checks quickly to see she's not being a prawn) yep still there:
http://www.seanharry.com/serenity/index.htm

D

DEBBIEBUK

Friday, December 24, 2004 11:28 PM

Also sort of replying to my own post which is bad, a note about the price rising to 75 GBP from 1st Feb which I didn't see before. Perhaps they are just testing?

ROBYN12

Saturday, December 25, 2004 8:54 AM

Hi Suzie,
I'm so sorry about the loss of your child, One of my best friends lost her son and she, her husband and their daughter miss him very much still, which is natural of course. They talk about him and he is still very much part of their lives.
I enjoy other people's kids too, and am a rogue auntie as well as a real auntie, my brothers live on opposite sides of the globe though, one in Singapore and one in Seattle. I don't know about fascinating but i definitely have influence of some sort. :)

Robyn.

GRIMMA

Saturday, December 25, 2004 12:08 PM

Hi!

Adam comming to Serenity has just been announced by Sean, the convention's organizer. It's his christmas present for us :-)

Now, who am I... Delphine, 25, living in Strasbourg, France. Studied biology, sociology & history of science, got no job but two cats and "nearly" a horse. I've discovered Firefly in March 2004, have bought two DVD sets and have recently been called The Converter
I've been to two other Starfury conventions (Senior Partners and The White Room) which I enjoyed a lot. Very much looking forward to Serenity!

ROBYN12

Saturday, December 25, 2004 1:15 PM

Merry Christmas Grimma et al., nice to meet you!!! How do you "almost" own a horse? :)
I'm looking forward to meeting you and all the other people who are participating in this thread at Starfury.

Robyn.

GRIMMA

Saturday, December 25, 2004 8:44 PM

Nice to meet you too!

("almost" as in I take care of her as if she were mine but I don't own her and I only pay the "running costs" like hoof grease)

ROBYN12

Sunday, December 26, 2004 8:26 AM

Aha! Thanks for the explanation. :)

Isn't it great that Adam Baldwin is coming as well?

Robyn.

PHOEBE

Sunday, December 26, 2004 10:13 AM

Oh yeah, that is pretty damn shiny if I do say so myself... this is gonna rock Lets hope Tim Minear and crew let him attend the con.

ROBYN12

Sunday, December 26, 2004 10:16 AM

Yeah, here's hoping!

ZOL

Sunday, December 26, 2004 11:42 AM

It`s gonna be soo expensive, I`m gonna have to rob a bank. still, got to be there, haven`t been to a con since ... well before some of you were born :) (just kidding, it has been a while).
Is there anybody else in the same situation? finding the price of hotel expensive for a single person and would like to share the cost of the hotel room? email me for conatact details (TheOne`AT`Blueyonder.co.uk). I really want to stay the 3 days (Friday, Saturday & Sunday).

p.s. Does anybody know if replica weapons are allowed in the hotel

Zol. (Darin)

FIREFLOOZYSUZIE

Sunday, December 26, 2004 2:02 PM

Zol, why don't you post some information about yourself and perhaps we'll find someone who is looking for a compatible Serenity Con roomie?

Just a suggestion

HILARYJANEUK

Sunday, December 26, 2004 2:45 PM

Zol, why not post on the Serenity thread in the Starfury message board for a roomie?

As for replica weapons, not exactly frowned upon but might be difficult if you're flying into Heathrow from another part of the U.K. Mind you, having heard recently about the wonderful "security" at Heathrow, you probably could fly in carrying a replica - frightening thought! Having said that, we don't get as many replica weapons as we used to, so you may be a bit out of place.

PHOEBE

Sunday, December 26, 2004 2:56 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Zol:
It`s gonna be soo expensive, I`m gonna have to rob a bank. still, got to be there, haven`t been to a con since ... well before some of you were born :) (just kidding, it has been a while).
Is there anybody else in the same situation? finding the price of hotel expensive for a single person and would like to share the cost of the hotel room? email me for conatact details (TheOne`AT`Blueyonder.co.uk). I really want to stay the 3 days (Friday, Saturday & Sunday).

p.s. Does anybody know if replica weapons are allowed in the hotel

Zol. (Darin)

If you're flying in at all, I don't think you'd be able to get it through to Heathrow, lol.... having tried the same thing.

That said, if not, call the Thistle, explain the circumstances, and ask?

ZOL

Sunday, December 26, 2004 5:01 PM

Thanks Guys,

I live in the UK so flying is not a problem - I just don`t want to commute 100+ miles each day (although it would be the cheapest option - but the holstered weapon might be a bit of a problem

Here`s some personal details - I`m a 36 year old male and live in Gloucestershire. I have a fast car (or is that just a fast driver?

I`m hoping that I`ll have a suitable costume done in the 4 months before the con, I`ve already made a good start with some great buys.

Anyway, must book the con, and figure out the accomodation (I`m thinking maybe if there is a Premier Lodge nearby that might also be an option - time to do some googleing)

Cheers,

Zol. (Darin)

PSYCHICRIVER

Sunday, December 26, 2004 7:33 PM

Adams coming! So what are the odds that we'll get Gina, Ron, and *sigh*, Sean to attend!??

I can't wait for this!! I just hope my friend buys her ticket soon, cos I don't wanna go alone!!! I'm really looking forwarfd to not just the convention itself...but meeting a lot of you. you al sound very interesting, and, some-what...well- traveled.

So exactly, how much *is* the hotel?

Oh, I'm gonna get a t-shirt printed that says "FireflyFans.Net" on the front and "PsychicRiver" on the back, and maybe "No power in the 'verse can stp me." under that.

Hmm....

Btw, any advice on how we can pay to meet, greet and have pictures taken with the stars? Or do we book that there?

PsychicRiver

"Two by two, hands of blue."
"We can take care of each other. I'll knit!"

HILARYJANEUK

Monday, December 27, 2004 12:25 AM

Zol,

There isn't another hotel near to the Thistle apart from the Sheraton. Still think your best bet is to put a message on the Starfury message board in the thread for Serenity, I'm sure there must be someone who is looking for a roomie. It's certainly better than having to commute from another hotel, especially after a night partying.

HILARYJANEUK

Monday, December 27, 2004 12:29 AM

The prices for the hotel should be on the Serenity thread in the Starfury website message board.

As far as the "meet and greet", that takes place on the Friday evening for the first 170 attendees. If you're in the first 170, just follow other people up to the bar for the meet and greet!

As far as photo sessions, you can buy tix for these on the Friday, hopefully should be ready shortly after registration on Friday afternoon. At that time they will be selling tix for the Saturday photo session, and on the Saturday tix for the Sunday photo session will be on sale. That's the general rule, obviously there may be changes to this, but that is what normally happens at Sean's events.

ZOL

Wednesday, December 29, 2004 2:18 PM

Hi Again,

Thanks to All,

I`m going to go the whole hog & have reserved a room in the hotel - that`s what credit cards are for

That will mean later nights & easier mornings

Anyway, still got to get through and book the con - just got to be a bit patient with the xmas holidays an`all.

Cheers & Good will to All!

Darin (Zol.)

HILARYJANEUK

Wednesday, December 29, 2004 9:28 PM

You will be able to book a ticket for the con from 10.00 am on Tuesday 4th January. Sean isn't taking any bookings until the New Year. Sorry, Zol - you'll have to be patient a little while longer before you can book for the con!

CAPNERIC

Sunday, January 2, 2005 12:15 AM

Howdy, y'all, don't think I've posted in this thread before.

40 year old Yank living near Cambridge, IT sysadmin geek. My wife told me to get a hobby besides computers, she didn't know I'd find an obsession!

Starfury will be my first con, wacky fun for all!

See you there!

ZOL

Sunday, January 2, 2005 4:38 PM

It`ll be fun! You`ll really enjoy yourself!

Looking froward to seeing how many people turn up in costume - I`ve got some work to do but, I`m going to get a proffesional in to do some of the leather/seude work if I can :)

Shouldn`t be ablt to miss a 6 foot tall Browncoat with the neccessary equipment.

Zol.

GEORDIESTEVE2003

Sunday, January 2, 2005 9:53 PM

Really glad to hear about Adam, just hope he can definately come, all depends on his work commitments and his new show and all. Fingers crossed.

Looking forward to this con very much as it will all just be about Firefly. Won't be too hard to miss me either, six foot five and probably grinning a lot at being at a Firefly convention. Musing some costumes but nothing too wild. See you all there!

TECHIECL

Tuesday, January 4, 2005 3:32 AM

Does any know which City code the ticket place is? I've got the country code, but I'm not sure if its Upper or lower london?

Plane tickets & hotel booked, just the con tickets to go.

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Dilbert: Too late...

CAPNERIC

Tuesday, January 4, 2005 11:57 AM

To get tickets you call a person, not a place, I think it's a mobile phone?

all the info you need should be available at the con site, www.starfury.co.uk

Hey, tech, where are you coming from? The US?

See you there,

Cap'n Eric

aka Yank in Cambridge

TECHIECL

Tuesday, January 4, 2005 1:54 PM

Nevermind, i was able to dial in okay. Man dialing international is tricky sometimes !^_^
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PHOEBE

Tuesday, January 4, 2005 3:52 PM

For international attenders (attendees? whatever the word is) you have to call 00447930319119 (or + instead of 00 if you're calling from a mobile.

FIREFLOOZYSUZIE

Saturday, January 8, 2005 10:50 PM

Hellooo, folks. Just bumping the thread and encouraging you to share new discoveries about the event as they arise.

Anybody know what Sean has going on at the end of April, and whether his showing up is AT ALL possible? Perhaps I've mentioned before: My daughter has a rather keen interest in - how does she put it? - "the HOT doctor!"

Also, watching the airfares rather closely and would appreciate any news of a fare war (oh pleez may there be a fare war, and soon!)

Hope to meet some of you at lunch Friday 29/4 !
Ta ta For Now

SLAYERFEST

Monday, January 10, 2005 10:36 AM

Sean Harry has said that as things stand, all the guests have been announced. Sean Maher would only be a possible guest if someone else were to cancel at this stage.

Another announcement:
"At STARFURY: SERENITY, there will be a Fan Art Competition, allowing
attendees to showcase artwork related to the series.

Any art entered into this competition must be relevant in at least
one of three areas:-
1. The artwork is based around FIREFLY / SERENITY
2. The artwork is based around one of the guests attending the
convention
3. The artwork is Sci-Fi based

There will be three categories:-
1. Best Traditional Artwork. Entries in this category must be 2D art
that is done using traditional methods, such as pencil, pen & ink,
crayon, pastels, oils, water colours etc.
2. Best 3D Artwork. This would be a sculpture, diorama, model etc.
that is three dimensional in form.
3. Best CGI Artwork. This would be an image created using a computer.
It could be a photograph or image that has been manipulated, or an
image created and generated using computer. Images in this category
must be printed up. We won't have a computer there to display them.

Any artwork entered into the competition must be finished, and will
be displayed as given to us (e.g. we won't be putting them in frames;
you'd need to do that if you want it to be displayed that way).

We reserve the right to refuse to display any artwork that we deem to
be offensive or liable to case offence.

You must be happy for the artwork to be displayed publicly. We cannot
guarantee that all art will be displayed at all times; if the number
of entries is greater than the space available then we will rotate
the artwork on display throughout the day.

The convention will return all artwork at the end of the event, but
cannot take responsibility if it is damaged or lost while on display.

The guests will act as the judges. Their decision will be final and
prizes will be allocated accordingly.

Sean Harry"

Hope that helps.
Andy

FIREFLOOZYSUZIE

Wednesday, January 12, 2005 2:57 AM

So, perhaps if AB can't get away from his new gig, they might plug in Sean in his place?

I could live with that!

Thanks for the information :-) Art contest sounds great - there's so much talent among the Browncoat legions, I'm always astonished.

Can't wait for spring.
I'm starting to think seriously about costumes and how we'll pack for this trip. We can't bring costumes for EVERYTHING - we're on and off the trains to much and we'd be killing ourselves hauling the luggage.

Well, we have plenty of time to figure it out.

ZOL

Saturday, January 15, 2005 10:49 AM

Art Compo sounds good, although I`m really a cut-and-paste man for PC artwork.

What about Costume/Fancydress competitions? Wouldn`t it be great to have a full crew lineup on the stage

Plans are a foot for a new captain on the scene - I plan to be in costume for at least the 1st day, I normally wear specs (can`t wear contacts), so, I`m going to be a little inovative & not wear them

Really looking forward to it - just got to wait for the ticket to come through now (told it takes upto 2 weeks)

Darin (Zol.)

FIREFLOOZYSUZIE

Saturday, January 15, 2005 3:15 PM

Don't they usually have a Fancy Dress competition? Seems as if that would be automatic!

Absolutely, there should be recognition for the best look-alikes, however I think awards for costumes in each of the three announced Themes would be spectacular also. I've found a great site for vintage "wild west" closthes and I'm probably going to build my costume around one or two pieces from that store. I'd love to parade around as one of the Firefly crew but...well, I don't match up with anybody :-( The daughter could pull it off though.

If Sean doesn't announce formal contests, I'm sure there'll be informal competitions at least !

WREN

Saturday, January 15, 2005 3:52 PM

According to my schedule of events, on the Saturday they are having a video quiz, followed by a fancy dress competition.

PHOEBE

Saturday, January 15, 2005 8:27 PM

I could probably pull off a Jewel LOL. Then again, I'm almost afraid to consider the idea of fancy dress, cause I know my friend who I'm going with is going to post pictures up on my college's common room wall.

ZOL

Sunday, January 16, 2005 12:20 AM

I don`t worry about photos any more, last time I was in a costume it was for the 1st showing of Starwars Episode 1 at my local cinema the photo made up most of the front page on the local county paper!

I was the only one dressed as a jedi at the 1st showing but saw the film several times that day (pre-booked) & more people turned up in costume. we even staged a 3 way light saber fight in the foyer and we got 50% off our meal at Pizza Hut next to the cinema

So I don`t think it will be all that bad.

Darin (Zol.)

p.s. Don`t you mean Kaylee or do you mean Jewel out of character ?

STEWIE

Monday, January 17, 2005 12:01 AM

Hey heres another for the con, I've read this board a few times and have been instrumental for getting at least 10 others to buy firefly...is a regular hype machine...

Anyways my friend Rijn and I will be attending, sadly though I doubt we will be in coustume for any of the fancy dress parties just cuz well...spending all that money on hotel, travel and con kinda gets us out.... ooooh... I know... I can be a be a verse actor in "the earth that was" period costume.....

yeah...thats me sorted-w-

So anyway be on the lookout for a 5'7 guy with a brown mop top and an orangutang with a ginger beard... the monkey is called Rijn.. and well actually he's not a monkey

FIREFLOOZYSUZIE

Tuesday, January 18, 2005 1:37 AM

You're not really bringing an ape? Aw, that's disappointing. Imagine he'd probably be a blast at parties. Speaking of blasts: I was originally against the Jedi-themed party night and wasn't going to dress for it, but then I talked to my daughter and realized: Hey, everyone always tells Sami that she's a ringer for Natalie Portman! Which is Queen Amidala/Padme, right? Forgot about it (I'm more of a classic Star Wars fan). Anyway, so now we're all crazy for making a Padme costume, so I guess one or both of us will do the fancy dress on all three nights. Gosh, does anybody want to volunteer to help us with our luggage? What about that orangutan: Does he have any portering skills? LOL. We're going to have some fun getting around on the public transport, lugging three cases of clothes/costumes

We must be mad to attempt this trip. Oh, well. We're geeky Yanks. Madness is part of our charm ;) Gosh, I can't WAIT for April!

ZOL

Tuesday, January 18, 2005 4:56 PM

If you are flying into Heathrow, I`m pretty certain that one of the free orbital bus routes would take you from the heathrow airport bus station to very close to the hotel or alternatively theres a hoppabus - see http://www.londontoolkit.com/lhr/thistle_lhr.htm for more details (useful page!)

Zol

FIREFLOOZYSUZIE

Tuesday, January 18, 2005 5:44 PM

Zol, you're a sweetie! Thanks for info and links.
We will need them.

It looks like we fly into Heathrow about four days early, do some touring, and evntually come 'round the long way from...Edinburgh, of all places. We have friends up there and plan to stay on their sofa for a night before heading south again. I guess we'll be taking the train down again from Edinburgh to Heathrow Airport and then grab some sort of bus over to the Thistle (using your links to research, no doubt. I suspect that we won't be the first people there on Friday, because we will be on the last leg of a whirlwind tour, my friends ;-)

At least you'll have no trouble spotting us: We should be a bit travel-worn by the time the convention begins. Also, since we're a mother/teenager team, traveling together, there could be visible bruises on our faces and a homicidal gleam in our dark-circled eyes by April 29th. It's also possible at least one of us shall be terribly hungover, if the college kids in Edinburgh manage to lead us astray.

But no worries: We shall perk right up again in the presence of Browncoats. Never fear!

Thanks again, Zol.

HILARYJANEUK

Tuesday, January 18, 2005 10:35 PM

You're taking a train from Edinburgh to Heathrow???

Firstly, it's about 8 or more hours to get a train from Edinburgh to London. Secondly, the train doesn't take you to Heathrow. It takes you to either Euston or Kings Cross railway stations (someone else can tell me which one is correct - I know Glasgow goes in to Euston, not sure about Edinburgh).

If it's Kings Cross, you have to then take the London Underground to Heathrow, which is about one and a half hours. If it's Euston, you have to change trains - not a good idea with all that luggage.

May I suggest you try and fly from Edinburgh to Heathrow? A lot quicker!

DEBBIEBUK

Tuesday, January 18, 2005 11:01 PM

I'd second that about flying - it's a *very* long way into London and the train will probably be crowded. Crossing London is not fun at the best of times, there are so many people there! Also flying to Heathrow gets you not so far from the Thistle. Flying may also be cheaper, not sure but the train will be very expensive.

Debbie

DEBBIEBUK

Tuesday, January 18, 2005 11:07 PM

Me again

Bmi have flights on the Friday for 41 pounds each at present. Might be worth looking at.

Debbie

FIREFLOOZYSUZIE

Wednesday, January 19, 2005 1:05 AM

Well, we're taking the train from Kings Cross to Scotland on Wednesday, so I figured we'd take the train back to Kings Cross, and then either take the Underground or another train to get to Heathrow.

I thought the express train to Edinburgh was four or five hours; that's what it said on the tour schedule. When does it take EIGHT?

Better check into it, huh?

(Never even considered flying, because our pals in Edinburgh seem to assume that train travel is the usual way to go).

CAPNERIC

Wednesday, January 19, 2005 1:39 AM

Hi, Suzie

As a Yank living in the UK I would take any brit rail time table with enough salt to poison me, especially on a route that goes the length of the country.

You do see more of the countryside by train but I wouldn't be suprised if you end up seeing it a LOT more than you expected. Your tour schedule doesn't take into account any rail work in progress, leaves on the line or the wrong kind of snow. For explanations of those last two, ask your Scottish friends.

Definitely check out the airlines!

FIREFLOOZYSUZIE

Wednesday, January 19, 2005 12:03 PM

Ah, suddenly a flash of memory: The last time we were *supposed* to go to Edinburgh (Spring 2002), the rail WAS shutdown for some reason and the tour operator had to offer a substitute tour to Paris instead. I'd forgotten.

You're telling us this happens ALL the time??

Wow.
We took the trains everywhere in 2002 and never had the least delay or difficulty (well, except for the time my then-14-year-old daughter left her purse on the train and we ended up taking an unscheduled trip from Bath to Bristol just to fetch it, but that's hardly the British rail system's fault, now is it?)

Sigh. A lot of my planning has revolved around getting our money's worth out of a 4-Day Rail Pass. I guess we could do train one way and flight the other. Sure would save time! Thanx, I'll do some investigating :-)

EDIT to add: There'd better not be SNOW at the end of April! If I wanted THAT sort of spring vacation, I'd go visit Mommy in Minneapolis. Hey, I need room in the luggage for costumes; winter gear NOT going to fit

ZOL

Wednesday, January 19, 2005 3:38 PM

Quote:
There'd better not be SNOW at the end of April!

I think it depends on where you go in Scotland - but I`m sure there will be some rain soemwhere in the UK.

The Railways aren`t all that bad, just keep an eye on any info boards/telephone numbers

Got my con ticket today, so I guess that`s it, I`ve got to step up a gear creating a Captains costume ... any idea where I get a Parrot to stick on my shoulder - oh hang on that`s the wrong Captain

Darin (Zol.)

KISSTHESTRAWBERRYLOVERMRTAM

Saturday, January 22, 2005 2:14 AM

Hi Guys,

Im new to these forum things because technology hates me. But wanted to introduce myself and declare my love of Firefly. Im Sarah, 19, from York, England though im currently doing an arts degree in Cheshire at Manchester Met Uni. I attended the wonderful Fusion last year and have just (yesterday) bought my ticket for Serenity. dread to think what number i am!

Was wondering who else has found accomodation outside the hotel. Ive booked into Heathrow Lodge and was hoping there would be some other convention goers there. Also hoping its not a long walk everyday. didnt look too bad on the map.

Looking forward to seeing u all in April.

Sarah

KISSTHESTRAWBERRYLOVERMRTAM

Saturday, January 22, 2005 2:15 AM

Hi Guys,

Im new to these forum things because technology hates me. But wanted to introduce myself and declare my love of Firefly. Im Sarah, 19, from York, England though im currently doing an arts degree in Cheshire at Manchester Met Uni. I attended the wonderful Fusion last year and have just (yesterday) bought my ticket for Serenity. dread to think what number i am!

Was wondering who else has found accomodation outside the hotel. Ive booked into Heathrow Lodge and was hoping there would be some other convention goers there. Also hoping its not a long walk everyday. didnt look too bad on the map.

Looking forward to seeing u all in April.

Sarah

ZOL

Saturday, January 22, 2005 9:39 AM

Hi Sarah,

take a look at http://makeashorterlink.com/?M2B432C4A (just click on the link & wait to be diverted to the map)

The Heathrow Lodge is circled & the Thistle is the Big Named building to the right.

It looks like it is about 700-800 meters both on the Bath Road,(hotel link - ( http://makeashorterlink.com/?G12C22D4A click and wait again)

Darin (Zol.)

p.s. I boked my ticket at the begining of the month and I`m ticket 553, so I guess it may get a bit crowded in the main hotel.

KISSTHESTRAWBERRYLOVERMRTAM

Saturday, January 22, 2005 2:57 PM

Thanks Darin,

Its not far, ill jog there and back each day.

How long did it take for your ticket to arrive? I wont relax completely until i have it in my hand.

Sarah

ZOL

Saturday, January 22, 2005 3:21 PM

Hi Again,

I phoned up on the 6th (I think), paid by credit card & the ticket arrived on the 19th, so just under 2 weeks. The strangest thing, I was beginning to get worried because there hadn`t been a credit card tranasction until the 18th - but everything is okay and It`s all paid for now.

So best advice really is to wait a full 2 weeks and then ring again if you still haven`t had anything through by post.

Darin (Zol.)

p.s. If the weather is bad, you could always be a bit cheeky and ask for the coutesy bus to take you to the other hotel especially if you are gonna wear costume + of course there`s the added sense of security too.

KISSTHESTRAWBERRYLOVERMRTAM

Saturday, January 22, 2005 6:46 PM

Will just have to be patient for 2 weeks then!

Yeah im cheeky enough to try that!

You just reminded me - costume - arhhh

Ill have to 'google' to find some ideas.

Sarah

KISSTHESTRAWBERRYLOVERMRTAM

Monday, January 24, 2005 6:04 PM

Yes! Tickets for Serenity have arrived already. That was only 5 days!

Sarah

ZOL

Monday, January 24, 2005 7:50 PM

Great Stuff, What`s your number, I`m interested in how many have booked since myself :)

I hope your Hotel will be Ok, I did a little reading after I posted the hotel link

Darin (Zol.)

KISSTHESTRAWBERRYLOVERMRTAM

Monday, January 24, 2005 8:32 PM

My friend michelle and I are numbers 616 and 617. Not bad considering i was number 1667 at Fusion last year. Wonder how they compare venue size?

Sarah

HILARYJANEUK

Monday, January 24, 2005 10:36 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by KissTheStrawberryLoverMrTam:
My friend michelle and I are numbers 616 and 617. Not bad considering i was number 1667 at Fusion last year. Wonder how they compare venue size?

Sarah

To put it mildly, the difference between the Norbreck Castle and the Thistle is enormous! The Thistle is a relatively small hotel of two storeys and the main hall holds 900 max. The Norbreck is a massive aircraft hangar, and the main hall holds 3,500. That enough of a comparison???

NICOLACLARKE

Monday, January 24, 2005 11:22 PM

Hi firefloozysuzie,

Don't worry, UK trains aren't all bad (although I would keep an eye on websites like www.virgintrains.co.uk in the run-up to your trip - any engineering work that isn't last minute should be announced there).

And Edinburgh to King's Cross certainly won't take eight hours; five or six at the most, I'd say, even with a change of trains en route. There used to be a direct service between those stations, but the routes have changed of late, I think.

/ pure intentions, juxtaposed /

FIREFLOOZYSUZIE

Tuesday, January 25, 2005 2:56 AM

Thanx for reassurances about the rail lines, Nic.

Our girl in Edinburgh happened to call tonight and she says she could pick me up at the airport or the train, doesn't matter. So I'll shop schedule and price. It *would* be nice to arrive early on Apr. 29th by going by air to Heathrow than out on a bus. I do want a chance to meet you folks before the big shiny sign-in.

I'm trying NOT to wish April would be here already. No sense in wanting myself to get older at a faster rate, is there? Must live in the present, watch Buffy episodes (just seeing them on DVD) and plan costumes for the fancy dress. April will be here...

KISSTHESTRAWBERRYLOVERMRTAM

Tuesday, January 25, 2005 9:57 AM

thanks for the comparison - looks like it will be a much cosier even then.

sarah

PSYCHICRIVER

Tuesday, January 25, 2005 11:13 AM

Hmm...

i havent got my ticket yet!! I'm scared....I booked over a month ago....

I'm worried!

PsychicRiver

"Two by two, hands of blue."
"We can take care of each other. I'll knit!"

KISSTHESTRAWBERRYLOVERMRTAM

Tuesday, January 25, 2005 11:38 AM

Id definately phone and check if u can. Dont worry :)

Sarah

GEORDIESTEVE2003

Wednesday, January 26, 2005 11:15 PM

Very excited about this, and its still months away. Really do hope Adam can now come, but if not he will be filming with Tim Minear on his cool new show that sounds cracking to me. Looking forward to it, but would really like to see the Hero of Canton in the flesh.

KISSTHESTRAWBERRYLOVERMRTAM

Thursday, January 27, 2005 1:00 PM

if adam does come i bet we have a good chance of getting him to sing some of Hero Of Canton!

Sarah

ZOL

Thursday, January 27, 2005 5:35 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by slayerfest:

Another announcement:
"At STARFURY: SERENITY, there will be a Fan Art Competition, allowing
attendees to showcase artwork related to the series.

Any art entered into this competition must be relevant in at least
one of three areas:-
1. The artwork is based around FIREFLY / SERENITY
2. The artwork is based around one of the guests attending the
convention
3. The artwork is Sci-Fi based

There will be three categories:-
1. Best Traditional Artwork. Entries in this category must be 2D art
that is done using traditional methods, such as pencil, pen & ink,
crayon, pastels, oils, water colours etc.
2. Best 3D Artwork. This would be a sculpture, diorama, model etc.
that is three dimensional in form.
3. Best CGI Artwork. This would be an image created using a computer.
It could be a photograph or image that has been manipulated, or an
image created and generated using computer. Images in this category
must be printed up. We won't have a computer there to display them.

Any artwork entered into the competition must be finished, and will
be displayed as given to us (e.g. we won't be putting them in frames;
you'd need to do that if you want it to be displayed that way).

We reserve the right to refuse to display any artwork that we deem to
be offensive or liable to case offence.

You must be happy for the artwork to be displayed publicly. We cannot
guarantee that all art will be displayed at all times; if the number
of entries is greater than the space available then we will rotate
the artwork on display throughout the day.

The convention will return all artwork at the end of the event, but
cannot take responsibility if it is damaged or lost while on display.

The guests will act as the judges. Their decision will be final and
prizes will be allocated accordingly.

Sean Harry"

Hope that helps.
Andy

A quick question on the artwork competetion - is there any info on submitting items & rules - or is it all done on the day?

I hope to have at least 2x pieces of Artwork Printed out & mounted on card or something like that for the competetion.

I wonder if we could pin somebody from the ceiling as a live exhibit? Mr A Baldwin perhaps

doing his best in the `Train Job` or even `Safe` - I hope that doesn`t give people ideas

Darin (Zol.)

p.s. of course if Adam was swinging from the ceiling (in a nice way) then of course there would be room for another guest surely?

KISSTHESTRAWBERRYLOVERMRTAM

Thursday, January 27, 2005 5:42 PM

I guess u just show up with it on the day and hand it in when u register. Just a guess though.

Sarah

CAPNERIC

Friday, January 28, 2005 7:50 PM

"Serenity" Preview in LONDON !!!!!!!!!!!!!

""As many of you may have been reading on the internet, Universal
have
been conducting a series of test screenings of an advance print of
SERENITY to gauge audience reaction to the film.

At 6:30pm on Tuesday 8th February, Universal will be showing
SERENITY
for the first time outside of the US at a cinema in central London.

It is not a complete version of the film. The music score has yet to
be done, and the bulk of the special effects have yet to be
completed. It may also undergo further re-edits or changes between
now and the final release in September.

Chris Buchanan, the producer of SERENITY, and Michael Boretz, Joss
Whedon's assistant, thought it would be cool to let British
Browncoats have an incredible opportunity to see SERENITY a full 8
months prior to release!

They have kindly asked Universal to make a number of tickets
available exclusively to STARFURY to distribute to FIREFLY Fans.

So if you've booked to attend STARFURY: SERENITY, and you'll be able
to get to central London by 6:30pm on Tuesday 8th February, you
could
end up seeing SERENITY!

If you are a ticket holder for STARFURY: SERENITY and whish to go to
this screening, please e-mail me at SeanHarry@aol.com requesting
tickets. Please let me know your ticket number for STARFURY:
SERENITY
(it'll be strictly one film ticket per attendee).

Alternatively you can phone me on 07930 319 119 anytime between 10am
to 6pm Monday through Friday.

If any tickets are still available on Wednesday then we will make
them available for those who have not booked to attend STARFURY:
SERENITY as well."

KISSTHESTRAWBERRYLOVERMRTAM

Friday, January 28, 2005 9:08 PM

OMG! That would be amazing! Shame i cant get down to London though. Need all the spare change I have for Starfury: Serenity. Its great that Chris Buchanan and Michael Boretz think of us in England. Hope some of you can make it and reassure us that this is gonna be the best BDM ever!

Sarah

ZOL

Friday, January 28, 2005 9:13 PM

WOW!

Great News!

I hope I can get a Ticket!

Cheers!

Zol.

** Got myself confrimed as going - now to get time off from work - I`m feeling a time delayed illness coming on - Zol. *

ZOL

Saturday, January 29, 2005 9:56 AM

Although, those with their name on the list for the special screening can`t disclose the location, might I suggest the following.

I would like to suggest a `meet and eat` in the Pizza Hut at 29-31 Regent Street, SW1Y 4NQ at around say 5pm?

Anybody Interested? I can try to get a sign/ place marker made out to make i.d. easier.

Darin (Zol.)

p.s. any other ideas? or would people like to meet earlier? or a different location? or both?

JAMIEC

Thursday, February 3, 2005 6:19 PM

Hi everyone; first post for me, scary...

I just booked a ticket for my first ever Starfury convention the other day (Serenity, obviously), but I'm having trouble regarding hotels...

Obviously the Thistle's now booked up for the weekend, but I don't theoretically have a problem with staying over the road at the Sheraton - however, ideally I'd prefer to share a room with some willing victim, er, roomie. As it is, the weekend's likely to burn a hole in my wallet, so anything I can do to economise would be fantastic...

I haven't had a great deal of luck over at the browncoats or the starfury boards, so I'm just wondering if anyone here might be willing? I don't snore, honest!

PETITRHINO

Thursday, February 3, 2005 6:50 PM

Hi and welcome JamieC!

ZOL

Thursday, February 3, 2005 11:44 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by JamieC:
Hi everyone; first post for me, scary...

I just booked a ticket for my first ever Starfury convention the other day (Serenity, obviously), but I'm having trouble regarding hotels...

Obviously the Thistle's now booked up for the weekend, but I don't theoretically have a problem with staying over the road at the Sheraton - however, ideally I'd prefer to share a room with some willing victim, er, roomie. As it is, the weekend's likely to burn a hole in my wallet, so anything I can do to economise would be fantastic...

I haven't had a great deal of luck over at the browncoats or the starfury boards, so I'm just wondering if anyone here might be willing? I don't snore, honest!

You might want to check out hotels or B&B places with the same area postcode (UB7) - http://www.milesfaster.co.uk/heathrow-hotels-london.htm this page could help (listing hotels around the heathrow airport, although you will still need to get to the main hotel for the con)

Darin (Zol.)

323866617459

Friday, February 4, 2005 1:49 AM

I wish I had the money to go, but since I live in the U.S., and I am very short on cash, I wouldn't be able to afford it. It's also very hard to find a job since I live in a very small town. It would be so cool since the convention starts the day after my birthday. I would be an awesome birthday present, but I know my mom would say no. I would only have to miss two days of school since school is out on the 29th. I so wish i could, but I just don't see it happening. . I've shown the web page to my mom, but she didn't say anything, so that's basically a big no. Well, I'm going to go to my room and wish I had enough money to go. Who knows, maybe I'll get lucky and come into some money, or at least end up with enough to go to the convention.

Stephanie

KISSTHESTRAWBERRYLOVERMRTAM

Friday, February 4, 2005 11:17 PM

hi Stephanie

Keep hoping and we'll all wish you win the lottery or something!

Sarah

PSYCHICRIVER

Monday, February 7, 2005 9:53 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by KissTheStrawberryLoverMrTam:
Id definately phone and check if u can. Dont worry :)

Sarah

I did...and the guy said that they were being sent out in March??

wtf?

PsychicRiver

"Two by two, hands of blue."

"We can take care of each other. I'll knit!"

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