Serenity Convention, Thistle Heathrow

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PETITRHINO

Monday, February 7, 2005 2:05 PM

Woo-hoo! I have a roomie for the Serenity con.
Now I only got one question, something I'd like to know straight up. Who the hell are you? See, if you're a circus freak or an elderly dutch woman, I'd like to know beforehand.

So please add a little info in your profile: go to 'home', then 'My Firefly', then click 'Edit profile' and write some stuff. Thanks :-)

Edited to add: By the way, petit_rhino is actually short for petit rhinolophe, french name of the smaller hoseshoe bat, a little flying mammal that keeps me fascinated :-)

IAMZOE

Monday, February 7, 2005 4:08 PM

I don't log into this site for a couple of weeks and what happens? All sorts of interesting stuff gets added... introductions, screenings in London - and questions I even know the answer to: Firefloozy Suzie, Edinburgh to London takes four to five hours direct. It can take eight or so if you are changing, but there are plenty of direct trains. Waverley Station in Edinburgh is nice, very simple, but train stations in London are far too big and confusing (for me at least). I never fly - the time it takes to get to the airport, check in etc etc means the train can actually be quicker. Plus I'm scared of planes.

Oh, and I'm sure your friend will be able to show you all around Edinburgh, but if you get the chance, one thing you should (and it's free!) is go to the Museum of Scotland and take the lift up to the roof garden. You can see the whole city: it's a phenomenal view. Look out for The Folly, and figure why Edinburgh was the Athens of the North...

FIREFLOOZYSUZIE

Monday, February 7, 2005 5:13 PM

Thanks for setting my mind at ease about train travel...but especially thanks for tipping me off to Museum and Roof Garden. Now I've got an idea for my sightseeing hours (while my student buddies have classes I can go out and visit Notable Places! :-)

This will be a cool trip to UK!

KISSTHESTRAWBERRYLOVERMRTAM

Monday, February 7, 2005 6:22 PM

Dont know what to say PSYCHICRIVER.

I think they might have said that to me - the bit about not sending them out til March but i still got mine straight away.....so i dont understand.

Did they confirm your name and everything but said you wont get it yet?

Sarah

CAPNERIC

Monday, February 7, 2005 11:28 PM

I bow to the obviously more experienced UK train traveler.

Suzie, I look forward to hearing about your trip, I might want to do that myself one day

See you all at the con!

ZOL

Tuesday, February 15, 2005 10:37 PM

I might as well ask in this thread, how many people will actually be turning up in full costume for the Serenity Con?

It`s no secret that `Captain Zol Harbatkin` will be in the Browncoat colours, complete with some very tight pants for at least some of the time.

note: wearing a T-shirt doesn`t quite count as a full costume

Brown is the new Black this year

Darin (Zol.)

HANDEL

Wednesday, February 16, 2005 2:28 PM

Excellent, another who will be dressing up! While traveling from Germany I will also be wearing the tight pants of the Browncoats, I am not certain if Mal's are leather although. I look forward to seeing all of you!

Capt Handle, Deutschland

RUTHIE

Wednesday, February 16, 2005 8:19 PM

Just read right through this thread, and it looks as though I've got some catching up to do.... I'm somewhere upstream, months ago, as someone going to the con - but now I'll join in the introductions and things....

Personal - Female, 46, married, mum of 4 kids/teens/young adults, who I am escaping to come to the con by myself :)
My first ever con, although I've wanted to do something like this ever since first hearing about Trek cons when I was a teenager. Always been too young/broke/busy studying/buried in nappies/feeling too old before. But here, I think I'll fit in fine :D
Occupation - trained as a research scientist, but been having a family break - for 14 years now :P. Do a lot of voluntary/community stuff, as well as homemaking.

I'm thinking of making a Firefly-themed tee-shirt with something like "I'm Ruthie - say hello!" to wear at least for the start of the con. I'm shy about meeting people, less when I get talking - I think we'll all need an icebreaker of some sort! I like SimonWho's idea of ice-breaker questions, too.

I met some of you in London last week, for the Serenity screening - I'm still recovering (from the screening, not from meeting Browncoats!)

Costumes - there don't seem to be any plump, motherly people in the Firefly 'Verse.... I think I'll just put together some fitting clothes for the themed parties, not exactly fancy dress, but a quiet attempt at the theme.

Counting the days to April....

*******************
Ruthie
*******************
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)

AERADIA

Thursday, February 17, 2005 10:47 PM

Hello ya'll,

I'm very new to the message board posting thing, so I apologize in advance if I do something stupid. I normally lurk here- isn't that's what it's called when you read and laughed and talk back to your monitor- oh wait, maybe that's called crazy. ;-)

I just purchased a ticket to the convention and was so excited I had to share with folks who'd get it. I'd love to meet some of ya'll over there. I'm from Texas, and though I have a friend coming to England with me, they won't be attending the convention, so...

Rae

HEB

Thursday, February 17, 2005 11:12 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Handel:
Excellent, another who will be dressing up! While traveling from Germany I will also be wearing the tight pants of the Browncoats, I am not certain if Mal's are leather although. I look forward to seeing all of you!

Capt Handle, Deutschland

Handle you sound very sexy! Can we see a picture of you in your leather pants?

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

DINEKES

Friday, February 18, 2005 6:53 PM

What's wrong with elderly Dutch woman?
Not that I'm elderly, but Dutch and woman.

(See, I knew I boarded the right ship, don't like them PR mechanic types!)

ZOL

Friday, February 18, 2005 7:33 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by DinekeS:
What's wrong with elderly Dutch woman?
Not that I'm elderly, but Dutch and woman.

(See, I knew I boarded the right ship, don't like them PR mechanic types!)

I haven`t met any Dutch women before to form an opinion

it will be interesting meeting you.

It`s so good that there is going to be people from all over the world coming - let`s make it a good con.

The next question will be `what's wrong with being old?'

Anyway how old is too old for firefly?

Darin (Zol.)

PETITRHINO

Friday, February 18, 2005 7:38 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by DinekeS:
What's wrong with elderly Dutch woman?
Not that I'm elderly, but Dutch and woman.

(See, I knew I boarded the right ship, don't like them PR mechanic types!)

No offence intended Dinekes, it's just a buffy quote (season 1 - I Robot, You Jane). :-)

ITN's Mechanic "people from Satan's ship are just creepifying anyway" PR ;-)

DINEKES

Friday, February 18, 2005 8:32 PM

I know you didn't intend any offence! Just tried to see if I could poke ye a little, 'cause the battle of the Great Ships is a bit slow today ;-)
But whaddaya do, if most of both our crews live on the other side of the 'verse!

Didn't recognize the quote, although I did a S1 till S7 session of Buffy 6 weeks ago!
Yeah, I've got no life ...

BTW read the Shiny Shetlands thread, great going!
And my first impression was it was about ponies, thought it was a thread MOH started, she has a lot of horses! LOL
Satan's navigator "creepifying cause what else would we be aboard this ship" Dineke

DINEKES

Friday, February 18, 2005 8:40 PM

Well, then you can meet a few at Starfury!
Six (including myself) that I know of, plenty of opportunity to form an opinion!
I'm sure it will be a great con! My first one, actually ... but I wish it was April, already.

Nothing's wrong with being old, as long as you don't feel old! And too old for Firefly ... don't think it's applicable ... What was that quote again ;-) ?

CAPNERIC

Friday, February 18, 2005 11:23 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by aeradia:
Hello ya'll,

I'm from Texas, and though I have a friend coming to England with me, they won't be attending the convention, so...

Rae

Howdy yourself, a Yank in the UK here. Congratulations, I know of Yanks from New Jersey coming to the Con but you may just set the distance record.

Come have a look at the movie board, too. www.serenitymovie.com

Stop lurking and Stay Shiny...

"That sounds like something out of science fiction"
"You live on a space ship, dear"
"So?"

ZOL

Sunday, February 20, 2005 1:03 PM

Cheers CapnEric for the comment on the Costume design - That`s my gig for at least some of the time at the con - I`m glad the hotel doesn`t have a metal detector installed otherwise that could be fun (gun, spurs, belt, braces etc.)

for those who haven`t met me, I`ve posted an image in the Bluesun Room - I won`t put the image here, this page takes long enough as it is but here`s the link - http://www.fireflyfans.net/sunroomitem.asp?i=3142
*Captain Zol. Harbatkin (complete with papers (in an orders pouch))*

Darin (Zol.)

TERRANELL

Sunday, February 20, 2005 10:21 PM

Hello

I'm pretty new here, but thought as I've read this whole very, very long post I'd gather up the confidence and introduce myself.

I'm Lauren. My boyfriend, Carl, and I are going to Serenity too. We bought our tickets a few weeks ago (only found out about the conv last month) but they haven't arrived yet :(

We both have ME and can't get out very much so it makes this extra specially shiny. It's also our first convention so not wholly sure what to expect, although we have been told about Starfury conventions by a very experienced con goer.

Anyway say hello if you see us there (we shouldn't be too hard to pick out -two young people, one in a wheelchair the other pushing)

See all you shiny people there!

Terranell (Lauren)

PS no idea what to do about the parties/costumes - I'm not really someone who dresses up and can't sew to save my life!

Mal: Someone tries to kill you, you try to kill them right back!...You got the right same as anyone to live and try to kill people.

KISSTHESTRAWBERRYLOVERMRTAM

Sunday, February 20, 2005 11:41 PM

hello Rae, Lauren and Carl,

im sure everyone will be amazingly friendly to everyone at Serenity as we are all so lucky and excited to be there! i will happily chat to anyone.

i saw a pretty brown cowboy hat in New Look the other day so will get that but apart from wearing brown i dont know what else to wear.

Looking forward to meeting you all there :)

Sarah

ZOL

Sunday, February 20, 2005 11:52 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by KissTheStrawberryLoverMrTam:
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i saw a pretty brown cowboy hat in New Look the other day so will get that but apart from wearing brown i dont know what else to wear.

Looking forward to meeting you all there :)

Sarah

Oh my, we aren`t going to be showing off any tattoos are you like the captain in `Trash` - although I don`t think he was wearing anything especially not a cowboy hat

I`ve got a cowboy hat & a bowler (if anybody has a small head and wants to play at being badger

have to let me know before the con though!)

sorry just had to say those comments out loud

I`m sure you`ll think of something - Sundaynights theme party is going to be an easy one for some.

Darin (Zol.)

KISSTHESTRAWBERRYLOVERMRTAM

Monday, February 21, 2005 11:52 AM

haha

ill definately be wearing something with the cowboy hat and unfortunately have no tatoos to show off anyway!

Sarah

MIKELOSAURUS

Wednesday, February 23, 2005 1:35 PM

Just delurking to say I'll be at the convention (and at the meet'n'greet too) and as I'm going on my own it'd be great to meet and hang out with some like-minded fans...

I saw Firefly the first time around on Sky and bought the DVDs as soon as they came out. I also got to go to the Serenity preview in Piccadilly the other week, and although I'm not supposed to talk about it publicly I don't dropping a few hints if you mail me or ask me in person! :D

I'm from Essex but will be staying at the Thistle (although having thought about it I need to upgrade to include the Sunday). Anyone else got a lightsaber for the Saturday night disco, or will I be the only one? ;)

PETITRHINO

Wednesday, February 23, 2005 3:05 PM

Welcome Terranell, Mikelosaurus, and the other 'pretty new' people here.

Even if you're coming alone at the convention (as I am), we'll be among browncoats, so not really alone

I'm pretty new to Firefly, but a few month, I've met (online or not) quite a lot of fellow flans. Let me tell you they're a fine bunch!! So, no worries and I'll see you there!

Flo

PHOEBE

Wednesday, February 23, 2005 4:44 PM

Hey and welcome to all the latest people who've signed up for the con, can't wait to meet you all!

Zol! Having seen your Mal get-up (looks absolutely rockin, man ) I've realised that I really do need to consider a costume of my own, LOL. Unfortunately there's only so much that a 5'0" 17 year old girl can do with Firefly. Without getting exact duplicates of River's clothing that is, LOL.

ZOL

Wednesday, February 23, 2005 5:02 PM

Thanks, that was supposed to be my `don't mess with me face`

I think it`s going to be good seeing who comes as what - I don`t have a jedi costume although I did dress up as a jedi for Episode 1 and the photo made a 1/2 page on the fornt of the county paper

I should watch episodes like Shindig & Serenity (when the crew arrive at Persephone) provides a wide range of people and costume designs.

Looking forward to seeing everybody - I stil need to get some T-shirts made up from some of my designs for the tims when I`m not in the browncoat getup.

remember to say `Hi` i don`t bite ... much

Darin (Zol.)

TERRANELL

Thursday, February 24, 2005 12:41 AM

Thank you for the lovely welcomes!

Zol your costume is amazing!

It's not long to go at all now- about 9 weeks I think.

I really do hope Adam doesn't have to cancel, but I can understand if he has to. If he does have to cancel, will there be time to get one of the others to take his place?

Jayne: ..there's something wrong with Inara's shuttle. She did something to it, Mal - it smells funny
Inara: I told you, that's incense
Jayne: That's what you say

DOUBLESHINY

Thursday, February 24, 2005 12:11 PM

I bet they'll have Jonathan Woodward lined up to step in if Adam can't make it. I might be wrong, but I think he's done that before.

I would love to see Adam there though.

www.alantudyk.net *now updated*

ZOL

Thursday, February 24, 2005 8:54 PM

Cheers fot the comments on the costume, I`d hope it gives people some ideas - eBay is a good source (everything there was sourced on-line in the UK apart from the eye patch)

I do hope Adam will be at the Con, I want to hear everybody singing the `Hero of Canton` song when he goes on stage - that`ll be fun

It might be worth mentioning (if people didn`t know) that Jonathan Woodward played `Private Tracey` in the `Messsage` episode.

I don`t have any idea of what the schedule for the con is for friday - can anyone comment? apart from the meet`n`greet in the afternoon (I hope there`s more than one bar `coz I aint one of the lucky ones) and then the party in the evening.

Darin (Zol.)

HILARYJANEUK

Friday, February 25, 2005 12:02 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Zol:

I don`t have any idea of what the schedule for the con is for friday - can anyone comment? apart from the meet`n`greet in the afternoon (I hope there`s more than one bar `coz I aint one of the lucky ones) and then the party in the evening.

Darin (Zol.)

The meet and greet is in the evening, not the afternoon, and will be taking place most likely after the opening ceremony. The disco will start in the main hall at the same time as the meet and greet. The bar downstairs usually opens at about 5.00 pm, not sure what time the upstairs bar is open.

During the day, registration takes place, don't know whether there are any other activities planned yet.

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KISSTHESTRAWBERRYLOVERMRTAM

Friday, February 25, 2005 12:04 AM

im confused about the meet and greet - is that only for certain privilidged people?

things dont start until 3:30 on the friday do they?

if we aren't doing much ill probably be hanging out in the dealers room looking for bargins.

Sarah

SLAYERFEST

Friday, February 25, 2005 9:44 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by KissTheStrawberryLoverMrTam:
im confused about the meet and greet - is that only for certain privilidged people?

The meet and greet is only for the first 170 ticket holders and if you are invited you will have received a letter in advance. If your number is above 170 you will not be able to attend. Sean is simply rewarding the people who bought their tickets first before any guests were announced.

The Friday will be very slow starting, there will be registration from 3:30pm and people will be milling around (usually able to buy 10x 8's etc for signing at that time. Nothing else is likely to happen at all unil the early evening. So everyone will be able to meet their friends in the bar.

The opening ceremony will probably start later than whatever time is advertised and the meet and greet will be after the opening ceremony.

The Main Hall will be shut for a little while to sort it out for the evening party but the bar etc will stay open. Then the hall will re-open for the evening party which will end late and celebrations will only finish when everyone disappears to bed (and some never do!).

I forgot to mention that tickets for the saturday photo session with the actors will go on sale at some point on the friday too.

KISSTHESTRAWBERRYLOVERMRTAM

Friday, February 25, 2005 9:54 AM

Thanks for all the info slayerfest.

I dont want to miss out on tickets for the photo sessions.

Sarah

RUTHIE

Friday, February 25, 2005 7:16 PM

I've been working on a design for a tee-shirt to wear for the con, especially for the informal bits during registration.

I want to announce who I am, in the hope that it will make it easier to find people with whome I've chatted on this and other boards!

I've put my first idea for a design in the Blue Sun room -

http://www.fireflyfans.net/sunroomitem.asp?i=3170

although now Zol is tempting me to change my mind....

Does anyone think there would be any problem in using the Serenity logo on a home-made, non-commercial tee-shirt?

*******************
Ruthie
*******************
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)

CAPNERIC

Friday, February 25, 2005 9:22 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Ruthie:
Does anyone think there would be any problem in using the Serenity logo on a home-made, non-commercial tee-shirt?

I'd really like to know, too, that's what I want to do!

Stay shiny...

SLAYERFEST

Saturday, February 26, 2005 1:00 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by CapnEric:
Quote:
Originally posted by Ruthie:
Does anyone think there would be any problem in using the Serenity logo on a home-made, non-commercial tee-shirt?

I'd really like to know, too, that's what I want to do!

Stay shiny...

I seriously don't think anyone would have a problem with you using the logo for personal use and for promotion of the movie on your own tshirt.

After all the Browncoats help keep the show and the BDM in the public's eye everyday and use images and stuff to do it. Granted many of the really talented ones create new stuff - but who would you be hurting if you wore the logo for a con?

I don't believe Universal would panic. Its their gain rather than their loss at this point.

I am not advocating commercial production of images or merchandise here, merely saying that for the purpose of personal non-commercial leisure wear no one would worry.

Andy

EMMA

Tuesday, March 1, 2005 9:18 AM

I am so excited I am not sure I can control myself, now there is an opening line for a newbie!

I am going to the con as well. I have been to a few Starfury ones before but don't know many Firefly fans so I am a bit anxious about meeting people and such like.

They all have different crowds, the Buffy and Angel ones always had loads of really young people (especially girls) but most cons have more guys and a slightly older crowd. Anyone got any ideas about who will go to this?

Toodles

SIMONWHO

Tuesday, March 1, 2005 9:30 AM

Judging by who I saw at the preview screening, I'd say the attendees will be 65% female, 85% 18-25, brunette, dark coats and a tendency to stand around the BAFTA waiting room.

But that may just be extrapolating too far.

EMMA

Tuesday, March 1, 2005 10:43 AM

Any horns or fire breathing dragons, or is that just wishful thinking?

ZOL

Tuesday, March 1, 2005 10:28 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by SimonWho:
Judging by who I saw at the preview screening, I'd say the attendees will be 65% female, 85% 18-25, brunette, dark coats and a tendency to stand around the BAFTA waiting room.

But that may just be extrapolating too far.

Are you sure your memory hasn`t been modified by heavy drinking

?

There was quite a moderate goth presence

no, seriously, there was a wide range of people of all ages, although I didn`t see many with grey hair (well, not until afterwards!)

Darin (Zol.)

SIMONWHO

Tuesday, March 1, 2005 11:37 PM

Heavy drinking, moi? You'd never see me in a pub. Apart from that time you did. Er...

Yup, there's a broad sweep of people but that's my rough demographic. There was one girl with really stylised (and cool) goth makeup but I think the rest were a little more subdued. Hmm. Subdued goths. Doesn't seem right.

Ah, obviously too much for my little brain to handle.

GWYNETHH

Wednesday, March 2, 2005 12:48 AM

I will be helping the grey hair contingent!

Are You Asking me to Dance?

EMMA

Wednesday, March 2, 2005 8:18 AM

If they don't ask you to dance I shall my fair browncoat, with no buffet table to loiter around dancing is all we can do... between beers anyway

ZOL

Wednesday, March 2, 2005 5:32 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Emma:
If they don't ask you to dance I shall my fair browncoat, with no buffet table to loiter around dancing is all we can do... between beers anyway

Sorry, I don`t dance, so you will probably find me at the Bar

providing of course I can get in there (may just have to get myself a hipflash for something potent)

Darin (Zol.)

ISABELLER

Wednesday, March 2, 2005 6:30 PM

I will be attending also, looking forward to meeting you all :)

It's too far away though

Isabelle

EXCITINGNEWCRIME

Wednesday, March 2, 2005 7:18 PM

Heh. Are you sure you didn't just see me over and over again? :D

I fit every one of those.

EMMA

Thursday, March 3, 2005 7:33 AM

Quote:
ExcitingNewCrime wrote:
Wednesday, March 02, 2005 09:18
Heh. Are you sure you didn't just see me over and over again? :D

I fit every one of those.

You mean you are have horns and you're a fire breathing dragon wearing a nlong black coat - cool.

JAMIEC

Thursday, March 3, 2005 9:17 AM

A little worried - I booked my ticket at the end of January and I haven't received it yet... anyone else in a similar boat?

'The question seldom addressed is where Medusa had snakes. Underarm hair is an even more embarassing problem when it keeps biting the top of the deodorant bottle.'
-Terry Pratchett

ZOL

Thursday, March 3, 2005 11:24 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by JamieC:
A little worried - I booked my ticket at the end of January and I haven't received it yet... anyone else in a similar boat?

'The question seldom addressed is where Medusa had snakes. Underarm hair is an even more embarassing problem when it keeps biting the top of the deodorant bottle.'
-Terry Pratchett

Give them a phone call, it should only take a couple of weeks - ask for our ticket number if anything and have any details available like the credit card & day/date you booked etc.

I`m a bit that way at the moment with the hotel, I`ve got a reference number but I like to have some thing set in stone

you can always post your question of the `filtered` yahoo group as well.

Darin (Zol.)

ZOL

Monday, March 7, 2005 9:25 PM

2nd Screening for Srenity Con goers - less tickets available so you will need to act quick!

check out the other 2nd preview posting on the board or on the Yahoo Group for more details

Darin (Zol.)

TRIBBLET

Tuesday, March 8, 2005 1:29 AM

I'm not sure how the tickets work with respect to autographs and such, but I was wondering if anyone in the area was interested in splitting a ticket (if this is even possible...). I would very much like to attend, but I would only be able to make the first day.

ZOL

Tuesday, March 8, 2005 2:59 PM

Your best thing to do will be to phone or email Sean & ask if there`s a Day Rate, I haven`t seen any info on that, could be you would have to pay the full price but, ask him anyway, you never know.

Darin (Zol.)

SLAYERFEST

Tuesday, March 8, 2005 4:35 PM

There are no day tickets for Starfury as its a full three day convention with different things happening on each day. If a person could only attend for one day they would miss out on a variety of experiences which would include some of the autographs they would want and photo sessions with actors. The assumption is if you buy a ticket you will attend as much or as little as you want during the three days. It still costs the same.

It is also stressed that tickets are non-transferable unless the agreement to do so has been agreed by Sean Harry prior to the event. The ticket MIGHT be transferred to another but it is theirs for the full weekend. So no sharing tickets between attendees who can only do a day each etc.

TERRANELL

Tuesday, March 8, 2005 7:22 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by JamieC:
A little worried - I booked my ticket at the end of January and I haven't received it yet... anyone else in a similar boat?

yup same boat and rowing in circles

We rang yesterday (well I say we but it wasn't me) and were told it can take up to a month after payment. I assume Sean/Starfury make up the tickets in batches on a monthly basis, so if you booked just after the last batch it could take more than a month to get your tickets :(

Terranell being patient

SLAYERFEST

Tuesday, March 8, 2005 11:00 PM

I don't think people need to worry too much about the receipt of their ticket. Previously people have shown their proof of purchase (credit card statement, bank statement etc.) at registraton and still got in even if they don't have their ticket through the post. Don't worry too much.

The ticket you get is actually more of a receipt from Starfury and you hand it straight over when you register. If for any reason you don't have it, the reg desk crew will have a list of names of everyone they are expecting so you can tell them who you are. They are always happy to help out. The proof of purchase will simply prove that payment has been taken.

TRIBBLET

Thursday, March 10, 2005 12:23 PM

=) bit the bullet and bought the tickets since it looks like i'll be able to make at least 2 of the days. does anyone know of a cheap(ish) place to stay in the area? (even the hostels are $50 - $100 a night =O!)

EMBERS

Thursday, March 10, 2005 1:20 PM

does anyone know if Sean allows ticket holders to resell and transfer their tickets?
I bought early, so I have ticket #170
(which gets into the meet and greet on Friday)
but now I can't go...
I e-maid Sean but haven't heard back from him.

I guess I'll have to phone him.

SEANHARRY

Thursday, March 10, 2005 2:09 PM

Hi Embers -

Just checked my mail box, and so far I haven't received an e-mail.

It's STARFURY policy (and the policy of nearly all other conventions) not give give refunds or permit ticket transfers. It's stated on all advertising.

If the event sells out then we would put you on a returns list.

Sean Harry

PSYCHICRIVER

Monday, March 21, 2005 10:20 PM

Hey all...long time I know.

Okay..well JAMIEC and KISSTHESTRAWBERRYLOVERMRTAM I still haven't recieved my ticket. But I called up this evening, and it seems my ticket has been lost so there sending me a replacement right away. I was also told that even if you don't have your ticket when you go...you will get in. All you need to do is give your name. And I was also given my ticket number.

Ugh, theres sooo much to do! I'm peeing my pants that I might not get organised in time!

Well, the friend that was supposed to be coming with me has now dropped out, so I'm getting a room to myself. Which I'm booking tommorrow, knowing my luck they'll be fully booked too!! And so know I'm going to have to rely on my fabulous social skills to make friends real quick so I'm not a complete laz all weekend. I'm going to get a t-shirt made. I'm thinking mabe one that Says "SERENITY April/May '05" and then "PSYCHIC-RIVER" on the back with "Come say Hi but don't touch my knitting needles, okay!?" underneath.

And are most people booking in for Friday, Saturday AND Sunday night? Cos I was just going to book for Fri & Sat...but I'm guessing we'll finish late on Sunday...so it's not worth going home then right?

And I'm organising train stuff. It's pricier than I thought it would be.

Also, what time does it start on Friday...I mean what time do I wanna get there?

If anyone could help, I'd me much abliged.

Peace!

PsychicRiver

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

HILARYJANEUK

Monday, March 21, 2005 10:31 PM

Right, lots of questions Psychic!

Firstly, afraid that the hotel is fully booked. I'd suggest trying the Sheraton across the road, about the same price I believe, and only a few minutes away - that is, apart from the fun of trying to get across the road to the Thistle!

As far as number of nights, most people stay all three nights. There are parties each night, and the closing ceremony (which starts after the autographs finish, so it may be late in the evening) is something you really do not want to miss!

Friday starts with registration at 3.00 pm. You don't have to get there at that time, but most people do and it's the best time to meet fellow attendees and making new friends. The opening ceremony is about 7.30 ish, followed by the M & G and the disco.

Look forward to seeing you there!

PSYCHICRIVER

Tuesday, March 22, 2005 1:40 AM

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Originally posted by HilaryjaneUK:
Right, lots of questions Psychic!

Firstly, afraid that the hotel is fully booked. I'd suggest trying the Sheraton across the road, about the same price I believe, and only a few minutes away - that is, apart from the fun of trying to get across the road to the Thistle!

As far as number of nights, most people stay all three nights. There are parties each night, and the closing ceremony (which starts after the autographs finish, so it may be late in the evening) is something you really do not want to miss!

Friday starts with registration at 3.00 pm. You don't have to get there at that time, but most people do and it's the best time to meet fellow attendees and making new friends. The opening ceremony is about 7.30 ish, followed by the M & G and the disco.

Look forward to seeing you there!

Oh no!! I guess its my fault for leaving it so late...thanks anyway!! Does anybody have the number for the Sheraton? Thank you very much for your help.

And I can't wait to see you there too!!

PsychicRiver

"Two by two, hands of blue."

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

JAMIEC

Tuesday, March 22, 2005 9:04 AM

I got my ticket at the end of last week

'The question seldom addressed is where Medusa had snakes. Underarm hair is an even more embarassing problem when it keeps biting the top of the deodorant bottle.'
-Terry Pratchett

PSYCHICRIVER

Tuesday, March 22, 2005 10:04 AM

Okay..I've got the number.

It's 0208 7592424

PsychicRiver

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

PSYCHICRIVER

Tuesday, March 22, 2005 2:03 PM

And I'm booked! The lady on the phone wasn't especially helpful though. So any other Sheraton-ers out there??

And crossing the road certainly does look like fun...I've been checking out the maps.

PsychicRiver

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

PETITRHINO

Tuesday, March 22, 2005 3:24 PM

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Originally posted by PsychicRiver:
I'm thinking mabe one that Says "SERENITY April/May '05" and then "PSYCHIC-RIVER" on the back with "Come say Hi but don't touch my knitting needles, okay!?" underneath.
PsychicRiver

Funny!

TO ALL: It's great to have something with your username one, especially the first day. If you don't wear your username, please tell us something so we can recognize you and say hi! I posted a pic at the blue sun room my own self. On the first day, I will probably be wearing my 'Juggling geese forbidden' t-shirt: the pic is in the back and it's got my username in the front.

Then I have enough Firefly shirts to last me *counts* a week I guess.

EMBERS

Tuesday, March 22, 2005 4:09 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by PsychicRiver:
Quote:
Originally posted by HilaryjaneUK:
afraid that the hotel is fully booked.

Oh no!! I guess its my fault for leaving it so late...thanks anyway!!

PsychicRiver

actually I just cancelled my reservations,
so the Thistle may have a new opening...

I am so sorry I'm not going to get to meet all the British Browncoats next month,
but may there will be another chance later

PSYCHICRIVER

Tuesday, March 22, 2005 7:23 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by embers:
actually I just cancelled my reservations,
so the Thistle may have a new opening...

I am so sorry I'm not going to get to meet all the British Browncoats next month,
but may there will be another chance later

Well I rang, but Inhouse Reservations is closed...I' m gonna try again tommorrow, thanks for the heads up! Thats a real shame your not coming though!!

And hey...those of you staying at the Thistle...did you get meals included in your booking? Cos at the Sheraton you don't get any!! And...there are no cooking facilities in the room...and it looks like we're surrounded by the A4...

looks like I'll be living on Smarties for a whole long weekend!!

Does anyone have any food advice?

PsychicRiver

"Two by two, hands of blue."

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

HILARYJANEUK

Tuesday, March 22, 2005 7:51 PM

The Thistle is bed and breakfast. As for the rest of the day, there's a snack bar near the main hall during the day which does hot snacks, sandwiches, crisps etc. There's also a McDonalds by the garage (half way between the Sheraton and the Thistle). There's also a few pubs not too far away for evening meals, plus the restaurant at the Thistle which is pretty expensive.

WREN

Tuesday, March 22, 2005 7:51 PM

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Originally posted by PsychicRiver:
Quote:
did you get meals included in your booking? Cos at the Sheraton you don't get any!! And...there are no cooking facilities in the room...and it looks like we're surrounded by the A4... looks like I'll be living on Smarties for a whole long weekend!! Does anyone have any food advice?

The Thistle provides the option of breakfast, but we didn't bother as it was a lot cheaper to go without.

This will be my first time at the Thistle, but the general advice is:

1) eat out - there is a McDonalds, a couple of pubs and a Chinese restaurent nearby. The local petrol station sells nibbles, such as pasties.

2) there is a snack bar at the Thistle.

3) take an extra suitcase full of food that doesn't require cooking - pot noodles, bread, sandwich spreads, mini cereal packs, powdered milk, fruit etc (just don't get caught as your hotel could kick you out).

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SIMONWHO

Tuesday, March 22, 2005 10:46 PM

Well, I'm up for a meal out if others are. Hmm. This thread is now over 250 posts long. Could the next person wanting to post here start a brand new thread? Something like "The New Serenity Convention, Thistle Heathrow Thread" maybe?

ZOL

Thursday, March 24, 2005 10:13 AM

what`s wrong with being long

actually, yes, it does take several minutes to load - there is a new thread and already has quite a few messages.

See you soon, I hope macdonalds take reservations as it looks like it may be packed

Darin

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