'The New Serenity Convention, Thistle Heathrow Thread' maybe?

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EMMA

Monday, April 11, 2005 4:40 PM

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Plenty of room in the Tardis, huh?
Well, that's not nearly as fun.

maybe we can get the tardis to malfunction so it only holds a few... or we could hide in Inara's shuttle

I really should get me a signature

AERADIA

Monday, April 11, 2005 6:07 PM

I always thought I'd break something in Inara's room. I am not a graceful woman.

Perhaps in Mal's room. Or Jayne's. I'd suggest Wash's room too, but Zoe could kick my pasty little hiney, so...

BTW, thanks for the party tip, but I really want to go to the old west disco. Hailing from Texas, it's the only one I don't have to make anything special for. (I did make a costume for the Sunday night disco. Who can resist gorgeous companion clothes?)Do you suppose people will be up 'till all hours on Friday? I'd love to haunt the lobby, but I don't want to abuse the hospitality of the Thistle or get poor Sean in trouble.

EMMA

Monday, April 11, 2005 6:36 PM

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BTW, thanks for the party tip, but I really want to go to the old west disco. Hailing from Texas, it's the only one I don't have to make anything special for. (I did make a costume for the Sunday night disco. Who can resist gorgeous companion clothes?)Do you suppose people will be up 'till all hours on Friday? I'd love to haunt the lobby, but I don't want to abuse the hospitality of the Thistle or get poor Sean in trouble.

It won't be quite as late as Saturday but as long as people buy enough from the bar it should stay open until at least 3, that leaves only 3 hours or so until the tubes start running again (if you are staying B&B you could get back to your hotel in time for brekfast before sleeping for a couple of hours). It is very easy to kill 3 hours with other attendees, us Browncoats are a friendly bunch and I for one stay up until breakfast at least 2 of the 3 nights - even with a room!

I really should get me a signature

ZOL

Monday, April 11, 2005 8:32 PM

I guess you guys don`t know Dr Who - in the new series, we`ve only seen `one` room in the Tardis - it`s a hell of a lot bigger inside (think planet sized)

Darin (Zol.)

RELFEXIVE

Monday, April 11, 2005 9:32 PM

Seen one room, yes. Know of more, definitely. The Doctor directed Rose towards a wardrobe room in episode 3. There were a lot of turns to get to it, so it's still extremely dimensionally transcendental

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

EMMA

Tuesday, April 12, 2005 1:29 PM

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extremely dimensionally transcendental

woah, far too many syllables for my ickle brain to cope with, but i like it. May I steal your syllables and use them in general conversation? It would make a pretty cool t-shirt too - if I have time could I make one?

Zol: Where is this reading taking place? Why don't you have a continual reading going on in the lobby (by the bar) so different browncoats can come and go as they need/want, it might be fun to see how someone playing Mal would play, say River?

I really should get me a signature

KISSTHESTRAWBERRYLOVERMRTAM

Tuesday, April 12, 2005 3:23 PM

Ok i know this may be a stupid question but im unclear on copyright laws for pics of our BDH. I want to make something for the art competition but am i allowed to photocopy a pic of say kaylee and print it onto material without asking anyone permission? My friend has just planted paranoia in my brain and got me worried. What is the deal with things like this?

Thanks

Sarah

ZOL

Tuesday, April 12, 2005 4:04 PM

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Originally posted by Emma:

Zol: Where is this reading taking place? Why don't you have a continual reading going on in the lobby (by the bar) so different browncoats can come and go as they need/want, it might be fun to see how someone playing Mal would play, say River?

Well, it might get a bit too rowdy in the lobby, and I wouldn`t want to upset Sean Harry & the Hotel by blocking up the space, plan would be to take over a bedroom (probably mine if it`s big enough) or an empty space

There`s room for 20 parts (some very short and some with lots of lines) - I have thought of picking people randomly to read lines & recording them on MD then splicing it all together, but that would be a nightmare to organise - of course people can still come upto my room & speak a part in peace and quiet and do it that way.

I`m open to ideas but generally 20 people (21 including myself) is a lot - I`ve got 20 scripts printed out ready - I still have to see what Sean Harry has to say about me putting up a poster/flyer for people to attach their names to for the reading.

Personally, I would love to do this in the Main Hall but I don`t think there will be time available to do that.

Damn wrote a bit there, sorry(!)

I think getting 20 people together and go from there - If I don`t get 20 then might have to re-think plans.

Darin (Zol.)

RELFEXIVE

Tuesday, April 12, 2005 4:43 PM

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Originally posted by Emma:
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extremely dimensionally transcendental

woah, far too many syllables for my ickle brain to cope with, but i like it. May I steal your syllables and use them in general conversation? It would make a pretty cool t-shirt too - if I have time could I make one?

Heh. Sure, why not?

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

ZOL

Wednesday, April 13, 2005 7:11 AM

15 days to go, are we ready? well, maybe not quite yet -but there`s still some days to go right? right?

Darin (Zol.)

EMMA

Wednesday, April 13, 2005 7:22 AM

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I wouldn`t want to upset Sean Harry

Don't worry about Sean, he'd be fine with it as long as it didn't block his queues

There are always a few large groups in the bar area, but I get the point about it being noisy - you might be able to get some attention and get more people to join if you practice in the lobby and record in your room. Just a thought.

What are you going to do with the recording?

I really should get me a signature

PSYCHICRIVER

Wednesday, April 13, 2005 12:37 PM

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Originally posted by Zol:
Well, it might get a bit too rowdy in the lobby, and I wouldn`t want to upset Sean Harry & the Hotel by blocking up the space, plan would be to take over a bedroom (probably mine if it`s big enough) or an empty space

There`s room for 20 parts (some very short and some with lots of lines) - I have thought of picking people randomly to read lines & recording them on MD then splicing it all together, but that would be a nightmare to organise - of course people can still come upto my room & speak a part in peace and quiet and do it that way.

I`m open to ideas but generally 20 people (21 including myself) is a lot - I`ve got 20 scripts printed out ready - I still have to see what Sean Harry has to say about me putting up a poster/flyer for people to attach their names to for the reading.

Personally, I would love to do this in the Main Hall but I don`t think there will be time available to do that.

Damn wrote a bit there, sorry(!)

I think getting 20 people together and go from there - If I don`t get 20 then might have to re-think plans.

Darin (Zol.)

This sounds like great fun!! And we could all have a real laugh and maybe produce something worthwhile!!

PsychicRiverette

"Two by two, hands of blue."

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

PSYCHICRIVER

Wednesday, April 13, 2005 12:44 PM

OOH!! I'm excited!! OKay, so my route is planned, I need to pack food and clothes and whatever else.

I need to get my dosh sorted out tommorrow, and get jeans this avo.

Oh, and in the hope to perhaps have a live conversation with another attendee before the event, heres is my MSN - matt7799@hotmail.com [/shame-less self-promotion]

And hell these parties sound cool, its been months since I went to a decent party!! Oh this is gonna be soo cool!

As long as I don't get lost in the way there.

Ooh, and I need to get my t-shirt printed.

I'm still going with "Serenity '05" on the front, then "Fireflyfans.net" on the back, and a big "PsychicRiver" with an option on "Come say hi but don't touch my knitting needles!" underneath that.

Maybe I should get myself some knitting needles to take with me? But then I might appear scary. [/ramble]

Once we're inside the tardis, dyu think the bar staff will kindly shake it and possibly knock it over, cos that would just be fun! ;biggrin:

PsychicRiverette

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

ZOL

Wednesday, April 13, 2005 7:18 PM

When would people want to go and see Hitchhiker Guide to the Galaxy during the con (as a group)?

I still fancy friday but this might not happen - sign in for the con is at 3pm, hotel room booking in time is 2pm (although some hotels can be flexible) after registration, the dealers rooms are open &youve got the opening ceremony at 7 or 7.30pm(?) followed by the 1st Party.

Anybody got any decent ideas? (of course Hitchhikers can wait, but it will be nice to go as a group and how support)

Darin (Zol.)

PHOEBE

Wednesday, April 13, 2005 7:30 PM

Does everyone go home on Sunday? Cause I think Friday is a more feasible idea than either of the other days, what with the photo sessions and guest talks and autograph sessions and all.

ZOL

Wednesday, April 13, 2005 7:40 PM

Well, I`m staying till monday morning when the hotel chucks me out - although, I then need to go home and gear up for work the following day

I don`t mind missing part of the party - (it does go on until 3am although I`m not alive at that time of the morning)

Of course there are the people who are going to the meet`n`greet too (I`m not one but there could be others who want to see the film too)

Decisions, Decisions

PHOEBE

Wednesday, April 13, 2005 8:00 PM

The problem with the Friday is, my friend Nina who's coming with me, wants to see it. But she's not getting here till first thing Saturday morning *sigh* If you guys end up going on the Friday, I'll just go alone with Nina on the Monday morning instead, LOL. I'm sorry, this only just occured to me.

CAPNERIC

Wednesday, April 13, 2005 11:43 PM

Hi, Phoebe

I'm staying at the con until Monday so may be up for HHGTG that day.

Hopefully there will be bulletin boards, paper or electronic, so folks that want to get together for this kind of thing can do so.

Stay shiny...

"didn't she shoot you one time?"
"everyone's makin' a fuss..."

EMMA

Friday, April 15, 2005 8:56 AM

two weeks today
two weeks today
hey ho fiddly oh
two weeks today

I am soooooo excited

How will we find each other, bearing in mind I am exceedingly shy and won't go up to groups bigger than, say 2 people

If you see a red-ish haired girl with a red t-shirt emblazoned with 'extremely dimensionally transcendental' (thanks Reflexive!) that is me, come say hi.

I really should get me a signature

CAPNERIC

Friday, April 15, 2005 9:25 AM

Hey, Emma

I think you now have the perfect tagline for your signature!

see you at the con....

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"Didn't she shoot you one time?"
"Everybody's makin' a fuss..."
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"well, my days of not takin' you seriously are certainly comin' to a middle"
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"Preacher, what the hell did you say to - Whoaa!"

ZOL

Friday, April 15, 2005 12:01 PM

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Originally posted by CapnEric:
Hi, Phoebe

I'm staying at the con until Monday so may be up for HHGTG that day.

Hopefully there will be bulletin boards, paper or electronic, so folks that want to get together for this kind of thing can do so.

Stay shiny...

"didn't she shoot you one time?"
"everyone's makin' a fuss..."

My problem with monday is that I will have a car to take care of & more stuff to do for work the following day. I would love to see it with firefly/hitchhikers fans but this day just isn`t practical for me.

I may end up seeing it alone when I get back to Cheltenham/Gloucester

Darin (Zol.)

EMMA

Friday, April 15, 2005 12:15 PM

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I may end up seeing it alone when I get back to Cheltenham/Gloucester

That is not so nice, I am sure there will be people here who can do the same time as you. If not CapnEric is right - put a sign up at the con and see who is up for it.

I really should get me a signature

FIREFLOOZYSUZIE

Friday, April 15, 2005 12:33 PM

CapnEric: Sami and I aren't flying out until 4 pm on Monday; if there's an 11 a.m. matinee, I suppose we could see Hitchhikers before going to the airport...but it'd be realllly tight unless the movie show is very convenient to Heathrow.

Hitchhiker opens 29th in UK?

BTW, Psychicriver (and Phoebe)-- Sami's close to your age so it'd be nice to be able to identify you. I know you probably already said, but could I ask anyway: Are you wearing a badge, special shirt? What do you look like, generally? We won't be arriving early enough to do lunch after all, but maybe we could meet at the registration desk or something?

(That goes for the rest of you FFF's too.)

And this may be a repeat but if you haven't seen my photo on the Prospero boards: I'm around 5 ft tall, shoulder-length hair with blond highlights, and I'll be accompanied by slightly taller brunette daughter. The daughter looks a bit like Natalie Portman (hence, her Padme costume for Jedi Night). We'll be wearing badges with our names on them.

Edited to include Phoebe :)

I don't care, I'm on a spree! Three days of Serenity! You can't take the sky from meeeeee...

FIREFLOOZYSUZIE

Friday, April 15, 2005 12:35 PM

OK, Emma's the young woman with red wordy shirt, looks like hungry college student...I should meet her and feed her chocolates...got it ;-)

PSYCHICRIVER

Friday, April 15, 2005 1:19 PM

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Originally posted by firefloozysuzie:
BTW, Psychicriver (and Phoebe)-- Sami's close to your age so it'd be nice to be able to identify you. I know you probably already said, but could I ask anyway: Are you wearing a badge, special shirt? What do you look like, generally? We won't be arriving early enough to do lunch after all, but maybe we could meet at the registration desk or something?

(That goes for the rest of you FFF's too.)

That's cool. Okay, this weekend I'm going to get a t-shirt printed that should probably say "PsychicRiver" on the back along with something-witty about knitting needles on the back. (I'll post the official t-shirt details once I get it done) I'm 6ft 3", short brown hair, um, hazel eyes (not that you wanna go up to every 6ft 3" guy with brown hair really close to check) and I'll be in jeans, and on my left wrists, will be about ten black bands, on the other wrist, a blue band, some beads and a black band with the word "Working Class Hero" on it. And I'll be wearing a silver crucifix round my neck, if that helps you to identify at all.

Oh, wait! I forgot to mention; And I have a tail!

PsychicRiver

"Two by two, hands of blue."

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

FIREFLOOZYSUZIE

Friday, April 15, 2005 1:36 PM

Now see, I'm glad I asked, because otherwise -- seeing you as some tall lurking fellow with a tail -- I'd never have the nerve to go up and introduce myself. In fact, I'd be hiding the daughter behind me and backing slowllly away. LOL.

But hey, now I know it's just PsychicRiver/Matt!

OK, us small people will crane our necks skyward and scan the ceiling for ya. Better make the print on the shirt really big so will be visible from way down here near the mice...;-)

FIREFLOOZYSUZIE

Friday, April 15, 2005 1:42 PM

It's tax day here in the States so one of my friends sent this to lighten the mood:

Passing on because some are funny...
Gentle thoughts for today...

Birds of a feather flock together and crap on your car.

When I'm feeling down, I like to whistle. It makes the neighbor's dog run to the end of his chain and gag himself.

If you can't be kind, at least have the decency to be vague.

Don't assume malice for what stupidity can explain.

A penny saved is a government oversight.

The real art of conversation is not only to say the right thing at the right time, but also to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.

The older you get, the tougher it is to lose weight, because by then your body and your fat have gotten to be really good friends.

The easiest way to find something lost around the house is to buy a replacement.

He who hesitates is probably right.

Did you ever notice: The Roman Numerals for forty (40) are " XL."

If you think there is good in everybody, you haven't met everybody.

If you can smile when things go wrong, you have someone in mind to blame.

The sole purpose of a child's middle name is so he can tell when he's really in trouble.

There's always a lot to be thankful for if you take time to look for it. For example I am sitting here thinking how nice it is that wrinkles don't hurt.

_____
Did you ever notice: When you put the 2 words "The" and "IRS" together it spells "Theirs."

Happy Tax Day from New Jersey :-)

ONLY TWO MORE WEEKS! HURRAH!

JAMIEC

Friday, April 15, 2005 1:54 PM

Got my badge yesterday (thanks Zol ) I'm not having much time to think about the con at the moment; parents are moving house at the moment, and all my evenings next week are taken up with rehearsing/being in a play in Abingdon. But I should probably start thinking about what's going on more seriously. I'm afraid I'm not organised enough to think about costumes and so on, but I'll be wearing my badge, and probably some SF/fantasy-based tshirts.

Regarding Hitchhiker's I think I'm going to see it on it's opening night, Thursday the 28th, and to be honest, I don't really want to risk missing anything at the con if I can.

I've really got to think about practicalities of driving to Heathrow from Oxford though - and since I'm staying at another hotel a fair distance away, I suppose I'd better find out about public transport in the late/far too early hours of the morning...

Argh! So many things to think about

'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

EMMA

Friday, April 15, 2005 2:08 PM

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I should meet her and feed her chocolates

hmmmm......chocolate

I really should get me a signature

ZOL

Friday, April 15, 2005 3:04 PM

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Originally posted by JamieC:
Got my badge yesterday (thanks Zol )

Regarding Hitchhiker's I think I'm going to see it on it's opening night, Thursday the 28th

I've really got to think about practicalities of driving to Heathrow from Oxford though - and since I'm staying at another hotel a fair distance away, I suppose I'd better find out about public transport in the late/far too early hours of the morning...

I`ve got mine all done, it`ll be good to get soem photos done (especially the fans) - I`ve also got 2 keyrings madeup too - for hanging on jeans etc.

Does Hitchhikers open on Thursday 28th? that might be a good idea to see it before the con (with Srenity trailer? possibly? yes/no/maybe?)

I shouldn`t worry too much about transport too & from the con, there`s probably a heathrow shuttle bus or something - check with the hotel before going - or alternatively bring parking cones and we can reserve a space in the main hotel carpark (with a sign reserved for firefly class vessels only - all opthers will be squashed! )

I`m not sure on getting top Heathrow from Oxford, but for me in Cheltenham, my easiest route is upto Cirencester though to Swindon (on the bypass) and join the M4, get off M4 at Heathrow & locate Hotel - Easy. The Hotel will be marked by various low flying atmospheric vehicles of the 20th Century design

Darin (Zol.)

PHOEBE

Friday, April 15, 2005 4:48 PM

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Originally posted by firefloozysuzie:
CapnEric: Sami and I aren't flying out until 4 pm on Monday; if there's an 11 a.m. matinee, I suppose we could see Hitchhikers before going to the airport...but it'd be realllly tight unless the movie show is very convenient to Heathrow.

Hitchhiker opens 29th in UK?

BTW, Psychicriver (and Phoebe)-- Sami's close to your age so it'd be nice to be able to identify you. I know you probably already said, but could I ask anyway: Are you wearing a badge, special shirt? What do you look like, generally? We won't be arriving early enough to do lunch after all, but maybe we could meet at the registration desk or something?

(That goes for the rest of you FFF's too.)

And this may be a repeat but if you haven't seen my photo on the Prospero boards: I'm around 5 ft tall, shoulder-length hair with blond highlights, and I'll be accompanied by slightly taller brunette daughter. The daughter looks a bit like Natalie Portman (hence, her Padme costume for Jedi Night). We'll be wearing badges with our names on them.

Edited to include Phoebe :)

I don't care, I'm on a spree! Three days of Serenity! You can't take the sky from meeeeee...

I'll make myself as easily identifiable as possible, LOL! I'm only short (5'0 exactly), brown hair a little past shoulder length. And I'm probably going to be as colourful as humanly possible on the first day. No specific T-Shirt, but if you spot a 5'0 girl who looks around 17, wearing a) bright pink trousers, bright pink t-shirt, white jacket or b) bright orange trousers, purple tank top, black jacket, green/blue necklace, then it's me. Unless there's someone out there with eerily similar tastes to me.

ZOL

Friday, April 15, 2005 4:53 PM

Bwah! (the new version of *Bump* from the archives)

Darin (Zol.)

KISSTHESTRAWBERRYLOVERMRTAM

Saturday, April 16, 2005 12:01 AM

Ive just got my badge too, so thanks Zol for the design. It looks so shiny! Thats the only thing i have so far to make me identifiable. Will see if i can get a t shirt done next week to say "Kiss the strawberry lover Mr Tam" but i might just stick to "Strawberry lover" because its not just kaylee who likes strawberries.

Sarah

ZOL

Saturday, April 16, 2005 12:16 AM

You know I just love that scene, pleasure at a very basic level, I must bring some starwberries with me to the con

Darin (Zol.)

FIREFLOOZYSUZIE

Saturday, April 16, 2005 9:36 PM

Err...Zol, was I supposed to order or download a badge? (I bet your badges are cooler than what I was going to print up and put in my Badge-A-Minit!)

ZOL

Saturday, April 16, 2005 9:47 PM

PM message sent - anybody else? badge design? I didn`t think about people in the U.S. and getting the design made into a badge, maybe there is another site that can do the same for browncoats abroad (unless www.badgeplanet.co.uk will send abroad)

Darin (Zol.)

ZOL

Sunday, April 17, 2005 11:10 AM

*Bwah!*

(bump up the Con)

Darin (Zol.)

p.s. I found out this week that my new superduper Camera will be sent on the 29th April (or I can hope it arrives on the 29th just prior to me leaving for the Con

**AAARRRGGGHHHH!!!**

SIMONWHO

Monday, April 18, 2005 9:41 AM

Right, I'm going to do this both here and on the Browncoats site. There's a cinema very close to the airport (literally less than 5 miles away) which is a multiplex complete with Dolby EX and all that.

http://www.myvue.com/cinemas/location_facilties.asp?SessionID=AA175BBC
84BB4A5282FF90DB3D01F8D5&cn=1&ci=41&ln=1

They've yet to start advertising times for H2G2 but I'd imagine there would be a suitable showing at some point after registration and check-in (i.e. around 3 o'clock) that would finish in good time for us to return for the opening ceremony. I'm sure we could organise transportation without too much fuss and there's no danger of things breaking down in Central London that would stop us from returning in time (heck, we could walk back in less than an hour).

Does this seem like a good choice of venue/time? Any thoughts/suggestions? I'll post an update when the cinema puts up its schedule for that Friday.

ZOL

Monday, April 18, 2005 4:11 PM

Excellent Simon_Who (Dr `Who` Simon?)

That`ll be the ticket - if you go onto scoot, you can sign up for emails for that particular cinemas showings or alternatively do it on the day ro even ring the cinema this friday and sk about next friday

Definitel;y more organised than me, even if we all loadup in a taxi (all 42 of us ) it shouldn`t cost too much.

I`ll put my name down for that, assuming that stewarding won`t interupt (I doubt it for the 1st day but you never know)

I might just leave hotel room registering until later depending on how bad it is - try to queue as early as possible for the registering of the con.

See you soon

Darin (Zol.)

MIKELOSAURUS

Monday, April 18, 2005 4:23 PM

*wanders over from Browncoats boards*

TBH the MyVue is still quite a trek, and not necessarily that practical. The CineWorld multiplex in Feltham http://www.cineworld.co.uk/cinemas/feltham.phtml looks like it might be slightly closer, with a bus service between Feltham station and Heathrow airport to boot.

Having said that, if enough people are up for the MyVue, the timing works, and I can share a cab, then I'm still up for it..

IAMZOE

Monday, April 18, 2005 6:39 PM

Very happy to see Opium in Edinburgh getting a name check up further back up there :) It has a tiny little dance floor where me and my Wash used to dance embarrassingly energetically to Amphetameanies songs. It's also free to get in. And maybe a little like the Bronze, but with more alcohol and more goths. And it's Napier Uni, not college, firefloozysuzy, they spent tons of money rebranding... :)

I'd be interested in seeing the Hitchhiker's guide... I haven't actually looked here for a wee bit, and it only just occurred to me how soon this is all happening. It is my first ever convention, and I know exactly one person (though I have seen some of you at the test screening, but I was suffering from a very severe flu at the time, and had lost my voice and some of my recollections of those whole few days are a bit hazy...) so it would be cool to meet some people who at least I have seen writing here.

Also, I have a question: if you're not going in full costume to the evening dos, are most people just generally smart or what? I have a paranoia about dress codes since a recent event which I was told 'was quite casual', and when I showed up there were men in kilts and in tartan breeches and girls in evening dress - with gloves!

ZOL

Monday, April 18, 2005 6:54 PM

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Originally posted by iamzoe:

Also, I have a question: if you're not going in full costume to the evening dos, are most people just generally smart or what? I have a paranoia about dress codes since a recent event which I was told 'was quite casual', and when I showed up there were men in kilts and in tartan breeches and girls in evening dress - with gloves!

But won`t Nathan be there wearing a kilt?

- I`ll be in costume for most of Saturday, although I aint got a Jedi costume - Yoda may come with me though, and friday night could see me in a cowboy drifter outfit

I don`t think there is any dress-code - certainly nothing`s been mentioned apart from fancydress optional - of course somepeoples ideas of normal could be fancy dress to others

Looking forward to seeing many people

Darin (Zol.)

FIREFLOOZYSUZIE

Monday, April 18, 2005 7:46 PM

Well, well! So the Opium place is real and Jodie's not pulling my leg. You say it's Goth? Hmm, I guess that explains why when I asked what to wear, she answered, "Oh, it's a rock club. Mostly, people wear black." LOL.

Sorry about calling Napier a college. My university (I've been taking master classes in education) actually changed up from a college in the middle of my degree program and did THAT make a mess with our planning, schedules, student services-- everything! Hope nobody you know had a similar experience.

Oh, speaking of Napier students: Mine called today and told me she's seeing adverts that Hitchhiker's opens on THURSDAY, so we can see it with her before going on to Serenity-land. Kool! I wonder if she'll have trouble getting tix; she said something about buying in advance.

Oh and don't worry about dressing for the discos.
When have you ever known sci-fiction fans to be all priggish about dress code? Phhhht. Never will happen.

Leaving on Sunday for Heathrow! Oh I can't bear the excitement

SLAYERFEST

Monday, April 18, 2005 9:37 PM

I can put your minds at ease and assure you that there is no dress code for evening parties at the event. I never wear fancy dress and just wear what I am comfortable in like cargo pants and t shirts. I have however seen plenty of Stafury reglars for whom casual and comfortable might include a chain mail bikini!

You are free to roam around as you please and to dress as you please. Nobody will mind. Just don't be shocked by any of the "casual wear" you might come across.

I have been to loads of Starfury events and they haven't changed the rules in the time I have been going. Its about having a weekend when you can be whoever you want to be around a couple of people you might recognise off of the telly!

Andy

IAMZOE

Tuesday, April 19, 2005 7:53 AM

Thanks very much for the reassurance about clothes... I am such a girl. I bet Zoe would wear whatever she wanted and look great...

I think I'm really looking forward to this now - something of a delayed reaction it's been. Got my train tickets down to Englandia now and everything.

Plus, Nathan in a kilt? Yes, please.

EMMA

Tuesday, April 19, 2005 2:21 PM

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I think I'm really looking forward to this now - something of a delayed reaction it's been.

Hoorah! Better late than never Iamzoe, this is going to be fun.

Anybody else need perking up?
Everyone on this thread seems super-adept at mindcontrol except me anyway, my brain appears to have been eaten by unconvincing looking monsters- I don't suppose anyone can send me a new one?

I really should get me a signature

SIMONWHO

Tuesday, April 19, 2005 3:04 PM

Come now, if we were all good at mind control, who would we have to bend to our will?

As a slight side note, anyone going to the marathon Star Wars screening on May 16th? All 6 films in London's Leicester Square, with brand new presentations of them all and a chance to see Episode III while the official Premiere is still ongoing across the street.

Tickets go on sale on Monday, costing £50 each (hey, tickets for any film in Leicester Square costs at least £11 for an adult). Bit silly that they're showing them in the wrong order (IV, V, VI, I, II then III) but there you go, what can you do.

Full details here:

http://www.theforce.net/episode3/story/UK_Star_Wars_Cinema_Marathon_on
_May_16th_91415.asp

ZOL

Wednesday, April 20, 2005 4:37 PM

Don`t know about the Starwars thing, to be honest I would probably fall asleep (it happens when you watch a film so many times, it`s to do with total relaxation) also, it would mean coming to london for 2 days (too close to after the Sreenity Con)

Hope everything is set for `Serenity` now, just starting to think about packing some essential stuff now, so that I don`t have to worry about it later.

Darin (Zol.)

PHOEBE

Thursday, April 21, 2005 11:04 AM

So guys, do we have a time/place to meet up on the Friday, or not? Cause if we don't, we should get organising! There's only a week left

SLAYERFEST

Thursday, April 21, 2005 12:18 PM

Why not make some big boards that say:

Firefly Fans Net
The OB
Serenity Message Boards

Then when an air horn sounds everyone has to run to their board of choice? Is it just me or am I channeling the spirit of Mike Reid's Runaround?

Andy

ZOL

Thursday, April 21, 2005 4:18 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Phoebe:
So guys, do we have a time/place to meet up on the Friday, or not? Cause if we don't, we should get organising! There's only a week left

I think a lot of this has to do with registration, I`m going to be coming up as normal (change later into Wild West stuff), there was talk of Macdonalds being close by (I would suggest a Banner or Flag if we meet up at McDonalds).

I`m most likely to be up late morning or earlier if we are going to meet up (some people will have arrived the day before so perhaps they can chip in with recommendations when they arrive the night before)

Still haven`t found out about times for Hitchhikers guide to the Galaxy outing - Simonwho had recommendations but I would suggest we all start queueing for reg as soon as arriving at the con (that`s as soon as there`s a designated spot to queue), that way it will leave plenty of time to go travelling - I`ll make room in my car if neccessary (although I don`t know the directions so a navigator would be handy to the cinema!)

How about we say meet up a McDonalds form 11am onwards until say 1230pm then start queueing? I don`t know what the queue will be like for the reg desk (anybody been to a Starfury Event before can report??)

Darin (Zol.)

AERADIA

Thursday, April 21, 2005 5:28 PM

I’m cuckoo-go-crazy over here.

Less than a week until con and I feel like there’s a bajillion things to do. (Bajillion is slightly higher than a gazillion, BTW) I keep having nightmares that some strange series of events will occur that will conspire to keep me from Serenity. Like an unpaid parking ticket from 10 years ago will suddenly pop-up and the federal government will become more Nazi-like than usual and put a hold on my passport. Or perhaps my uncomplimentary (yet hi-larious and true) comments about good ole’ W will have earned me a spot on some terrorist list.
Like I said, cuckoo.

Okay, how many of ya'll are planing on being there for the Friday night stuff?

ZOL

Thursday, April 21, 2005 6:13 PM

I`m all set with my main clothing - http://www.fireflyfans.net/sunroomitem.asp?i=3513

should be in that getup Saturday (and I promise to do something with my hair, can`t do anything about the face though without major cosmetic surgery )

Darin (Zol.)

p.s. Now where did I leave my Cheque Book & Visa Card?

HILARYJANEUK

Thursday, April 21, 2005 10:56 PM

McDonalds is only a few minutes walk from the Thistle. Just walk out into the street from the hotel, turn right, and McDonalds is on the left hand side by the garage.

As far as queueing for reg, most people just go into the Business Centre and wait for registration to open. There will be people there most of the day, since it seems that quite a few are arriving on Thursday.

ZOL

Friday, April 22, 2005 7:00 AM

*** Update on the Hitchhikers guide to the Galaxy, it does open on the 28th at selected cinemas (or maybe that`s just preview) - I might just go and see it Thursday, and if there`s time, go with the browncoats to see it on Friday too ***

Darin (Zol.)

PSYCHICRIVER

Friday, April 22, 2005 8:38 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Zol:
I`m all set with my main clothing - http://www.fireflyfans.net/sunroomitem.asp?i=3513

Great work, the costume looks really cool!

PsychicRiver

"Two by two, hands of blue."

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

ZOL

Friday, April 22, 2005 8:43 AM

Thanks, I still need the rest of the crew for a group photo (almost wrote grope there )

Question might be who`s going to be in costume as one of the BDH? It`ll be cool to get as many together as possible for a photo to post on the boards.

Darin (Zol.)

SLAYERFEST

Friday, April 22, 2005 9:30 AM

From Starfury mailing list:

Sadly Adam Baldwin has had to cancel his appearance at STARFURY:
SERENITY next weekend due to acting commitments.

I was contacted late last night and informed that Adam had been
unable to secure time off from his new TV series, THE INSIDE. Adam
has spent the last few weeks trying to arrange something with the
production company, but Adam's workload on the series is just too
great, making it impractical for him to take any time off.

I know how dissapointed many of you will be. Adam is himself just as
dissapointed, but ultimately this is good news for Adam fans as it
means he will be having a strong presence in THE INSIDE.

An invite has been forwarded to Adam for a future STARFURY event,
we'll keep you posted.

As to a replacement guest; I sent both an e-mail and a fax to a
FIREFLY / SERENITY actor who was currently signed up for STARFURY:
SERENITY SQUARED, but who isn't at present attending STARFURY:
SERENITY. He so far has not gotten back in touch.

Given that the event is a week today, and that a guest would have to
fly out in 5 to 6 days time, there may be some difficulties in
securing a replacement. But I am currently putting all my energies
into finding a replacement guest for the convention.

Sean Harry

MIKELOSAURUS

Friday, April 22, 2005 9:52 AM

Shame about Adam. :(

As far as Friday goes, I'll have lunch before I leave and will head straight for hotel check-in. I guess then I'll lurk in the lobby looking for other people with Zol's Browncoats/Serenity badges? ;)

SIMONWHO

Friday, April 22, 2005 11:37 AM

Aw, that's a pity. Still, we were well prepared for his having to work that weekend.

Right, must go shopping in London this weekend, buy up everything that I could possibly need. I'm also going to be printing a whole load of Alliance currency so I can buy as many companions as possible on Sunday night. Or do I need to send grovelling video pleas first? I wonder if the bar will take fake money too.

PSYCHICRIVER

Friday, April 22, 2005 2:36 PM

Aww!! Thats a shame!

But a he? Are we thinking Sean Maher? Or Ron Glass?

Or is that just wishful thinking?

PsychicRiver

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

JAMIEC

Friday, April 22, 2005 4:25 PM

We can hope I suppose I'm guessing the most likely is probably Jonathan Woodward, since he's attended Starfury events before, and is apparently a good laugh.

I know I'm not very talkative on this board (I've only really got work internet access, plus I've been busy rehearsing and performing in a play last and this week), but I'd just like to say I'm looking forward to meeting people at the Con; I have my badge and I'm not afraid to use it... haven't got the time or energy for costumes though, but well done to those who have!

Anyway, gotta go, have a good weekend guys...

'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

Friday, April 22, 2005 5:29 PM

Gorram it, we can but hope for the best.

Darin (Zol.)

confirmed - Sean Maher can`t make it, he`s filming something in Canada.

ZOL

Friday, April 22, 2005 6:13 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by SimonWho:
Aw, that's a pity. Still, we were well prepared for his having to work that weekend.

Right, must go shopping in London this weekend, buy up everything that I could possibly need. I'm also going to be printing a whole load of Alliance currency so I can buy as many companions as possible on Sunday night. Or do I need to send grovelling video pleas first? I wonder if the bar will take fake money too.

The Feds will be on you, with a whole lot of trouble if you print youur own money!

You`ll have to print some spare for me too - I aint cheap

Darin (Zol.)

SLAYERFEST

Friday, April 22, 2005 7:24 PM

It was going to be Sean Maher, but he has told Sean (Harry) that he would love to come but he is filming in Canada at the moment. So it looks like we will be meeting 5 guests not 6. Still let's not get greedy and congratulate Adam that he is in work! We will wait to meet him at another con over here...

FIREFLOOZYSUZIE

Friday, April 22, 2005 10:28 PM

Hold on a sec. Didn't a few of you Starfury vets say that there are usually *surprise* guests not announced in advanced?

SLAYERFEST

Friday, April 22, 2005 11:17 PM

Only that there are SOMETIMES surprise guests. it doesn't always happen sadly.

Andy

ZOL

Saturday, April 23, 2005 9:44 AM

It looks like we will only have 5 guests - due to the time of cancellation, there isn`t much hope for another guest (too short of notice) but hey, it does mean November`s Con will have tobe even shinier - doesn`t it?

I would have love to see someone else take Adams `spot` but I think 5 is a good number and it will mean that queue times will be less crowded & appear like there`s more time for slight mishaps/late alterations.

Darin (Zol.)

SIMONWHO

Saturday, April 23, 2005 5:33 PM

Let me see, 5 guests between 800 attendees, that's... 0.625% of a guest each. So we're roughly entitled to a finger's worth of flesh each.

Mmmm, Inara. [/homer]

What? Okay, no eating the guests.

ZOL

Saturday, April 23, 2005 5:50 PM

R E A V E R ... R U N ! ! ! !

Actually, as I don`t have any thing Jedi for Saturday night, I may have to come as a worried Reaver

Darin (Zol.)

FIREFLOOZYSUZIE

Saturday, April 23, 2005 6:49 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Zol:
It looks like we will only have 5 guests - due to the time of cancellation, there isn`t much hope for another guest (too short of notice) but hey, it does mean November`s Con will have tobe even shinier - doesn`t it?

I would have love to see someone else take Adams `spot` but I think 5 is a good number and it will mean that queue times will be less crowded & appear like there`s more time for slight mishaps/late alterations.

Darin (Zol.)

AB was never a sure thing, so let's not be pessimistic, Zol: Maybe they've had a replacement lined up all along, for just this contingency. Actually, I will be a bit disappointed if Starfury DOESN'T produce somebody in Adam's place, considering all the warning they had about Adam's likely scheduling conflict.

ZOL

Saturday, April 23, 2005 6:55 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by firefloozysuzie:
Quote:
Originally posted by Zol:
It looks like we will only have 5 guests - due to the time of cancellation, there isn`t much hope for another guest (too short of notice) but hey, it does mean November`s Con will have tobe even shinier - doesn`t it?

I would have love to see someone else take Adams `spot` but I think 5 is a good number and it will mean that queue times will be less crowded & appear like there`s more time for slight mishaps/late alterations.

Darin (Zol.)

AB was never a sure thing, so let's not be pessimistic, Zol: Maybe they've had a replacement lined up all along, for just this contingency. Actually, I will be a bit disappointed if Starfury DOESN'T produce somebody in Adam's place, considering all the warning they had about Adam's likely scheduling conflict.

They did have Sean Maher as a backup but he is also currently filming - Sean Harry mentioned about this on the Yahoo group - I`m not overly worried about this, just feel that it is a pity - I would love to see Safron or Jubal Early or somebody else, but, it`s all in Seans capable hands.

Darin (Zol.)

ZOL

Sunday, April 24, 2005 9:36 AM

Hitchhikers guide update

For those who are interested on seeing HHHGTTG (I hate typing it out) on thursday, here are some of your options - there`s a cinema 2 miles away from the Heathrow Airport.

Here`s the info to help you ...

Cinemas showing HHGTTG on Thursday -
http://www.scoot.co.uk/cinemafinder/cinfilm.asp?a=15045&ae=London&cc=&
c=774837&ce=Hitchhikers+guide+to+the+Galax&

Multimap -
http://makeashorterlink.com/?R1C2213FA (gee that was a long link!!)

I`m coming down friday but will most likely see HHGTTG on thursaday - although I`ll most likely be up for watching it again on friday, providing there`s time enough.

Darin (Zol.)

p.s. I hope this useful - the 1st link provides a list of cinemas showing HHGTTG near to Heathrow

EMMA

Sunday, April 24, 2005 12:57 PM

Quote:
Or do I need to send grovelling video pleas first?

Yes, most definitely grovelling, perhaps you could put it on the big screen while people are waiting for the closing ceremony - it is always a very dull wait. In fact all the (single) guys could make a grovelling video. That would be much fun

Also, what happens if we don't have a badge? Ooooh dear, maybe I should make a cheap and cheerful version just in case....

Contemplating new sig: extremely dimensionally transcendental, opinions please

ZOL

Sunday, April 24, 2005 2:16 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Emma:
Quote:
Or do I need to send grovelling video pleas first?

Yes, most definitely grovelling, perhaps you could put it on the big screen while people are waiting for the closing ceremony - it is always a very dull wait. In fact all the (single) guys could make a grovelling video. That would be much fun

Also, what happens if we don't have a badge? Ooooh dear, maybe I should make a cheap and cheerful version just in case....

Contemplating new sig: extremely dimensionally transcendental, opinions please

I`m sorry, what about the male companions who are looking for that special Gal? You just can`t go forgetting about those -

I don`t Dance and not sure about Romance,
but I know what I like and like what I know,
so if you fancy me your companion to be,
you can`t do too wrong accomplying me.

How`s that for an invite from the reverse perspective? a kind of advert

Darin (Zol.)

ZOL

Monday, April 25, 2005 11:28 PM

It looks very unlikely I will be able to attend Hitchhikers on Friday - I`ll be keeping the Riff Raff in order - till I plan to see it on Thursday anyway, so I`ll still be able to tease people in the main queue

Darin (Zol.)

EMMA

Tuesday, April 26, 2005 7:33 AM

Now I remember why I don't steward anymore!

I am soooo excited, only three nights and we will be off, ok two nights for some lucky so-and-sos!

I really should get me a signature

PSYCHICRIVER

Tuesday, April 26, 2005 7:37 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Emma:
Now I remember why I don't steward anymore!

I am soooo excited, only three nights and we will be off, ok two nights for some lucky so-and-sos!

I really should get me a signature

I know!! Amazing!! And today we have the release of the trailer to keep us going til then too!

I guess they will be playing the trailer a lot at the con as well won't they?

PsychicRiver

"Two by two, hands of blue."

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

RELFEXIVE

Tuesday, April 26, 2005 8:22 AM

Yep, not long now. I have all my stuff prepared which, admittedly, isn't much. No costumes or anything. But I do have a badge. Well, badges.

I'll see y'all there!

"My God - you're like a trained ape. Without the training."

MIKELOSAURUS

Tuesday, April 26, 2005 8:53 AM

As an alternative to trying to hit the cinema Friday afternoon, can I interest anyone in playtesting the official Serenity pen-and-paper RPG intead? ;)

RELFEXIVE

Tuesday, April 26, 2005 11:36 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by mikelosaurus:
As an alternative to trying to hit the cinema Friday afternoon, can I interest anyone in playtesting the official Serenity pen-and-paper RPG intead? ;)

Oh my yes. That would be pretty gorram shiny! ;)

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

MIKELOSAURUS

Tuesday, April 26, 2005 11:49 AM

Ok anyone who *is* interested in the RPG please PM me ASAP.

Apparently the evening ceremony doesn't being until 7.30pm so I figure there's definitely room for a session after hotel check-in and before anything else happens.

(Failing that we can try late one night after everything else winds down?)

EMMA

Tuesday, April 26, 2005 12:19 PM

I would love to but I go to cons with my sister and she would never be up for that. It has taken 25 years of brainwashing to get her to the edge of geekdom it will take me at least another 10 before she does any RPG and how the hell I will get her LARPing is anyones guess...

I really should get me a signature, contemplating extremely dimensionally transcendental

ZOL

Tuesday, April 26, 2005 12:30 PM

You LARP? I would love to see a firelfy LARP (Live Action Role Play for those who don`t know)

I have the script reading of episode 15 to do at some stage, may do that on friday or perhaps get people to read for the parts individually (I have a MD Recorder handy)

Darin (Zol.)

MIKELOSAURUS

Tuesday, April 26, 2005 1:00 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Zol:
You LARP? I would love to see a firelfy LARP (Live Action Role Play for those who don`t know)

Well, where there's a will, there's a way ;)

Quote:
Originally posted by Zol:
I have the script reading of episode 15 to do at some stage, may do that on friday or perhaps get people to read for the parts individually (I have a MD Recorder handy)

Eh? What's this all about? I'm up for some voice acting if you wanna fill me in... :D

EMMA

Tuesday, April 26, 2005 1:01 PM

Quote:
You LARP?

Don't sound so surprised, girls do it to you know!

I don't do it as much as I used to - I live in the Netherlands and my Dutch isn't good enough to play - boo hoo.

A Firefly LARP would be good. I never got into Star Trek LARP (don't really like ST so no surprise there really) but Firefly would be cool - much more down to earth with more scope for character generation.... help stop me I'm geeking...my sister warned me about this kind of thing...now where are my meds....

I really should get me a signature, contemplating extremely dimensionally transcendental

ZOL

Tuesday, April 26, 2005 4:05 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by mikelosaurus:

Quote:
Originally posted by Zol:
I have the script reading of episode 15 to do at some stage, may do that on friday or perhaps get people to read for the parts individually (I have a MD Recorder handy)

Eh? What's this all about? I'm up for some voice acting if you wanna fill me in... :D

Episode 15 Dead or Alive is an unfilmed script - some mention was made of having people read out parts (was going to try and get 20 odd people together to do it, but it might be best to record the lines one at a time

Darin (Zol.)

p.s. can`t say much more, got more work to do

PSYCHICRIVER

Tuesday, April 26, 2005 5:41 PM

LARPing sounds really cool. Count me in!

PsychicRiver

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

ZOL

Tuesday, April 26, 2005 10:23 PM

I don`t think there will be any LARP at the con - unless somebody shouts REAVER` then everybody runs away!!

Darin (Zol.)

EMMA

Wednesday, April 27, 2005 8:27 AM

Aaaaarrrgggghhh

Has everyone seen that Serenity is going to be shown in the States on 5th May in 10 different cities?

Gorramit, I couldn't get to the (limited) test-screenings, why can't they put something on in London this weekend for us con-goers, we could have all gone on mass....

grumble grumble grumble...

must remember to be smily and happy the con is the day after tomorrow! Hoorah

I really should get me a signature

RELFEXIVE

Wednesday, April 27, 2005 8:33 AM

Gorram slow double posting thingummy.

RELFEXIVE

Wednesday, April 27, 2005 8:33 AM

It's a bit of a bugger, ain't it?

"My God - you're like a trained ape. Without the training."

ZOL

Wednesday, April 27, 2005 3:48 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Emma:
Aaaaarrrgggghhh

Has everyone seen that Serenity is going to be shown in the States on 5th May in 10 different cities?

Gorramit, I couldn't get to the (limited) test-screenings, why can't they put something on in London this weekend for us con-goers, we could have all gone on mass....

grumble grumble grumble...

must remember to be smily and happy the con is the day after tomorrow! Hoorah

I really should get me a signature

Patience my young jedi, the UK thing was unprecidented, who knows what may happen in the 3-4 months upto the release.

Don`t foget to smile nicely at the Starfury Stewards (particularly the one in the brown coat)

Darin (Zol.)

ZOL

Wednesday, April 27, 2005 10:02 PM

Bwah!

Bump up, thrillig heroics her we come, not long now, day and a bit - or less for some people.

Darin (Zol.)

KISSTHESTRAWBERRYLOVERMRTAM

Thursday, April 28, 2005 12:14 AM

Hmmm... dont know what to tell my lecturer about why I wont be there on friday?

Shall i say "sorry - girly problems - i have a stomach ache", not say anything at all and just leave her wondering where i am or shall i just say "sorry but im off to heathrow for the best weekend ever and theres nothing you can do about it!"

Well im staying at a friends on Thursday night who is internet-less so if i dont get chance to post again i should be wearing blue jeans and a pink top and hope to see people in MacDonalds friday lunch. Ill be wearing my badge of course.

see you all there in less than 40 hours time!

Sarah

PHOEBE

Thursday, April 28, 2005 8:10 AM

Go with the girly problems, that always works

So we're meeting at mcdonald's 11-1ish? Or...? Am I going to be able to find this MD? LOL

And I'll be wearing, orange joggers, and a white top and black jacket both with the pink 'pineapple' emblem on.

MIKELOSAURUS

Thursday, April 28, 2005 9:34 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Zol:
I don`t think there will be any LARP at the con - unless somebody shouts REAVER` then everybody runs away!!

Darin (Zol.)

There won't be any this time AFAIK, but if there's enough interest I could talk to the organiser about running one at Serenity Squared? :)

PSYCHICRIVER

Thursday, April 28, 2005 10:35 AM

Half a day left! See you there!

PsychicRiver

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

EVILFAITH

Thursday, April 28, 2005 11:57 AM

This time tomorrow I'll be on the tube on the way to Heathrow. Unfortunately right now I'm at work. Not long to go now...

KISSTHESTRAWBERRYLOVERMRTAM

Thursday, April 28, 2005 1:56 PM

This time tomorrow ill be there! Why havent i finished packing!

(franticly runs around throwning stuff in bag and crossing items off "to pack" list)

Sarah

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