New Serenity Squared Con thread - maybe?

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EMMA

Sunday, May 8, 2005 1:04 PM

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After the first few drinks, who'd notice?!

Very true Fray101, the con-force is strong with you!

Not sure if anyone will notice this thread but the other one is long already - madness

extremely dimensionally transcendental

SIMONWHO

Sunday, May 8, 2005 1:51 PM

Oh dear, this thread title is going to haunt me for another 6 months, isn't it, maybe?

Does anyone know what proportion of dedicated BSG fans are going? I'm not knocking the show but the more Firefly/Serenity content, the better. I'd particularly like a few of the movie stars (Chiwetel Ejiofor comes to mind) to discuss it with us. Although if the girl who plays Starbuck came along, that wouldn't be all bad. Although Dirk Benedict would be best.

I think if us Firefly fans get in quick then Sean will probably angle it heavily towards us.

PHOEBE

Sunday, May 8, 2005 1:56 PM

Well there are currently no announced guests for BSG soo... probably not a whole lot of them going as of now?

EMMA

Sunday, May 8, 2005 2:24 PM

I am hoping Sean gives up with the BG aspect BUT he is a canny lad and may bring one or two guests along in order to try and convert people to the new BG. Now Buffy and Angel cannot support cons very easily he is going to need to replace those with something else - Firefly can only go so far.

He often has overlap in his cons to try and encourage a broader audience as well as encourage people to attend later cons they might not necessarily go to - this is how Starfury gets such a loyal attendee group.

Personally though I would rather the money for guests go to more BDH!

extremely dimensionally transcendental

PETITRHINO

Sunday, May 8, 2005 2:33 PM

*L*

Already? So how many S² will there be by November - maybe?

FRAY101

Sunday, May 8, 2005 3:40 PM

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Originally posted by SimonWho:
Although Dirk Benedict would be best.

I commented in the other thread that I was curious (worried?) how much Battlestar Galactica there would be in comparison with Firefly.

But...Dirk Benedict was the love of my teenage life (along with Jason from Battle of the Planets!) so all would be forgiven if he came...

Guess all be revealed soon enough.

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EMMA

Sunday, May 8, 2005 3:52 PM

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Already? So how many S² will there be by November - maybe?

at least a squillion

extremely dimensionally transcendental

PSYCHICRIVER

Sunday, May 8, 2005 5:56 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by SimonWho:
Oh dear, this thread title is going to haunt me for another 6 months, isn't it, maybe?

Maybe.

Quote:
Originally posted by SimonWho:
Does anyone know what proportion of dedicated BSG fans are going? I'm not knocking the show but the more Firefly/Serenity content, the better.

Amen.

Considering the film comes out a month before, BSG might not get much of a look-in. And that could be quite embarrassing. I dunno!

PsychicRiver

"Two by two, hands of blue."

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

Summer Glau to me - "You are so photogenic."

Me -

PSYCHICRIVER

Sunday, May 8, 2005 5:59 PM

I don't know really... Sean says he has asked 2 BSG guests so far, but is waiting for replies.

Sean also said he will have to wait for more ticket sales before he confirms anymore that four guests. And with 1/3 already sold and sales continuing on Wednesday..hopefully they'll go out like hot cakes!

And he has said that there will be a Sean/Summer photoshoot.

Oh so shiny!

He also said, if Jewel goes, there will be a Sean/Jewel photoshoot.

So it looks like we can expect more FF guests.

PsychicRiver

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

Summer Glau to me - "You are so photogenic."

Me -

JOESWEDEN

Sunday, May 8, 2005 8:17 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by SimonWho:

Does anyone know what proportion of dedicated BSG fans are going? I'm not knocking the show but the more Firefly/Serenity content, the better. I'd particularly like a few of the movie stars (Chiwetel Ejiofor comes to mind) to discuss it with us. Although if the girl who plays Starbuck came along, that wouldn't be all bad. Although Dirk Benedict would be best.

I think if us Firefly fans get in quick then Sean will probably angle it heavily towards us.

David Krumholtz would also be great BDM guest. As for BG guests it said on flyers at Serinity that it would be BG'04, so the chance for any of the female stars of the mini-series and series would be much greater.

"You can't take the sky from me."

RELFEXIVE

Sunday, May 8, 2005 10:47 PM

I briefly met Dirk Benedict at Collectormania 6, I think it was. Got his autograph, and that of Dwight Schultz too. Oh, and some lass called Carrie Fisher.

I've got a great photo of me and Mr Schutlz; we almost look like father and son

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

PSYCHICRIVER

Monday, May 9, 2005 8:18 PM

Oh, I want more guests to be announced lol. Give me something else to look forward to, lol! My life feels so empty right now.

*Goes back to carving cheese statue of Malcolm Reynolds...*

PsychicRiver

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

Summer Glau to me - "You are so photogenic."

Me -

FRAY101

Monday, May 9, 2005 8:24 PM

Presumably they'll announce the first confirmed guests when the tickets go on sale on Wednesday?

And - also presumably - those guests will be the few we already know about?

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"Can't think of a reason."

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PSYCHICRIVER

Monday, May 9, 2005 8:40 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by fray101:
And - also presumably - those guests will be the few we already know about?

You can count on it.

PsychicRiver

"Two by two, hands of blue."

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

Summer Glau to me - "You are so photogenic."

Me -

FRAY101

Tuesday, May 10, 2005 7:59 AM

Sigh, one more day to go. Will feel so much happier once I've actually bought my ticket (even though you conventioneering pros have already swiped the Meet & Greets!!)

I asked this in another thread but more relevant here - how do you go about volunteering?

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SLAYERFEST

Tuesday, May 10, 2005 8:13 AM

If you want to volunteer contact stewards_r_us@hotmail.com and offer your services to Ian and Jenny. Tell them Andy Evans sent ya!

Andy

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FRAY101

Tuesday, May 10, 2005 8:23 AM

Thanks Andy!

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PHOEBE

Tuesday, May 10, 2005 12:29 PM

Are there any limits as to who can offer? Aaand are there different 'types' we should volunteer for, or not?

FRAY101

Tuesday, May 10, 2005 1:09 PM

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Originally posted by Phoebe:
Are there any limits as to who can offer? Aaand are there different 'types' we should volunteer for, or not?

Am sure someone will answer this fully, but Zol's told me that the information you get with your tickets includes details of how to volunteer.

"Why would I want to leave Serenity?"
"Can't think of a reason."

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FRAY101

Tuesday, May 10, 2005 5:54 PM

OK, convince me....

As I live pretty close to the hotel I figured I'd just stay Friday & Saturday night and head home Sunday evening.

Am planning to book the hotel tomorrow (you know, just as soon as I've actually got a ticket!) so I just need to know one thing - how stupid would I be to miss the final evening's party? Are most people staying until Monday?

"Why would I want to leave Serenity?"
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PHOEBE

Tuesday, May 10, 2005 6:13 PM

At the risk of being pounced on, I think you can live without the final party. Sure it's fun and it's got a great atmosphere - and the closing ceremony has an even better atmosphere before the party - it's not the be-all and end-all of the weekend...

ETA. That said I'm staying till Monday... because I'm scared of missing something, LMAO! Yeah, hypocritical, I know

FRAY101

Tuesday, May 10, 2005 7:36 PM

Thanks Phoebe, that really helped....!

Ah to hell with it, am sure I'll stay until Monday. Never can rely on the Sunday train service anyway!

"Why would I want to leave Serenity?"
"Can't think of a reason."

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PHOEBE

Tuesday, May 10, 2005 7:45 PM

That's the spirit To hell with it all, stay for the last night. And curse anynoe who tries to stop us

EMMA

Wednesday, May 11, 2005 6:28 AM

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My life feels so empty right now.

Oh PsychicRiver, did nobody warn you about the post-con-blues?

Pretty weird experience, for many people who go to cons the first day/week/fortnight afterwards is pretty miserable because a wonderful bubble of love has burst.

Oh, and, Fray101, the final party is a must - it was the best one this time and that is pretty common. If this is your first con, stewarding is definitely the way to go - it is a fab way to meet people if you are a virgin!

extremely dimensionally transcendental

FRAY101

Wednesday, May 11, 2005 7:51 AM

Thanks Emma - my mind's made up. Three nights it is!

Roll on 10am....then we just need to find a way to kill the next six months.

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FRAY101

Wednesday, May 11, 2005 9:14 AM

So what time do tickets go on sale then??

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COSMICFUGITIVE

Wednesday, May 11, 2005 9:20 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Fray101:
So what time do tickets go on sale then??

The tickets go on sale from 10 am to 5pm (GMT) today.

FRAY101

Wednesday, May 11, 2005 9:22 AM

I thought it was 10 but there's nothing on the website yet....

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PSYCHICRIVER

Wednesday, May 11, 2005 9:22 AM

I thought it was until 6pm?

PsychicRiver

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

Summer Glau to me - "You are so photogenic."

Me -

FRAY101

Wednesday, May 11, 2005 9:26 AM

Never mind UNTIL when - how come there's nothing up now???!!

I want to book my ticket, sulk....

"Why would I want to leave Serenity?"
"Can't think of a reason."

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PSYCHICRIVER

Wednesday, May 11, 2005 9:30 AM

I have no idea. I just called up to enquire about day tickets for the "Quortoth" event and got no answer.

PsychicRiver

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

Summer Glau to me - "You are so photogenic."

Me -

COSMICFUGITIVE

Wednesday, May 11, 2005 9:32 AM

Quote:
PsychicRiver wrote:
I thought it was until 6pm?

Sorry.

It is 6pm.. Need to wake up...

(The other conventions advertised share the same time window for booking tickets. I'm assuming the same applies for this con. (?))

CASUALTY

Wednesday, May 11, 2005 9:34 AM

Don't worry bout there being nothing on the website! Just keep ringing! I had to press redial about 20 times before I got through. Use the same number as the one for Prime and Quor'toth. I've got my tickets! Woo hoo! I'm so so very happy I think I might burst!

Good luck!

"If nothing we do means anything then the only thing that means anything is what we do"

COSMICFUGITIVE

Wednesday, May 11, 2005 9:46 AM

Quote:
Casualty wrote:

Don't worry bout there being nothing on the website! Just keep ringing! I had to press redial about 20 times before I got through. Use the same number as the one for Prime and Quor'toth. I've got my tickets! Woo hoo! I'm so so very happy I think I might burst!

Good luck!

I've got my ticket too! I can't wait!

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"Well then, this is a day I'll feel good to be me." -MAL , 'Trash'.

FRAY101

Wednesday, May 11, 2005 9:51 AM

Ticket & hotel booked!!

"Why would I want to leave Serenity?"
"Can't think of a reason."

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JC76

Wednesday, May 11, 2005 10:18 AM

Hooray, ticket and hotel booked for me as well. Never been to a convention before but am still kicking myself I missed the last one, so I was not about to miss this one too.

RELFEXIVE

Wednesday, May 11, 2005 10:26 AM

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Originally posted by CosmicFugitive:
I've got my ticket too! I can't wait!

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"Well then, this is a day I'll feel good to be me." -MAL , 'Trash'.

Woo! And an appropriate quote too

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

RELFEXIVE

Wednesday, May 11, 2005 10:26 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by fray101:
Ticket & hotel booked!!

Woo! Shiny! Etc etc

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

RELFEXIVE

Wednesday, May 11, 2005 10:28 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by jc76:
Hooray, ticket and hotel booked for me as well. Never been to a convention before but am still kicking myself I missed the last one, so I was not about to miss this one too.

Serenity was my first proper con and it was great. You'll love this one, I'm sure

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

FRAY101

Wednesday, May 11, 2005 10:33 AM

No way was I going to miss out on this after reading the reports & seeing all the photos - you guys all had such a great time.

"Why would I want to leave Serenity?"
"Can't think of a reason."

Over 100 Serenity screencaps now available at http://disneypix.tripod.com/destiny

SIMONWHO

Wednesday, May 11, 2005 11:59 AM

Yay, just booked my ticket and hotel room too.

Serenity 2 - This Time It's Squared.

RELFEXIVE

Wednesday, May 11, 2005 12:40 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by SimonWho:
Yay, just booked my ticket and hotel room too.

Groovy.

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

EVILFAITH

Wednesday, May 11, 2005 5:51 PM

According to Sean Harry, two thirds of the tickets have already been sold. I was gonna wait a couple of months to have a better idea of what my situation will be like in November but I may just have to book a ticket tomorrow.

Also, just wanted to ask if anyone has been charged for the first Serenity con tickets? My card hasn't been debited yet and was just wondering whether this is the same for everyone.

FRAY101

Wednesday, May 11, 2005 5:57 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by EvilFaith:
According to Sean Harry, two thirds of the tickets have already been sold. I was gonna wait a couple of months to have a better idea of what my situation will be like in November but I may just have to book a ticket tomorrow.

Also, just wanted to ask if anyone has been charged for the first Serenity con tickets? My card hasn't been debited yet and was just wondering whether this is the same for everyone.

And yet there's still no specific details on the website! Anyone know how many tickets go on sale altogether? Presumably a fair number of them went at the last con?

(BTW, if I'm looking at the right website, what's the deal with the hotel - it says it has THREE single rooms?!)

"Why would I want to leave Serenity?"
"Can't think of a reason."

Over 100 Serenity screencaps now available at http://disneypix.tripod.com/destiny

PHOEBE

Wednesday, May 11, 2005 6:17 PM

I think 800 at the last con...

PSYCHICRIVER

Wednesday, May 11, 2005 6:32 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by EvilFaith:
According to Sean Harry, two thirds of the tickets have already been sold. I was gonna wait a couple of months to have a better idea of what my situation will be like in November but I may just have to book a ticket tomorrow.

Also, just wanted to ask if anyone has been charged for the first Serenity con tickets? My card hasn't been debited yet and was just wondering whether this is the same for everyone.

Most of those ticket sales happened at the first Serenity con. My card was debited about a week after I booked my ticket for Serenity...so were talking back in December here...maybe you've slipped under the radar?

PsychicRiver

"Two by two, hands of blue."

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

Summer Glau to me - "You are so photogenic."

Me -

SIMONWHO

Thursday, May 12, 2005 9:25 AM

But now that you've advertised it on the forums...

Actually, working with credit cards always seems to end up a mess. Give me hard currency anyday.

190 days to go...

FRAY101

Thursday, May 12, 2005 9:29 AM

I once bought something with Switch and wasn't charged for 6 months or so - thing is, as soon as you think they've forgotten, that's when they take it! Does seem strange though.

190 days???? Oh boy.

"Why would I want to leave Serenity?"
"Can't think of a reason."

Over 100 Serenity screencaps now available at http://disneypix.tripod.com/destiny

EMMA

Thursday, May 12, 2005 10:07 AM

woah, this is gonna be a good one!

The tickets at the Thistle usually stop at about 800 but at the Radisson they can go up to about 1500 I think (I think Andy will know, I think he was chief steward for Sector 14 which ran a couple of cons there). Maybe that is why it is at the Radisson - Sean can get more people going.

If he is opting for more it will be a VERY different but equally amazing con to the mid-size ones like Serenity.

6 months, this is tooooooo much

extremely dimensionally transcendental

PHOEBE

Thursday, May 12, 2005 12:41 PM

Personally I would prefer it to smaller - a better atmosphere that way. 1500 would be too many people, IMO, to support such a friendly atmosphere. It'd increase anonymity.

FRAY101

Thursday, May 12, 2005 1:09 PM

I second that - especially as it's my first con. Don't want to be too overwhelmed!!

(Just arranged to build another website - that's my ticket paid for! Just need another couple to cover all that money I'll spending there!)

"Why would I want to leave Serenity?"
"Can't think of a reason."

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PSYCHICRIVER

Thursday, May 12, 2005 3:34 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Phoebe:
Personally I would prefer it to smaller - a better atmosphere that way. 1500 would be too many people, IMO, to support such a friendly atmosphere. It'd increase anonymity.

I agree...and if there are nearly twice as many people, aren't we all less likely to get all our photos back signed, etc, etc? Small is cool.

PsychicRiver

"Two by two, hands of blue."

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

Summer Glau to me - "You are so photogenic."

Me -

ZOL

Thursday, May 12, 2005 3:38 PM

Hi Guys, guess what? yep that`s right Zol. has decided that he will be making a flying visit to the next UK Serenity Convention, he will be posing for photos and signing autographs

Not going to be staying at the hotel, unless something changes in the money situation but, I`m booking this afternoon, afterall, I`ve just got to meet Saffron(*) in my get-up

Darin (Zol.)

* here`s hoping!

FRAY101

Thursday, May 12, 2005 3:39 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by PsychicRiver:
Quote:
Originally posted by Phoebe:
Personally I would prefer it to smaller - a better atmosphere that way. 1500 would be too many people, IMO, to support such a friendly atmosphere. It'd increase anonymity.
I agree...and if there are nearly twice as many people, aren't we all less likely to get all our photos back signed, etc, etc? Small is cool.

PsychicRiver

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

Summer Glau to me - "You are so photogenic."

Me -

Hmmm, methinks some people already have enough signed photos.....!

"Why would I want to leave Serenity?"
"Can't think of a reason."

Over 100 Serenity screencaps now available at www.destinything.com (yep, bought me a proper name!)

PSYCHICRIVER

Thursday, May 12, 2005 3:56 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by fray101:
Quote:
Originally posted by PsychicRiver:
Quote:
Originally posted by Phoebe:
Personally I would prefer it to smaller - a better atmosphere that way. 1500 would be too many people, IMO, to support such a friendly atmosphere. It'd increase anonymity.
I agree...and if there are nearly twice as many people, aren't we all less likely to get all our photos back signed, etc, etc? Small is cool.

PsychicRiver

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

Summer Glau to me - "You are so photogenic."

Me -

Hmmm, methinks some people already have enough signed photos.....!

Nuh-uh!!

PsychicRiver

"Two by two, hands of blue."

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

Summer Glau to me - "You are so photogenic."

Me -

EVILFAITH

Thursday, May 12, 2005 4:48 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by fray101:
I once bought something with Switch and wasn't charged for 6 months or so - thing is, as soon as you think they've forgotten, that's when they take it! Does seem strange though.

I actually paid for it with Switch so maybe that's why. I'll have to check whether it was debited this week.

I'm still waiting to order my ticket for the con as I wanted to wait to hear about whether any Serenity guests will be appearing at LFACC3. That event would be much more convenient for me to attend but nothing has been announced as of yet.

FRAY101

Thursday, May 12, 2005 5:06 PM

Well I assumed that something would be announced on the website, even if it was only the guests we already knew about.

"Why would I want to leave Serenity?"
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ZOL

Thursday, May 12, 2005 7:09 PM

I think Sean Maher, Summer(?) & Christina Hendricks are up for coming (someone correct me if I`m wrong) & possibly Adam (although work may interfere again?)

who`s left - Gina & Joss?? It would be absolutely spiffing if they would honour us (now there`s a word you don`t use everyday!)

Darin (Zol.)

p.s. Tried to book my ticket today but it was busy, busy, busy - will ring tomorrow, whilst I`m out photographing more steam locomotives

*** UPDATE - right, this off the starfury boards - > Nathan Fillion,Sean Maher,Summer Glau,Christina Hendricks invited so far ***

PSYCHICRIVER

Thursday, May 12, 2005 9:48 PM

Yup...and its been said that Adam won't be coming as he will still be filming The Inside..so I'm now considering looking into Quortoth to meet him.

PsychicRiver

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

Summer Glau to me - "You are so photogenic."

Me -

EMMA

Friday, May 13, 2005 7:10 AM

gorram, gorram, gorram

Adam would be sooooo coool, or at least visually stimulating.

I would bet a large amount of money Joss won't come though, although i think i would actually get him to sign something if he did (seriously shocking for little old me), possibly whilst offering a burnt sacrifice and chanting...

extremely dimensionally transcendental

ZOL

Friday, May 13, 2005 7:16 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by PsychicRiver:
Yup...and its been said that Adam won't be coming as he will still be filming The Inside..so I'm now considering looking into Quortoth to meet him.

PsychicRiver

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

Summer Glau to me - "You are so photogenic."

Me -

I think he will e quite difficult to tie down to any convention, but `Q` might do, but hyperthetically speaking, I wouldn`t want to go just for Adam and then find out Adam couldn`t make it (although I`m sure tey would find a great guest or 2 like they did for the recent Serenity Con - Mark Shepherd, Ron Glass & of course Chris Buchanan.

Darin (Zol.)

PETITRHINO

Friday, May 13, 2005 7:49 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Emma:
[Bdid nobody warn you about the post-con-blues?

Nobody told me!!!
My post-con blues period seems to be over though, phew!

I agree with you, stewarding is great. I've stewarded at my first con, and will again for the second

PETITRHINO

Friday, May 13, 2005 8:06 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Zol:
I wouldn`t want to go just for Adam and then find out Adam couldn`t make it

During Quortoth (sp?), the Inside will be on hiatus, so Adam wouldn't be working. Though now they've moved the premiere date to June 8th, I'm not sure how it'll work.

ZOL

Friday, May 13, 2005 8:10 PM

Hi Flo,

I`ll be there at Serenity2 - booked today - I`m probably going to come down on Saturday though, not sure about hotel with the expenses so far, if not I`ll be commuting the 2 days :( I won`t be paying out as much as I have for this con but I still want some money left to spend on things.

I`m seeing about Stewarding - I have asked if it would be feasable considering my commuting to the con.

Darin (Zol.)

p.s. I didn`t ask you, but, did you get a ticket for the meet`n`greet? or had they gone at the Serenity Con before you got your ticket?

PETITRHINO

Friday, May 13, 2005 8:39 PM

I have a meet and greet ticket: n°170 and I think they stopped the meet and greet at 175. Phew!

I will be stewarding and already put my name down on the list.

And I'm already thinking about costume for the Alan Tudyk night :)

ZOL

Friday, May 13, 2005 9:41 PM

yep, 175 was the last one - because psychicriver got that one - another reason to hate him (only joking )

I wasn`t sure about going when the tickets were still low in number, but at least I`ll be there - I`m still deciding how to keep the cost down and still enjoy myself.

Darin (Zol.)

PSYCHICRIVER

Saturday, May 14, 2005 8:16 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Zol:
yep, 175 was the last one - because psychicriver got that one - another reason to hate him (only joking )

Oh sure... Like I'mg going to fall for that "only joking" thing... *Puts on helmet and dives back into the trenches!*

PsychicRiver

"Two by two, hands of blue."

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

Summer Glau to me - "You are so photogenic."

Me -

FRAY101

Saturday, May 14, 2005 11:32 AM

I'm "in negotiations" about stewarding but worried that the fact I haven't done it before will go against me - fingers crossed though!

When I had an email about the stewarding I was asked for my registration number - what's that all about? I wasn't given a ref number when I booked my ticket.

"Why would I want to leave Serenity?"
"Can't think of a reason."

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ZOL

Saturday, May 14, 2005 2:35 PM

They will take everyone and anyone - and the more who sign up the better it will be.

Did anyone mention you get priority seating in the talks, able to jump the queues(as long as you are on duty when your autographs or photo sessions are due) and then there`s the rest of the stewards too.

I was hoping at Serenity that there would be a small room set aside so that Stewards could chill out and mellow away from the crowds - it wasn`t the case, and probably they just wanted the stewards to mingle with the crowds anyway :)

Darin (Zol.)

FRAY101

Saturday, May 14, 2005 2:44 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Zol:
They will take everyone and anyone - and the more who sign up the better it will be.

Did anyone mention you get priority seating in the talks, able to jump the queues(as long as you are on duty when your autographs or photo sessions are due) and then there`s the rest of the stewards too.

Hmmm, I believe I was aware of that....! But perks aside, I'd still love to do it anyway as a way of meeting people and really getting the feel for the convention.

I just felt a bit of an idiot because I was sent this list of questions about stewarding and had to keep answering "never", "no", "no again"! Let's just say if it was an exam I'd have failed... I've got experience in helping organise other large events so hope that will convince them thay can't do without me!

Edited to add: just heard I'm on the list. Horray

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PSYCHICRIVER

Saturday, May 14, 2005 7:06 PM

Congrats me dear.

PsychicRiver

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FRAY101

Saturday, May 14, 2005 7:24 PM

Why thank you! (and please check out my my Objects in Space themed wallpaper in the Blue Sun Room - inspired by our recent chat about the animation )

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PETITRHINO

Saturday, May 14, 2005 8:11 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by fray101:
I'm "in negotiations" about stewarding but worried that the fact I haven't done it before will go against me - fingers crossed though!

You shouldn't be worried, I'm sure you'll be able to steward. They don't give much info before you actually get to the con, so be warned.

At the Serenity con, they told us they didn't set a limit to the number of stewards, because it allows us stewards to have less to do and enjoy the con more, which is great!

It was my first con (so obviously my first time stewarding) and they gave me a pretty easy job.

Quote:
Originally posted by fray101:
When I had an email about the stewarding I was asked for my registration number - what's that all about? I wasn't given a ref number when I booked my ticket.

Did you book by phone? Then you'll get your number when you received your temporary con pass.

PETITRHINO

Saturday, May 14, 2005 8:13 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Zol:
I was hoping at Serenity that there would be a small room set aside so that Stewards could chill out and mellow away from the crowds

They had one at previous cons and apparently it didn't get used much.

ZOL

Saturday, May 14, 2005 8:25 PM

Cap`n Eric had the overnight duty - and I think it was his 1st time too, but don`t let that put you off, stewarding is a matter of give & take, you can always request for a different duty (especially if you are like me and need to sleep)

Darin (Zol.)

p.s. Ive just re-emailed the head steward - to volunteer even in a diminished capacity

SIMONWHO

Saturday, May 14, 2005 8:36 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Zol:
Ive just re-emailed the head steward - to volunteer even in a diminished capacity

Psychicriver, I believe it is your turn to make the joke about "diminished capacity", possibly involving the word "mental"

Is anyone else here not that into the idea of a Bollywood theme night? I love the James Bond idea and you can not go wrong with anything connected to Alan but Bollywood? Is there some link that I'm not getting?

ZOL

Saturday, May 14, 2005 8:45 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by SimonWho:
Quote:
Originally posted by Zol:
Ive just re-emailed the head steward - to volunteer even in a diminished capacity

Psychicriver, I believe it is your turn to make the joke about "diminished capacity", possibly involving the word "mental"

Is anyone else here not that into the idea of a Bollywood theme night? I love the James Bond idea and you can not go wrong with anything connected to Alan but Bollywood? Is there some link that I'm not getting?

Actually the Bollywood thing got me too unless one of the guests has done a cmaeo or could it be Summer used to do Belly Dancing (NO! Sorry! Don`t go there, we`ll set PhysicRiver off on one

)

My problem is cash & enjoyment - I`m a prvate perosn, so don`t like to share rooms, so will most likely be booking the hotel for 1 night only (Saturday). I`ll be missing out on the opening ceremony (which I will severely miss)

Darin (Zol.)

FRAY101

Saturday, May 14, 2005 8:55 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Zol:
Cap`n Eric had the overnight duty - and I think it was his 1st time too

Overnight shifts?? Splutter...The thought had never crossed my mind!

All good fun, eh?

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PETITRHINO

Saturday, May 14, 2005 9:22 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by SimonWho:
Quote:
Originally posted by Zol:
Is anyone else here not that into the idea of a Bollywood theme night?

You're not the only one. Also, I only have a very vague idea what it means... something about India?

FRAY101

Saturday, May 14, 2005 9:26 PM

I'll admit this now - I'm chickening out of the whole fancy dress thing!

To be honest, the Bollywood one seemed the easiest - notwithstanding my stunning similarity to various Bond girls of course....

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RELFEXIVE

Saturday, May 14, 2005 9:34 PM

The biggest problem I can see with regards to the fancy dress, having been to the Serenity con, is whether or not you think it's worth being utterly outclassed by the insanely good costumes of the really serious folk. It's a mite off-putting.

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SIMONWHO

Saturday, May 14, 2005 11:18 PM

I think you all have to accept that no matter how long spend on your costume, how many sequins you sew on, how many thousands of times you watch the DVDs to study reference points, there'll be somebody else who comes along, hollows out a dinosaur and totally outclasses you. It's the way of all things.

Bollywood, for those who don't know, is the name given to the film output of India (don't laugh, they actually make more films than any other country in the world). The films generally follow a simple of mix of a traditional plot combined with the cast bursting into song and dance for no explicable reason.

The trouble I have is that there's no real "Bollywood outfits" in much the same way as there is no "Hollywood outfits". A pity really because there were some really great ideas over on the Starfury boards for themes. Still, 400 guys in tuxedos... there's going to be chemistry in the air that night.

PETITRHINO

Saturday, May 14, 2005 11:24 PM

Okay, I give up for the Bollywood theme.

For the Alan Tudyk one, I'll have something, though not of a Washasaurus proportion.

And for James Bond... yeah, why not. If most people come dressed up for that night, it would be shiny

CASUALTY

Sunday, May 15, 2005 1:04 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by fray101:
Overnight shifts?? Splutter...The thought had never crossed my mind!

All good fun, eh?

What would one have to do on an overnight shift? Does it involve staying up all night? If so then here is where being a university student might come in handy! I'm hardened to staying up all night, of course a degree might be useful too I guess! I always forget that's why I'm here. Damn!

I was considering being a steward when I was going to come on my own but amazingly my Mum was eager to join me and so I have decided I'll not bother. I'm still amazed she wants to go, I never thought she would. When I phoned her this evening she asked me if it was November yet. I'm inclined to agree with her although I'd settle for October!

Looking at my finances (I spent £270 on Wednesday! Whoops!) I have decided i can't afford to stay in the hotel. Fortunately my Grandpa lives in London and my Mum is willing to drive to the con everyday but I'm just hoping I don't regret not staying where the action is as it were.

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PSYCHICRIVER

Sunday, May 15, 2005 7:50 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Zol:
p.s. Ive just re-emailed the head steward - to volunteer even in a diminished capacity

If your offers are rejected I will shame you!

PsychicRiver

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Me -

FRAY101

Monday, May 16, 2005 3:44 PM

I'm likely to be banned anyway following my recent faux pas (less said the better), but it's just been pointed out on the Starfury forum that the website's been updated and that there's no longer any reference to Battlestar Galactica.

Summer & Nathan are up as the first confirmed guests.

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SIMONWHO

Monday, May 16, 2005 4:15 PM

Woo-hoo! The more Firefly goodness, the better. And have you actually been barred Fray or did you just make a faux pas because I hope no-one would get banned for a simple mistake.

If I was banned from all the places and people where I've stuck my foot firmly in my mouth, well, I'd have no place left to go.

PSYCHICRIVER

Monday, May 16, 2005 4:17 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by fray101:
I'm likely to be banned anyway following my recent faux pas (less said the better), but it's just been pointed out on the Starfury forum that the website's been updated and that there's no longer any reference to Battlestar Galactica.

Summer & Nathan are up as the first confirmed guests.

I've just checked and it didn't say this...it doesn't appear to have been updated, are you sure?

PsychicRiver

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

Summer Glau to me - "You are so photogenic."

Me -

FRAY101

Monday, May 16, 2005 4:20 PM

I certainly hope I'm joking!!! Anyone who's looked at that board today will no doubt be aware of my humiliation...

But anyway, I for one will be delighted if this turns out to be 100% Firefly. But people are obviously going to be disappointed - especially if they've already bought their ticket on the basis that BSG cast members would be there.

(I'd be happier if Sean was up there as a definite too - maybe they're just looking for the right photo to post!)

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ZOL

Monday, May 16, 2005 4:27 PM

Yep, looks good for November - Sean & Christina are up there but with a `?` where the pic should be - perhaps some people need to refresh the page when they view it to update the content within their browser.

Anybody got a box and can stuff Saffron in and take her home??

Darin (Zol.)

PSYCHICRIVER

Monday, May 16, 2005 8:18 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by fray101:
(I'd be happier if Sean was up there as a definite too - maybe they're just looking for the right photo to post!)

Yeah, I think so. They alreayd had pictures for Summer and Nathan from Serenity.

Oh, and I can see it now.

PsychicRiver

"Two by two, hands of blue."

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

Summer Glau to me - "You are so photogenic."

Me -

PSYCHICRIVER

Tuesday, May 17, 2005 7:42 AM

Morning all. Just thought Id tell everyone that Sean and Christina now have pictures up.

PsychicRiver

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

Summer Glau to me - "You are so photogenic."

Me -

FRAY101

Tuesday, May 17, 2005 7:56 AM

Yep, just seen that so very happy!

Of course if there aren't going to be any BSG guests, we're going to need lots more of our BDHs to keep us occupied all weekend!!

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EMMA

Tuesday, May 17, 2005 7:57 AM

Quote:
What would one have to do on an overnight shift?

I kind of assume that means stewarding the door at the party but that seems relatively new. There were stewards there all night at the last parties but at other cons I've been to they have usually given up by 11 or 12.

I think the Bollywood thing should be good. If anyone lives in an area where there are a lot of people from different backgrounds (especially South-East Asia) check out the charity shops. You can usually pick up a sari or shalwar kameez quite cheaply. Alternatively, try the markets, you can get new ones almost as cheaply.

Bugger, I have to go to class now

Sorry, my imagination failed me the past few days, I will endeavour to return with some entertaining drivel or return to observation mode.

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FRAY101

Tuesday, May 17, 2005 10:25 AM

So tell me, how come Clare Kramer MCs at so many of these events?

What are the chances she'll be at this one? (she was my fave Buffy Big Bad!)

(BTW, shall we start a new thread when we hit 100 replies?)

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JOESWEDEN

Tuesday, May 17, 2005 11:08 AM

There's about 99% chance that Claire will be MC at BDC Squared as she does every Starfury con. Not so sure about photo and autograph ops. as se was just MCing at Serenity. She's a friend of Sean's.

ZOL

Tuesday, May 17, 2005 4:19 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by JoeSweden:
There's about 99% chance that Claire will be MC at BDC Squared as she does every Starfury con. Not so sure about photo and autograph ops. as se was just MCing at Serenity. She's a friend of Sean's.

At the recent Serenity Con, something was actually said that she will not be doing talks,photos or autographs - to be honest I wasn`t too sure who she was until I checked the IMDB before going to the Con.

for those interested -

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004456/ - Clare Kramer
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0366058/ - Sean Harry

Darin (Zol.)

PHOEBE

Tuesday, May 17, 2005 4:49 PM

Awww, I love Clare. She was so sweet to me at the Fusion convention last year. She, Juliet and I had a conversation about cats.. LOL...

Has anyone gotten confirmation of their tickets yet?

FRAY101

Tuesday, May 17, 2005 4:51 PM

Nope, just told they'd be sent out mid-June.

I hope Clare's there - an autograph/photo session would be a plus, but quite happy if she's just MCing.

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PHOEBE

Tuesday, May 17, 2005 5:01 PM

Cool, thanks! Was wondering if they were due out yet or not

I guess she only autographs etc, at the buffyverse cons? I dunno.

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