LA Browncoats

POSTED BY: Fangirl
UPDATED: Wednesday, September 14, 2005 23:48
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FANGIRL

Sunday, June 19, 2005 5:51 PM

I thought a non-screening Browncoat gathering might be a fun thing to do as mentioned in another thread. Here were some suggestions I made:

There is a resturant in Burbank/Toluca Lake called "Sebastians" that has a back room you can rent out. The room has a flat screen plasma tv, pool table and comfy couches. They serve gourmet fries, sandwiches, salads and soups (price range is about $8-14). They cater to vegetarians and vegas as well as the meat eaters. They don't charge for renting the room. We could watch a couple of the episodes and meet fellow browncoats. Sebastians would be good for about 30-50 people.

There is always a Browncoat pot luck BBQ. Have fun little games and whatnot. I was at a Lord of the Rings one that was pretty fun. No reason why we couldn't do the same. We could even have a squirt gun shootout. This would be good for a really big group and could invite broawncoats from other web boards.

We could schedule it for the weekend after the comic starts or the action figures come out or just pick a random weekend that works. We could probably keep track of everyone the easiest through evite.

Other suggestions are more than welcome.

"Hell is empty and the devils are all here." - Shakespeare

BRUISERSMOM

Monday, June 20, 2005 2:42 PM

Sebastians sounds good to me. I have the next couple of months off. Therefore, I can come any weekend in June, July and the begining of August.

FANGIRL

Wednesday, June 22, 2005 5:17 AM

*bump*

Any others in the LA area interested?

"Hell is empty and the devils are all here." - Shakespeare

MOJAVE

Wednesday, June 22, 2005 6:03 AM

Does that plasma TV come with a good sound system? Can we turn it up loud? Will the bar complain if we sing The Ballad of Jayne?

FANGIRL

Wednesday, June 22, 2005 2:40 PM

It's a decent sound system and the room in the back is far enough from the main restaurant that we can sing pretty loud.

"Hell is empty and the devils are all here." - Shakespeare

FANGIRL

Friday, June 24, 2005 6:45 AM

I checked with Sebastians and found out that because I'm a regular, pretty much any Saturday is open for me. So I was thinking either the last Saturday in July or the first in August.

I can book it from say six to midnight. If no one shows, then worse case I sit and watch 6 hours of Firefly on a big couch on a plasma screen eating the best gorrum fries in the 'verse.

So who's in?

"Hell is empty and the devils are all here." - Shakespeare

YT

Friday, June 24, 2005 8:30 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Fangirl:
So who's in?

Colour me "In". Both Saturdays, July 30 & August 6, look open so far.

Keep the Shiny Side Up . . . (wutzon) Sarah McLachlan, "Angel", from "Surfacing"

MANOFSTEEL25

Friday, June 24, 2005 9:04 PM

Heya

Both of those Saturdays seem to work for me for now so count me- just confirm here which one it's gong to be! I take it you're bringing the episodes..... and the food's oviously there... I guess that leaves nothing to bring short our merry browncoat selves?

-Bob

FANGIRL

Friday, June 24, 2005 9:29 PM

I'll bring the episodes and I'm thinking of making the sign from Shindig opening to hang next to the pool table.

I'll give it a week and see if anyone else weighs in one way or another.

"Hell is empty and the devils are all here." - Shakespeare

TRACY

Friday, June 24, 2005 9:39 PM

Directions, address, etc.? Pretty please?

MAL: If anyone gets nosy, just, you know... shoot 'em.
ZOE: Shoot 'em?
MAL: Politely.

FANGIRL

Friday, June 24, 2005 10:20 PM

Sebastian's is:
10057 Riverside Dr.
Toluca Lake, CA 91602
818-509-8405

It's between the Pass/Hollywood Way exit and the Cahuenga exit off the 134. It's across from a Marie Calenders and down the street from Bob's Big boy burgers.

"Hell is empty and the devils are all here." - Shakespeare

BRUISERSMOM

Friday, June 24, 2005 11:25 PM

July 30 is good for me. August 6 is my brother's birthday and we will have a party for him.

BLUEHANDTWOBYTWO

Saturday, June 25, 2005 1:06 AM

hello Fangirl,
a newbie Browncoat here. I live in Burbank behind Ikea so Sebastians would be a stone's throw from me. Just give enough notice as to when would be a good time and let's do it! It'd be fun meeting other fans.
~LarryL

BRUISERSMOM

Sunday, June 26, 2005 1:17 AM

Bump.

FANGIRL

Wednesday, June 29, 2005 12:22 AM

I have a call into book the room for Saturday, July 30th. Once I get confirmation, I'll make an evite and post it up with all the details. You should be able to add yourself, but if not, I'll give you guys an email and add you to it. It'll give me a vague idea as to how many to expect.

I didn't realize until I was there yesterday how much that room feels like Inara's shuttle only with a pool table instead of a bed.

"Hell is empty and the devils are all here." - Shakespeare

FANGIRL

Wednesday, June 29, 2005 5:04 PM

I tried getting July 30th, but turns out they have an art exhibit that day and it wasn't put on the books when I checked.

So I had to book it for August 6th from 6pm to midnight. I'm sorry bruisersmom. Can you maybe stop by for a bit before your bro's party?

Evite:
http://www.evite.com/pages/invite/viewInvite.jsp?event=PEMBCVXRXFDLIOR
HEMYC&guestView=true&showArchive=false&sess=false&showPreview=false;%20onClick=

Click on invite more people and add your email address and whomever else you want to invite.

"Hell is empty and the devils are all here." - Shakespeare

YT

Wednesday, June 29, 2005 9:08 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Fangirl:
Click on invite more people and add your email address and whomever else you want to invite.

I tried, but the Reply, Invite, & Add to Calendar links didn't work. I closed the invitation & tried it again -- still doesn't work.

Keep the Shiny Side Up . . . (wutzon) Renne Manne, "Firefly part 2, the People", NPR

FANGIRL

Wednesday, June 29, 2005 9:11 PM

Just email me your email at blacfedora@hotmail.com and I'll add you then. Sorry it isn't working right!

"Hell is empty and the devils are all here." - Shakespeare

BRUISERSMOM

Thursday, June 30, 2005 9:21 PM

I'm going to try. My family hasn't made any definate plans yet, so I can lobby for a daytime party that will free me up for the evening.

FANGIRL

Monday, July 4, 2005 12:27 AM

I'm working on getting some special guests to come. I have one so far from another board who worked on the movie who's going to have a show and tell. I'll see if I can get others.

"Hell is empty and the devils are all here." - Shakespeare

FANGIRL

Tuesday, July 5, 2005 7:45 PM

So, the special guests are plugging along. I got a strong maybe from one of them. She just had a baby a few months ago and isn't sure if she can get away.

I'm going to do my best to grab a few people's attention at comicon next week. I'm going to tell Dark Horse. See if they donate some comic books as give aways.

"Hell is empty and the devils are all here." - Shakespeare

HORSEPLAYER

Tuesday, July 5, 2005 8:42 PM

I will dirve in from Vegas, I can't make the 30th, but will come if it's on the 6th.

Thank you

Peter

FANGIRL

Wednesday, July 6, 2005 4:41 PM

It is on the 6th. Email me (blacfedora@hotmail.com) and I'll add you on to the evite that has all the details.

"Hell is empty and the devils are all here." - Shakespeare

FANGIRL

Friday, July 8, 2005 10:40 PM

Doing the *bump*

"Hell is empty and the devils are all here." - Shakespeare

COOKIE

Saturday, July 9, 2005 12:28 AM

How goes the get together for August 6? Would like to attend if you still need bodies.

BRUISERSMOM

Saturday, July 9, 2005 3:23 AM

We've been emailing Fangirl through her profile for invitations. It's still on and set up for August 6 at Sebastians in Toluca Lake starting at 6 p.m. We have the room in the back with the TV.

"You can keep a dog; but it is the cat who keeps people, because cats find humans useful domestic animals."--George Mikes

YT

Saturday, July 9, 2005 11:24 PM

Current stats, four weeks in advance:
26 invitations sent
14 Yes, +2 Guests
3 No, with Regrets -- they'll all be off the continent
1 Mebbe
8 No response (I expect 2 of them to reply this coming week, but I don't know which way)

These numbers are slightly different from what's on Evite, 'cause I've heard from a couple of folks who haven't responded through Evite.

Kathy, will 16 warm bodies fit in the back room @Sebastian's? How 'bout 24?

Keep the Shiny Side Up . . . (wutzon) Karl Dennison's Tiny Universe, "Satisfied", from "the Bridge"

FANGIRL

Monday, July 11, 2005 5:27 PM

Sebastain's can hold 50 plus people in the back. After 30 though, it makes it difficult to play pool.

I'll be at comicon this week. I'm going to talk to Dark Horse and let them know we're doing a little shindig and see if they can do anything for us.

"Hell is empty and the devils are all here." - Shakespeare

AKIN

Tuesday, July 12, 2005 3:09 PM

I’d love to come, but I work until 10:30… is it okay to stop by late? Although I may be able to get off early…

FANGIRL

Tuesday, July 19, 2005 12:14 AM

Come at whatever time you can!

I met some people at the comicon and invited them as well. I look forward to seeing you all. I picked up the CD of the music at the con so I can play that for those who want to hear it.

"Hell is empty and the devils are all here." - Shakespeare

BRUISERSMOM

Tuesday, July 19, 2005 2:40 PM

I bought a DVD of previous convention panels if someone wants me to bring it.

"You can keep a dog; but it is the cat who keeps people, because cats find humans useful domestic animals."--George Mikes

KEVINBALOR

Tuesday, July 19, 2005 7:45 PM

imin i have just sent in my e-mail address and im hoping to colaberate with all my fellow brown coats.

Capt. Balor out!

We need to go to the crappy planet where im a folk hero.

FANGIRL

Wednesday, July 20, 2005 5:38 PM

Feel free to bring it! We can put it on in between episodes.

"Hell is empty and the devils are all here." - Shakespeare

MANOFSTEEL25

Wednesday, July 20, 2005 6:32 PM

Hey fangirl,

I was at comic-con too and stopped by the Serenity booth several times as well as the fan meeting/raffle on Sunday. I mentioned our little screening shindig there briefly but there seemed to be few LA browncoats there. Lots fomr SF, SD, East Cost and even Australia but maybe like 3 seemed to be LA area folk. Odd.

Also bummed my friends missed the screening they had there last minute but oh well. I went to the Joss and cast panel on Serenity too- I know that hall is super-large but if you saw a guy in an old school 1940's monochrome Superman costume, that was me. (My Mal coat is still being finished otherwise I'd have dressed appropriately)

I bought the Finding Serenity book and one of those great art prints of the whole crew by Jason Palmer. oddly aside fomr some extra art for a friend that was all I bought at the con this year. Now to get a Blue Sun t-shirt....

Anyway can't wait to meet you all there and watch some Firefly!

DSPISAK

Friday, July 22, 2005 8:56 PM

Hey is it still possible to join in on this event? I got in late in the game on this one. Thanks!

"There'll be time for introductions later, and maybe some sex." - Ace Rimmer, Red Dwarf

FANGIRL

Friday, July 22, 2005 9:27 PM

Absolutely, just email me your email address and I'll add you to the evite!

Also, I looked for the black and white Superman, but with 6500 people in that room, I didn't spot you. I did try to keep an eye out though.

"Hell is empty and the devils are all here." - Shakespeare

CARADOC

Saturday, July 23, 2005 2:28 PM

Oh man I went to read this hoping it was LA the state and not the City:) Oh well CA's LA is a bit to far to meat for some "Fries" lol well thanks anyways would have loved to be there:)

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FANGIRL

Wednesday, July 27, 2005 2:50 PM

Doing the *bump*

A week from Saturday! Woo hoo!

"Hell is empty and the devils are all here." - Shakespeare

BRUISERSMOM

Thursday, July 28, 2005 2:04 AM

Bump!

Looking forward to meeting everyone!

"You can keep a dog; but it is the cat who keeps people, because cats find humans useful domestic animals."--George Mikes

DROPPYMCCOOL

Thursday, July 28, 2005 7:37 AM

I'm in San Diego, but I might be able to make it up there if there's room... and the wife lets me. That is if it's not too crowded already.

"We gotta go to the crappy town where I'm a hero."

FANGIRL

Thursday, July 28, 2005 2:52 PM

About 30 people have RSVPed so far and the back room holds 50 plus if it gets bigger than that we can take over more space in the restaurant.

So come one, come all!

"Hell is empty and the devils are all here." - Shakespeare

CHEVRONNINE

Friday, July 29, 2005 2:55 PM

Hi - if it's not too late, I'd like to be added to the list please. Sounds like fun!

FANGIRL

Friday, July 29, 2005 7:53 PM

Just email me and I'll add you.

blacfedora@hotmail.com

"Hell is empty and the devils are all here." - Shakespeare

BRUISERSMOM

Saturday, July 30, 2005 1:11 AM

My house is out of the way by about an hour. Sorry!

"You can keep a dog; but it is the cat who keeps people, because cats find humans useful domestic animals."--George Mikes

FANGIRL

Monday, August 1, 2005 2:46 PM

One week and counting!

"Hell is empty and the devils are all here." - Shakespeare

CHEVRONNINE

Tuesday, August 2, 2005 9:13 PM

Hi Fangirl,

You were nice enough to send me two Evites, but unfortunately, neither worked. Must be my pc, sorry. (When I click "Reply," nothing happens. The status line displays "error on page.") Can you pls. add me manually to the list or, I can email you w/an alternate email addy. Whichever is easier for you, please let me know. Thanks!

FANGIRL

Tuesday, August 2, 2005 9:26 PM

I changed it to yes. Hopefully, it worked. Odd that there was a problem.

See you on Satuday!

"Hell is empty and the devils are all here." - Shakespeare

MANOFSTEEL25

Wednesday, August 3, 2005 6:34 PM

Sounds good fangirl. Looking forward to meeting some fellow borwncoats, havng good eats and watching some Firefly.

Too bad ya missed me in costume. Had pretty good reactions to it. I'll have to link you to my gallery.

-Bob

FANGIRL

Saturday, August 6, 2005 10:12 PM

Tonight! Tonight!

I picked up some chopsticks and fortune cookies to add to the ambiance. Should be a good turn out. I'll try and take lots of pictures!

"Hell is empty and the devils are all here." - Shakespeare

TRACY

Saturday, August 6, 2005 11:04 PM

Oh, phooey! My ride fell through, and I won't be abl to make it. Please, please, please, organize another one, and I"ll be there with bells on. (My driver's test should take place in a couple of weeks.)

Such a party pooper I am, gorramit!

Tracy (crestfallen and articulate)

MAL: If anyone gets nosy, just, you know... shoot 'em.
ZOE: Shoot 'em?
MAL: Politely.

MOJAVE

Sunday, August 7, 2005 2:35 AM

I can't make it, but I hope the LA Browncoats are having a great time. Fangirl, you must be an impressive character to pull off something like this. All the best.

FANGIRL

Sunday, August 7, 2005 4:38 PM

I just wanted to put a quick thank you up to everyone who came last night. Despite the sound not working on the television, I think it went more than well.

We had about 60 people there and considering only 45 people were RSVPed that's really good. I'll try and have pictures up soon and I'll post the link.

This just shows that we have a large number of Browncoats in the area and we need to really organize. With a group like this we can put more fun events together and maybe get more crew and hopefully cast to attend.

Thanks and I look forward to seeing you all again!

"Hell is empty and the devils are all here." - Shakespeare

BOBSTER

Wednesday, August 10, 2005 7:51 PM

And thanks for organizing the whole thing! It was great.

CHOCOLATEHAZE

Wednesday, August 10, 2005 8:35 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Bobster:
And thanks for organizing the whole thing! It was great.

Ditto that. You did an amazing job. Loved hearing everyone singing along to the theme song. Kinda missed that at Comicon, but oh well....

Oh, this is a happy development...

-Mal

YT

Thursday, August 18, 2005 8:21 PM

I've been remiss in not posting immediately. It was a blast. Thank you again for putting it together. None of my friends post on Fff.n, but we all had a ball (for a total of five -- wholly testicle Saturday).

Keep the Shiny Side Up . . .

DANREGAL

Wednesday, September 14, 2005 11:48 PM

URGENT!!!!

Anyone know how to contact Fangirl? If so can you have her email me at danregal_ff at yahoo dot com

Thanks
James