FLANVENTION II!

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BOOKSNIFFER

Friday, April 14, 2006 1:54 AM (P)

Forgive me if this is a repeat post but I can't seem to search the archives.b

When: December 8-10, 2006
Where: Burbank Hilton Hotel;Burbank, CA

Guests so far include:
NATHAN FILLION
ALAN TUDYK
ADAM BALDWIN
MARK A. SHEPPARD
CHRISTINA HENDRICKS
JEWEL STAITE
RON GLASS
Author KEITH R.A. DeCANDIDO
JAMIE CHAMBERS, co-author of The Serenity RPG
JOHNATHAN WOODWARD
MICHAEL FAIRMAN

Hope to see you there!!!

WASHBURNEFAN

Friday, April 14, 2006 1:57 AM (P)

Wicked Shiny Awesome!!!!!

Look for the guy with a look of complete awe.

That will be me. I live in Santa Monica, CA, so it's like a stone's throw away from my house. Well kind of...

Hahaha! Mine is an evil laugh... Now die!

BOOKSNIFFER

Friday, April 14, 2006 1:59 AM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by washburnefan:
Wicked Shiny Awesome!!!!!

Look for the guy with a look of complete awe.

That will be me. I live in Santa Monica, CA, so it's like a stone's throw away from my house. Well kind of...

Hahaha! Mine is an evil laugh... Now die!

Shiny!!!!! Is it December yet?

BOOKSNIFFER

Saturday, April 15, 2006 2:02 AM (P)

Anyone else going to FLAN 2?

CEDRIC

Saturday, April 15, 2006 4:51 AM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by Booksniffer:
Anyone else going to FLAN 2?

I'll be there!

Cedric

"Some things stay with you, 'til the day you die."
On the Drift: Music Inspired by Firefly and Serenity, now on sale at
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/bedlambards/from/celtic

TAY

Saturday, April 15, 2006 4:56 AM (P)

i'd like to go...how do i find out more?

DONCOAT

Saturday, April 15, 2006 11:02 AM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by Tay:
i'd like to go...how do i find out more?

www.boosterevents.com

I'm going, to reprise my role in Flanvention I.

I already have my Big Damn Pass and hotel reservations.

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I don't disagree on any particular point.

STEAMER

Saturday, April 15, 2006 1:02 PM (P)

Somebody explain to me why every big sci-fi/fantasy convention has to be held on the West Coast where I have nigh on zero chance of attending.

~
"We'll pass through it soon enough."

HERA

Saturday, April 15, 2006 4:31 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by Booksniffer:
Anyone else going to FLAN 2?

I'll be there! Big Weekend Pass bought and paid for. Never been to a fan shindig before. Really curious about it and looking forward to it (more than I care to say, but we're among friends here). It'll be way fun to meet you folks from FFF.net!

"Wanna?" – Mal to Kaylee, Out of Gas

THESOAPBOXER

Sunday, April 16, 2006 1:45 AM (P)

I'll be there like white on manure.

Wait, that's not right...

Anyhow, yes, I'm going like a villian.

Similes suck and don't make sense.

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Could you please just make it stranger? Just stranger. Odder. Could be weirder. More bizarre. How about uncanny?
~Joss Whedon

CEDRIC

Sunday, April 16, 2006 1:54 AM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by Steamer:
Somebody explain to me why every big sci-fi/fantasy convention has to be held on the West Coast where I have nigh on zero chance of attending.

~
"We'll pass through it soon enough."

Um, ever heard of Dragon*Con in Atlanta?

Cedric

"Some things stay with you, 'til the day you die."
On the Drift: Music Inspired by Firefly and Serenity, now on sale at
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/bedlambards/from/celtic

COPILOT

Sunday, April 16, 2006 2:20 AM (P)

OH yeah! I get to see Jewel all flesh and blood style. I'm so lucky! I shall do my happy dance With great viggor!

An I carried such a torch

STEAMER

Sunday, April 16, 2006 2:33 AM (P)

Quote:
Um, ever heard of Dragon*Con in Atlanta?

Cedric

Nope. Guess we Northerners are just eternally humped.

~
"We'll pass through it soon enough."

ACRAZYIVAN

Sunday, April 16, 2006 2:39 AM (P)

I'm right there with you. I'd love a convention - ANY convention somewhere in the northeast. I live in NH, and I'd be able to qualify going about as far as NYC for a convention. But how 'bout Boston, even? Somewhere that doesn't require a plane ticket?!

Keep on flyin'

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

CEDRIC

Sunday, April 16, 2006 2:51 AM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by ACrazyIvan:
I'm right there with you. I'd love a convention - ANY convention somewhere in the northeast. I live in NH, and I'd be able to qualify going about as far as NYC for a convention. But how 'bout Boston, even? Somewhere that doesn't require a plane ticket?!

Keep on flyin'

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

Boo-ruttin-hoo! I live in Texas. It's half a continent to either coast where the big events happen. But here in Texas we learn to get in our cars and drive for days--and that's just to get to the grocery store!

Cedric

"Some things stay with you, 'til the day you die."
On the Drift: Music Inspired by Firefly and Serenity, now on sale at
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/bedlambards/from/celtic

IHEARTFIREFLY

Sunday, April 16, 2006 3:00 AM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by Steamer:
Somebody explain to me why every big sci-fi/fantasy convention has to be held on the West Coast where I have nigh on zero chance of attending.

~
"We'll pass through it soon enough."

No kidding! I can't believe there aren't any other big conventions near Chicago- where I am- or out in the Northeast for you guys.
Are all the Firefly fans in the South and on the West coast?

"Can't tke the sky..."

JOSSISAGOD

Sunday, April 16, 2006 4:29 AM (P)

Being in the mid atlantic east coast SUCKS!! I've always wanted to go to the Flanventions but they've always been too far away! Yet another reason to dislike MD!!

JOSSIS(Most Definitely)AGOD

DONCOAT

Sunday, April 16, 2006 4:08 PM (P)

People... this is what frequent flyer miles are for.

One reason the Flanventions are in LA is that it's the center of the film industry. If you want to get a bunch of actors to be guests at your con, it's a lot easier if you hold it on their turf.

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I don't disagree on any particular point.

BOOKSNIFFER

Sunday, April 16, 2006 10:23 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by jossisagod:
Being in the mid atlantic east coast SUCKS!! I've always wanted to go to the Flanventions but they've always been too far away! Yet another reason to dislike MD!!

JOSSIS(Most Definitely)AGOD

I live in MD and went to the first FLANVENTION. I plan to go again in December. It's nice to get a break from the cold weather and get to see the BDH's in person!

Last time I flew was via Southwest out of BWI. Pretty cheap deal.

BOOKSNIFFER

Sunday, April 16, 2006 10:24 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by DonCoat:

One reason the Flanventions are in LA is that it's the center of the film industry. If you want to get a bunch of actors to be guests at your con, it's a lot easier if you hold it on their turf.

Exactly!!

BOOKSNIFFER

Sunday, April 30, 2006 7:47 PM (P)

Author Keith R.A. DeCandido will be at FLAN II!!!

KAIN

Sunday, April 30, 2006 7:52 PM (P)

Dragon Con is great am I'm going but she ain't no FLANVENTION!
Maybe we should have a FLANVENTION EAST!?!

Kain

BOOKSNIFFER

Friday, May 5, 2006 1:34 AM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by Kain:
Maybe we should have a FLANVENTION EAST!?!

Kain

That would be nice since I don't have to fly from one coast to the other but then a FLANVENTION wouldn't be a FLANVENTION if it wasn't in LA.

FLAUTISTFIRST

Friday, May 5, 2006 3:57 AM (P)

Might I offer a compromise location. It is neither east or west coast nor north or south. In fact it is nearly the geographic center of the North American continent. Yes, I'm talking Sioux Falls, SD.

See, if FlanventionIII were held here, I could attend. I could likely find a childsitter, and even bring my luggage,uh...I mean, husband.

So we're not so fancy as CA or NYC, but we do offer Norwegian immigrant culture, the National Shrine to Music Museum in nearby Vermillion (awesome, awesome place), and pheasant hunting at the right time of year (Dick Cheney comes every year for that *warning* wear kevlar).

In conclusion, I think FlanventionIII should be held hear in good ol' Sioux Falls, SD.

There's no place I can be since I found serenity.

VINTERDRAKEN

Friday, May 5, 2006 4:00 AM (P)

Sigh, sometimes it sucks royally to live on the otherside of the world. Well, ill just have to trust you people to tell me how it all went.

You can’t stop the Signal.
Keep spreading the word about Firefly!

JUSTSHINY

Friday, May 5, 2006 4:59 AM (P)

Don't worry about the re-posts...

...if someone hadn't a re-posted the original re-post that was more'n likely re-posted from the first time...

...I wouldn't a known...

Now my photo-ops are all bought and paid for.

Yee-Haw!

"In the spaceship, the silver space ship, the lion takes control."
AIM:LuckieDragon7
Always up for talkin' to my fellow Browncoats!

BOOKSNIFFER

Saturday, May 6, 2006 4:08 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by JustShiny:

Now my photo-ops are all bought and paid for.

Yee-Haw!

Yeahhhhhhh!!!!

OURMRSWASHBURNE

Saturday, May 6, 2006 8:14 PM (P)

They gotta hold a Flanvention in the crappy country where I'm a-livin'.

Or I ought to fly out to the US...

Our Mrs W
UK Browncoat

(yeah, so, I met Alan and Ron last week, doesnt stop me wanting to meet the rest of em...)

DEWRASTLER

Saturday, May 6, 2006 8:54 PM (P)

It's not the distance that's keeping me, I'd fly cross country to go. It's the fact the finals start that week and there's no way I could go. Man, I'd love to see it during a different date. Oh well, what're going to do?

One day.
One plan.
One army of Browncoats.

On June 23rd, we aim to misbehave.

FIREFLYFOREVERX7

Saturday, May 6, 2006 10:01 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by OurMrsWashburne:
They gotta hold a Flanvention in the crappy country where I'm a-livin'.

I agree! I want to go to this thing SO bad but my parents wont fly me all the way to California from Long Island. How annoying! I am definatley not giving up though! IwillgotoflanventionIwillgotoflanventionIwillgotoflanventionIwillgotoflanvention....

CAROlYN*

PDCHARLES

Saturday, May 6, 2006 10:28 PM (P)

woo hoo!

The good news is I only have to get on I-40 West (which is a half a mile from my house) and it will take me almost all the way to FII.

The bad news is, it is over 2,600 miles!

BOOKSNIFFER

Thursday, May 11, 2006 1:29 AM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by pdcharles:
woo hoo!

The good news is I only have to get on I-40 West (which is a half a mile from my house) and it will take me almost all the way to FII.

The bad news is, it is over 2,600 miles!

If you start now, you'll be there in December, depending on your mode of transportation.

PDCHARLES

Thursday, May 11, 2006 1:43 AM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by Booksniffer:
If you start now, you'll be there in December, depending on your mode of transportation.

I prefer space monkeys... they use FLEXFuel.

RECURSIVEFUNCTION

Thursday, May 11, 2006 1:44 AM (P)

I just might have to drive it. From Detroit. Now that would be interesting.

BOOKSNIFFER

Saturday, May 27, 2006 2:50 PM (P)

Ron Glass (Shepherd Book) will be attending Flan 2!!!

LEIASKY

Saturday, May 27, 2006 3:09 PM (P)

You sure you just didn't see the Flan 1 Flashback pic and think he was signed for Flan 2?

Quote:
Originally posted by Booksniffer:
Ron Glass (Shepherd Book) will be attending Flan 2!!!

"A government is a body of people usually notably ungoverned."

BOOKSNIFFER

Saturday, May 27, 2006 3:20 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by Leiasky:
You sure you just didn't see the Flan 1 Flashback pic and think he was signed for Flan 2?

Nope.

Check out the FLANVENTION2 FORUMS:

http://www.boosterevents.com/Community/Forums/tabid/326/forumid/14/pos
tid/3326/view/topic/Default.aspx

LEIASKY

Saturday, May 27, 2006 3:23 PM (P)

well, yay! Now if they'd just add Sean, the price of that ticket would be worth it!

"A government is a body of people usually notably ungoverned."

CANADIANBROWNCOATS

Saturday, May 27, 2006 3:52 PM (P)

I can't wait!!!!

I had a great time last year.

Here's another chance to show off my pics *snort*

Enjoy!

http://www.canadianbrowncoats.com/Flanvention.html

Hazyone101
www.canadianbrowncoats.com
http://movies.groups.yahoo.com/group/canadianbrowncoats

VELOXI

Saturday, May 27, 2006 7:19 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by Booksniffer:
Anyone else going to FLAN 2?

I'ma gonna be there! Can't wait!

JERRYT

Saturday, May 27, 2006 8:09 PM (P)

I'm thinking about it. I would love to meet the crew of my favoritest show. Would be my first con ever. Not sure if a 49 year old would stand out a bit too much though, lol.

JerryT
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"I'll be in my bunk"

HERA

Saturday, May 27, 2006 9:15 PM (P)

Well, this 43 year old is gonna be there . . . you should come on out! It's also my first con, ever.

And with Ron Glass now attending, the average age just got a little higher for the guests. We can do the same for the average age of the attendees.

"Wanna?" – Mal to Kaylee, Out of Gas

N0SKILLZ

Saturday, May 27, 2006 11:22 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by ACrazyIvan:
I'm right there with you. I'd love a convention - ANY convention somewhere in the northeast. I live in NH, and I'd be able to qualify going about as far as NYC for a convention. But how 'bout Boston, even? Somewhere that doesn't require a plane ticket?!

Keep on flyin'

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

Now it's been awhile since i've been home. But Otakon (anime convention) is in balitmore, so its a good drive, but still a drive. Umm there is a small one that used to be held in Manchester at my old high school ,but i dont think hes doing it this year. I think theres a anime convention in Conniticut (can't spell) but i don't know the name. And i'm sure Boston has some sort of convention.

you just gotta look mate!

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Security Deputy of the Sereni-Tree
"I can't feel my Danger Zone" Jayne Muppet!
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SASSALICIOUS

Sunday, May 28, 2006 2:10 AM (P)

I really want to go and it's a bit more realistic than going to S3 (thought that's entirely my fault).I think I'll have a couple of free plane tickets to cash in by then . . .

But dammit! I want Sean Maher on the guest list!

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I am on The List. We are The Forsaken and we aim to burn!
"We don't fear the reaper"
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JERRYT

Sunday, May 28, 2006 4:08 AM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by Hera:
Well, this 43 year old is gonna be there . . . you should come on out! It's also my first con, ever.

And with Ron Glass now attending, the average age just got a little higher for the guests. We can do the same for the average age of the attendees.

"Wanna?" – Mal to Kaylee, Out of Gas

Definatly thinking about it. Would really like to see Summer on the list though. River has become my favorite character on the show.

JerryT
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"I'll be in my bunk"

HERA

Sunday, May 28, 2006 3:33 PM (P)

I understand, JerryT. It wouldn't be much fun without Summer. Another friend of mine is holding to see if she attends. And I'll share with you the rationale I shared with him:

Jewel is attending. Morena is a good friend of hers. Morena will come on board eventually, and Summer won't be far behind! It wouldn't be the same without her.

I hope you can make it!

"Wanna?" – Mal to Kaylee, Out of Gas

AGATSU

Sunday, May 28, 2006 3:55 PM (P)

Well, don't forget that it might be work obligations that are keeping the others from attending. Summer said on several occasions that she is attending every convention that she can because she loves it. Maybe she just, well, can't.
I have to add that Summer's attendance or absence play a big role in my decision wether to attend or not - It would make the 12 hour flight and hundreds of dollars spent feel more worth it just to see her smile.
Plus the consequent falling in love, marriage, kids, happily ever after thing.

Proud Member of the FFF.net Event Team
Department of All Things Insane

Serenity Now/Equality Now screenings / Serenity Day (unrelated):
June 23rd www.cantstoptheserenity.com www.serenityday.org
Serenity Summer Campaign:
June 23rd - Sept 30th 2006 www.FireFlyFans.net
Serenity 'Versary:
September 30th www.FireFlyFans.net
Be there or be a purple-belted poop head. (<- not the official slogan)

PSYCHICRIVER

Sunday, May 28, 2006 6:10 PM (P)

*Pokes head in.* Hello, folks!

*Hopes someone will know who the hell he is.*

PsychicRiver

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

AGATSU

Sunday, May 28, 2006 6:12 PM (P)

Who the hell are you?

Proud Member of the FFF.net Event Team
Department of All Things Insane

Serenity Now/Equality Now screenings / Serenity Day (unrelated):
June 23rd www.cantstoptheserenity.com www.serenityday.org
Serenity Summer Campaign:
June 23rd - Sept 30th 2006 www.FireFlyFans.net
Serenity 'Versary:
September 30th www.FireFlyFans.net
Be there or be a purple-belted poop head. (<- not the official slogan)

FOLLOWMAL

Sunday, May 28, 2006 7:03 PM (P)

Well, I'm 49 and will almost be 50 by the time I get to go... so I hope anyone thinking of not attending because of age will change their minds.

My first con ever too and I can't wait!!

I am hoping that the entire cast signs on for Flan II. Weren't they ALL there last year?

"You hold. Hold 'til I get back." Mal

HERA

Sunday, May 28, 2006 7:10 PM (P)

Everyone but Gina, from what I understand.

Looking forward to meeting you, FollowMal!

It would be a kick to give YOU a browncoat, in person no less!

"Wanna?" – Mal to Kaylee, Out of Gas

FOLLOWMAL

Sunday, May 28, 2006 7:15 PM (P)

It'll be great to meet you too, Hera! I am so looking forward to meeting friends that I have made here.

Gorramit... about Gina.

"You hold. Hold 'til I get back." Mal

DONCOAT

Monday, May 29, 2006 1:25 AM (P)

I was over 50 last year for Flan I -- and that was my first con ever. There were plenty of us "touch of gray" types there, besides me, so don't hold back on that account.

Hi, PR, of course I know you

Got a BDP this year, woohoo! Almost missed it but just barely squeezed in the back door

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I don't disagree on any particular point.

BELOWZERO

Monday, May 29, 2006 5:31 AM (P)

There are3 a BUNCH of us from the "other" board going, i can NOT wait to meet all of you! Of course we did t-shirts so we'd recognize each other, I guess I'll just have to walk up to all the attendees and go "Hi. Are you from FFF.net"?

Or come say hi to the person in the tan Mal looking at Firefly for the first time comic print by mphillips shirt....who has BelowZero on the shoulder...

"Do not go gentle into that good night....
Rage, rage against the dying of the light. . ."
--Dylan Thomas

Though my soul may set in darkness
It will rise in perfect light.
I have loved the stars too fondly
To be fearful of the night.

JUSTSHINY

Monday, May 29, 2006 6:03 AM (P)

I'm going! *insert wildly spastic happy dance*

P.S. I'm gunna get a shirt done too...makes life less awkward I hope.

"In the spaceship, the silver space ship, the lion takes control."
AIM:LuckieDragon7
Always up for talkin' to my fellow Browncoats!

JUSTANOTHERMUDDER

Monday, May 29, 2006 3:19 PM (P)

Me too. Got a Big Damn Pass. :D

"Always be yourself. Unless you suck." Joss Whedon

JustAnotherMudder=NYPinTA Goodness.

RAVENU

Monday, May 29, 2006 8:37 PM (P)

I cannot wait to see Ron again - he is a really nice guy and a lot of fun to talk too.

FIREFLYGAL

Monday, May 29, 2006 9:43 PM (P)

Hey Browncoats, don't forget to pack away some money for shiny Firefly stuff in the dealers room. I have it on good authority that the "Lanyard Lady" from DragonCon will be there with the Browncoat lanyards and pins and maybe some new stuff. And don't forget ShinyHappyKlin's awesome t-shirts and stuff.

I aim to misbehave!

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FIREFLYGAL

Monday, May 29, 2006 11:20 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by Sassalicious:
I really want to go and it's a bit more realistic than going to S3 (thought that's entirely my fault).I think I'll have a couple of free plane tickets to cash in by then . . .

But dammit! I want Sean Maher on the guest list!

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I am on The List. We are The Forsaken and we aim to burn!
"We don't fear the reaper"
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Sean, yes, Sean would be mighty nice.

I aim to misbehave!

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FIREFLYGAL

Tuesday, May 30, 2006 2:11 PM (P)

bump

I aim to misbehave!

Firefly items:
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www.cafepress.com/fireflyflan

MAGDALENE

Tuesday, May 30, 2006 2:19 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by Steamer:
Somebody explain to me why every big sci-fi/fantasy convention has to be held on the West Coast where I have nigh on zero chance of attending.

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Hmmmm... at least you've got that 'nigh on' thing happening - for a nanny who lives and works in Melbourne, Australia... it's a not happening thing!!

"I love my captain!"

MAGDALENE

Tuesday, May 30, 2006 2:27 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by Cedric:
Quote:
Originally posted by ACrazyIvan:
I'm right there with you. I'd love a convention - ANY convention somewhere in the northeast. I live in NH, and I'd be able to qualify going about as far as NYC for a convention. But how 'bout Boston, even? Somewhere that doesn't require a plane ticket?!

Keep on flyin'

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

Boo-ruttin-hoo! I live in Texas. It's half a continent to either coast where the big events happen. But here in Texas we learn to get in our cars and drive for days--and that's just to get to the grocery store!

Cedric

Please get over yourselves - you are, at least in the right country - not to mention the correct hemisphere!! We have to get in a plane and FLY for days ... and that's just for medical attention!!!!

(Oh, OK I live in a big city.. . Melbourne, Australia, but it is about a 24 hour flight to get to where you guys are... and it costs a bit of money too!)

"I love my captain!"

BOOKSNIFFER

Friday, June 9, 2006 12:49 AM (P)

Is it December yet?

SASSALICIOUS

Friday, June 9, 2006 12:57 AM (P)

let me check

*looks out the window*

nope. looks like i can still walk outside without being covered in freezing rain/sleet/snow and the wind coming off the lake isn't strong enough to knock me over yet.

but soon.

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I am on The List. We are The Forsaken and we aim to burn!
"We don't fear the reaper"
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DONCOAT

Friday, June 9, 2006 1:38 AM (P)

Six months to go before Flan II...

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I don't disagree on any particular point.

RAVENU

Friday, June 9, 2006 12:12 PM (P)

Well I know some actors don't like to make a commitment for more than 6 months out from an event. It makes them less likely to cancel, so now that we are less than 6 monthes out I think we will see a few more announcements about the guest line-up growing.

BOOKSNIFFER

Saturday, June 10, 2006 12:55 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by ravenu:
I think we will see a few more announcements about the guest line-up growing.

Yeahhhhh!!

BOOKSNIFFER

Monday, June 12, 2006 7:04 PM (P)

bump.......

LEAINA

Monday, June 12, 2006 7:16 PM (P)

I was vaguely thinking about popping over to LA for the convention (not to make out that I have vaste pots of money, but it's a good excuse to visit some family) then I saw how expensive it was !!! Horrific!

plus only "eligible to buy photo ops, cocktail and banquet tickets"! Gorram - does that just get you in the door?

And to think we seem to get all that (ok minus a few guests) for just £80 at Serenity Cubed.

I can't believe they can get away with that. It's playing on people's passion for the series - well out of order if you ask me.

SASSALICIOUS

Monday, June 12, 2006 8:16 PM (P)

I know! I was kind of planning on going to serenity cubed, but I've decided to be a beach bum in hawaii for the summer and now I don't have money for airfare. Actually not sure how I'm going to pay for school yet either . . . .

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I am on The List. We are The Forsaken and we aim to burn!
"We don't fear the reaper"
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BEBROWNCOATS

Monday, June 12, 2006 8:41 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by Leaina:
I was vaguely thinking about popping over to LA for the convention (not to make out that I have vaste pots of money, but it's a good excuse to visit some family) then I saw how expensive it was !!! Horrific!

plus only "eligible to buy photo ops, cocktail and banquet tickets"! Gorram - does that just get you in the door?

And to think we seem to get all that (ok minus a few guests) for just £80 at Serenity Cubed.

I can't believe they can get away with that. It's playing on people's passion for the series - well out of order if you ask me.

Out of line? No. Seriously misinformed? Yeah.

What did people get at last year's Flan? Eight of the nine principle cast members. Plus the Feldman twins, plus Christina Hendricks, plus Jonathan Woodward (and his Sunday morning church service) plus Tim Minear, plus Joss Whedon, plus James Leary, Camden Toy and Dennis Christopher. Plus Andy Hallett at the Karaoke dance. If you're interested in reading about the Flanvention, check out these articles from IGN & IF:
http://scifibrain.ign.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=15
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You can also check out a report on the Flan in the March Buffy/Angel magazine. (I think it was March- anyway, early 2006.) If you doubt our devotion to providing excellent fan festivals to fellow fans, you might also want to check out the Dec/Jan 2005-6 for a write up of our Booster Bash.

http://www.ifmagazine.com/feature.asp?article=1388

BE has raised and donated thousands of dollars to Equality Now (and tens of thousands for various charities), as well as donated approximately 15 weekend passes for various Browncoat organizations raising money for charity, it makes the assertion we're playing fans sound darned silly.

BE was formed to celebrate actors, fans and the special connection between the two. With attendance limited to 500 and our huge line-ups and great activities, plus our many surprise guests and events, everyone gets their money's worth.

STILLSHINY

Monday, June 12, 2006 9:08 PM (P)

Ok I may have to figure out how to get the wife & I out to this one. I make no promises, but we shall put it up to consideration. I may have to be considered well...."Christmas"

"We had ties that could not be broken, except by the passing of time. Like a rock. A broken time rock. And you're very special to me, my broken time rock people." - Nathan Fillion

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LEAINA

Monday, June 12, 2006 10:14 PM (P)

woah! ok, fair enough! I'm sure it's an amazing event, I'm not knocking that.

It's great they donate to charity too, but in a way I think it's a shame they can't use some of those profits to reduce the ticket prices; I just feel sorry for all the people who can't afford that much.

BEBROWNCOATS

Monday, June 12, 2006 10:31 PM (P)

It's impossible to reduce ticket prices and hire that many headliners & second tier guests. We specifically pack our line-ups to give our attendees a huge bang for their buck.

LEIASKY

Tuesday, June 13, 2006 12:00 AM (P)

Add Sean Maher and it'll be worth the cost:)

"A government is a body of people usually notably ungoverned."

DEEPGIRL187

Tuesday, June 13, 2006 12:07 AM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by BEBrowncoats:
It's impossible to reduce ticket prices and hire that many headliners & second tier guests. We specifically pack our line-ups to give our attendees a huge bang for their buck.

I'm sure that it is an amazing event. I would kill to go. But what I think Leaina is trying to say is that many Browncoats can't afford that kind of thing, especially considering the ones that will have to fly out just to get to Flanvention. I'm trying to make it out to DragonCon, and even though it's in Atlanta (I'm in Michigan), paying for everything is going to be a major stretch of the billfold.

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BEBROWNCOATS

Tuesday, June 13, 2006 12:49 AM (P)

My response was based on the initial assertion that Flan was overpriced and that Boosters was taking advantage of fans and their love of the show.

DONCOAT

Tuesday, June 13, 2006 3:00 PM (P)

No matter how you price an event, it will be out of reach for some and a drop in the bucket to others.

For those in the middle, it all boils down to: is it worth it to you? If so, then go if you can -- and look for ways to control costs, like room sharing, frequent flier miles, or skipping some of the photo ops.

If not, seek out other, less costly ways to celebrate all things Firefly. There are other cons, mechandise of every imaginable kind, shindigs with other Browncoats in your area, and the absolutely free bliss of FFF.net.

Those of us fortunate enough to be able to afford the Flanvention will be happy to share our experiences with you... although some probably find that more frustrating than fun. In any case, last year I (and at least one other attendee) posted daily reports here about the doings. I'll certainly be willing to do the same again this year.

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BOOKSNIFFER

Saturday, June 17, 2006 12:22 AM (P)

b-u-m-p

BOOKSNIFFER

Friday, June 30, 2006 11:53 PM (P)

Bumping again!

DQBABY76

Saturday, July 1, 2006 12:19 AM (P)

Man I cant wait to get out of Alaska and move to New Mexico. At least that way I can drive to the conventions. I would forfeit every birthday and Xmas present for a year to be able to go to at least one Flanvention. I wanna see Nathan Fillion but I know as soon as I see him I will have a brain fart and faint!

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BOOKSNIFFER

Friday, July 14, 2006 12:04 AM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by dqbaby76:
Man I cant wait to get out of Alaska and move to New Mexico. At least that way I can drive to the conventions. I would forfeit every birthday and Xmas present for a year to be able to go to at least one Flanvention. I wanna see Nathan Fillion but I know as soon as I see him I will have a brain fart and faint!

LOL!!

BOOKSNIFFER

Friday, September 1, 2006 2:35 PM (P)

Booster Event's FLAN 2 Luncheon Tickets on sale NOW! Special luncheon tickets for Flan 2 are now up on ebay. These very popular luncheons have extremely limited seating.

So far, guests include: Nathan Fillion, Alan Tudyk, Adam Baldwin, Jewel Staite, Ron Glass, Christina Hendricks, Mark A. Sheppard, Keith DeCandido, Terri Osborne and The Bedlam Bards.

http://www.boosterevents.com

LEIASKY

Friday, September 1, 2006 3:04 PM (P)

You mean banquet tickets?

As that is how they were advertised on the Flan web site.

"A government is a body of people usually notably ungoverned."

BOOKSNIFFER

Friday, September 1, 2006 3:19 PM (P)

No. The banquet is different from the special luncheon they have. Here's the exact link:

http://www.boosterevents.com/News/BENews/tabid/135/newsid1214/139/mid/
1214/BE-SCARED-and-FLAN-2-LUNCHEON-TICKETS-ON-SALE-NOW/Default.aspx

I hope this helps.

LEIASKY

Friday, September 1, 2006 3:28 PM (P)

Are these luncheon tickets sold out as well or is this the first time we're hearing about them?

How do you 'normally' get tickets like this? Do they come with those super expensive admission tickets, sold separately, only sold via ebay?

I've never been to a convention that does this sort of thing so forgive all my questions!

"A government is a body of people usually notably ungoverned."

BOOKSNIFFER

Friday, September 1, 2006 5:41 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by Leiasky:
Are these luncheon tickets sold out as well or is this the first time we're hearing about them?

How do you 'normally' get tickets like this? Do they come with those super expensive admission tickets, sold separately, only sold via ebay?

I've never been to a convention that does this sort of thing so forgive all my questions!

"A government is a body of people usually notably ungoverned."

Most likely they will be sold out. The only way to get the luncheon ticket is through their ebay auctions. I think you need at least a weekend pass to bid on a luncheon ticket but I'm not sure. You might want to try emailing Vicki or Denise at boosterevents.com. They should be able to answer all of your questions. I'm just worried I might give you incorrect or incomplete information.

And if you haven't been to this type of convention, you might want to think about going. The FLAN was awesome! So there will be high expectations about FLAN 2, being awesomer!!

LEIASKY

Friday, September 1, 2006 5:49 PM (P)

I already have a ticket to Flan this year, that's why I have so many questions:)

"A government is a body of people usually notably ungoverned."

BOOKSNIFFER

Friday, September 1, 2006 7:01 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by Leiasky:
I already have a ticket to Flan this year, that's why I have so many questions:)

"A government is a body of people usually notably ungoverned."

No problem with the questions. I'll try my best to answer them but like I said, it's best to email Vicki or Denise or even PM them. Or you might want to post your question on the booster board in the FLAN2 forum for a quick response. I just don't want you to miss out on something because of incorrect information that I might have given you.

Since you already have a Flan ticket, you should be able to bid on the luncheon.

EMBERS

Friday, September 1, 2006 7:56 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by Leiasky:
You mean banquet tickets?

As that is how they were advertised on the Flan web site.

the banquet (tickets for which were sold at their website) is different from
the luncheon (which is much smaller and tickets are only available through eBay and will end up costing a fortune)...

don't worry about not getting to go to the luncheon though,
it would be cool but you'll get to meet everyone in the autograph line,
AND they will all be on stage for Q&A
(think up some cool questions to ask!)

Flanvention II will be great, I've got tickets to it too!
I hope to meet up w/folks from fff while I'm there

YANN

Friday, September 1, 2006 9:19 PM (P)

Shiny! I reckon to be there, a mite spritely!

LEIASKY

Friday, September 1, 2006 9:23 PM (P)

>the banquet (tickets for which were sold at their website) is different from
the luncheon (which is much smaller and tickets are only available through eBay and will end up costing a fortune)...

Yeah, I have absolutely no intention of paying that astronomical ebay amount for those tickets. The cost to get into the convention is plenty high enough.

>don't worry about not getting to go to the luncheon though, it would be cool but you'll get to meet everyone in the autograph line, AND they will all be on stage for Q&A (think up some cool questions to ask!)

Oh, I'm not worried about not being able to go. I was just curious as to what it was since I'd never heard of it.

>I've got tickets to it too! I hope to meet up w/folks from fff while I'm there

Oh, great! A bunch of friends and I will be having a room party on Sat night so I'm looking forward to that almost as much as the convention itself.

"A government is a body of people usually notably ungoverned."

YANN

Saturday, September 2, 2006 12:00 AM (P)

Hi everybody!

I'm Yann (F, age 36) from NYC and only recently got into Firefly - watched Serenity the movie in the theatres and had to get the Firefly DVD.

Watched 'done the impossible' and now I'm a confirmed fan - so I'm gonna do whatever I can to get a vacay from this bughouse I work in, get an outfit together (companion? browncoat? citizen?) and see y'all at the Flan!

"You're lost in the woods. We all are. Even the captain. The only difference is, he likes it that way."

YINYANG

Saturday, September 2, 2006 12:07 AM (P)

Hello, Yann! Welcome to the 'verse!

I'm not with the official welcoming party (they have food); but, the least I can do is say, "Glad you're here, friend!"

Note to self: Must edit and post something about Flanvention II.

EDIT: My note worked.

Man, I wish I could go! Why did I have to be born when I was?

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YANN

Saturday, September 2, 2006 12:11 AM (P)

Thanks for the warm welcome YinYang!

If from your message I take it that you're too young, why not ask one of your adult family members or friends to go with you?

"You're lost in the woods. We all are. Even the captain. The only difference is, he likes it that way."

YINYANG

Saturday, September 2, 2006 12:21 AM (P)

You're funny, Yann!

::laughs hysterically for a bit, then regains her composure::

On a serious note: not going to happen. My mom would probably be okay with the idea, but... the green stuff's involved.

::is being melodramatic::

Why's it always about the green stuff? Why can't our money be strawberries or some such?

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DONCOAT

Sunday, September 3, 2006 3:10 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by yinyang:
Why's it always about the green stuff? Why can't our money be strawberries or some such?

Be nice if there was some way to measure one's love and devotion for Firefly and use that as currency.

Sorry to hear that the finances aren't working out.

Oh, and Yann -- costumes are entirely optional. No need to spend a lot of effort on that, unless of course you want to.

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TALIE

Sunday, September 3, 2006 3:35 PM (P)

Hi All....another new poster here - and a very recent Firefly addict....

*sigh* Australia is just such a long way away - I ain't gonna make it

YINYANG

Sunday, September 3, 2006 5:05 PM (P)

Hey, Talie! Nice to see you in the 'verse (whew! Where are all the new people coming from? They're everywhere!)! We're a shiny Browncoat family, and we love new people! After all, "they've all got stories"!

Anyway, enough with my ramblings! Welcome to our corner of the 'verse!

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YANN

Sunday, September 3, 2006 5:29 PM (P)

thanks for the welcome, y'all!

Yeah - costumes are fun but it might just be fun to blend in too :) And as far as credits is concerned, Mal said it best in the pilot:

"You're right, though. The last two
jobs we had were weak tea. We got
nothing saved, takin' on passengers
won't help near enough.

We don't get paid for this cargo, we
don't have enough money to fuel the
ship, let alone keep her in repair.
She'll be dead in the water."

Just like that one fan in 'Done the Impossible', I have yet to watch the 14th episode, just to keep it 'fresh' somehow... :)

But I'll be writing Universal (in a supportive, mature and non-attacky way) about this great series! - Winner of the Hugo and the Nebula - Firefly / Serenity!

See you at the Flan!

"You're lost in the woods. We all are. Even the captain. The only difference is, he likes it that way."

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