Ohio Fans!!!!!

POSTED BY: EMangel01
UPDATED: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 23:14
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EMANGEL01

Saturday, June 26, 2004 6:04 AM

Hey everyone! I'm pretty new to the board. I'm a big fan of Firefly and can't wait for the movie! Is there anyone else from Ohio that might be interested in setting up an Ohio shindig, or maybe just a viewing party? I was hoping that we might be able to get a group together to see the premiere! Let me know what you think. Or email me at EMangel01@aol.com with the subject "firefly". Hope to hear from you soon!

~EMangel01

JUSTASHEPHERD

Sunday, June 27, 2004 4:54 PM

Where in Ohio are you from?

FEMALEJAYNE

Sunday, June 27, 2004 5:18 PM

What do you have in mind?

JCKNIFE

Sunday, June 27, 2004 6:37 PM

I'm here in Ohio, too. Watching for what you have in mind.

GNARSH

Sunday, June 27, 2004 8:25 PM

I'm in Ohio, up North in Ashtabula.

QUIXOTICONE

Sunday, June 27, 2004 10:44 PM

'Nother Ohio fan here - in Columbus, to be exact. I'd be interested in an Ohio Shindig (preferably central OH, but open to elsewhere)... anybody got any ideas for where/when/etc?

-QO-

Where were all the Browncoats on Saturday for Origins?! Figured my "accurate" Blue Sun tee woulda got much more response than it did...

EMANGEL01

Sunday, June 27, 2004 11:05 PM

I'm in Columbus too. I didn't really have any sort of solid plan for this whole shindig idea, just thought it would be fun to meet some people who like the show as much as I do. If anyone has any suggestions, they'd be greatly appreciated.

~EMangel01

GNARSH

Tuesday, June 29, 2004 4:10 AM

Quixoticone, you were at Origins on Saturday? I was there, and I saw a guy in a Blue Sun shirt, presumably you. I was going to say something about it, but...didn't. I was distracted by all the pretty dice.

EMANGEL01

Tuesday, June 29, 2004 4:32 AM

Here's a thought! I just read something about a Browncoat Ball being held in Chicago over the weekend of Sept. 17th. Maybe we could get a group of Ohio fans to go. I'd like to go so anyone who's interested let me know. We could split the cost of the hotel and ride there. Let me know what you think.

~EMangel01

QUIXOTICONE

Tuesday, June 29, 2004 1:45 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Gnarsh:
Quixoticone, you were at Origins on Saturday? I was there, and I saw a guy in a Blue Sun shirt, presumably you. I was going to say something about it, but...didn't. I was distracted by all the pretty dice.

It's a good possibility, although there was (at least) one other guy there Saturday also wearing a Blue Sun tee... if it was a deeper khaki colored shirt with the "true" Blue Sun logo, then it was me :)

-QO-

KOBAYASHI

Tuesday, June 29, 2004 2:00 PM

I'm from Columbus too! Pickerington, to be exact... but close enough.

Hi to all Central Ohio fans!

JUSTASHEPHERD

Tuesday, June 29, 2004 5:25 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Gnarsh:
Quixoticone, you were at Origins on Saturday? I was there, and I saw a guy in a Blue Sun shirt, presumably you. I was going to say something about it, but...didn't. I was distracted by all the pretty dice.

Well if you were around the dice, it was most likely QuixoticOne. He made a few stops at the dice tables.

And yes, QO, I know I bought a bunch too.

MILESLONG

Tuesday, June 29, 2004 5:49 PM

Hey All,

Cleveland area fan here. Wish I could to the Browncoat, but I did DeConpression and Marcon this year already and that about taps me out for 04.

Speaking of DeCon, I'm on the crew that does the Con Suite there and I was wondering if any of you have actually heard of it?

It's a good 'relaxacon' type of event and it is very young. As in 2005 will be DeCon 2. If your interested in more info go here:

http://www.deconpression.org/

Ah well, back to work

Jeff

KARENKAY99

Tuesday, June 29, 2004 9:25 PM

Hi from the burbs of Cincinnati!!

"They say the snow on the roof is too heavy. They say the ceiling will cave in. His brains are in terrible danger."

EMANGEL01

Wednesday, June 30, 2004 3:48 AM

Hey everyone! Please let me know how interested you are in getting together for a shindig or for a premiere party! Someone has suggested to me that if there's enough interest in getting together for the premiere then maybe we could rent out a theatre. Let me know what you think! Also... I live in both Columbus and in Cincinnati. Let me know where you're from so that we can figure out where and if to have this thing.

~EMangel01

THEREALME

Wednesday, June 30, 2004 3:56 AM

I will be visiting just north of Cincinnati from this Friday July 2 through the following Sunday, July 11. It would be a pleasure to meet some of you, if that could be worked out.

The Real Me

EMANGEL01

Wednesday, June 30, 2004 4:21 AM

I don't know about anyone else, but I'll be in Cincinnati during those dates. Where are you coming from and where are you visiting? I'd be willing to meet up if I've got some free time. Just let me know.

~EMangel01

AERRIN

Wednesday, June 30, 2004 5:46 AM

I'm an Ohio fan! Live in Zanesville, went to school in Springfield. I've got plans with a friend who lives in Cinci to drive out to see the movie with her - might there be a Cinci shindig in the works?

Buckeye Browncoats are the best! Just cause the alliteration's so shiny.

THEREALME

Wednesday, June 30, 2004 2:32 PM

I'll be flying into Cincnnati and staying in Hamilton. I'll have a car so I'll be mobile. I dunno, could we pick some date and time for next week and meet in the Tri County Mall by the fountain, each holding their favorite Firefly disk?

What about you, KarenKay? Or any other Cincinnatians that I've missed?

The Real Me

HERO

Wednesday, June 30, 2004 3:30 PM

Hello all. Greetings from north of Akron, south of Cleveland, I mean somewhere in or around Cuyahoga River in northern Summit County. The exact location is classified.

If your ever caught speeding in this area, just mention 'Firefly' at trial and you just might catch a break.

Unless your one of those Alliance types. I can think of several ways to handle those kind a folk round these parts.

H

EMANGEL01

Thursday, July 1, 2004 4:45 AM

THEREALME - What date did you have in mind? I'm not sure of my schedule yet, but we'll see. Also, were are you coming from?

~EMangel01

EMANGEL01

Thursday, July 1, 2004 4:53 AM

All right guys! So here's the update on the plans for the Ohio shindig/premiere party. What do you think about renting our own theatre for the premiere? Brad suggested that we rent our own theatre so that we can truly be ourselves while watching the movie, singing "the hero of caton" song with a bunch of strangers around may not go over so well. He also suggested possibly trying to get a little competition going between the states to see who could have the biggest attendance. Maybe we could even get the other states to rent their own theatres too. With these plans there would be one central location for all 'Buckeye Browncoats'(to coin a term used by AERRIN). This would involve a little bit of traveling for some, but not too much. Let me know your thoughts on all of this.

~EMangel01

THEREALME

Thursday, July 1, 2004 5:01 AM

Currently, I live in Colorado Springs, Colorado. I'm pretty flexible as to a meeting date, except the 4th itself. I'm guessing a weeknight would be most convenient. I'll be in the area from the night of July 2 to the afternoon of July 11.

What might work best for you?

If it's only the two of us, though, that would be too bad.

The Real Me

QUIXOTICONE

Thursday, July 1, 2004 5:11 PM

I'm all for a Browncoat-Only Shindig for the Big Damn Movie... not that I'd have the foggiest of how to pull it off!

As for a mini-Shindig on the 4th, I'm 'fraid I couldn't join in - it's the annual family reunion for me...

-QO-

THEREALME

Friday, July 2, 2004 3:07 AM

Emangel01,

Considering that a potential meeting would just be the two of us, and that your schedule still seems to be coming together, it's probably best not to worry about trying to get together.

We'd probably only shake hands, say "Hi", and "How about that Firefly show!" and then go our own ways.

We can really do that in here!

The Real Me

EMANGEL01

Friday, July 2, 2004 6:22 AM

Sorry it doesn't seem to be working out. I would actually like to meet if it is possible, but unfortunately it may not be able to happen. I'll keep posting on here and maybe if there's a opportunity we can still meet up. Besides, karenkay99 and her friend sent me a message saying that they'd be interested in meeting if we could get the details worked out. Hope we can work something out.

~EMangel01

THEREALME

Friday, July 2, 2004 6:48 AM

Okay, let's do it.

I will even offer to treat all Browncoats who show up to a (modest) dinner! Protein, in all the colors of the rainbow!

Or something.

On Wednesday, July 7, from 6 pm to 6:30 pm local time, I will be waiting near the fountain inside the Tri County Mall, with a copy of a Firefly disk near me.

This mall is just west of the crossing of I-75 and I-275 (the loop around Cincinnati). It is south of the loop, and is not to be confused with Forest Fair Mall farther west on the north side that has (or had) a BIGGS.

If that doesn't work, then propose a different set of space-time coordinates.

I will try to check this site, but after tomorrow morning I probably won't be able to post (don't want to presume to give up my brother's e-mail).

The Real Me

Winging his way to Cincinnati!

THEREALME

Friday, July 2, 2004 1:22 PM

EMangel01, I will e-mail the account you gave above, if necessary.

The Real Me

OPTIMUS1998

Friday, July 2, 2004 6:09 PM

'nother Columbus browncoat checkin in, if folks are serious about renting out a theater, might i suggest the Arena Grand. one of my fav. theaters in ohio. if anyone isn't familiar with it, check out this link:
http://www.arenagrand.com/

just a suggestion....

SHE TURNED ME INTO A NEWT!!!
- a newt?
I got better......

EMANGEL01

Wednesday, July 7, 2004 2:31 AM

I've only been to the Arena Grand once, but I agree, it is a nice theatre. It is definitely a possibility for our location seeing as Columbus is probably the most easily accessible for everyone involved, but we're still hashing out the details. If you have any more suggestions I'm eager to hear them.

~EMangel01

EMANGEL01

Wednesday, July 7, 2004 2:33 AM

I'm going to try to be there. karenkay99 said they would try to make it as well.

~EMangel01

JDW71

Wednesday, July 7, 2004 3:02 AM

I live in Fairfield, it is just north of Cincy, i saw that someone said something about tri county mall, i live about 10 mins away from there.

EMANGEL01

Wednesday, July 7, 2004 3:13 AM

yeah... a couple of us are meeting at tri-county mall tomorrow, wed. july 7th around 6 or 6:30 in the evening. you're welcome to join if you'd like. THEREALME is going to be there with a firefly disk by the fountain. we're going to go to dinner and discuss the show. hope to see you there.

~EMangel01

LERXST

Wednesday, July 7, 2004 3:28 AM

Hi all,

I'm in Columbus, and there's a few more Buckeye Browncoats around that drop by here from time to time. There are also a bunch on the OB. Another OB'er, Nonoluna, organized a shindig here in February. About 20 people showed up, and much mayhem and hilarity ensued.

I kinda like the Arena Grand idea, but some of the folks I met at the shindig are putting together a premiere viewing party in the Cincinnati area http://forums.prospero.com/foxfirefly/messages?msg=14039.1. I'm planning on going, perhaps you guys might be interested in a caravan?

If any of you attended Marcon this year, I hope you were able to stop by the Firefly party room (BTW we're planning to do another one next year, plus maybe a fan table, and sure could use more volunteers). We also managed to get three Firefly panels added to the agenda (a Marcon first), which were moderately successful.

I'm planning on going to the Browncoat Ball too. Drop me a line if you're in the area and need a lift. But keep in mind I'll probably leave on Thursday and return Monday.

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EMANGEL01

Wednesday, July 7, 2004 4:14 AM

where in cincinnati are they planning their viewing party? because maybe we could join up and make it even bigger!!

~EMangel01

LERXST

Thursday, July 8, 2004 3:15 AM

Current plan is the AMC theater in Newport, KY (right across the river from Cincy). Nice theater w/stadium seating. Looks like some folks from the Louisville area may join up too. The OB guys are planning some kind of viewing shindig in addition to just seeing the movie. This could become a big damn party!

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I hate it when my Schwartz gets twisted.

EMANGEL01

Thursday, July 8, 2004 3:53 AM

Hey... can you post a link to those pictures of the ship that we were talking about? I'd love to see the split pictures!!

~EMangel01

KARENKAY99

Thursday, July 8, 2004 9:44 PM

Hi EmAngel!! Hi TheRealMe!!
Just wanted to say how nice it was to meet you yesterday. Dinner was wonderful and the company better.
i'm goin' take a stand and say browncoats are good people!!
thanks for organizing. And keep me in the loop for any ohio shindig you cook up.

"They say the snow on the roof is too heavy. They say the ceiling will cave in. His brains are in terrible danger."

GOJIRO

Thursday, July 8, 2004 11:10 PM

Well, . I haven't checked in for a few days (well, looks like more'n a week) and I missed out on this whole shindig in the 'Nati.

For the record, I'm in Cincinnati and more than interested in the Newport AMC thing. Sorry I missed The Real Me and the gang. (Is that anything like Kool and the Gang? Oops, my age is showing.)

I'll be checking in more often and looking for other Buckeye Browncoat gatherings!

EMANGEL01

Friday, July 9, 2004 4:07 AM

Yeah... I definitely agree! The time seemed to fly by! I had a great time. It was so nice to get a chance to talk to you guys in real time and hear your opinions and ideas. I hope we'll get to do it again sometime in the near future. I'll keep posting any updates about the premiere party.

~EMangel01

LERXST

Friday, July 9, 2004 8:43 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by EMangel01:
Hey... can you post a link to those pictures of the ship that we were talking about? I'd love to see the split pictures!!

Uh... Shah Muh? (huh?)

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I hate it when my Schwartz gets twisted.

JANESAYS

Friday, July 9, 2004 7:01 PM

Checking in from Columbus here. I'd like to keep tabs on any Central Ohio Firefly events. A nice dinner to chat all things Firefly might be nice as a get-to-know-you.

I'd also be interested in a premiere party (though it may be the 2nd, 3rd, or 10th time I will have seen the film, depending on how long after midnight we see it :-)

JayneSays

THEREALME

Monday, July 12, 2004 2:19 AM

EMangel01,

In the General Discussion archive of July 1, there is a thread entitled "What are the dimensions of Serenity", or something like that.

The Real Me

THEREALME

Monday, July 12, 2004 2:25 AM

KarenKay99, EMangel01, Jessica,

It was a pleasure meeting all of you. (I hope I remembered Jessica's name correctly. If not, sorry!)

Lots of fun gabbing, and a kiwi lemonade to boot!

I eagerly look forward to our next possible get-together. I'll probably head back around Christmas time.

And for those who didn't make it, I'll hope to catch you next time!

The Real Me

THEREALME

Monday, July 12, 2004 6:14 AM

Gojiro has a great idea! Yeah!

Start a rock band around the Cincinnati area! The Real Me and the Gang!

I can see it now!

EMangel01 fronts the band, belting out soulful ballads and hard rock songs that...

No, that's not right. We've got to coin a new term. Fresh. Trendy. How about "harsh rock"? Yeah. "Harsh Rock!" It will be the next big thing!

Where was I? KarenKay99 on lead guitar. Gojiro on bass. JDW71 at the keyboard. The Real Me will be on drums, primarily because he already has a lot of experience beating his head against walls. How much different could it be?

Now, what's the best way for me to lose or hide tens of years and pounds? Hmmmm... That makes it a doubly good idea to stay behind the drum set!

Yeah! A band!

What a great idea!

Then again, I'm still suffering from jet lag!

Maybe I should just apply for that position as a cabana boy...

The Real Me
and the Gang

Pioneers in Harsh Rock!

EMANGEL01

Wednesday, July 14, 2004 12:58 AM

LOL!!! Oh yeah! I can see it now THEREALME! Although I don't think I would have ever imagined myself as the lead singer of anything... but hey, can't hurt to try it. Great idea, we could even do covers of "The Hero of Canton" and the Firefly theme song. He he.

~EMangel01

GOJIRO

Wednesday, July 14, 2004 2:29 AM

I'd do better on backup vocals, or maybe cow bell.

gojiro

"I need more cow bell."

THEREALME

Wednesday, July 14, 2004 3:34 AM

* The Real Me blinks. *

Huh?

* The Real Me scans down his list, shrugs, and pencils in "Cow bell: Gojiro" *

Okay, and I'll put Gojiro down for backup vocals, too. Now who are we going to get for bass?

The Real Me
and the Gang

Pioneers in Harsh Rock!

LERXST

Wednesday, July 14, 2004 3:42 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by gojiro:
"I need more cow bell."

"'Tall Glass of Water' is my personal favorite, cuz it has cow bell."

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LYSSINDRA

Friday, July 16, 2004 1:27 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Gnarsh:
I'm in Ohio, up North in Ashtabula.

Hey, neighbor :) *waves from Geneva*

EMANGEL01

Monday, July 19, 2004 8:08 PM

Hey guys... just checking in! Haven't posted here in a bit! Any more suggestions on how to pull off an Ohio premiere shindig?? I'd love to hear them! Oh well... keep me updated on any new thoughts, and of any shindigs coming up in the near future! Later!

~EMangel01

THEREALME

Tuesday, July 20, 2004 4:17 AM

EMangel01,

There is a thread dated today talking about a get-together on 24 July in Dayton.

The Real Me

EMANGEL01

Tuesday, July 20, 2004 4:59 AM

Yeah... I think I read something about that. Unfortunately I can't go to that one, I have other plans, but maybe the next time... Anyway, have you seen I, Robot yet? Let me know when you do because I saw it on Friday and want to know what you think! Later!

~EMangel01

THEREALME

Tuesday, July 20, 2004 5:19 AM

Oh, that...

Ummm...

Heh.

Well...

I have somewhat unwisely expressed an opinion on the movie without actually watching it. Shocking, but it's true. It is in the "I saw 'I Robot' today" thread of recent vintage in the Talk Story Forum.

I said basically that the previews showed robots running amok and endangering humans, and such a thing COULD NOT happen in Asimov's world. I expressed the opinion that unless something TERRIBLY clever was done to excuse this, they should not tack Asimov's name or book title onto the story.

That said, I promised to actually watch the movie. Fair is fair, after all, and I am prepared to eat my words.

When I watch the movie.

Which I haven't.

Yet.

The Real Me

EMANGEL01

Tuesday, July 20, 2004 5:23 AM

LOL!!! That's great! Well, I thought that it was pretty good. Granted I have not read Asimov's book yet so I can't speak with much authority on the subject. That being said. It's still pretty impressive as movies go and you may like it. The three laws were discussed heavily in the movie which was really interesting. Let me know when you do see it, 'cause now I'm really excited to hear you opinion of it!

~EMangel01

THEREALME

Tuesday, July 20, 2004 5:32 AM

Oh, that reminds me.

I also said that it could still be a good movie, perhaps even better than Asimov's stories...

I just thought that it probably shouldn't have been connected to Asimov.

But whatever. I think Asmiov's book sales will probably skyrocket.

The Real Me

EMANGEL01

Tuesday, July 20, 2004 5:43 AM

Well, I have to admit I've been thinking about buying it now that I've seen the movie! LOL!

~EMangel01

TENTHCREWMEMBER

Tuesday, July 20, 2004 6:03 AM

Well I just joined the yahoo! groups list for

firefly-ohio (should anyone here not be on it yet!)

So for future reference, I live on the eastside of Cincinnati, should a gathering be planned in the future.

VMAN

Wednesday, July 21, 2004 3:16 AM

I'm also from Columbus area.

EMANGEL01

Tuesday, August 17, 2004 5:41 AM

Hey there guys! Don't know if anyone is still checking this thread, but if you are i wanted to let you know that there is a shindig being held in Cincinnati on Saturday, September 25th, 2004 at noon. So far the plans are to have this thing at Woodland Mound. You can find more information at the Yahoo Group. Andrew Lynch posted the link on this thread. Hope we'll get a good turnout.

~EMangel01

OPTIMUS1998

Wednesday, September 21, 2005 11:14 PM

thought i'd bump this since i just posted a thread asking about any premeire shindigs..

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