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

POSTED BY: PsychicRiver
UPDATED: Wednesday, May 4, 2005 10:33
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EMMA

Thursday, April 7, 2005 6:05 AM

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Don't build your hopes because they will only be dashed if it can't happen and people will think that the screening "might" happen. So you could disappoint them too.

I know, I know, these things hardly ever happen - very annoying I am just greener than the greenest thing on planet green because I couldn't go to the previews (BIG Scream, fall on floor). Ahh well it means there will be more time to party, hoorah!

I really should get me a signature

MALADJUSTED

Thursday, April 7, 2005 9:01 AM

Hi Rae,

What do you need to know? If we don't have the answers, we can find out for you.

OBSIDIAN

Thursday, April 7, 2005 9:18 AM

Thanks for the itinerary Wren,

Makes it a little easier to plan in advance. I'm guessing that by splitting the autographs into two groups I'm going to miss out by leaving early on Sunday but can't be helped.

Thanks again.

Obsidian

SLAYERFEST

Thursday, April 7, 2005 11:53 AM

Just a note for Obsidian...

I don't know if you realise that you won't be able to choose which auto session you go into. You will be told which group you are in on the Saturday (always done by ticket number).

My advice would be to see if you can get to know somebody really kind on the first 2 days of the con, who would be willing to pick up an extra autograph for you, if you want a specific actor.

Many people won't want to use up their entire allowance of three 10x8's purchased at the con per guest and might take one through for you out of their allowance and send it on to you if you really want it. Obviously you would still have to supply the item to them but arrangements can always be made when other Browncoats are about.

Andy

OBSIDIAN

Thursday, April 7, 2005 12:59 PM

Cheers,

Thanks for the advice. I don't really know how these things work as haven't been to this kind of con before and had double booked the weekend.

Any tips to get the most out of the con in 2 1/2 days would be greatly appeciated.

Jill

PHOEBE

Thursday, April 7, 2005 2:39 PM

Obsidian, I'm going with a friend who is a non-firefly fan, and she definitely won't want the autographs. I would be happy to drag her to pick up some autographs for you if necessary.

SLAYERFEST

Thursday, April 7, 2005 4:52 PM

Yay! See! This is what I mean! Let's hear it for more generous Browncoat goodness! Nice one Phoebe!

Andy

ZOL

Thursday, April 7, 2005 11:31 PM

Just over 3 weeks to go

I`m jus` sayin` is all, keepin` the thread flying

must start getting a to-do & to-take list done

Darin (Zol.)

AERADIA

Friday, April 8, 2005 1:53 AM

You guys rock! It’s way too late here right now, so please excuse any stupidity. Thank you.

Okay, I will be flying into London on the 28th and staying at a small hotel just near Paddington Station. We leave out May 4th. I am coming with a friend who is not going to the convention and we are trying to hash out a schedule.

I understand there’s an express train- any idea how long the trip is? And is there a stop near the Thistle, or will I have to hail a cab/ transfer tubes?

Also, I wasn’t planning on going to the talks, just the parties. I know, in retrospect this seems dumb, but I didn’t really think. Nathan, Adam and Alan on one stage- if I was drinking, it’s doubtless something would come out my nose. Anyway, travel time is now a concern.

Also, any recommendations on cheap places to eat, or must see things to see? We’ve got the London Pass and we’re pretty much doing everything we can go to for free on that, so the schedules pretty full. Is it worth it to pay the fee to ride the London Eye thing?

Also, any idea of the travel time to the Shri something-something Mandir? Or Kew Gardens? Or Windsor?

Also… just kidding, there’s no more alsos. Thanks for letting me pick your brain. Any and all suggestions about how to make the most of this trip are welcome. Thanks again!

WREN

Friday, April 8, 2005 7:55 AM

From Paddington you can get then the Heathrow Express to terminal 2, then a Hoppa bus to the hotel.

Alternatively, you could get a cab from London, but that will cost you a fortune (about £30)!.

I can't help you on all the London stuff because I haven't been down that way in over ten years.

I strongly recommend you spend at least one day at Serenity. It would be a waste to only attend the parties, and you would miss out on your free autograph. You never know, you might convert your friend.

Edited to add: you should check out the hoppa and underground timetables to ensure you can get back to London. The parties are going on until 4am, but the services may not run at that time. Equally, you should check out the Sunday times as these are often limited.

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