After*Con... The thread
POSTED BY: stinkingrose
UPDATED: Friday, September 14, 2007 23:34
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oooh yes yes lets do that...lets do it now...and never return
"I'm not all that interested in the mental health of people who want to kill me. "- Leroy Jethro Gibbs
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Originally posted by msg:
oooh yes yes lets do that...lets do it now...and never return
I'm ready. How much would it cost to buy an island? I need to check out eBay when I get home.
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Well, I was there but worked most of the time (just like Gen Con and Origins). If anyone stopped by the Troll & Toad booth in the Grand Ballroom (I think), I was there most of every day. I wore an Indiana Jones costume for a while, if that helps (I was the one with long hair). Anyway, had a great time, am tired as hell and have to go back to work tomorrow. Maybe next year I'll get more time to mingle.
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yes you should have mingled..it was lovely:)
Vex- HUGS( well virtual hugs anyway...sigh) yes I think you should...we need an island. I'm here at school today and my students are running in fear as I am so profoundly grouchy and suffering from major separation angst...
So did you have a good time at the after shindig? You seemed really quiet. I know Jimi and I weren't the best company as we were both tired, but I hope you had fun:)
"I'm not all that interested in the mental health of people who want to kill me. "- Leroy Jethro Gibbs
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ZOMG, what a crazy weekend! It felt like three days more than five, even though I didn't sleep very much. I got home and literally went right to bed and just got up. I'm sorting through all my piccies now, and there will be a special happy D*C picture thread to break everyone's dialup with.
I've literally lost track of all the awesome people I met. There were a few who I wish I could have gotten more time with (Fillygirl, Citizen, Karel, others I'm sure I've forgotten in the whirl of faces and names) and a few who I had never talked to before but had wonderful long chats with (Zephyr from the 76th, anotherfireflyfan, Gibbs from the 76th, Stevie the littlest Browncoat, Navyseils's friend Michael, and on and on)
It was a fabulous time, I didn't want to go home, but everyone else was leaving and I don't think it would have been as fun without them. I lost track of the number of times I said "I love DragonCon!" when something totally awesome and off the wall would happen.
God, I love DragonCon.
There were a few things that made me wonder if I should do it again, too. Some trouble at the Marriot, the long and ridiculous delay of the Rocky Horror Picture Show, just general emotional storms, but I'm sure I'll be back. Maybe not next year, since I have a long list of places I want to go, but I'm sure I'll be back.
However, next time someone else can reserve the hotel under their credit card. I didn't realize how high all the taxes on it would be and I'm stuck paying a bit more than I planned for it. However, it was mostly worth every penny. There was something missing, and I think you all know who that was, but I'd still do it again in a heartbeat.
Okay, going back to my pics now...
Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so.
A troll's hair is still pointy, even when it's wearing a hat.
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HUGS ROSE!!!! My Rose is here...Oh I missed you. Did you get my emails? Is it ok to pay pal you? How much should I send? I don't want you suffering for paying for the room honey...
I miss you already. I got up this morning and you and Jimi and Magda and the Michael's weren't there and it was sad...so sad
"I'm not all that interested in the mental health of people who want to kill me. "- Leroy Jethro Gibbs
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I'm not sad, exactly, though I do miss everyone.
I'm thrilled to have gone, wish it could have lasted longer, and want to be able to huggle whomsoever I please whenever the mood strikes me.. but I know I'm carrying all these shiny people around in my heart now so I'm not sad or lonely, really.
Engie is the sweetest young lady, and I'd PM her to tell her so but I'm a technidiot and can't figure out how to go a-hunting for screen names on this site. 
Back to work tomorrow. Son starts 3rd grade, too! If I tried to explain how veryvery exciting and wonderful the whole Con was to the people at work they'd all just smile and nod with that "Where'd we put those antipsychotics, again?" look.
That's OK, the voices would just tell me to smile and nod back. 
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Engie is the sweetest young lady, and I'd PM her to tell her so but I'm a technidiot and can't figure out how to go a-hunting for screen names on this site.
Rose,
It's easy to find someone. Go to http://www.fireflylabs.ca/misc/fffsearch.html and just enter their username. The first one should take you directly to their page, but if it doesn't, just chose one, and then click on their name. It will take you to their page to send a PM.
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Vex- HUGS( well virtual hugs anyway...sigh) yes I think you should...we need an island....So did you have a good time at the after shindig? You seemed really quiet. I know Jimi and I weren't the best company as we were both tired, but I hope you had fun:)
Hmmm, there's a site called Private Islands at: http://www.privateislandsonline.com/rental-price-under-500.htm There are islands for sale and islands for rent. I'm thinking that an island for rent might be a great idea for next summer.
I did have a great time. I'm a non stop chatter box when I'm around one person, but I do get quiet when there are lots of people around. I did have a great time. Virtual hugs to you, too.
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Quote:I'm thinking 2008.
Originally posted by Whimsicalnbrainpan:
I can not believe that we didn't catch up with each other Karel!That was the only down side to the Con (well besides my hangover on Saturday), knowing that I didn't get to meet you in person.
"And we've just heard that in the English Channel, a ship carrying red paint has collided with a ship carrying purple paint. It is believed that both crews have been marooned. And now, back to our regular programme." -- The Two Ronnies.
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originally posted by msg:
HUGS ROSE!!!! My Rose is here...Oh I missed you. Did you get my emails? Is it ok to pay pal you? How much should I send? I don't want you suffering for paying for the room honey...
I miss you already. I got up this morning and you and Jimi and Magda and the Michael's weren't there and it was sad...so sad
Oh honey, I have so had no time to get into my email, especially as the mass of pics is driving my computer up the wall (I feel so, so bad for my poor photoshop, trying to open these massive pictures. I had no idea that the camera was set for such massiveness; we could seriously make posters if we wanted) I will though, I'll let you know what's up, and I so so appreciate you helping me pay for the room and staying with us those last couple nights; it was so lovely to have you!
I was sad, too
Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so.
A troll's hair is still pointy, even when it's wearing a hat.
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