Rosie's San Diego Comic Con 2012 Report

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UPDATED: Monday, August 20, 2012 06:14
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FIREFLYPASSENGER

Saturday, July 28, 2012 5:22 PM

I long time ago I started writing up my experience and conventions and with the cast. I use to post them on the OB. Now I just share them with friends and it's a way for me to recall all the great things that happened. So this report is written to my friends, fellow Browncoats. It tells my experience. I divide it up into sections: The Highlights,then each day has a heading.

I am simply sharing my experience and thoughts. I decided to post it here for whoever is interested in reading it, kind of for old times sake. Enjoy.

*****WARNING THIS IS REALLY LONG******

***San Diego Comic Con 2012 Report***

The Highlights

Took the 8am train Wednesday to San Diego and I saw someone with a Serenity Shirt. Turns out it was StarDotGeek, someone I know from Twitter and a friend of friends. We had lunch, got my badge and checked in. Then I decided to stay in and get some rest for a super long Thursday/Friday. My big event was the Firefly 10th Anniversary panel on Friday in Ballroom 20.

I woke up Thursday morning at 7am went to Comic Con, went back to the hotel and took a nap at 6pm, woke up at 7pm to get ready to go back to Comic Con. I changed then packed clothes for next day then headed back to see the Comic Con documentary: Comic Con IV: A Fan’s Hope, on sale now with action figures. I returned to my room 24 hours later. So I was up 35 hours with a 1 hour nap.

I ran into David Blue on my way to the line. He is adorably cute. His smile! He smiles like he’s happy to see you.

Joss walked by the line at 2:30am taking pics, walking and signing autographs with the entire line.

Saw the Firefly 10th Panel from 2nd row. Thanks to Saxon getting in as disabled. She saved seats.

Beautiful panel, lots of tears, many links can be found.

Here’s one: http://io9.com/5925920/joss-whedon-at-the-firefly-reunion-these-are-th
e-best-meat-puppets-ive-ever-controlled

Or try this one: http://www.break.com/nerdmachine-2012-livestream

I know there are complete panels on You Tube of the Firefly 10th Anniversary panel

The second Joss panel was a blur. Joss was tired and I was tired. I love Joss Whedon and Joss Whedon loves his peeps. Joss’ panel ended at 6:30pm then I left the Con to go to sleep Friday night.

Saturday I hung with my Comic Con roommate Pamela. She is also disabled. She was able to get me an attendant badge. So I went with her to Ballroom 20 saw Warehouse 13, Once Upon A Time, Futurama and the Simpsons. Matt Groening received the SDCC Icon Award.

Then I left Ballroom 20. Tried to walk the exhibit hall but saw lots of Science Channel, Firefly bags. Left the Con to go snag some, got 3 then my friend gave me 2, then went to lunch then church. Returned to the Exhibit Hall, saw Greg Evans the artist of comic strip Luann.

I finally made it to the Browncoat booth then I left. I was going to go change to head out Saturday but it was 7:30pm and I had no energy to hang; felt bad/sad but I decided sleep was better.

Sunday I planned to take it easy, went to meet my Lil Sis to walk the floor. She wasn't ready. So I waited in the lobby, ordered Starbucks and saw Matt Groening, creator of Futurama and the Simpsons! He is easy going, cool and nice guy; I asked for autograph for my brother. He drew Homer!

Finally I tweeted David Blue and he got off the elevator. He had his bags so I just smiled and said , “David I just tweeted you.” He smiled his fabulous happy smile and left.

Things I wish: to meet Stan Lee and Bruce Campbell, give Adam Baldwin a hug, get a pic with David Blue next time.

Current state: I feel like mush. Got the day off work, slept then wrote this report.

So if it sounds like was written by a zombie. It was.

Also wish I could have gotten bags for all of you.

Detailed Report

Wednesday 7/11/2012

This was my 8th San Diego Comic Con. My first was 2004 during the filming of Serenity. I was very excited. I had Wednesday off and no reason to delay my trip to San Diego. I really wanted to join Saxon and Jessica’s on their way down but they weren’t leaving until arou

WHOZIT

Saturday, July 28, 2012 6:42 PM

I too also wish to meet Bruce Campbell, "Burn Notice" is my 2nd fav TV show, "BONES" is #1.

WISHIMAY

Saturday, July 28, 2012 8:48 PM

I heard Bones is gonna end this season?

MOJAVE

Monday, August 20, 2012 6:14 AM

Rosie, thanks for posting this. I wish I could have been there.