It's July, the time is fast approaching and it's been awhile since I posted on of these, so here goes:

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Want to celebrate your love of the show and the upcoming movie with your fellow Firefly fans? Never been to the Windy City, but would like to see what it's all about? Want an excuse to put on a poofy dress (or maybe something with some slink) or an old-fashioned suit? Come join us for the First (hopefully) Annual Browncoat Ball in Chicago, September 17th through 19th.

Summary of Activities

Friday, Sept. 17, 2004:

Immerse yourself in the culture of the Far East at the Sihnon Welcome Party. Enjoy watching Firefly episodes with your favorite Browncoats in the Award Winning Blue Sun Room.

Party with your fellow Firefly fans at the room parties, or host one yourself.

Saturday, Sept. 18, 2004:

See Chicago Old-West style on a chartered train during the Wild West Train Job.

Spend time watching Firefly episodes with your favorite Browncoats in the Award Winning Blue Sun Room.

Experience how East Meets West at the Browncoat Ball.

Sunday, Sept. 19, 2004:

Walk along the shore of Lake Michigan for them that are so inclined.

Registration is underway. Ball registration and payment due by August 15th. Hotel room registration due by August 17th. Please go to [link] for more details.

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The Image Verification people at Cafepress have stopped being big poopyheads, and have un-blocked the Buffista logo images, on the condition that they will remove them again if anyone from Warner Brothers complains about us. Anyone who wishes to order F2F merchandise may therefore do so, as long as they promise not to wear it on the WB lot.

More backlog: Angel episode 521 - "Power Play" is now up in HTML. Fury-tastic.

(Please follow the directions on the site for password information.)

I was just made aware of a great site for sending books, etc. to soldiers in Iraq. It's booksforsoldiers.com. There are also some listings for Iraqi children's needs.

Angel episode 520 - "The Girl in Question" is now up in HTML. DeKnight and Ultimate Drew!

(Please follow the directions on the site for password information.)

Lightbulbs is open to discuss the following proposal:

Proposal: To have a Book Club thread wherein a specific book (or books) would be discussed Buffista style on a specific time rotation (weekly, biweekly or monthly.) All the fine details, including method of book selection, number of books per rotation, length of rotation, and length of discussion period, would be hammered out exclusively in the proposed thread by the denizens thereof.

Purpose: The purpose of the thread is to accomodate an expressed desire by a number of Buffistas in Literary to have such a thread to allow focused and uninhibited discussion on a particular text as well as providing us with an opportunity and excuse to read and discuss books that may be outside our usual genre.

Discussion starts here: DXMachina "Voting Discussion: We're Screwing In Light Bulbs AIFG!" Jul 5, 2004 5:21:42 pm PDT

Since Annabel turns three months old tomorrow, I've decided to declare my informal maternity leave from freelancing officially OVER.

So, if you're looking for a job and need help with resumes and cover letters or know someone in that situation, please visit my website or send me an email.

Laistas, Brunch with Raquel is still on for this Saturday, July 10th, at 11:00!

(and since Raquel decided) We are eating at the Marmalade Cafe at the Grove at the Farmer's market at 3rd and Fairfax in LA. Please let me know at my profile address if you can make it, so I can make reservations. Also let me know if you need directions.

Final Press post about July 31st F2F aka Wild Rumpus.

I believe everyone who wanted an invite received one--if I missed you, please let me know so I can send one along.

Gentle reminder to please email me by July 10th to let me know if you are coming (and if you're bringing anyone). Also, I'm trying to compile an exact number of sleepovers for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night so I can find soft places for everyone to crash, so please send that info along too.

Obviously if you are flying or training in and need a pick up or drop off, that info would be appreciated ASAP as well.

Looks like it's going to be a great turn out of both Buffistas and other friends!

All future discussion of this event will be in F2F thread to avoid spamming this one any further.

Thanks!

HEAR YE! HEAR YE!

F2F 2005 Preliminary Vote:

This vote is to narrow down the choice of locales for F2F 2004 (May 20-22, 2005).

Please vote for two choices. The four cities with the most votes will be looked into in depth with regards to available hotels, costs, etc. etc. Armed with this additional information, we will have a final vote to choose the location for F2F 2005.

The choices are as follows:

• Austin/San Antonio
• Cleveland
• Kansas City
• Minneapolis
• Nashville
• New Orleans
• Toronto

The ballot box will be open until 5pm, Wednesday, July 14 (one week from today).

Questions, etc., should be directed to the F2F Thread.

VOTE NOW