When BtVS debuted on UPN, I organized a fan party in support of the Musical episode, and invited the local UPN affiliate to film it. UPN had approached us earlier in the season, and filmed our premiere party.

The affiliate might come to a largish (like 8-10 people) fan party, if we invite them.

I'd like to have a Firefly Support night rally happen for the first Friday back from the break. I'd need a small handful of fans who are willing to throw a party (maybe with some dominos pizza and cokes as party food, hee), and won't mind a reporter and camera guy trampling through your living room.

We'd need a volunteers for about 6-8 cities, nation-wide.

No promises that the affiliates definately WILL cover your party, mind you. It's about a 70% chance.

Iffn you you don't own your own home, apartment, palace, etc, then this is likely not something you can do. It'd blow if you said yes, and then your parents blew a gasket.

My email address is Allyson@davidfury.net if you're willing to do this.

How it works:

Get about 8 fans to come over for a viewing party. I (or you, if you're a media savvy person) calls the affiliate, explains the campaign, and what we're doing (nationwide Firefly parties) and ask if they would like to come and do an interview. The host should be really well-versed in the campaign (postcards, Variety ad, sponsor letters).

No guarantee that the affiliates will cover your party, but if it's a slow news day and they need a fluff piece, it's incredibly possible.

Ideally, we'd like to get a good cross section of America: a northeast, southeast, south, midwest, pacific northwest, and southern california.

The idea is that a good buzz is created. Also, your family, friends, and co-workers will all tune in to watch you on television.

I've gotten a couple of emails from Firefly fans who can't do their own party, but would love to meet other firefly fans for a local FFP (Firefly Fan Party).

I'm keeping track of email addies and locations, so that maybe if each location finds a host, we can put you all together.

Realize that this will take a certain comfort level with, uh, having strangers from the net in your home. It's still a baby community and there haven't been parties yet, hasn't been a lot of personal conversation.

Again, drop me an email and let me know if you're willing to host/attend a party, and your location.

Hello, east coast Buffistas of a [relatively] southerly persuasion. I will be making trek towards all things flea in Raleigh-Durham, NC from December 7, reutrning home to Boston by about December 15. It will be me, my car, my broken cassette player, and the exciting variety of New Jersey radio stations.

So whom can I meet along the way? I have a brother in Brooklyn on whom I will impose; can the New Yorkers find it in their hearts to convene (on, say, the 8th / Sunday brunch)? Any DC-ers free on the 9th evening? (I'll even deign to watch Angel -- although, wait, it'll be a rerun, won't it?) NCistas?

Are there any random Buffistas on, like, the eastern shore of Maryland who want a visitor? Anybody in Delaware? Anyone think I won't die a horrible death trying to drive in Philadelphia? Suggestions for interesting detours lovingly compared to a AAA Driving Times map at vehemently@yahoo.com .

I promise I won't make anybody wear pink. Exciting shoes, however, are still a plus.

Allyson, what is the date of the first Friday back from break?

Per TVguide.com - Firfely will be back with a new episode on December 6.

LAistas reminder: Blue Room tonight at 8 pm. Details, and it's a cash-only bar.

Final Plans for Boston Buffista Fiesta:

Coffee: Anyone who wants to can meet me before the movie for coffee at the Diesel Cafe at 11AM.

Movie. starts at 11:25AM. The cinema is right next to the Holland St. exit of the Davis Square T-stop.

Meal. I'll get to the Border Cafe by 1:30 and get us on the list. If everyone else can get there by 2:00, then we shouldn't have much of a wait. Info: Border Cafe
32 Church St, Cambridge
Phone: (617) 864-6100

Hope to see y'all tomorrow! Any questions? email, or call me at 617.628.3128

I'll be going dark from now until December 8. I'll be in the Southwest driving from Phoenix to San Diego and getting hopelessly lost somewhere in south Utah on the way.

The Somervillains now have an email list to help coordinate get-togethers and the like.

Subscribe by sending an email to somervillains-subscribe@buffistas.org.

(Extensive information about how to use the mailing list is at http://www.ezmlm.org/ezman-0.32/ezman1.html.)

Yahoo hates me and the feeling is mutual. I can't join it. Is there any way to get my non-yahoo name added to the DL?

Note -- buffistas.org has a mailing list functionality. I can set up any required ones.