This is so fun following people making their way to Seattle. It's like watching the red carpet on Oscar night.
Niska: Mr. Reynolds? You died, Mr. Reynolds. Mal: Seemed like the thing to do.
'War Stories'
F2F5: I forget that everyone isn't us
Plan what to do, what to wear (you can never go wrong with a corset), and get ready for the next BuffistaCon.
brenda m - Jun 18, 2009 11:56:53 am PDT #2352 of 12687
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
Laura - Jun 18, 2009 11:58:29 am PDT #2353 of 12687
Our wings are not tired.
It's like watching the red carpet on Oscar night.
Except for the lack of Pictures!
Fay - Jun 18, 2009 12:00:11 pm PDT #2354 of 12687
"Fuck Western ideologically-motivated gender identification!" Sulu gasped, and came.
I can haz Reasons!
does jetlagged dance of glee
Wow, you REALLY have to want to come to America. Like, really. Poor Pete had to wait an hour for me to finally get through the queue-of-doom to have my passport checked & my paperwork glared at, and to be asked the purpose of my visit.
"...er. To meet up with a group of invisible internet friends?" I said, hopefully.
Airport Guy looked at me in a dubious fashion.
"...because I'm Just That Much Of A Geek," I added.
"Oookay, lady. If you say so," he said. "So - it's a convention?"
"Well, no it's more of a ..." I began, before realising that there are times and places for being pedantic about terminology, and that this possibly was not one of those times, or indeed places. "Yes. It's a convention."
And then they let me through!
Cass - Jun 18, 2009 12:06:38 pm PDT #2355 of 12687
Bob's learned to live with tragedy, but he knows that this tragedy is one that won't ever leave him or get better.
"Yes. It's a convention."
This was the right answer. Maybe not precisely correct, but right.
Welcome to America!
Pete, Husband of Jilli - Jun 18, 2009 12:07:06 pm PDT #2356 of 12687
"I've got a gun! I've got a mother-flippin' gun!" - Moss, The IT Crowd
We have had a small lunch, and I -finally - have had caffeine.
I entered the airport at the far end, but it was baggage claim 16 not 60. Seatac ain't that big. Fay's flight was listed as Baggage Claim 1. Color me unamused.
I eventually ended up waiting for Fay at the top of the escalators that ascend from the depth of Passport & Customs Hell™. Fay finally appeared 80 minutes after her flight had landed.
Because of the angle, people's feet would appear before we could see their heads. I recognized Fay just from the knees down (ask me how). I decided to move from the stairs to the barrier and when Fay got to the top of the escalators her thousand yard stare managed to look clean through me. She got accosted by someone directing people to Baggage Claim 1, which she didn't need as she's only packed for three days (yes, I'm looking at you, Jill), and while trying to explain to the person that she didn't need to go to Claim 1, I announced to her that if she wanted to find out where to go "You might want to start by turning around".
And I made Fay jump. And I didn't even try to loom.
ahem...
Traffic was mercifully kind.
And now I have to get some Gothic Charm School stuff done so I can spend the evening with m'peeps.
And, how is it Juliana knew about Plei's BBQ on Saturday morning, and I didn't?
Atropa - Jun 18, 2009 12:13:12 pm PDT #2357 of 12687
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
which she didn't need as she's only packed for three days (yes, I'm looking at you, Jill)
Petticoats! Hats! These things take up a lot of room.
And, how is it Juliana knew about Plei's BBQ on Saturday morning, and I didn't?
Um, I thought you were on the email about it? So I didn't need to tell you? Sorry, my scatterbrain is strong recently.
Trudy Booth - Jun 18, 2009 12:14:11 pm PDT #2358 of 12687
Greece's financial crisis threatens to take down all of Western civilization - a civilization they themselves founded. A rather tragic irony - which is something they also invented. - Jon Stewart
Looks like the Gray Line will take you to the Monaco for an extra three bucks. [link]
I can live with that. If I can make the 11:00 shuttle (I should if my plane lands on time).
juliana - Jun 18, 2009 12:22:31 pm PDT #2359 of 12687
I’d be lying if I didn’t say that I miss them all tonight…
And, how is it Juliana knew about Plei's BBQ on Saturday morning, and I didn't?
BECAUSE I AM SHIVA, DESTROYER OF WORLDS.
OR something like that.
DavidS - Jun 18, 2009 12:26:44 pm PDT #2360 of 12687
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
JZ inquires of Jilli or Ple (or anybody else) if they have a tea-length crinoline she can borrow so she won't have to pack one.
Atropa - Jun 18, 2009 12:29:27 pm PDT #2361 of 12687
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
JZ inquires of Jilli or Ple (or anybody else) if they have a tea-length crinoline she can borrow so she won't have to pack one.
Yes. I have a black tea-length crinoline she may borrow.