Zoe: Preacher, don't the Bible have some pretty specific things to say about killing? Book: Quite specific. It is, however, somewhat fuzzier on the subject of kneecaps.

'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.


Trudy Booth - Jul 17, 2009 8:10:26 pm PDT #3520 of 12704
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

If I had smaller tits, I would so totally cross dress on a regular basis. But I have to do painful strapping, so it's mostly on my Next Life, I'll Do This More Often list

Just strapping? I'd think you'd have to do some padding as well and go for "portly fellow".


Vortex - Jul 17, 2009 10:07:14 pm PDT #3521 of 12704
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman

So, MFNLaw and I met up with Barb at the hotel where she was staying for her conference. We had a lovely time, talked for about 4 hours and it seemed like half an hour. Side note: there were a LOT of bad fashion choices, and it made for some interesting side notes to our conversation. And as we were chatting at about hour 3.5, a young latino man walked by, and Barb casually mentioned "oh, yeah, the Brazilian soccer team is staying on the eighth floor" I promptly stood up, grabbed my purse and headed for the elevator. Seriously. Okay, I came back after a few steps, but Barb! How could you not mention that FIRST THING. Hot latin soccer players in the hotel!!!!!! but, she's so awesome that I forgave her. ;)


Tom Scola - Jul 18, 2009 4:44:17 am PDT #3522 of 12704
Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.

Pictures: [link]


Barb - Jul 18, 2009 6:04:48 am PDT #3523 of 12704
“Not dead yet!”

How could you not mention that FIRST THING. Hot latin soccer players in the hotel!!!!!!

Um... whoopsie?

But we still had a good time and there was much snarking to be done. (And oh dear heavens was there snarking.) But Vortex didn't tell y'all the best part, which was when the chick in the metallic charcoal silver dress, black hose and silver hooker heels was bent over, hands braced on the table next to us so she could speak to her peeps. The unfortunate thing was that her ass was right in Maria's face. There was also the legs spread in classic stripper pose to contend with. I believe that Maria had a word with her before we departed the bar.

But it was SUCH a wonderful time. They even got to meet the rugrats and see tomorrow night's dress and shoes, which got the thumbs up, so I was pleased.

I'ma come back to D.C. without sprog, husband, or conference next time. Imagine the merriment then!


Glamcookie - Jul 18, 2009 8:44:06 am PDT #3524 of 12704
I know my own heart and understand my fellow man. But I am made unlike anyone I have ever met. I dare to say I am like no one in the whole world. - Anne Lister

Jilli, I talked to a friend who's been to Comic-Con before, and I think how it works is that you pick up a ticket at the Dark Horse booth (#2615, it's really easy to find on the map), and then they have a drawing and post the results on a board somewhere, and if your number was drawn, you get a spot in line.

This is how you do it. Drop by often for more tix. We had like 15 or so tix last year for Dr. Horrible signing and ended up with 1 winner (I met NPH!).


Polter-Cow - Jul 18, 2009 8:55:56 am PDT #3525 of 12704
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!

Ooh, I didn't know you could get multiple tickets! Neeeat.

How long before the signing did they do the drawing? Do you know the day before whether you should plan on it or do you not know until a few hours before?


Glamcookie - Jul 18, 2009 12:09:28 pm PDT #3526 of 12704
I know my own heart and understand my fellow man. But I am made unlike anyone I have ever met. I dare to say I am like no one in the whole world. - Anne Lister

Ooh, I didn't know you could get multiple tickets! Neeeat.

I don't think they want you to, but they don't remember you if you space it out.

How long before the signing did they do the drawing? Do you know the day before whether you should plan on it or do you not know until a few hours before?

They did the drawing about an hour or so before the signing. They put the numbers on a big whiteboard and you check your tix. You don't know until then.


Polter-Cow - Jul 18, 2009 12:44:01 pm PDT #3527 of 12704
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!

I don't think they want you to, but they don't remember you if you space it out.

Aaaah, I see. I can also have my friends get me tickets.

They did the drawing about an hour or so before the signing. They put the numbers on a big whiteboard and you check your tix. You don't know until then.

Oh, balls. That's annoying. Le sigh.


Jessica - Jul 18, 2009 12:44:58 pm PDT #3528 of 12704
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset

I CAN HAZ SEEN JILLI & PETE! Twice in one weekend!

Jilli was fantastic at both the reading/signing and the picnic. The signing had more questions from the audience, but the picnic had more attendees (almost all FABULOUSLY dressed - apparently the organizing was done partly via a local steampunk group and ZOMGCLOTHESWANTALLNOW).

We are expecting photos of the picnic to wind up on gothsinhotweather.com any day now. It was cool for NYC in late July, but still pretty hot for anyone showing up in thigh-high leather boots and/or multiple layers of satin.


Atropa - Jul 18, 2009 1:18:49 pm PDT #3529 of 12704
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.

I don't think they want you to, but they don't remember you if you space it out.

Well bother, I bet *I* won't be able to get multiple tickets. Drat. Time to see if I can work some connections.

Jilli was fantastic at both the reading/signing and the picnic.

Awww, thank you! I was so glad you (and Trudy, and Scola, and Jesse, and Erin) could make it!

I am now eating something for not-quite the first time today, but a little close. There was yummy food at the picnic, I just didn't have any time to eat any. And tonight, we're going to Jekyl & Hyde for dinner! (Take the Haunted Mansion. Turn it into a restaurant. That is J&H. I MUST GO THERE.)