Yeah. He's my hero.

Mal ,'The Train Job'


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.


Matt the Bruins fan - Sep 06, 2013 5:53:15 am PDT #9559 of 12703
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand

I could come say hi to you guys there and wear my Winchester Bros. shirt for the fan convention experience...


Dana - Sep 06, 2013 5:54:19 am PDT #9560 of 12703
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.

Strix, I will mention DragonCon. It happens in Atlanta over Labor Day weekend. It's not the media draw that SDCC is, but last weekend's con had several stars from The Walking Dead, two previous Doctors, three people from Spartacus including Lucy Lawless, several Trek cast members including William Shatner and George Takei, and so on. In addition to writers, comic artists, costumers, podcasters, and everything else you can think of. And Ed Asner.

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It gets very crowded, especially on Saturday, and it's spread out over several hotels in a several-block area. But tickets for next year are available now, and the convention area is convenient to public transportation.


Steph L. - Sep 06, 2013 6:05:40 am PDT #9561 of 12703
I look more rad than Lutheranism

Cincinnati actually has 2 comic-cons now. One was started 4 years ago, and it's gotten big enough to be 3 days, and is branching out into being more of a pop-culture convention, with actors (including Nicholas Brendon this year, and no, I don't think I'm going) and speed dating and a geek prom and whatnot.

The second one (which happens to be this weekend) just started this year. Apparently some comics creators (::cough::TonyMoore::cough::) decided that they want a convention that is JUST comics-related and not a pop-culture convention. Which is fine, there's no problem with 2 conventions...except they scheduled it for the weekend before the other comic-con. Which is a pretty dick move.

Anyway, I don't know what the dates for them are next year, although I assume September, and they might be big enough to warrant checking out.


Strix - Sep 06, 2013 6:36:41 am PDT #9562 of 12703
A dress should be tight enough to show you're a woman but loose enough to flee from zombies. — Ginger

Thanks, guys! DragonCon has the bennies of quite a few peeps I know going to it.

Shall have to count the pennies and see. KCCC is getting bigger, but it's during a time when the boy isn't in town. They're getting bigger guests (George Takei! Wil Wheaton! in 2013) so we can still go geek out. We need something in July...


Ginger - Sep 06, 2013 8:21:05 am PDT #9563 of 12703
"It didn't taste good. It tasted soooo horrible. It tasted like....a vodka martini." - Matilda

I'm committed to the Decatur Book Festival on the Saturday and Sunday of Labor Day/Dragoncon weekend, but you're welcome to stay with me. The logistics might be a bit complex, but you can take MARTA to Dragoncon. The book festival has some great children's events too.

That gives me a year to clear out the guest room....


Lee - Sep 06, 2013 9:12:10 am PDT #9564 of 12703
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.

I am moving this here in case it got buried in Natter:

People who know Texas and Louisiana--I am trying to figure out what to go see on my drive from Galveston to New Orleans. Any suggestions? How is Sea Rim State Park?

I'm planning on playing it by ear and/or seeing where the road takes me or what the hotel people in Galveston recommend, but I thought I ask here in case someone has a recommendation.


Dana - Sep 06, 2013 9:52:15 am PDT #9565 of 12703
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.

I saw, but didn't really have any suggestions. I haven't been to that state park, and I normally just drive straight through. You could sort of muddle around the Lafayette area in case you wanted a taste of Cajun country, but I'm not sure it's real entertaining.


Lee - Sep 06, 2013 10:30:29 am PDT #9566 of 12703
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.

Thanks!

Driving straight through may be what happens, but I feel like I should at least pretend to explore.


Typo Boy - Sep 06, 2013 11:06:41 am PDT #9567 of 12703
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.

As you drive by, see if you see any little places that offer 'Hoppin Chicken" (deep fried bread frogs legs). Really good, and if they bother to sell it they generally make it well.


Dana - Sep 06, 2013 11:36:23 am PDT #9568 of 12703
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.

You will be passing through the Frog Capital of the world.