Dragon*Con 2009 - Thursday
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square_root_of_piArrived at Marriott around 2pm after a National Lampoon level of crazy circumstances drive up. (Ask me later about getting stuck in a loop sandwiched on all sides by giant semi trucks in semi truck fill up area.)
Check in to the hotel was a breeze.
Getting our badges was another thing.
Ended up waiting in line for over two hours for our badges. Was behind a couple from Sweden here on their honeymoon. The groom is a member of the Skeptics Online Network. Was outed as a closeted crazy fan of Sweden when my travel phrase book of Swedish was revealed.
Jonathan had to leave the line for a while to go give Chris and Jess their room keys.
Awkward silence after a failed attempt of conversing about recent Tallahassee white colour criminals occurred.
As usual, Dragon*Con is a family reunion. Only with people you might have never met. Many people loved my "Ass, Gas, or Grass Nobody Rides for Free" lucky travel shirt. Had photographs taken, received hi fives, and had my ass grabbed.
Typical Thursday Badge pick up behaviour.
Once received badge, went to check on status of Chris and Jess' place in line. Talked with them and warned people not to purchase the $2 water, since there was free water inside.
Jonathan received a call on his mobile. It was the rest of the Tallytown gang. We look up and they wave to us like benevolent gods perched high in the Mount Olympus that is the Sheraton.
Went back to the hotel room and crashed for a bit. Watched Dragon*Con TV. Chris and Jess finally received their badges and we went for a late dinner at a Japanese place in the mall.
Ended up missing Thursday night drum circle for a night in watching DragonBall Z fan parody videos, catching up, and sketching out our schedule for the con.
Drank many Cuba Libres, the room drink for this Dragon*Con. (8 oz coca cola, 2 shots dark spiced rum, 2 tablespoons lime juice poured over ice.)
Fell asleep a little after one am, an early night for a convention that goes 24 hours.
Also, the Marriott has the best service and the best beds. Beware the squishy pillows and cubby wubby womb beds, you might never leave your room!
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Friday's Plans:
Watch Nimoy Shatner panel on Dragon*Con TV. (I am not crazy enough to even attempt to attend live.)
Go to dealer's room and pick up this year's Dragon*Con Chessex die.
Go to LOST Dharma Initiative photo shoot. (The 4 foot Dharma Fish biscuit makes her debut!)
Check in to the hotel was a breeze.
Getting our badges was another thing.
Ended up waiting in line for over two hours for our badges. Was behind a couple from Sweden here on their honeymoon. The groom is a member of the Skeptics Online Network. Was outed as a closeted crazy fan of Sweden when my travel phrase book of Swedish was revealed.
Jonathan had to leave the line for a while to go give Chris and Jess their room keys.
Awkward silence after a failed attempt of conversing about recent Tallahassee white colour criminals occurred.
As usual, Dragon*Con is a family reunion. Only with people you might have never met. Many people loved my "Ass, Gas, or Grass Nobody Rides for Free" lucky travel shirt. Had photographs taken, received hi fives, and had my ass grabbed.
Typical Thursday Badge pick up behaviour.
Once received badge, went to check on status of Chris and Jess' place in line. Talked with them and warned people not to purchase the $2 water, since there was free water inside.
Jonathan received a call on his mobile. It was the rest of the Tallytown gang. We look up and they wave to us like benevolent gods perched high in the Mount Olympus that is the Sheraton.
Went back to the hotel room and crashed for a bit. Watched Dragon*Con TV. Chris and Jess finally received their badges and we went for a late dinner at a Japanese place in the mall.
Ended up missing Thursday night drum circle for a night in watching DragonBall Z fan parody videos, catching up, and sketching out our schedule for the con.
Drank many Cuba Libres, the room drink for this Dragon*Con. (8 oz coca cola, 2 shots dark spiced rum, 2 tablespoons lime juice poured over ice.)
Fell asleep a little after one am, an early night for a convention that goes 24 hours.
Also, the Marriott has the best service and the best beds. Beware the squishy pillows and cubby wubby womb beds, you might never leave your room!
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Friday's Plans:
Watch Nimoy Shatner panel on Dragon*Con TV. (I am not crazy enough to even attempt to attend live.)
Go to dealer's room and pick up this year's Dragon*Con Chessex die.
Go to LOST Dharma Initiative photo shoot. (The 4 foot Dharma Fish biscuit makes her debut!)
