Further comments about last weekend
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lance_sibleyI promised some more stuff about SFX, but to be honest, what I had to post about wasn't so much about the con itself, as something unrelated to the con itself which just happened to take place there.
Okay, that's not quite true, but the following does lead up to it...
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elizard100's LJ, bnddbl07 commented that SFX seems to have a distinct problem with communication. In particular, they're not big on putting up clear, easy-to-follow signage. The way they organized the autograph area this year, the tables were about 30-40 feet from the western wall of the convention centre, and people lined up behind the curtains that were just behind where the actors were sitting. It worked very well insofar as organizing the autograph lines was concerned (last year, I believe Julie Benz's and Robia LaMorte's lines intersected, and it was a complete Mongolian clusterfuck), though I suspect it was a minor contributor to the aisles feeling narrower than in past years. However, once you were back there, you had to know which line you wanted to get into because there was no signage to tell people which line was which. It was easy for Kevin Sorbo, both because he was at one end and because his line was easily one of the longest, but when I went to get Tim Russ' and Marina Sirtis' autographs, I had to peek around the corner to make sure that I wasn't lining up for Erica Durance or Margot Kidder instead.
Further to this (and folks involved with the Masquerade need not read this paragraph, because you already know about my complaint in this area, but I'm mentioning it in leading up to that something else I alluded to above), the Masquerade Registration desk is usually in the main lobby of the convention centre at street level. In past years, people have just lined up outside the theatre and filed in until all of the seats were full. This year, it was decided to issue tickets for the Masquerade instead. Now, the tickets were free, so that wasn't an issue - what I objected to was the signage. Apparently it was mentioned on the website and in the programme book, but for those of us who attend every year and think they know what to expect, is it so much of a stretch to think that we might not have seen those notices? And that the 8.5" x 11" sign on the Registration desk might not have been visible because the desk was constantly surrounded by dozens of people registering (or, as it turned out, getting tickets)? Would it have been so hard to print a LARGE sign and post it on the draping behind the desk so that people who were walking past, ten feet away, not knowing that they should have gone over to the desk, would know about the change in policy?
Okay, rant over... anyhow, I went downstairs to where people were lined up on the off-chance that I might bump into someone I knew (and I've since been told that had I thought to ask for a certain someone, they would have given me a ticket from their stash... ah, well), and I bumped into Krikor and Lori... these were a couple of the folks who helped out with the Gaylaxicon float in the Pride parade this year. (Remember them?)
So Lori says to me, "I need your contact information." My first thought was, "Why? You stalked me for a year in the hopes of converting me," (which seems to be a habit with her... she did it tocuteteenboy too) but I didn't say that. Krikor helpfully mentioned that he had it and could give it to her. I asked why, and she said, "Josh wants your phone number." (Remember Josh? The "straight" boy I was flirting with on Pride weekend who said I was hot/sexy?)
Oy. Okay, I thought he was cute. I probably would've had a roll in the hay with him had he been up for it at the time. So to speak. However, there are a couple of problems here:
I really must get together withcuteteenboy and ask him why, exactly, he dislikes Josh so much and thinks that there's something wrong with him. Unless one of the rest of you who were there that night in Tim Horton's when he walked in and you all ran out, leaving me confused, can explain?
In other news... I still haven't heard anything regarding the job that I interviewed for last week. I called on Monday, but the woman in HR with whom I had spoken didn't know whether a decision had been made yet or not. I'll call again tomorrow.
Two days from now, I'll be in Atlanta... I'm looking forward to this. It should be fun. So,evil_admiral, when are you going to be there, exactly? I can send you my schedule once I have it nailed down. (Oh, wananga, are you involved at all with the Outworlders table? I emailed Michael Henigan three weeks ago, as well as the general Outworlders address, but never heard back. I emailed again tonight. I'm trying to find out if I can put some flyers for Gcon '06 out on the table; I'm also willing to put in some time there, if I can sell memberships.)
Okay, that's not quite true, but the following does lead up to it...
In
elizard100's LJ, bnddbl07 commented that SFX seems to have a distinct problem with communication. In particular, they're not big on putting up clear, easy-to-follow signage. The way they organized the autograph area this year, the tables were about 30-40 feet from the western wall of the convention centre, and people lined up behind the curtains that were just behind where the actors were sitting. It worked very well insofar as organizing the autograph lines was concerned (last year, I believe Julie Benz's and Robia LaMorte's lines intersected, and it was a complete Mongolian clusterfuck), though I suspect it was a minor contributor to the aisles feeling narrower than in past years. However, once you were back there, you had to know which line you wanted to get into because there was no signage to tell people which line was which. It was easy for Kevin Sorbo, both because he was at one end and because his line was easily one of the longest, but when I went to get Tim Russ' and Marina Sirtis' autographs, I had to peek around the corner to make sure that I wasn't lining up for Erica Durance or Margot Kidder instead.Further to this (and folks involved with the Masquerade need not read this paragraph, because you already know about my complaint in this area, but I'm mentioning it in leading up to that something else I alluded to above), the Masquerade Registration desk is usually in the main lobby of the convention centre at street level. In past years, people have just lined up outside the theatre and filed in until all of the seats were full. This year, it was decided to issue tickets for the Masquerade instead. Now, the tickets were free, so that wasn't an issue - what I objected to was the signage. Apparently it was mentioned on the website and in the programme book, but for those of us who attend every year and think they know what to expect, is it so much of a stretch to think that we might not have seen those notices? And that the 8.5" x 11" sign on the Registration desk might not have been visible because the desk was constantly surrounded by dozens of people registering (or, as it turned out, getting tickets)? Would it have been so hard to print a LARGE sign and post it on the draping behind the desk so that people who were walking past, ten feet away, not knowing that they should have gone over to the desk, would know about the change in policy?
Okay, rant over... anyhow, I went downstairs to where people were lined up on the off-chance that I might bump into someone I knew (and I've since been told that had I thought to ask for a certain someone, they would have given me a ticket from their stash... ah, well), and I bumped into Krikor and Lori... these were a couple of the folks who helped out with the Gaylaxicon float in the Pride parade this year. (Remember them?)
So Lori says to me, "I need your contact information." My first thought was, "Why? You stalked me for a year in the hopes of converting me," (which seems to be a habit with her... she did it to
cuteteenboy too) but I didn't say that. Krikor helpfully mentioned that he had it and could give it to her. I asked why, and she said, "Josh wants your phone number." (Remember Josh? The "straight" boy I was flirting with on Pride weekend who said I was hot/sexy?)Oy. Okay, I thought he was cute. I probably would've had a roll in the hay with him had he been up for it at the time. So to speak. However, there are a couple of problems here:
- I'm now sober.
- I was in university when he was born.
- I can't afford to keep a 20-year-old in the style to which he would like to become accustomed.
- Damnit, I'm still kind of interested in the other guy I've been chasing, and haven't had an opportunity to um... explain to him that I actually meant it when I told him I found him attractive.
- He's supposed to be insane, at least according to other people who know him. Whatever that means.
I really must get together with
cuteteenboy and ask him why, exactly, he dislikes Josh so much and thinks that there's something wrong with him. Unless one of the rest of you who were there that night in Tim Horton's when he walked in and you all ran out, leaving me confused, can explain?In other news... I still haven't heard anything regarding the job that I interviewed for last week. I called on Monday, but the woman in HR with whom I had spoken didn't know whether a decision had been made yet or not. I'll call again tomorrow.
Two days from now, I'll be in Atlanta... I'm looking forward to this. It should be fun. So,
evil_admiral, when are you going to be there, exactly? I can send you my schedule once I have it nailed down. (Oh, wananga, are you involved at all with the Outworlders table? I emailed Michael Henigan three weeks ago, as well as the general Outworlders address, but never heard back. I emailed again tonight. I'm trying to find out if I can put some flyers for Gcon '06 out on the table; I'm also willing to put in some time there, if I can sell memberships.)
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Date: 2005-08-31 01:19 am (UTC)She's trying to turn you into a Klingon?
Yeah, signs would have helped. And even though most of the lines were behind the curtain, some were in front of the autograph tables (or possibly both - I didn't look)
Enjoy Dragoncon.
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Date: 2005-08-31 05:25 pm (UTC)Hee. I *wish* it were that... by comparison, it's much preferable.
Yeah, signs would have helped. And even though most of the lines were behind the curtain, some were in front of the autograph tables (or possibly both - I didn't look)
When I was in the lines, they started at the front of the table and went around the side, through the gaps in the curtains that were behind each of the actors. So it didn't make it look any less crowded in front, but I don't recall seeing any lines which were entirely out in front. Besides, they had staff walking up and down making sure that nobody stood there for too long. I had two staff people harassing me for standing 20 feet away from the actors chatting with a friend I hadn't seen in 15 years... I wasn't even on the red carpet, and they came along with their officious "Move along, please!" (Robert Everleigh didn't even say "please".)
Enjoy Dragoncon.
Thanks!
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Date: 2005-08-31 05:07 am (UTC)Damnit, I'm still kind of interested in the other guy I've been chasing, and haven't had an opportunity to um... explain to him that I actually meant it when I told him I found him attractive.
Oh, do I hear that! I have a date Saturday night with a 21 year old, at my place no less. (OK - so I was in high school when he was born - big difference!
Now you know that no good can come from that!!
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Date: 2005-08-31 05:28 pm (UTC)Wow, at your place? I've only ever had one date that was in my apartment, because the guy wasn't out and was afraid of bumping into people who knew him if we went somewhere for coffee.
And while I say I was in university, I might be underestimating his age by a year or two. He's somewhere between 20 and 23, which would mean I was between 15 and 18 when he was born. So I may still have been in high school.
It's still a little freaky, though.
Now you know that no good can come from that!!
Cue the bow-chicka-wow-wow on the soundtrack... ;)
Josh
Date: 2005-08-31 05:19 am (UTC)2)OK, so he's young. So what? Young isn't necessarily bad. Don't rule him out just because of his age.
3)You may not be able to keep him, but what are his chances of keeping you in a few years? Hmmm? Hmmm? (What's with the keeping, anyway? Isn't there such a thing as a fair and equitable relationship anymore?)
4)If you haven't had a chance to talk to the other guy, why make yourself exclusive on the off chance? I mean, it's not like you're automatically going to move in with Josh and stay with him forever if you just go out on one date. Right? *worries about the silence for a moment*
5)Some people think I'm insane. Some think you're insane. Insanity is in the eye of the beholder. Get to know him a bit before you judge him as insane based on someone else's info.
In other words, QUIT TALKING YOURSELF OUT OF THE GUYS WHO ARE INTERESTED!
*smiles sweetly*
You're a doll. You deserve happiness. And a fun coffee date with a cute boy. So go for it. ;)
Re: Josh
Date: 2005-08-31 05:34 pm (UTC)Now why didn't I think of that? ;)
2)OK, so he's young. So what? Young isn't necessarily bad. Don't rule him out just because of his age.
But really, how much can I possibly share with a 20-year-old? He's in a completely different place in his life than I am...
3)You may not be able to keep him, but what are his chances of keeping you in a few years? Hmmm? Hmmm? (What's with the keeping, anyway? Isn't there such a thing as a fair and equitable relationship anymore?)
Well, that was really meant facetiously... though I did, for all intents and purposes, "keep" my ex-husband for seven years.
4)If you haven't had a chance to talk to the other guy, why make yourself exclusive on the off chance?
Well, I've never actually dated more than one person at once... I'm not sure how that would work. OTOH, I've had repeated physical-only relationships with more than one person at once - get your mind out of the gutter, that's not what I mean! - but there's nothing resembling a commitment in either case. (And there couldn't be, because they're both already committed... and in any case, I haven't been with either of them in months. I haven't even seen one of them since January, and the other since May...)
I mean, it's not like you're automatically going to move in with Josh and stay with him forever if you just go out on one date. Right? *worries about the silence for a moment*
Well, no... I did that with Joe, and we all know how well that turned out. ;)
5)Some people think I'm insane. Some think you're insane. Insanity is in the eye of the beholder. Get to know him a bit before you judge him as insane based on someone else's info.
But when five people say "oh shit" and get up and run out of Tim Horton's, one of them leaving a bag behind and then cursing me out for calling him back by name to retrieve it, thus bringing Josh's attention to the fact that he was there, something has to be up...
(Actually, now that I'm thinking about it, I think
In other words, QUIT TALKING YOURSELF OUT OF THE GUYS WHO ARE INTERESTED!
*smiles sweetly*
Yes'm! *salutes*
You're a doll. You deserve happiness. And a fun coffee date with a cute boy. So go for it. ;)
Okay, you've talked me into it. :)
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Date: 2005-08-31 07:05 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2005-08-31 05:50 pm (UTC)There's also a party Saturday night being hosted by the Outworlders which I've already said I will be at.
If I get a full weekend schedule for our table sent to me tonight, I'll pass it on to you. In the meantime, you can email me your cellphone number and I can give you a call... I don't have one myself (and even if I did, it would be a long-distance call), so I can't give you my number. Alternatively, I'm staying at the Holiday Inn if you want to call my room and leave a message, though I don't expect I'll be going back over there during the day at all.
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Date: 2005-08-31 07:55 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2005-08-31 05:50 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2005-08-31 08:04 am (UTC)I'd be leery of going out for coffee even if others are telling me not so complimentary things about the person.
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Date: 2005-08-31 05:52 pm (UTC)For all I know, though, he just thinks that because he wanted him himself and got rejected. ;)
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Date: 2005-08-31 09:24 am (UTC)I fully intend to breach this point myself with the establishment, but I feel that my reccomendations would be taken much more seriously if the actual observation was to come from attendees, otherwise they'll just say, "Well, there were not complaints, so it must be fine."
Cheers! :)
P.S. I had to read it. Irrisistable attraction to the "M" word. ^_^
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Date: 2005-08-31 05:53 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2005-08-31 04:35 pm (UTC)Do I have your e-mail? If so I'll send you my mobile number so you can call when you get here. If not, send me your email address so I can send you my mobild number so you can call when you get here. :)
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Date: 2005-08-31 05:55 pm (UTC)Hee. I think she did that in response to my comment in this post, actually... I've since gotten emails from Jeff Smith (directly) and Carlton Harrington (forwarded by
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Date: 2005-09-01 10:39 pm (UTC)Well there's an easy solution to that.... ;)
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Date: 2005-09-01 10:41 pm (UTC)