Conventions
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rusty_haloMostly for my own benefit... I'm trying to sort out which conventions I'll be attending this year.
Last year was "the year of Buffy conventions" for me. This year isn't going to be the same, but I'd still like to do some cons.
So, here's the list of cons I'm thinking about, listed chronologically. If you're going to be at one of these, let me know. :)
March 20-21; Secaucus, NJ; Creation
Guests: Nicholas Brendon, Stephanie Romanov, Iyari Limon, Robia LaMorte, Robin Atkin Downes
Why go: It's nearby.![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
rockgoddes will be there, and I want to see her. I'd like to see Stephanie Romanov.
Why not go: Money. I don't really care about any of the guests. I'm not sure how to get there. Creation cons are well-known for offering as little as possible. Also, it's in New Jersey. (I had to live there for eight years; I'm not particularly keen on going back).
Likelihood that I'll go: 95% to hang out withrockgoddes, 40% that I'll do actual con stuff for more than one day.
April 23-25, Cleveland, Vulkon
Guests: Robia LaMorte, Mercedes McNab, George Hertzberg, Anthony Stewart Head, Nicholas Brendon
Why go: I ordered my tickets way, way in advance, and have one of the best seats in the house (front row, near the center--which means I'll be able to see everything and be at the front of the lines). I'd like to see Mercedes McNab and Robia LaMorte. And I could get Nick Brendon's autograph for one of my Xander-loving friends. Plus, if I try to get a refund I'll only get 90% of my money back (a rule I'm pretty sure they instituted after I bought the ticket, but that's Vulkon for you).
Why not go: Money. I don't know anyone who is going. Also, Vulkon is a repulsive organization and I don't want to give money to them or be around them and their little cronies.
Likilihood that I'll go: 15%? Maybe.
June 4-6; Lake Harmony, PA; Moonlight Rising
Guests: James Marsters (and hispathetic excuse for a band), Anthony Stewart Head, Andy Hallett, Danny Strong, Tom Lenk, Adam Busch (and his very good band, Common Rotation), James Leary, Iyari Limon
Why go: It might be nice to see JM one last time (as long as I, y'know, cover my ears while he speaks). And I wouldn't mind seeing the Trio; I've never seen them all together. I like Common Rotation.soulmate815 and thefangirl will be there. If it sucks, I can bring a book, sit by the pool, and pretend it's a vacation.
Why not go: Money. I don't know anyone other thansoulmate815 and thefangirl, who will both be busy with con stuff, and I can see them here anyway. The location is weird and inconvenient. Last time the hotel was old and gross and moldy, but maybe they'll have chosen a better one this year. It's doubtful that I'll have an opportunity to speak to JM other than the 10-second autograph signing. Other stuff.
Likelihood that I'll go: 99%, since I already have my ticket and all.
July 2 -4, Toronto, Toronto Trek
Guests: Have they announced guests yet? I don't know.
Why go: To see some Canadian friends. To see the city of Toronto. Because I have a ticket from last year. Because stuff is supposed to be cheaper in Canada.
Why not go: Money. Nothing I'm terribly interested in.
Likelihood that I'll go: Totally depends on whether anyone from here wants to go with me.
July 30-August 1, Las Vegas, WriterCon
Guests: No celebrity guests, but some writing guests
Why go: This is the Whedonverse fanfic convention. It's everything that I'm actually still interested in about this fandom. Tons of really cool people are going to go and I can't wait to see them. I trust the organizers to run the con in an ethical way and to the best job they possibly can to make it an enjoyable experience for everyone.
Why not go: Money, but I decided I'm using my Christmas bonus for this, so if you look at it that way, nothing's stopping me. :)
Likelihood that I'll go: 99.999999%. Barring, y'know, natural disaster or whatever.
September 3rd-6th, Atlanta, DragonCon
Guests: I don't know
Why go: I had a fun time last year. The costumes are so interesting, and there's so much to do that it's pretty much impossible to be bored. Last year I missed a lot of events because I was in line waiting to see James Marsters, so, since he won't be here this year, I'll have the chance to focus on everything else that I wanted to do before. They've got different tracks for so many different things, and there's bound to be one or two guests that I'd like to see.drujan, jaydk, and soulmate815 have all expressed an interest in attending this con, and it would be so fun to go hang out in Atlanta with my three best friends.
Why not go: Nothing I really care passionately about at this con. And money, of course.
Likelihood that I'll go: 85%
Last year was "the year of Buffy conventions" for me. This year isn't going to be the same, but I'd still like to do some cons.
So, here's the list of cons I'm thinking about, listed chronologically. If you're going to be at one of these, let me know. :)
March 20-21; Secaucus, NJ; Creation
Guests: Nicholas Brendon, Stephanie Romanov, Iyari Limon, Robia LaMorte, Robin Atkin Downes
Why go: It's nearby.
rockgoddes will be there, and I want to see her. I'd like to see Stephanie Romanov.Why not go: Money. I don't really care about any of the guests. I'm not sure how to get there. Creation cons are well-known for offering as little as possible. Also, it's in New Jersey. (I had to live there for eight years; I'm not particularly keen on going back).
Likelihood that I'll go: 95% to hang out with
rockgoddes, 40% that I'll do actual con stuff for more than one day.April 23-25, Cleveland, Vulkon
Guests: Robia LaMorte, Mercedes McNab, George Hertzberg, Anthony Stewart Head, Nicholas Brendon
Why go: I ordered my tickets way, way in advance, and have one of the best seats in the house (front row, near the center--which means I'll be able to see everything and be at the front of the lines). I'd like to see Mercedes McNab and Robia LaMorte. And I could get Nick Brendon's autograph for one of my Xander-loving friends. Plus, if I try to get a refund I'll only get 90% of my money back (a rule I'm pretty sure they instituted after I bought the ticket, but that's Vulkon for you).
Why not go: Money. I don't know anyone who is going. Also, Vulkon is a repulsive organization and I don't want to give money to them or be around them and their little cronies.
Likilihood that I'll go: 15%? Maybe.
June 4-6; Lake Harmony, PA; Moonlight Rising
Guests: James Marsters (and his
Why go: It might be nice to see JM one last time (as long as I, y'know, cover my ears while he speaks). And I wouldn't mind seeing the Trio; I've never seen them all together. I like Common Rotation.
soulmate815 and thefangirl will be there. If it sucks, I can bring a book, sit by the pool, and pretend it's a vacation.Why not go: Money. I don't know anyone other than
soulmate815 and thefangirl, who will both be busy with con stuff, and I can see them here anyway. The location is weird and inconvenient. Last time the hotel was old and gross and moldy, but maybe they'll have chosen a better one this year. It's doubtful that I'll have an opportunity to speak to JM other than the 10-second autograph signing. Other stuff.Likelihood that I'll go: 99%, since I already have my ticket and all.
July 2 -4, Toronto, Toronto Trek
Guests: Have they announced guests yet? I don't know.
Why go: To see some Canadian friends. To see the city of Toronto. Because I have a ticket from last year. Because stuff is supposed to be cheaper in Canada.
Why not go: Money. Nothing I'm terribly interested in.
Likelihood that I'll go: Totally depends on whether anyone from here wants to go with me.
July 30-August 1, Las Vegas, WriterCon
Guests: No celebrity guests, but some writing guests
Why go: This is the Whedonverse fanfic convention. It's everything that I'm actually still interested in about this fandom. Tons of really cool people are going to go and I can't wait to see them. I trust the organizers to run the con in an ethical way and to the best job they possibly can to make it an enjoyable experience for everyone.
Why not go: Money, but I decided I'm using my Christmas bonus for this, so if you look at it that way, nothing's stopping me. :)
Likelihood that I'll go: 99.999999%. Barring, y'know, natural disaster or whatever.
September 3rd-6th, Atlanta, DragonCon
Guests: I don't know
Why go: I had a fun time last year. The costumes are so interesting, and there's so much to do that it's pretty much impossible to be bored. Last year I missed a lot of events because I was in line waiting to see James Marsters, so, since he won't be here this year, I'll have the chance to focus on everything else that I wanted to do before. They've got different tracks for so many different things, and there's bound to be one or two guests that I'd like to see.
drujan, jaydk, and soulmate815 have all expressed an interest in attending this con, and it would be so fun to go hang out in Atlanta with my three best friends.Why not go: Nothing I really care passionately about at this con. And money, of course.
Likelihood that I'll go: 85%