So, this year I was originally slated to attend 8 cons.
Cleveland WW was cancelled due to weather. I did go to Sherlocked. Star Trek in June was cancelled because Karl Urban cancelled and Colm Meaney was appearing too late on Sunday evening (my flight home was at the same time and would have cost $400 to change).
I went to Shore Leave and Stargate Chicago. I did not go to WW Chicago because Matt Ryan and Arthur Darville cancelled :(
Dragon Con is coming up this weekend. Really looking forward to seeing John Noble, Tom Mison and Nicole Beharie from Sleepy Hollow, as well as my favorite person, DAVID HEWLETT :D
Then, more disappointment, because Colm Meaney cancelled his appearance at WW Pittsburgh....
However!!!
They added Mitch Pileggi and David Duchovny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Seriously, this is the best news :D I can't wait!
And in October, it's off to London to see Benedict in Hamlet (twice), Mark Gatiss in Two Days in the Country, and John Finnemore's Souvenir Cabin!! Also Madame Tussauds, London Eye, Speedy's and Stonehenge are on the must do list. And the National Gallery to see any Van Gogh they have, and the Celtic exhibit at the British Museum.
P.S. So happy with the Cumberbaby info: Christopher Carlton Cumberbatch, born 6/1/15 \o/ LOVE the alliteration, the use of Ben and his dad's middle name, and the connection Christopher has to Ben's career. Perfect choice :)
This is my favorite time of year. Football season is underway, hockey is not far behind, the weather is perfect.
I am still working on home renovation. Finally got a decent quote for flooring, now I just have to find time to have it installed, lol. Kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanity are next on the list.
So, what are you all up to?!
Cleveland WW was cancelled due to weather. I did go to Sherlocked. Star Trek in June was cancelled because Karl Urban cancelled and Colm Meaney was appearing too late on Sunday evening (my flight home was at the same time and would have cost $400 to change).
I went to Shore Leave and Stargate Chicago. I did not go to WW Chicago because Matt Ryan and Arthur Darville cancelled :(
Dragon Con is coming up this weekend. Really looking forward to seeing John Noble, Tom Mison and Nicole Beharie from Sleepy Hollow, as well as my favorite person, DAVID HEWLETT :D
Then, more disappointment, because Colm Meaney cancelled his appearance at WW Pittsburgh....
However!!!
They added Mitch Pileggi and David Duchovny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Seriously, this is the best news :D I can't wait!
And in October, it's off to London to see Benedict in Hamlet (twice), Mark Gatiss in Two Days in the Country, and John Finnemore's Souvenir Cabin!! Also Madame Tussauds, London Eye, Speedy's and Stonehenge are on the must do list. And the National Gallery to see any Van Gogh they have, and the Celtic exhibit at the British Museum.
P.S. So happy with the Cumberbaby info: Christopher Carlton Cumberbatch, born 6/1/15 \o/ LOVE the alliteration, the use of Ben and his dad's middle name, and the connection Christopher has to Ben's career. Perfect choice :)
This is my favorite time of year. Football season is underway, hockey is not far behind, the weather is perfect.
I am still working on home renovation. Finally got a decent quote for flooring, now I just have to find time to have it installed, lol. Kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanity are next on the list.
So, what are you all up to?!
Happy BIrthday!
Aug. 28th, 2015 07:11 amto
aka_niffer! Although I could have sworn you told me your birthday is 8/31. Have a great day!!
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Shore Leave
Aug. 17th, 2015 06:57 pmI went to Shore Leave 2 weekends ago, just to see Tony Curran \o/ and the other Tarrs from Defiance :)
Also was lucky enough to see John Barrowman and David Nykl again, and Roger Cross for the first time!
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It was lovely spending time with
duckyone and
bleekabyebye :)
Also was lucky enough to see John Barrowman and David Nykl again, and Roger Cross for the first time!
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It was lovely spending time with
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SG Chicago
Aug. 17th, 2015 06:39 pmThese are some pics from the con. Thanks to
artemis_prime I was sitting in row D and able to get some good shots.
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Great time seeing and spending lots of time with
asyouleft,
agt_spooky,
squidgiepdx,
elderwitty, AND
aka_niffer, as well as
vecturist,
nakedwesley,
montybird, and
grammarwoman!
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Happy Easter!
Apr. 5th, 2015 08:04 am
I don't really celebrate Easter. Today, I get to visit my sister in the hospital and then my parents and I are going to dinner.
My sister recently moved to a new group home, and started 'acting up' so now she's in the pysch unit and frankly, not doing well. Her brain has been destroyed by 25 years of medication (for schizophrenia) and she isn't recognizable as my sister anymore. They'll adjust her meds and the downhill cycle will continue :(
In addition, a couple weeks ago, when I was with her, my mom had a TIA. Scared the hell out of me. She's been fine since, and all her tests are coming back ok, but listening to someone spout gibberish as they think they are making perfect sense is creepy. She turns 80 tomorrow.
We're in the middle of planning an 80th birthday party for her and my dad, to be held next month. I hope they're both up to it!
We went to see Barry Manilow last week. As awesome as ever!
Next weekend I'm meeting Noah Wyle! I'll post my pics :) Really glad The Librarians got a second season, as I loved the first one. And of course, he's in Falling Skies!!
Less than 3 weeks until the Sherlock Con. In addition to autographs and photo ops with SIXTEEN guests!!!! I have a GROUP PHOTO with the main attending cast on the 221B set! I might just keel over after that one, lol. I can't wait to meet them all, especially BENEDICT OMG.
And one of my 13 year old cats went missing for a day and a half. Turns out he snuck into the garage and then hid from me. He finally decided he'd had enough and asked to be let back into the house, lol. But I was relieved to find him, I'd looked everywhere.
The Pens are playing so badly they might not even make the playoffs. Unbelievable! We have the 2 best players in the world. The new coach is a huge disappointment.
So that's what's been going on with me recently. What are you all up to? No one seems to be on lj anymore :(
A sad day...
Feb. 27th, 2015 05:51 pmI join the geek world to mourn the passing of Leonard Nimoy :( Star Trek TOS was my first sci fi love, and even tho I knew it was coming, this makes me very sad. He lived long and prospered!
With their usual tact and competency, Creation sent out an email today announcing that all of the Chicago Star Trek Con ticket options are now on sale. Nice timing (not)
So I go to look and they have KARL URBAN and COLM MEANEY. OMG I have wanted to meet Colm forever (Hell on Wheels!!). They also have Linda Park and John Billingsley. And Tim Russ and his band are doing a concert.
I want to go! I can fly in Saturday morning and fly home Sunday evening and it's very affordable, even getting the Silver ticket, which includes Colm's autograph.
TOO BAD I CAN'T ACTUALLY BUY A TICKET BECAUSE ONLY GOLD SEATS ARE AVAILABLE WHEN YOU TRY TO BUY TICKETS. I HATE CRETIN.
ETA: Got my silver ticket in the first row so I can get my autographs as quickly as possible!!
With their usual tact and competency, Creation sent out an email today announcing that all of the Chicago Star Trek Con ticket options are now on sale. Nice timing (not)
So I go to look and they have KARL URBAN and COLM MEANEY. OMG I have wanted to meet Colm forever (Hell on Wheels!!). They also have Linda Park and John Billingsley. And Tim Russ and his band are doing a concert.
I want to go! I can fly in Saturday morning and fly home Sunday evening and it's very affordable, even getting the Silver ticket, which includes Colm's autograph.
ETA: Got my silver ticket in the first row so I can get my autographs as quickly as possible!!
Icon is appropriate!
Feb. 21st, 2015 08:25 amSo we are not going to Cleveland today. It's snowing like crazy (we're supposed to get 8 inches) and the turnpike is closed due to an accident.
I emailed Wizard World to see if I can exchange my ticket for Pittsburgh in September. I'll probably lose my money on the Karen Gillan autograph though :(
I'd much rather be home safe and warm anyway.
Whose bright idea was it to have a con in Cleveland in February? LOL
Be safe out there everyone!!
I emailed Wizard World to see if I can exchange my ticket for Pittsburgh in September. I'll probably lose my money on the Karen Gillan autograph though :(
I'd much rather be home safe and warm anyway.
Whose bright idea was it to have a con in Cleveland in February? LOL
Be safe out there everyone!!