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 Well, while I am waiting for poll results I figured I could post a few of the pics that I have already posted to photobucket before I realized that I should have some sort of plan and asked you all to tell me what to do *grins*



 

Waiting in line are scarym1, soniag , de23, and dm_lunsford. Fortunately, registration went off without a hitch and 
we didn't end up in the mysterious but horrendous Solutions line

It was a terrific surprise when soniagran into our friend Belib (far right) at a Firefly panel. We met her originally at Gatecon. As you can see, K (second from right) had finally arrived Friday night.



Sharing the sidewalk with folks in costume. Watching folks in costume was an ongoing pasttime. Half the time, I didn't recognize the costume! (And I call myself a geek!). I particularly enjoyed watching people in costume engaged in normal activities such as crossing the street. Posing for pics was something all the people in costume seemed to enjoy as well, even though it did make for some problems with crowd traffic flow. At one point I was all for stringing us all together since it took me several days to figure out where everything was. The Hyatt was particularly problematic and Friday night, I got lost and couldn't find my way out. After going up and down stairs and escalators, I finally asked the concierce if he could "PLEASE get me out of this hotel!!" I think I spent about 45 minutes being lost.

After the results of the poll where I ask (implore) folks to help me decide what to do with all the pics, I will post (or link) to more pics. I have some good panel shots, mainly dependent on lighting. I also have some great shots of Claudia Black 's panel (I adore her!), though I was sitting at the side. Here are a few panel previews.


                  

And of course, what post would be complete without a complete fangirl moment. K and I decided to take our photoop together. I cannot even remember our initial greetings, though I wasn't the least bit nervous as I usually am. Perhaps I drew a blank when we were cheek to cheek and I could feel his sexy stubble. Amnesia does set in when such fannish inner squeeing occurs. However I do remember a bit of banter. The first camera shot was dark and K had blinked. I asked if they could do it again and told MS that I was doing this on purpose, of course. He laughed and they snapped the shot at that point which you can probably tell by looking at the photo. I really think I have a somewhat mischievous look about me. When it was K's turn to take the photo she insisted that we switch places ( though I can't imagine why to which MS replied )"Niiiiiice". I suppose her photo will be available if she is ever online again or she sends it to me. I have to say that this was my favorite photo of all time because it was so relaxed and informal and I didn't wait in line the greater part of a millenium. I also decided to forego autographs this trip (with the exception of a Ghost Hunters autograph (which was free) for my son who LOVES that show.)

(I actually donated blood in the Heinlein con blood drive right before this photo was taken! )

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Comments

[rosiewook.livejournal.com]

Oh, drool. You take great pictures!

And I love that picture with you guys and Michael Shanks. Very cute.

As for costumes? Just use my rule: If you don't recognize it, it's anime. :)

[gateslacker.livejournal.com]

Thank you! A telephoto lens does help.

There must have been scads of anime folks. My son wants to go next year. (Yikes) He likes games and Horror type stuff. You have obviously seen what I like. However, with 60,000 people I can't just let a 13 year old run amok.

I told him I would have to think about it..LOL!

[pellucid.livejournal.com]

I am so in love with your zoom lens!!!!!!!!!! None of my panel pictures were even remotely that good!

[gateslacker.livejournal.com]

Well, you just wait, chickaroonie. I got lots of Claudia love coming for you in the very near future!

[cindy-z.livejournal.com]

Fantastic photos. your camera must be quite good. ahh so loving the dark sunglasses shanks. was he hung over???

[gateslacker.livejournal.com]

I suspect there had been some imbibing the evening before..LOL. It has been a great camera, and it's not even an SLR (I think that is the term for the high end cameras) I did have to purchase the telephoto lens which wasn't as expensive as I thought.

[dm-lunsford.livejournal.com]

You did get some good panel shots! I can't wait to see them all when you get them uploaded.

And love the fact that they caught the shot when Michael was still laughing, because he looks GREAT! Even his hair is being all adorkable. ; )

And I'll never forget your "can you PLEASE tell me how to get out of this hotel?!" escapade. *giggle*

[gateslacker.livejournal.com]

Hummm...when does he not look great? I would have to say Sumuru but that is because I am not into caterpillar-like chin hair.

I am sure that concierge thought I was a complete moron. (or he would if he really knew that I didn't understand his direction and still had to find my way out when the escalator to the level I was looking for was right there!! I have to blame the D*C hoards for not even seeing it!)

[scarym1.livejournal.com]

Love those pics of MS with the shades and hat. THUNK!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Can I post those and the MS & Claudia one over at GW. The ladies there will just die when they see them. : )

[gateslacker.livejournal.com]

Most certainly!

[starsperse.livejournal.com]

oooooo great piccies cant wait to see more! I am so envious of the good time you all seem to have had *hugs*