10 Year Board-a-versary Coming Soon!

[Lilaena De'Ville]

:eee As some of you may be aware, in 2009 SW-Fans.Net will be having its ten year anniversary. :dance (In internet years I think that makes us like fifty years old. ;))

In 2009 the staff is planning a few board events and other surprises, but we'd also like to have a big board get-together in 2009. There were a few ideas thrown about, but generally we think that centering our SW-Fans Meet around a comic convention is a good idea. So!

Pick which ones you'd be most likely able to go to in 2009 - you may vote for more than one Con if you could theoretically go to either/or. :)
Choices:
Comic-Con International (http://www.comic-con.org/) (San Diego, CA) July
Dragon*Con (http://www.dragoncon.org/) (Atlanta, GA) End of August
Wizard World Chicago (http://www.wizarduniverse.com/conventions/chicago.cfm) (Chicago, IL) Mid August

Then all you need to do is start saving your money! More details will be hashed out and finalized as the time draws nearer!

[Miranda Tarkin]

San Diego or Chicago :)

Wee! We're all old and stuff! Who woulda thought!

[Lilaena De'Ville]

There's an actual poll up, as well. :)

I picked San Diego or Atlanta :)

[Miranda Tarkin]

O_o

omg ... I am still messed up from my vacation and ... another thing that came up :(

[Lilaena De'Ville]

When you post a poll it posts up the thread content while you are writing in the poll options, so it probably wasn't up when you jumped into the thread. ;)

[Dasquian Belargic]

Whatever we end up doing, I'm still going to have to fly across an ocean to get there, so I just voted 'any' :)

[Crystal]

I've been intrested in checking out Dragon*Con, and it's actually semi-close now. LET'S GO THERE!

[Zeke]

Atlanta is the only realistic chance of me going anywhere. Besides which, I've been wanting to go to Dragon Con for a while.

[Dasquian Belargic]

Hey, what do you know... I just discovered that Atlanta is a sister city to Newcastle, where I live. I feel like I should vote for Atlanta now :mneh

[Zeke]

Yes. Vote for Atlanta. All manner of awesome is in Atlanta, because they both start with "A". Plus I live an hour away from it, and if I'm awesome, and Atlanta's awesome, then therefore experiencing us both at the same time will be enough awesome to explode lesser people's heads.

[Miranda Tarkin]

Well, if it is Atlanta probably can't go :( but alas that is life :)

[Zereth Lancer]

I'd have to go with San Diego, because it's the closest and I don't want to fork up half of my inheritance to fly over to the other side of the continent. Well, actually, I really don't care, because it'd be fun to go to any event as those listed above. The hard part would be swinging my boss to let me take the time off. I got monies now :)

[Cat X]

"Atlanta" is actually super secret code for "Australia"

[Lilaena De'Ville]

Zereth, its TWO YEARS AWAY.

You'll get the time off.

[Dasquian Belargic]

Well, if it is Atlanta probably can't go :( but alas that is life :)

I change my vote! I must go where Graaaace goes :)

[Zereth Lancer]

Zereth, its TWO YEARS AWAY.

You'll get the time off.

You don't know my bosses.... They're red vests of command are painted with the blood of infants and failed employees. Of course, in two years time, I could be the big shot calling the shots, and time off becomes ever harder when your in the middle of the top. Assassination might be in order to speed things up. Zeke was a contract killer once upon a time, right?

[Lilaena De'Ville]

In two years time I hope you have more ambition than living at home and working part time at Fred Meyers. :rolleyes

[Dasquian Belargic]

In two years time, I will be a Bachelor of Arts and perhaps even in the process of earning my Master's degree :eee

[Grace Van-Derveld]

Well, if it is Atlanta probably can't go :( but alas that is life :)

I change my vote! I must go where Graaaace goes :)

I am loved?

[Dasquian Belargic]

Oh very much so. :love

Where is Kitty at? We must go somewhere close to her!

[Morgan Evanar]

I'll probably end up flying anyway so I don't have an especially strong opinion.

[Sanis Prent]

Atlanta since driving is cheap :)

Besides I've never been to a con and I guess I'm due to be a huge freakin nerd or somethin.

[Ryan Pode]

Besides I've never been to a con and I guess I'm due to be a huge freakin nerd or somethin.


Same boat as Charlie. Never been to a real con (minus Otakon but well, that was once when I was young). I chose Atlanta and Chicago, but I'd fly so it doesn't really matter. Any major city is fairly cheap.

[Morgan Evanar]

Why are all of these in the summer in places that get hot :p

[Sanis Prent]

haha like nerds go outside.

[Crystal]

Cons are awesome if you're a nerd.. or at least I think so. Even if Atlanta doesn't win, that's where I'm going come 2009. :crack

[Ilias Nytrau]

I voted San Diego, because it's close..but granted, this is two years down the road. Clara will be three, I will be 25. And I can't even tell you what exactly I might be doing two days from now, outside of the obvious (work/school/chasing after previously mentioned toddler...). But COMIC-CON? :D

Ok, seriously now, I would go anywhere that would get me out of Canada for a few days, within reason. So, we'll see in two years if I do or not. This is exciting.

[Sin]

I just realized I've been here since '00 and I've never met ANY of you (Save Sam, and he doesn't count since it was about Transformers things, and not Star Wars).

I'm depressed now. I said Chicago, figuring that was about my only chance, but now that I've depressed myself, I'm going to have to make an attempt no matter where it is.

[Park Kraken]

I voted for Atlanta, of course. We'll need a distinguishing factor among ourselves so that we can recognize one another. Sw-Fans t-shirts, or perhaps bandanas?

[Karl Valten]

Didn't LD have a bunch o' T-shirt designs?

[Dasquian Belargic]

I'll make my own t-shirt, if there aren't any - but there should be one! With a big roster of everyone who was there... or maybe just space on the back for us all to sign each others shirts with doodles and such like :)

[Lilaena De'Ville]

How about everyone who wants to submits a t-shirt design, and then we vote on it as a board. Winning design gets cafepressed and we all commit to buying one :p

[Seerriss]

I probably wouldn't go honestly, in my absence, my interest in meeting people kinda died...besides I'd have to restrain myself from hitting someone and or if I'm still with my bf then, restrain him too....not good.....

[Captain Raurrssatta]

Internet is pretty serious. Certainly enough to trade punches over!

[Dasquian Belargic]

I'm going to punch every last one of you, that's the only reason I'm coming :D

[Captain Raurrssatta]

Oh we all know how its gonna go when I finally meet you jerks.

[Cat X]

Screw you all I hate you all so much I will pan you all in person so there.

So there you are, we can id ourselves with frying pans. Or bruises from said frying pans

[Morgan Evanar]

Oh we all know how its gonna go when I finally meet you jerks.We're gonna have some good food and beer and a great time?

[Cat X]

Oh we all know how its gonna go when I finally meet you jerks.We're gonna have some good food and beer and a great time?


And punching. Dont forget that.

[Dasquian Belargic]

You're gonna have food alright... a knuckle sandwich!

[Zeke]

I'm Zeke, and I approve of these methods of greeting.

[Captain Raurrssatta]

Oh we all know how its gonna go when I finally meet you jerks.We're gonna have some good food and beer and a great time?

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[Dae Jinn]

I would prefer Atlanta, but Chigaco would be okay too. And I know what I'm gonna write on Zekes' t-shirt! XD

And guys, I've already punched Zeke, so I win ;)

[Crystal]

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Haha. If we will actually do this I will meet you right now.

[Captain Raurrssatta]

I usually don't let the two activities mingle as much as Hunter does, but you would get both experiences sure enough.

[Loklorien s'Ilancy]

Charley will make you all sick. Just ask Morg and James and Mark and me :p

[Xanatos Etanial]

People punching each other? Well now I definately have to go!

[Figrin D'an]

Name the place, I'll be there.

[Dasquian Belargic]

See, Fig has the right attitude :D

[Miranda Tarkin]

If only I could have that attitude :( damn monies :shakefist

[Razielle Alastor]

Atlanta would be doable for me. :)

[Dasquian Belargic]

Raz can go to Atlanta but Graaaace can't.

Whyyyy... :cry

[JediBeldarine]

I could SO do Atlanta. We've got two sets of friends who live there and we could stay with either.

:) :) :)

Jen

[Shawn]

I think making plans 2 years in advance is kind of silly, since they will inevitably change. People will live in different places, situations will change, etc, etc. Ask me when it gets a little closer.

[Lilaena De'Ville]

Of course its silly, which is why this is just a preliminary poll, you grinch. ;)

[Dasquian Belargic]

Rubbish! This poll determines the exact location. If you voted somewhere other than the place we eventually go to, you simply can't come! :mad

:mneh

[Lilaena De'Ville]

Preliminary reports seem to indicate we'd gather the most Fans members in Atlanta. :)

[Dasquian Belargic]

Sweet as a baby duck... and two years notice is enough time for people to start saving in earnest. Well, by people I mean me, mostly.

So... who's going to put me up? I'm not adverse to sleeping on couches and/or floors :mneh

[Zem-El Vymes]

We're about 3 hours from Atlanta. I know Christin wouldn't mind.

[Peter McCoy]

I'd be up for this. As peeps have said, it's plenty of time to stash the cash. I'll have to look into just how much it would end up costing, but initially I'll say I'll be there. It'd be a bitta nosh to meet you guys.

[Michele Hawkins]

Well...more the likely I won't be able to attend ... only because of money >_<

[Dasquian Belargic]

Even if it is in 2009? :(

[Miranda Tarkin]

Since I have to pay my way to the San Diego Con for the comic, yeah :(

[Parsideon Denix]

I'm sure we could work something out together

[Miranda Tarkin]

don't give me false hope :(

[Parsideon Denix]

just keep us updated. No promises, but lets also not slam the door on this.

[Lady Vader]

I voted for ComicCon. Only cause I go every year. :p

[Morgan Evanar]

I hope I live somewhere other than Florida in two years.

[Karl Valten]

Everyone to Morgan's place. :p

[Khendon Sevon]

WAIT A SECOND!

STOP EVERYTHING!

*Everything stops*

'09... August?

Have you people thought about this?

I'll have a job!? I mean... I'll have a job.

I'll have a job?

I'll have a job!

That's a scary thought.

But, in that case, I don't care where it is. I'll have mad cash to blow on useless things like visiting y'all ;) The trick is to get mad time from a company I'll just be starting to work for.

Oh, man...

The ultimate uber Imperial of ebil is coming to a town near you!!!! Erm, in... a few years.

I'll bring my climbing gear! ;)

[Dasquian Belargic]

It's settled, then: Khendon will fund the entire trip!

[Khendon Sevon]

Waaait a second!

I don't think I ever agreed to that!

Damn rebel scum.

[Loklorien s'Ilancy]

I don't think I ever agreed to that!
.

Yeah you did. Don't you remember when we tied you up and... I mean... when we all civilly discussed it in a group chat?

[Karl Valten]

The wolf lady has a point

[Khendon Sevon]

!!!!

Betrayal!

That's it! Orbital bombardment!

:)

Maybe in the next two years I'll actually manage to write a novel I like.

[Park Kraken]

I'm not sure if I want to meet in Atlanta anymore. If it becomes a dry desert town by then.

My new vote is for MEGACON in Orlando of 2009.

[Morgan Evanar]

I'm not sure if I want to meet in Atlanta anymore. If it becomes a dry desert town by then.

My new vote is for MEGACON in Orlando of 2009.That's because you're too lazy to drive. Florida is awful in the summer don't come here. Then again, Atlanta is just as bad :|

[Zem-El Vymes]

Atlanta will be a dystopian desert enclave by the time of the meet. We can have a meet, truck in water, and make a profit all at the same time!

[AmazonBabe]

Did I mention the weather is nice in San Diego in July/August? :mischief

[Morgan Evanar]

Did I mention the weather is nice in San Diego in July/August? :mischiefUntil it becomes Arizona Bay, yeah :wings

[AmazonBabe]

Did I mention the weather is nice in San Diego in July/August? :mischiefUntil it becomes Arizona Bay, yeah :wings

Doubtful that will happen in 2 years. :mneh

[Clea Darkrunner]

No, really. San Diego is nice. And I can actually afford to go to it. I'd have to hitch-hike to the others, my BF and I.

[Y'roth Helghast]

As far as Atlanta is concerned...

I can put a small amount of people up, and for some people, cough cough (Grace) cough, I can even get discounted flights if they are really in a serious bind for it.

Atlanta is easier logistically for me and my base of friends who are spottily appearing on Fans since we live around it.

The 2009 bit however could be slightly painful. I might be in a real desert at that time, maybe, or if I'm lucky, the mountains. Or on my way... But, right, just a preliminary glance, eh?

[Telan Desaria]

I will have to attend. And I challange all Rebel and Jedi affiliates to a duel, one at a time.

Note - I just received by recertification as an Unarmed Combat Tactics Instructor

[Karl Valten]

Sweet, I just started taking Judo, you could probably teach me something useful.

[Cat X]

I will have to attend. And I challange all Rebel and Jedi affiliates to a duel, one at a time.

Note - I just received by recertification as an Unarmed Combat Tactics Instructor

Real life Karate-do trained and kick like like a enraged elephant reporting.

[Zem-El Vymes]

So can we officially call the poll and start planning in earnest? It looks like DragonCon got the most votes.

[Mitch]

Nuts, there's no way I can make that one. =(

[Dasquian Belargic]

Okay, time for me to learn how to save money!

[Miranda Tarkin]

And pray that I can go =/

[Zem-El Vymes]

Over a year to save for it, you can dooo eeet.

[Lilaena De'Ville]

Looks like Dragon*Con will be the place. :)

There's no reason why we can't kidnap Mitch and make him come too. After all, its in a year and a half. :p


edit: Or there's no reason why people who can't make Atlanta but CAN make LA can't meet up there.

[Dasquian Belargic]

Then we can have a satellite link-up of the two meetings!

[Miranda Tarkin]

It isn't a money issue. It is a work issue. I do run a comic company and can't take off my future job that often :p

[Taja Loraan]

If anyone here feels like paying for my airfare from Malaysia, or wherever else in the world I happen to be at that time, be my guest. :p

[Karl Valten]

I'll probably end up driving instead of flying in and I'll most likely have a permanent residence in Minneapolis by then.

To early to call it now, but will be willing to pick up anyone on the route from the Twin Cities to Atlanta. :p

[Droo]

What exactly do we do at a Con?

[Lilaena De'Ville]

Be geeks about everything in sight. Meet actors/actresses, get autographs, sit in on discussion panels with various casts from various geeky movies/TV shows... And I'm pretty sure hang out with each other and drink at night. Oh and meet each other, most for the first time. :p

[Byl Laprovik]

If it's the ATL, I also know of a shooting range we can go to, if you're game for that as well.

[Droo]

If it's the ATL, I also know of a shooting range we can go to, if you're game for that as well.

Best thing for it, really. I heard these nerds don't wear deodorant. Woe betide anyone who crams me in a place full of them! :Poke

[Loklorien s'Ilancy]

I'm only going so I can drink my block off with Jenny.


And to see the rest of you knuckleheads too, I guess.

[Byl Laprovik]

If it's the ATL, I also know of a shooting range we can go to, if you're game for that as well.

Best thing for it, really. I heard these nerds don't wear deodorant. Woe betide anyone who crams me in a place full of them! :Poke

Christin and I once ran across people playing one of those card games in a Books a Million. The smell....the horror....

[Wyl Staedtler]

I'm only going so I can drink my block off with Jenny.

Why must you cut us so to the core? :cry

[Dasquian Belargic]

Don't worry. There's enough of me to go around.

[Jeseth Cloak]

If anyone here feels like paying for my airfare from Malaysia, or wherever else in the world I happen to be at that time, be my guest. :p
I'd get a pool together if anyone else is willing to pitch in. Hell, between a bunch of us it could be really cheap. Three cheers for communism!

[Karl Valten]

I just want to see if I can drink half as much as Jen and Christin before passing out. :p

[Taja Loraan]

I'd get a pool together if anyone else is willing to pitch in. Hell, between a bunch of us it could be really cheap. Three cheers for communism!

Yeah, uh, dude, hardly anyone knows me, let alone would be willing to pay money to see me in person. :mneh

You should all come to Malaysia instead. It's green and has good food ! ;)

[Dasquian Belargic]

I just want to see if I can drink half as much as Jen and Christin before passing out. :p

Seems like I've acquired quite a reputation... gonna need to do some intensive training to make sure I can live up to it!

[Tri'ahna Zylary]

I suppose I could start saving some money to come over there.... don't care where....

[Loklorien s'Ilancy]

I challenge anyone to a Raiders of the Lost Ark style shot drinking contest. Anyone except for Charley that is.

[Peter McCoy]

That's so weird. When you guys mentioned the booze war I immediately thought of that scene. You and Jenny outstretched across an old wooden table, surrounded by Nepalese villagers and warmed by a roaring log fire.

Not sure if the Atlanta surroundings would do such a scene justice though!?!?

[Loklorien s'Ilancy]

We'll just have to make ourselves a Nepalese bar set :D

[Razielle Alastor]

I'm only going so I can drink my block off with Jenny.

:eee

I'm in!

[Wyl Staedtler]

I challenge anyone to a Raiders of the Lost Ark style shot drinking contest. Anyone except for Charley that is.

I'm moved to say bring it on, but let me see the movie first. ^_^;

[Loklorien s'Ilancy]

Haha, you definitely need to see it :D

[PRIMUS]

I'm new but I'd travel to Atlanta.:)

[Peter McCoy]

We'll just have to make ourselves a Nepalese bar set :D

I'll show up in a leather jacket and cool hat, someone can play some awesome music as I walk in, and you can punch me. :)






...actually no, lets not do that last part.

[Sam]

I refuse to believe I've known some of you and have been posting (with some extended absences) for 8+ years now. Someone's been fooling with the calender

[Vince]

I'd definitely go, especially since at that time, my schooling would be over for the undergraduate bit! w00t! Depending on the timing, I could most likely go to either Chicago or Atlanta; but be warned!

I'll bring friends, especially since I don't drive. And Airplanes are really expensive.

My hair will be really long by then too. Wow.

[Dasquian Belargic]

I'm bumping this thread, just because I wanted to say how awesome it is that we started planning this in 2007 and now in 2009 it's actually happening in just over 6 months time!

And also as a reminder to Christin that we have.. unfinished business >D

[Lilaena De'Ville]

Woohoo! Go us. :D