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Title: NYCC Dinner
Post by: Priscellie on February 02, 2009, 01:47:06 AM: This weekend is New York Comic Con! Jim won't be in attendance this year, unfortunately, but we Butcher fans can still enjoy an evening of wild tomfoolery in his absence! Allow me to introduce McAnally's '09: a casual dinner for Jim-Butcher.com forum members and our friends on Friday night.

Who would be interested in joining the madness? RSVP here. Also, I welcome suggestions for where we should eat. Somewhere within easy walking distance of the Javitz Center (34th and 11th), certainly, and where loud, raucous guffaws will not be frowned upon. :D

Come join the fun! It'll be a great opportunity to meet your fellow forumites face to face. And who knows? Maybe some industrious little gnome will even break out the first sample chapter of Turn Coat four days in advance. :D

EDIT: The event will be held at Brother Jimmy's BBQ (http://www.brotherjimmys.com/), Friday night at 8:30. You must RSVP in this thread or here (http://www.jim-butcher.com/news/000322.php) before noon EST on Friday to be guaranteed a seat.

Attending:

Priscilla
Shecky
Sue
Craig
IIIMarconeIII
Matthew Merback
Lauren
The Dabel Brothers crew (6 or 7)
Victoria Reyes and Adam Arnett
Title: Re: NYCC Dinner
Post by: Uilos on February 02, 2009, 02:04:58 AM: I'll get to researching restaurants and the such
Title: Re: NYCC Dinner
Post by: Priscellie on February 02, 2009, 02:12:25 AM: Most excellent!
Title: Re: NYCC Dinner
Post by: Wolfhowls on February 02, 2009, 02:26:10 AM: NARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So far away!
Title: Re: NYCC Dinner
Post by: Blaze on February 02, 2009, 02:35:32 AM: That is the day of our event Dancing Fox (http://eastkingdom.org/event-detail.html?eid=1691) 2 hours north of NYC by train.

Darn it. If I wasn't in charge... Well, you can always just come eat here!

LOL

HUGS
Title: Re: NYCC Dinner
Post by: Yeratel on February 02, 2009, 03:45:36 AM: Wish I could make it, but I've got prior plans. There's a nice bar and grill called McHale's on 8th Ave off of W.47th Street that kind of reminds me of MacAnally's, and which can handle casual groups. When I was writing fiction, I wrote a series of shorts set in and around it, modeled on Arthur C. Clarke's Tales From The White Hart, just because I liked the ambience.
http://local.yahoo.com/info-32670521-mchale-s-new-york
Title: Re: NYCC Dinner
Post by: Shecky on February 02, 2009, 04:06:30 AM: I'll be there. No bells on; we don't want to frighten the natives. Sue & I are in the process of researching restaurants and/or watering holes in the vicinity.
Title: Re: NYCC Dinner
Post by: Shecky on February 02, 2009, 04:11:14 AM: Here's something interesting (never been there, but it seems to be pretty appreciated):

http://www.daisymaysbbq.com/news.html

Plus, it's really not far to the Times Square area (5-10 minute walk, easily), and there's lots of nifty stuff around there.
Title: Re: NYCC Dinner
Post by: Infamous as Elle! on February 02, 2009, 04:22:35 PM: One of my bestest friends, Scott will be attending. Can you guys kidnap him, hold him hostage for dinner and then tell him that Elle commanded it so?
Title: Re: NYCC Dinner
Post by: Priscellie on February 02, 2009, 06:27:20 PM: Quote from: Elle de Valois on February 02, 2009, 04:22:35 PM
One of my bestest friends, Scott will be attending. Can you guys kidnap him, hold him hostage for dinner and then tell him that Elle commanded it so?

He's welcome to join us, if you can arrange the brute squad for the kidnapping. :D
Title: Re: NYCC Dinner
Post by: Shecky on February 02, 2009, 06:33:46 PM: Quote from: Priscellie on February 02, 2009, 06:27:20 PM
He's welcome to join us, if you can arrange the brute squad for the kidnapping. :D

Yeah. We're the slouch squad. We slouch at people, with inflection.
Title: Re: NYCC Dinner
Post by: Uilos on February 02, 2009, 06:37:57 PM: Quote from: Shecky on February 02, 2009, 06:33:46 PM
Yeah. We're the slouch squad. We slouch at people, with inflection.

I though we were the Snark Patrol?
Title: Re: NYCC Dinner
Post by: Shecky on February 02, 2009, 06:56:47 PM: Quote from: Uilos on February 02, 2009, 06:37:57 PM

I though we were the Snark Patrol?

(click to show/hide)
Shh! Don't tell them our super-alter egos!
Title: Re: NYCC Dinner
Post by: Infamous as Elle! on February 02, 2009, 06:58:57 PM: Well, Lou Faregno is going to be there. Though Scott hates Lou Faregno. He claims that someday, he's going to punch the Hulk in the face.
Title: Re: NYCC Dinner
Post by: Shecky on February 02, 2009, 07:18:17 PM: That's, um, an odd hate. 'Splainy?
Title: Re: NYCC Dinner
Post by: Infamous as Elle! on February 02, 2009, 07:20:13 PM: Quote from: Shecky on February 02, 2009, 07:18:17 PM
That's, um, an odd hate. 'Splainy?

Apparently, he was a jerk to Scott and a few other people at another convention. Apparently, though he hasn't done another significant thing besides The Hulk, he acts like he's a big shot.

Of course, this is all hearsay. I have not yet met The Hulk.
Title: Re: NYCC Dinner
Post by: IIIMarconeIII on February 03, 2009, 05:39:50 AM: are there any details on this yet... i would love to go but i work Friday till 7 i can be be in the city by 8:30ish any ideas on where yet?
Title: Re: NYCC Dinner
Post by: Priscellie on February 03, 2009, 05:42:21 AM: Quote from: IIIMarconeIII on February 03, 2009, 05:39:50 AM
are there any details on this yet... i would love to go but i work Friday till 7 i can be be in the city by 8:30ish any ideas on where yet?

I work until 7, as well, so 8 or 8:30 would be ideal for me. You'll be fine!
Title: Re: NYCC Dinner
Post by: Uilos on February 03, 2009, 05:46:11 AM: here's another place to consider for the Feast. There are two of them in range of the Convention

http://www.carminesnyc.com/
Title: Re: NYCC Dinner
Post by: Shecky on February 03, 2009, 11:42:07 AM: Carmine's is "family style". In other words, they put these VATS of food on your table, and you and your fellow diners serve your damn selves from the vats. :D

Honestly, I was thinking more along the lines of a chill-out cafe kind of place where we can all just take over some sofas or something and sip on assorted beverages with maybe some noshies. Sue, surprisingly, doesn't know of any such places either there or in the Times Square area. Anyone have any ideas? Does this appeal?
Title: Re: NYCC Dinner
Post by: Uilos on February 04, 2009, 06:12:31 PM: For those of us going and have checked the programming. Is there anything you're looking forward to seeing? The inner theater geek wawants to catch the lightsaber combat training and the show by VampireCowboys.
Title: Re: NYCC Dinner
Post by: Priscellie on February 04, 2009, 06:26:42 PM: Yes, you DEFINITELY want to catch whatever the Vampire Cowboys have to offer! I freaking love them. Which reminds me--I also need to get a group together to see Soul Samurai, their latest show. If it's one tenth as great as Fight Girl Battle World, it'll still be brilliant.

As for the restaurant, we should probably make the decision today. I'm leaning towards Carmine's at 8:30. Any objections?
Title: Re: NYCC Dinner
Post by: Uilos on February 04, 2009, 06:30:45 PM: I was just thinking about going to one of their shows. They haven't put up alot of screenings yet though. The Futurama is always a favorite
Title: Re: NYCC Dinner
Post by: Shecky on February 04, 2009, 06:32:48 PM: No objections to Carmine's here; it'll probably be the biggest crowd-pleaser. Sue and I will already have eaten dinner, so you won't have to deal with my finickiness and my allergies. :D

FYI, here's linkage (click on the Theater District on the bottom row):

http://www.carminesnyc.com/
Title: Re: NYCC Dinner
Post by: Uilos on February 04, 2009, 06:46:49 PM: Yeah, I figured it was a safe bet. I would have gone to a chilled out cafe type place, but to be honest, We'd be damned hard pressed to find anything "chilled out" that close to Broadway. It'd be all bars and shitty theme restaurants (Hard Rock, I'm looking at YOU!)
Title: Re: NYCC Dinner
Post by: Shecky on February 04, 2009, 07:08:38 PM: Sadly, you're right. Been polling everyone I know who's familiar with the area, and they all say, "Chilled out? What's that?"
Title: Re: NYCC Dinner
Post by: knnn on February 04, 2009, 07:14:48 PM: Grrr... Why did I ever move to the other side of the country? :'(

Could someone post pictures of the event afterward please?
Title: Re: NYCC Dinner
Post by: Uilos on February 04, 2009, 07:16:20 PM: I'll be sure to knnn
Title: Re: NYCC Dinner
Post by: Highlander_II on February 05, 2009, 12:33:13 AM: I wish I could go, but with no job, I have no money, so I'll have to watch from afar.

However, I have a friend or two who will be there and live up closer to that area than I do, so I've pointed her in this direction. Maybe she can help you out... or bee-bop along! She's one of my 'Dresden-recruits'! *g*
Title: Re: NYCC Dinner
Post by: Priscellie on February 05, 2009, 03:14:01 AM: Quote from: Highlander_II on February 05, 2009, 12:33:13 AM
I wish I could go, but with no job, I have no money, so I'll have to watch from afar.

However, I have a friend or two who will be there and live up closer to that area than I do, so I've pointed her in this direction. Maybe she can help you out... or bee-bop along! She's one of my 'Dresden-recruits'! *g*

Great! I hope to meet them!
Title: Re: NYCC Dinner
Post by: IIIMarconeIII on February 05, 2009, 05:05:09 AM: Carmine's at 8:30. sound good to me
Title: Re: NYCC Dinner
Post by: Shecky on February 05, 2009, 11:29:59 AM: So, Mouseketeer Roll Call! Who's going to be there?
Title: Re: NYCC Dinner
Post by: Priscellie on February 05, 2009, 01:27:37 PM: Priscellie is!

(And folks, make sure you vote "yes" in the poll if you're planning to attend. It's an easy way for me to do a head count.)
Title: Re: NYCC Dinner
Post by: Uilos on February 05, 2009, 01:58:18 PM: *raises hand* I'm there!
Title: Re: NYCC Dinner
Post by: Shecky on February 05, 2009, 04:05:35 PM: Sue & me.

Yeah, we're gonna need to get this wrapped up ASAP so we can make reservations. I just hope they HAVE an open slot at 8:30.
Title: Re: NYCC Dinner
Post by: Priscellie on February 05, 2009, 04:12:41 PM: I'm calling them when they open at 11:30. Not much longer!
Title: Re: NYCC Dinner
Post by: Priscellie on February 05, 2009, 05:31:12 PM: Gah. Just called Carmine's, and the only opening they have is at 10:30. McHale's is closed, and Daisy Mae's only has a prepaid system. I tried a number of other places suggested by my coworkers and eventually landed us reservations at 8:30 at Brother Jimmy's BBQ (http://www.brotherjimmys.com/) (31st and 8th). Way to wait until the last minute, Priscilla! Still, it's going to be delicious and awesome.
Title: Re: NYCC Dinner
Post by: Shecky on February 05, 2009, 05:45:23 PM: Thank you all the same, O Industrious One.

*edit* OMG. Another BBQ joint. *dies*
Title: Re: NYCC Dinner
Post by: Priscellie on February 05, 2009, 06:38:28 PM: Quote from: Shecky on February 05, 2009, 05:45:23 PM
Thank you all the same, O Industrious One.

*edit* OMG. Another BBQ joint. *dies*

Hopefully that's a good *dies*?
Title: Re: NYCC Dinner
Post by: Infamous as Elle! on February 05, 2009, 06:49:41 PM: Quote from: Shecky on February 05, 2009, 05:45:23 PM
Thank you all the same, O Industrious One.

*edit* OMG. Another BBQ joint. *dies*

OMGWTFBBQ?
Title: Re: NYCC Dinner
Post by: Shecky on February 05, 2009, 07:30:42 PM: Quote from: Elle, Now With More Sprinkles Than Ever! on February 05, 2009, 06:49:41 PM
OMGWTFBBQ?

*nods*

(http://www.kreativekorp.com/miscpages/omgwtfbbq/roflcopter.gif)
Title: Re: NYCC Dinner
Post by: Shecky on February 05, 2009, 07:31:37 PM: Quote from: Priscellie on February 05, 2009, 06:38:28 PM
Hopefully that's a good *dies*?

Both kinds - good because, well, BBQ is good, and bad because, y'know, it's a coronary on a plate... but I repeat myself.
Title: Re: NYCC Dinner
Post by: Infamous as Elle! on February 05, 2009, 07:33:13 PM: Quote from: Shecky on February 05, 2009, 07:30:42 PM
*nods*

(http://www.kreativekorp.com/miscpages/omgwtfbbq/roflcopter.gif)

Needz ROFLcopter!
Title: Re: NYCC Dinner
Post by: Priscellie on February 05, 2009, 07:33:48 PM: Quote from: Shecky on February 05, 2009, 07:31:37 PM
Both kinds - good because, well, BBQ is good, and bad because, y'know, it's a coronary on a plate... but I repeat myself.

Pfft! If you had any objection to BBQ, you should have been psychic while I was scrambling to find a new restaurant. :D
Title: Re: NYCC Dinner
Post by: Shecky on February 05, 2009, 07:52:49 PM: Quote from: Priscellie on February 05, 2009, 07:33:48 PM
Pfft! If you had any objection to BBQ, you should have been psychic while I was scrambling to find a new restaurant. :D

Did I say anything about objecting? Just preparing myself. ;)
Title: Re: NYCC Dinner
Post by: Priscellie on February 05, 2009, 09:34:36 PM: Just heard from Chris McGrath and Les Dabel. Good news: The full Dabel contingent will be joining us! Chris has other plans, but he's going to call me when he finishes up, and he might swing by near the end.
Title: Re: NYCC Dinner
Post by: Infamous as Elle! on February 05, 2009, 09:49:13 PM: *cries and throws a hissy, apologizes to very offended hissy and then cries again*
Title: Re: NYCC Dinner
Post by: Priscellie on February 05, 2009, 09:50:09 PM: *blinks*
Title: Re: NYCC Dinner
Post by: Uilos on February 05, 2009, 10:05:29 PM: I think she's upset about not being able to make it...
Title: Re: NYCC Dinner
Post by: Priscellie on February 05, 2009, 10:06:32 PM: Ah! That makes more sense.
Title: Re: NYCC Dinner
Post by: Uilos on February 05, 2009, 10:10:56 PM: It's cool that the Dabels are coming. Which reminds me, I should probably buy the next Dresden Issue, and maybe the new Warriors
Title: Re: NYCC Dinner
Post by: Priscellie on February 05, 2009, 10:12:11 PM: Quote from: Uilos on February 05, 2009, 10:10:56 PM
It's cool that the Dabels are coming. Which reminds me, I should probably buy the next Dresden Issue, and maybe the new Warriors

You'll definitely be able to get them at the Dabels' booth at the con.
Title: Re: NYCC Dinner
Post by: IIIMarconeIII on February 06, 2009, 12:56:59 AM: I was so pissed that i missed this last year, i have been looking forward to it for a while
Title: Re: NYCC Dinner
Post by: Priscellie on February 06, 2009, 01:22:20 PM: Woohoo! Jim just sent me the TC sample chapters, so chapter 1 will definitely be making an appearance at the party tonight!
Title: Re: NYCC Dinner
Post by: Blaze on February 06, 2009, 02:18:04 PM: I need a blow by blow description of what happens at the dinner... Please?

In return I shall post pix of the even as soon as I have some. *HUGS*
Title: Re: NYCC Dinner
Post by: Infamous as Elle! on February 06, 2009, 02:52:16 PM: *pouts mightly*

NYC is only three hours away from me and I'm working!!!
Title: Re: NYCC Dinner
Post by: Shecky on February 06, 2009, 03:25:57 PM: Quote from: Elle, Now With More Sprinkles Than Ever! on February 06, 2009, 02:52:16 PM
*pouts mightly*

NYC is only three hours away from me and I'm working!!!

I can see freakin' Manhattan from my front doorstep and it STILL takes a minimum of an hour to get there.

So are we setting up our Saturday NYCC attack strategy at the dinner tonight? Or will General Fae-cellie unveil an already-schemed plan?
Title: Re: NYCC Dinner
Post by: Shecky on February 06, 2009, 03:28:12 PM: Oh, now HERE'S some good news. Tried to buy tix online. The system is down. ::)
Title: Re: NYCC Dinner
Post by: Priscellie on February 06, 2009, 03:30:33 PM: Quote from: Shecky on February 06, 2009, 03:28:12 PM
Oh, now HERE'S some good news. Tried to buy tix online. The system is down. ::)

*grooves to Strong Bad techno remix*

The strategy will be determined at dinner tonight. And by "General" I believe you mean "Generous." Will you be my Loo-Tender?
Title: Re: NYCC Dinner
Post by: Shecky on February 06, 2009, 03:44:55 PM: Quote from: Priscellie on February 06, 2009, 03:30:33 PM
*grooves to Strong Bad techno remix*

The strategy will be determined at dinner tonight. And by "General" I believe you mean "Generous." Will you be my Loo-Tender?

Fall over! This is MY box knife. There are many like it but this one is mine.

Update: Frickin' Saturday tix are sold out. Now we have to buy weekend passes. Oh well; as Sue said, we'll just have to come in on Sunday too. :D

*edit* That is, if I can get the damn page to LOAD...

And STILL refusing to load.
Title: Re: NYCC Dinner
Post by: Priscellie on February 06, 2009, 03:46:36 PM: Isn't the difference between the Saturday ticket and the Weekend ticket only like five bucks? But yeah, you should totally come in on Sunday! The hijinks shall continue!
Title: Re: NYCC Dinner
Post by: Shecky on February 06, 2009, 03:51:41 PM: Twenty bucks - and after my salary got reduced (company-wide), I'm getting to be even MORE of a cheap S.O.B.

.......... and it STILL isn't loading.

*edit* Again:

Quote
We are currently experiencing a temporary problem with this computer system.
Please try again in a few minutes.
Title: Re: NYCC Dinner
Post by: Priscellie on February 06, 2009, 03:56:09 PM: Ah, they must have increased the price as the event approached. Are you or Sue in the city? They sell tickets at Midtown Comics--one location is at 40th and 7th, just a few blocks from where we're having dinner. And that way, you won't have to wait in line at the con to pick up your badge.
Title: Re: NYCC Dinner
Post by: Shecky on February 06, 2009, 04:05:19 PM: Quote from: Priscellie on February 06, 2009, 03:56:09 PM
Ah, they must have increased the price as the event approached. Are you or Sue in the city? They sell tickets at Midtown Comics--one location is at 40th and 7th, just a few blocks from where we're having dinner. And that way, you won't have to wait in line at the con to pick up your badge.

At this rate (STILL with the non-loading), we may have to do that, but Sue's down past Wall St. If this keeps up, I think I'm gonna call ahead to MTC and see if they can't hold some for us until we arrive. :-\
Title: Re: NYCC Dinner
Post by: Infamous as Elle! on February 06, 2009, 04:12:19 PM: Quote from: Shecky on February 06, 2009, 03:25:57 PM
I can see freakin' Manhattan from my front doorstep and it STILL takes a minimum of an hour to get there.

So are we setting up our Saturday NYCC attack strategy at the dinner tonight? Or will General Fae-cellie unveil an already-schemed plan?

See for me, three hours to just get to the city....never mind negotiating to get to where I need to go and I am NOT driving in NYC. Soooo.....no dining in NY for me.
Title: Re: NYCC Dinner
Post by: Shecky on February 06, 2009, 04:16:11 PM: Okay, fixed. Thanks to you, Generous Fae-cellie, I can haz tikitz! MTC doesn't have any more weekend passes, but they assure me that there will be plenty of Saturday passes when we swing by this evening on our way to NOM. What's super cool about these guys is that they're selling them AT COST - no fee, nada (well, taxes, but that's fine by me).
Title: Re: NYCC Dinner
Post by: Priscellie on February 06, 2009, 05:39:41 PM: Growl. Brother Jimmy's may need to split us into two tables. Currently working to keep us as one.
Title: Re: NYCC Dinner
Post by: Priscellie on February 06, 2009, 05:44:27 PM: Mwaha! I win! We're staying as one table!
Title: Re: NYCC Dinner
Post by: Shecky on February 06, 2009, 05:54:01 PM: That's why you're the Generous.
Title: Re: NYCC Dinner
Post by: Uilos on February 06, 2009, 08:32:24 PM: Alrite, I'm on my way to the Con, see you all at 8:30
Title: Re: NYCC Dinner
Post by: Shecky on February 06, 2009, 08:42:20 PM: And I'm leaving work in a few minutes; will then start making my way into the city, pick Sue up, hit MTC and then grubfest.
Title: Re: NYCC Dinner
Post by: Entropy Geek on February 06, 2009, 11:45:51 PM: Aww... wish I had known about this earlier. Sounds like a lot of fun, and BBQ too!
Already have plans I'm afraid. Have fun everyone! Maybe I can partake next year, or at SDCC in July.
Title: Re: NYCC Dinner
Post by: hkjakkie on February 06, 2009, 11:54:58 PM: Anybody going to post pictures of the dinner?
Title: Re: NYCC Dinner
Post by: Priscellie on February 07, 2009, 12:31:18 AM: Quote from: hkjakkie on February 06, 2009, 11:54:58 PM
Anybody going to post pictures of the dinner?

I'm sure a bunch of us will. :D
Title: Re: NYCC Dinner
Post by: Shecky on February 07, 2009, 02:42:39 PM: Ask and ye shall receive. (My apologies for less-than-stellar image quality; the camera's still new to me and I haven't ironed out all the wrinkles yet.)

Molly and Harry not at Burger King. (What you can't see is Harry's t-shirt: "Easter is cancelled - they found the body.")
(http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p9/SheckyX/NYCC/P2060027.jpg)

Harry with what must be some seriously shielded tech in hand, Uilos and Marcone.
(http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p9/SheckyX/NYCC/P2060029.jpg)

Molly (as her mild-mannered alter ego, Priscellie) and Harry generously reading a new chapter of Turn Coat for Butcherlings, passers-by in Penn Station and assorted homeless people.
(http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p9/SheckyX/NYCC/P2060033.jpg)
Title: Re: NYCC Dinner
Post by: hkjakkie on February 07, 2009, 05:12:09 PM: Thank you! The pictures are great.
Title: Re: NYCC Dinner
Post by: Murphy's Stunt Double on February 07, 2009, 06:05:51 PM: Why can't I see the pictures? :'(
Title: Re: NYCC Dinner
Post by: patrick8729 on February 07, 2009, 07:14:05 PM: Dammm, I'm not in NYC and missed it!!! :'(
Title: Re: NYCC Dinner
Post by: IIIMarconeIII on February 08, 2009, 12:25:06 AM: just wanted to thanks to Priscellie for setting dinner up... sucks i had to miss the con...but it was still great to meet everyone. If anything else is going on in the area i would love to join up.I thought I heard something about a watchmen screening... wink wink...

and the reading of chapter one was great even with the crazy zamboni guy tring to killl us.
Title: Re: NYCC Dinner
Post by: Shecky on February 08, 2009, 12:56:19 PM: Quote from: Murphy's Stunt Double on February 07, 2009, 06:05:51 PM
Why can't I see the pictures? :'(

Does your computer dislike Photobucket? Or are there issues with pop-ups/third-party stuff? If this helps, here's a direct link to what I have so far:

http://s124.photobucket.com/albums/p9/SheckyX/NYCC/

More will be forthcoming after I return from laundry and upload the rest of what I took yesterday, before collapsing into an afternoon nap. This old dwarf is tired.
Title: Re: NYCC Dinner
Post by: Shecky on February 08, 2009, 01:21:34 PM: Hokay. Pics are updated; I couldn't make people wait (so now I'll likely have to wait for washers and dryers at the laundromat; the prices I pay for altruism :D ), and I've updated the Photobucket pics page. There are now two pages.
Title: Re: NYCC Dinner
Post by: Priscellie on February 08, 2009, 02:16:43 PM: (http://theninemuses.net/pics/2009_nycc/eyebrow.jpg)
Matt and Craig demonstrate their eyebrow powers. Jerry is amused.

(http://theninemuses.net/pics/2009_nycc/octopus.jpg)
I am attacked by an octopus face-hugger!

(http://theninemuses.net/pics/2009_nycc/hedgehog.jpg)
John = OMGHEDGEHOG.

(http://theninemuses.net/pics/2009_nycc/duster.jpg)
Molly raids Harry's closet! (Someone else has a picture with bonus blasting rod. John, maybe? I shall have to poke him for the contents of his camera.)

(http://theninemuses.net/pics/2009_nycc/colinBaker.jpg)
Six is totally my grandpa.

(http://theninemuses.net/pics/2009_nycc/amber.jpg)
Bonus Amber Benson!
Title: Re: NYCC Dinner
Post by: Shecky on February 08, 2009, 05:24:06 PM: Quote from: Priscellie on February 08, 2009, 02:16:43 PM

(http://theninemuses.net/pics/2009_nycc/octopus.jpg)
I am attacked by an octopus face-hugger!

You do realize that that is a perfect horror-movie-victim face, right?
Title: Re: NYCC Dinner
Post by: GG Crono on February 09, 2009, 12:15:47 AM: That hedgehog was a frightening thing to behold.
Title: Re: NYCC Dinner
Post by: Priscellie on February 09, 2009, 03:36:22 AM: (Cross-posting in this thread!)

Gibbons!

(http://theninemuses.net/pics/2009_nycc/gibbons.jpg)

(http://theninemuses.net/pics/2009_nycc/gibbons_auto.jpg)

Also dress!

(http://theninemuses.net/pics/2009_nycc/dress1.jpg)

(http://theninemuses.net/pics/2009_nycc/dress2.jpg)

And the aforementioned "Molly raids Harry's closet" picture! (Cover art for "The Carpenter Files"?)

(http://theninemuses.net/pics/2009_nycc/duster2.jpg)

Great photos, Shecky! This one (http://s124.photobucket.com/albums/p9/SheckyX/NYCC/?action=view&current=P2070049.jpg) cracks me up.

Molly: Light Morgan's robe on fire? I have no idea who was responsible for that. Must have been gremlin-demons. Sneaky ones.
Harry: *must... not... grin*
Title: Re: NYCC Dinner
Post by: Blaze on February 09, 2009, 04:26:11 AM: Very very cool!
Title: Re: NYCC Dinner
Post by: Shecky on February 09, 2009, 11:24:54 AM: I just had a horrid thought: I realized that I didn't have a single picture of Jerry's outfit. He was right - the goggles made it simply an outstanding steampunk outfit. Does ANYONE have a pic of that?!?
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Post by: Wolfhowls on February 09, 2009, 04:19:17 PM: Awesome pictures! Looks like a great ton of fun. Glad y'all could get together............and I hate you...LOL
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Post by: Shecky on February 09, 2009, 04:23:39 PM: (Psst - 'Cellie, you do know that you're holding the blasting rod in the wrong hand, right? :D )
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Post by: Infamous as Elle! on February 09, 2009, 04:30:28 PM: I wish I could have gone. My friend sucks and I hate him for not telling me sooner.
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Post by: Blaze on February 09, 2009, 05:21:38 PM: Okay is it just me or does Amber Benson look like the shy fan posing for a picture with our goddess?
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Post by: Uilos on February 09, 2009, 05:30:32 PM: Quote from: Blaze on February 09, 2009, 05:21:38 PM
Okay is it just me or does Amber Benson look like the shy fan posing for a picture with our goddess?

She looked like she hadn't slept for a few days, tbh
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Post by: Shecky on February 09, 2009, 05:32:13 PM: I had no idea who she was in the first place. And she's a WEE widdle thing!
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Post by: knnn on February 09, 2009, 05:44:02 PM: Quote from: Shecky on February 09, 2009, 04:23:39 PM
(Psst - 'Cellie, you do know that you're holding the blasting rod in the wrong hand, right? :D )

Fixed.

(http://i42.tinypic.com/fkzkaw.jpg)
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Post by: Infamous as Elle! on February 09, 2009, 05:44:57 PM: Quote from: knnn on February 09, 2009, 05:44:02 PM
Fixed.

(http://i42.tinypic.com/fkzkaw.jpg)

Now all the runes are backwards. ;D
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Post by: knnn on February 09, 2009, 05:52:48 PM: Quote from: Elle's Bells! on February 09, 2009, 05:44:57 PM
Now all the runes are backwards. ;D

...Like Denarian swear words.
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Post by: Priscellie on February 09, 2009, 05:53:39 PM: Quote from: Shecky on February 09, 2009, 04:23:39 PM
(Psst - 'Cellie, you do know that you're holding the blasting rod in the wrong hand, right? :D )

Yeah, yeah, flows of energy through the body and all that, but the blasting rod "feels" right in my left hand. And you know what Harry says about blue Play-Doh and mental associations augmenting magical muscle. :D
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Post by: Blaze on February 09, 2009, 05:59:32 PM: Plus the male element versus the female element... hot cold, left right, black white, yin yang. An all that.
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Post by: Shecky on February 09, 2009, 06:06:27 PM: Quote from: Priscellie on February 09, 2009, 05:53:39 PM
Yeah, yeah, flows of energy through the body and all that, but the blasting rod "feels" right in my left hand. And you know what Harry says about blue Play-Doh and mental associations augmenting magical muscle. :D

Iz troo.
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Post by: Infamous as Elle! on February 09, 2009, 06:08:34 PM: Well, at least with them backwards, you're covered from the rear!
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Post by: Murphy's Stunt Double on February 09, 2009, 06:10:15 PM: *gigglesnort*

Considers powering up the pun dumpster, but puts the keys away. That was a good one.
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Post by: Soulless Mystic5523 on February 09, 2009, 09:17:09 PM: Great pics guys!
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Post by: Esperacchius on February 11, 2009, 09:23:29 PM: God, that was soooo much fun! This is Matt, btw. Haven't posted in a dogs age. Heeey!!!!
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Post by: Priscellie on February 11, 2009, 09:31:49 PM: Yay! Matt!
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Post by: Esperacchius on February 11, 2009, 09:58:04 PM: I already posted a new thread about this, but I thought I'd ask here what everyones plans are for Watchmen? 90% sure I'll be in NY.
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Post by: Shecky on February 11, 2009, 10:36:20 PM: Seriously? You'll be in NY? Dude. We're there. That's one of the VERY few movies that I'll actually go see... well, maybe not opening night (I don't like people THAT much), but in the early going. And if it's on an IMAX screen, I'm ALL over that.
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Post by: Priscellie on February 11, 2009, 11:09:42 PM: Dude, awesome! There will definitely be IMAX shenanigans opening weekend, if not opening night. If not the midnight screening. :D
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Post by: Esperacchius on February 12, 2009, 04:31:35 AM: Quote from: Priscellie on February 11, 2009, 11:09:42 PM
Dude, awesome! There will definitely be IMAX shenanigans opening weekend, if not opening night. If not the midnight screening. :D

Hell ya! I'm a big midnight screening person. Especially this movie.
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Post by: Shecky on February 12, 2009, 11:37:47 AM: Opening on a Friday, right? What poor sap are we gonna get to stand in line for hours and save spots? Matt, if we do a midnight screening, I may be forced to try one of those Butt-Flavored Energy Concoctions. And it'll be all your fault. Just pray that Sue isn't tired; caffeinating her can qualify as a public hazard. :D
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Post by: Priscellie on February 12, 2009, 01:02:28 PM: I wonder if any of the IMAX theatres have assigned seating. No line-waiting required!
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Post by: Noey on February 12, 2009, 02:21:21 PM: *raises hand* So there! I'm always up for screens that make people's noses taller than my entire self. Tee hee. :)
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Post by: Shecky on February 12, 2009, 02:41:05 PM: Quote from: Priscellie on February 12, 2009, 01:02:28 PM
I wonder if any of the IMAX theatres have assigned seating. No line-waiting required!

Grr. Unless my Google-fu has withered, there are no midnight showings of Watchmen. There was apparently one scheduled for the IMAX in W. Nyack, but those went on sale via cell phone in early December and they're gone. I can't find any more. But the showtimes at Lincoln Square (doesn't seem to be a showing at the Empire 25 on 42nd) are 10, 2, 6 and 10. And, naturally, tickets aren't available online for Lincoln Square.

Anyone got better info?
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Post by: Noey on February 12, 2009, 02:53:49 PM: No go in Connecticut for the big, big screen. The IMAX at Buckland Hills is only showing Jonas Brothers and opera. Where's the culture??
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Post by: Priscellie on February 12, 2009, 06:08:52 PM: As this conversation no longer has much to do with the NYCC Dinner, I've created a separate thread (http://www.jimbutcheronline.com/bb/index.php/topic,10799.0.html) for NYC shenanigans. Let's reroute our Watchmen-y machinations there!
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Post by: Esperacchius on February 13, 2009, 01:12:45 AM: Quote from: Shecky on February 12, 2009, 11:37:47 AM
Opening on a Friday, right? What poor sap are we gonna get to stand in line for hours and save spots? Matt, if we do a midnight screening, I may be forced to try one of those Butt-Flavored Energy Concoctions. And it'll be all your fault. Just pray that Sue isn't tired; caffeinating her can qualify as a public hazard. :D

See, the little Dennis the Menace inside me just wants to go buy a bunch of the stuff now...try on the grey hooded cloak of Enabler.
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Post by: Blaze on February 13, 2009, 02:49:42 AM: As promised, you can see pix of Dancing Fox XI here (http://s219.photobucket.com/albums/cc139/blazeorama/DancingFoxXI/)