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Re: ConDFW in Richardson, TX: Feb 20-22, 2009
« Reply #30 on: September 21, 2008, 06:33:10 AM »
I too will have to make the trip to Dallas, though I try not to venture past Loop 12 if I don't have to

The Hotel is outside of Loop 12, in fact it is just north of 635 LBJ and West of 75 Central Expressway.

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Re: ConDFW in Richardson, TX: Feb 20-22, 2009
« Reply #31 on: September 21, 2008, 06:37:04 AM »
No, we'll be wearing name tags that say "Panelist." :D

I've never been to a scifi/fantasy convention before. What do Panelists do? I'm guessing they help organize things to fend off the chaos. From what I've read in your bio from the ConDFW site you are originally from Dallas so welcome back and hope you get time to see old friends and family.

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Re: ConDFW in Richardson, TX: Feb 20-22, 2009
« Reply #32 on: September 21, 2008, 08:46:26 PM »
yes, with the added benefit of it not being HUGE HUGE HUGE.

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Re: ConDFW in Richardson, TX: Feb 20-22, 2009
« Reply #33 on: September 28, 2008, 06:24:40 AM »
Never been to a con before and will probably be going alone. I'm guessing it would be a cool place to meet people. Yea?


Y'know, I've never been to one before either.  I've helped run four (five by next weekend - shameless plug for FenCon in Richardson, the first weekend in October!!!) and I've been a vendor, but I've never attended one.
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Re: ConDFW in Richardson, TX: Feb 20-22, 2009
« Reply #34 on: September 29, 2008, 03:01:25 PM »
Fencon's where I finally actually met Jim & Shannon!
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Re: ConDFW in Richardson, TX: Feb 20-22, 2009
« Reply #35 on: October 02, 2008, 10:52:14 PM »
We're loading the car for Fencon as we speak (despite the fact that it's a 15 minute drive from our house and being there before noon tomorrow would just be silly). Look for us in the dealer room behind the table with the pretty chain maille jewelry! I'm looking forward to meeting people, but rarely get out and about before the filking begins, which is the other place to look for me!
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Re: ConDFW in Richardson, TX: Feb 20-22, 2009
« Reply #36 on: October 02, 2008, 11:39:13 PM »
Very cool, Cyanreth!  I'll be spending most of my time in the Con Ops room, but I'll drop by and say howdy.
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Re: ConDFW in Richardson, TX: Feb 20-22, 2009
« Reply #37 on: November 03, 2008, 06:14:23 AM »
I plan to go. I'll be the 5'10", 180 lbs Harry Dresden.  ;)

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Re: ConDFW in Richardson, TX: Feb 20-22, 2009
« Reply #38 on: January 12, 2009, 05:53:10 PM »
*clearing throat*  Ok, so I am a little shy, but my husband and I are planning to go to the convention Feb 20-22, looking forward to it. ;D

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Re: ConDFW in Richardson, TX: Feb 20-22, 2009
« Reply #39 on: January 13, 2009, 01:43:34 AM »
OK, if you've never met Jim at a convention, there are very important rules to follow.

First of all, do not look Jim directly in the eye.  He will run around the con screaming that his soul has been stolen, and it'll take them at least an hour to calm him down.

Stand downwind from Jim.  He's very proud of his cologne, which he makes himself.  Compliment him on his unique musk at every opportunity.

Do not turn your back on Jim when you leave the table.  Instead, you will be instructed to walk backwards, bowing on every third step.

Do not speak in plain English to Jim.  You must rhyme.

Do not believe a single thing I've typed above. Jim's one of the friendliest, most down to earth people you can ever meet, celebrity or not.  The man's genuine, friendly, and damned funny.  I'm looking forward to seeing him again.
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Re: ConDFW in Richardson, TX: Feb 20-22, 2009
« Reply #40 on: January 13, 2009, 01:58:38 AM »
OK, if you've never met Jim at a convention, there are very important rules to follow.

First of all, do not look Jim directly in the eye.  He will run around the con screaming that his soul has been stolen, and it'll take them at least an hour to calm him down.

Stand downwind from Jim.  He's very proud of his cologne, which he makes himself.  Compliment him on his unique musk at every opportunity.

Do not turn your back on Jim when you leave the table.  Instead, you will be instructed to walk backwards, bowing on every third step.

Do not speak in plain English to Jim.  You must rhyme.

Do not believe a single thing I've typed above. Jim's one of the friendliest, most down to earth people you can ever meet, celebrity or not.  The man's genuine, friendly, and damned funny.  I'm looking forward to seeing him again.

But I bet he would get a kick out of rules three and four. ;D
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Re: ConDFW in Richardson, TX: Feb 20-22, 2009
« Reply #41 on: January 13, 2009, 02:24:15 AM »
Pharaoh, there is Weird, then there is odd, then there is you.....  ::)

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Re: ConDFW in Richardson, TX: Feb 20-22, 2009
« Reply #42 on: January 13, 2009, 02:27:21 AM »
Pharaoh, there is Weird, then there is odd, then there is you.....  ::)

Yet we wouldn't have him any other way. :D

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Re: ConDFW in Richardson, TX: Feb 20-22, 2009
« Reply #43 on: January 13, 2009, 02:28:04 AM »
Awwwwwwwwwwwww...I feel loved!
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Re: ConDFW in Richardson, TX: Feb 20-22, 2009
« Reply #44 on: January 13, 2009, 02:29:16 AM »
OK, if you've never met Jim at a convention, there are very important rules to follow.

First of all, do not look Jim directly in the eye.  He will run around the con screaming that his soul has been stolen, and it'll take them at least an hour to calm him down.

Stand downwind from Jim.  He's very proud of his cologne, which he makes himself.  Compliment him on his unique musk at every opportunity.

Do not turn your back on Jim when you leave the table.  Instead, you will be instructed to walk backwards, bowing on every third step.

Do not speak in plain English to Jim.  You must rhyme.

I'd love to see Jim get that printed up on card stock so he can send it whenever a con or signing organizer asks his agent, "So is there anything special he's going to want?"
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