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[arysteia.livejournal.com]

Most of my flist has been talking Katrina all week, and while my sympathy is real, I'd rather think and talk about something fun today. So... Progress report and updates.

1) chinashop and I met for lunch on Saturday and organised a preliminary timetable. It's pretty open really, we're not aiming for German efficiency and precision, but we think we've worked it out quite nicely.

2) damned_colonial is working on assembling a greatest hits package for panfandom vids, which I think is a neat idea. China and I have scheduled a slot for that on the timetable. Some concern has been expressed about people wanting to show other things at different times, or possibly to subgroups rather than the whole gang, and I just wanted to weigh in and say obviously that's not a problem. There are extra dvds and vcrs around the house, and if Sinpoz was anything to go by there'll be a ratio of one laptop to every two people, so I would encourage everyone to bring anything and everything they feel like (limited only by luggage allowances I guess). I know I was disappointed when I got to Sydney and saw how relaxed everything was that I hadn't brought anything with me from home.

3) Fandom intros. I really am very keen to introduce every fandom represented (or at least every *primary* fandom) before we get down to some of the sessions - it does help to have at least a passing knowledge of who everyone is and what's going on I think. Basically if you're the only one who called it in the poll, the floor is yours. On that basis, I'm taking Smallville, China is doing Due South... and I *assume* d_c will do Age of Sail, hnix House, i_naid Popslash (hey, she's the only one who specified it!), stickmarionette Fullmetal Alchemist (and boy do I need that explained)... Which leaves Sinden, Meelie, Alasen and Girlclone to duke it out over SGA. Oh the curse of being flavour of the month. Pull a name out of a hat!!! This is not the same as the pimping session, if anyone is confused. These are ten to fifteen minute intros of who's who, what's what, who's hot, etc. With slides and porn evidence as desired. I'm writing up a template. Not because I'm a control freak, but because I'm having so much fun I just can't help myself. *sigh* If only I used my powers for good.

4) Fifteen Minutes of Fame. Remember when I said everyone got one? You do. So start planning on how to use it and let me know with vague ideas when they start percolating.

5) Subs/Registration. Ah, the serious bit. I'd like to ask everyone who's coming just to sessions for ten dollars, and everyone who's staying over at the Manor for fifteen. This will allow China and I to purchase snacks, drinks, nametags, spot prizes (Ha! There are games!), breakfast foods, etc. Paypal is probably best. Plus this way you have to come!!! There's no escape now...

And I think that's it for this update. I'm heading back downstairs to watch Lois and Clark. Clark is about to realise he married a clone instead of Lois. Mwa ha ha ha.

Ooh! And also. For those who care. My Clark and Lex figures are fornicating on my bedside table. I originally only ordered Lex, and he's been alone and celibate for over a year. But he looked so sad and lonely I caved and ordered Clark for him. They've been hard at it since I opened the courier box this morning. Do *not* ask how I can reconcile my love for Lois with my love for Lex, it's one of the mysteries of the universe. But when it comes to teh sex, I think you know who has my heart.

Bye now. Get planning your evil plots for world domination well I was going to put something innocuous, but there isn't anything. Get planning on your evil plots.

Comments

[hnix.livejournal.com]

I wanted to pimp Numb3rs - I'm not sure where that'd fit into the plan. I don't know how long it'll run, yet. And I have the House and Scrubs pimp reels from Sinpoz, if there's any interest in those.

[arysteia.livejournal.com]

Hee! I loved those. I'd enjoy seeing them again, *g*. Anything like that that's basically a reel will probably fit in the video slots. If Numbers was the same it could do too, or you can do it as a presentation. I just *call* it Fifteen Minutes, that's not actually a spec. :-D

Tell me though... I was sure someone or other at Sinpoz said the brothers were raised separately? Did I just hallucinate that? Because it's just started here and I'm confused...

[hnix.livejournal.com]

I just *call* it Fifteen Minutes, that's not actually a spec. :-D

Okay, phew. *g*

I was sure someone or other at Sinpoz said the brothers were raised separately?

No - they have been living in different cities for a few years before the start of the show, though. Maybe that was what they meant? Or maybe, yes, that was a hallucination. *g*

[china_shop]

I, too, would love to see the House and Scrubs tapes again. Yay! (And would love copies, too, if that's possible.)

[hnix.livejournal.com]

That would be entirely possible. *g* I'll definitely bring them along, then.

[stickmarionette.livejournal.com]

3) I'd very happy to introduce and attempt to explain Fullmetal Alchemist. ^___^

4) *headtilt* Forgive me if this sounds like a silly question, but what are we expected to do? XD

5) The money should be fine (Is that fifteen NZ dollars or US? ^^) - blademistress and I will send ours together sometime soon. When do you want it by?

[arysteia.livejournal.com]

3) Yaye!

4) You don't *have* to do anything. But if you want to... show a blooper reel you stole from a guy who slept with a girl who... or introduce us to a party game that works perfectly with slash themes and characters... or give a powerpoint show on why slash makes the sun come up (with pie charts)... then you can!

5) NZ of course! ;-p No hurry. I'll mention it again soon.

[lexii314.livejournal.com]

< Ooh! And also. For those of you who care. My Clark and Lex figures are fornicating on my bedside table.>
WOO HOO!!! Pictures PLEEEEASE!!!!!!!!! :P

[arysteia.livejournal.com]

*looks for instruction book to new digital camera*

Great icon there!!!

Wow

[sethra2000.livejournal.com]

Sounds like this is going to be a whole heap of slashy fun.

Has there been any decision yet on wether the get together starts on Friday or Ends on the Monday. I ask only in that I've decided to arrive Friday morning after a bus ride from Auckland. I'm off down to Invergiggle to visit a friend afterwards so I thought I'd come down as early as possible.

[arysteia.livejournal.com]

I certainly hope so!!!

The Aussies are arriving Friday evening, so most likely Monday if people are still keen. Of course if you're in town Friday and at a loss for something to do we could hook up and organise dinner etc.

Did the other Aucklanders get back to you about travelling together?

[sethra2000.livejournal.com]

I'll be there Friday morning, and I do want to look around town and stuff, it's been a while since I've been there. Would I be able to crash at your place Friday night, or at least drop my luggage off.

They are coming down on the Friday, but we have chatted. I'm looking forward to meeting everyone.

One other thing, is there anyway I can get an account number so I can pay you the 15.00 by online banking, I have no luck using paypal, If not I can mail a cheque.

[arysteia.livejournal.com]

Yeah, sure, that all sounds fine. No problem.

[mab-browne.livejournal.com]

Late to the party and playing catch-up. I'd be very happy to pimp The Sentinel (and The Professionals but can't remember if anyone else expressed an interest in that or not.)

[arysteia.livejournal.com]

I love The Professionals. In that way that you can if you watched it with your parents when you were eight... As for The Sentinel... I watched one episode and it seemed weird. Yes! Tell me why it's cool! ;-p

[mab-browne.livejournal.com]

I watched Pros when I was 14 or so. Very 'formative', those 70's tight trews. And far as TS is concerned - now? Or would you rather wait until November? ;-)