We've been taking the train down to the convention, which is always fun since I always happen to run into people I know. The morning nerd chat really gets enthusiasm for the Con going. Once finished our massive group march (with the other train goers) to the convention center, the majority of our group rushed to the Stargate SG-1 and Atlantis discussions panels. I must admit that overall the Lost discussion panel was a bit better (better questions, more excitement about the next season, etc.) but it was great to hear about the new 2 Stargate SG-1 DVD movies coming out (Arc of Truth and Continuum), hear about what might be going on in season 4 of Atlantis, and of course see some of the cast, producers, and writers. Amanda Tapping was hands down my favorite panelist to see, mainly because she is the epitome of a "blondegeek" and is a very warm, friendly (and beautiful!) person.
But now to the Star Trek stuff!!!
1) I was wearing my Star Trek dress (and got kudos on it from several peeps, including some who requested pictures!)
2) I met and got autographs from Marina Sirtis (Counselor Deanna Troi) and John de Lancie (Q)!!!!! (And Marina liked my dress too! <-nerd points)
Let me expand on that: Marina Sirtis is such a nice person! She actually talks to who she's signing for. She was happily surprised to see that there are Star Trek fans my age (those of us who were born after ST:TNG started). John de Lancie is also very nice and very handsome and sharp looking in person. He was a bit quiet, but it was great to see him! Levar Burton (Geordi LaForge) was also there but not at the moment I was there. But I wasn't even expecting any of the cast to be there, so just stumbling upon them at some random booth was fantastic! It's kinda nice to actually see in flesh and blood that they are ordinary people. It's inspiring in a way, though I can't exactly explain why. :)
3) The Star Trek fan club that I joined had a drawing for new members and I won a copy of a comic book authored by Gene Roddenberry (or something like that) that has Majel Roddenberry's (Gene's wife, the voice of the Enterprise computer, and Deanna Troi's mother) autograph on it.
I realize that my written articulation of this event is a bit simple and jumbled, but I am pretty tired so hope you don't mind the not-so-brilliant ranting. 0_o
Anywho, after all the Gate-ness and Trek-ness we headed back on our train ride home throwing logic puzzles and lateral thinking problems at each other. It's impressive how many riddles and puzzles the collective mind of many geeks know! Alas, I am once again tired. Tomorrow, I'm wearing my Mondrian dress that I made (the first dress I made in fact!). It's not very comic-y but it is just about as awesome as comics so it's definitely appropriate! Night, sleep tight, and don't let the targs bite!
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