Back from New Jersey convention

[wraithfodder]

Got a bunch of notes to transcribe (IF I can read my notes). And read the  manual to figure out how to download photos from new digital camera, so it will be a few days cuz I have to sort through 'em too.

Quick comments on guests.

Dan Payne - TALL. I mean, *tall* but loads of fun. Outrageous squirrel t-shirt ;)
Alex Zahara - not tall ; very genial, fun to talk to but the poor guy had bronchitis and got so sick he bailed on the con (and probably hid in hotel room) to recover. He did do his talks though, so he toughed it through.
Ivy Isenberg - MGM casting person. Out there. Nice, whacky, full of tidbits but smart enough not to spill spoilers (darn, darn darn). Did her acting class on a whim and didn't regret it.
Colin Cunningham - I'd like to bottle his energy and sell it on eBay. Very entertaining. I can see why he's got so many fans.
Carmen Argenziano - A gentlemen. Very nice, and he likes my acting skills (or, um, lack thereof) from the cabaret.
Tery Rothery - is Energizer missing their bunny? Vivacious, friendly, an a HUGE CSI fan.
Jason Momoa - Tall, but not as tall as Dan. Nice and friendly and squeezable (no, I didn't squeeze him) and a blues fan and a Michelob fan. His talk was hysterical.
Cliff Simon - Whoa, what an accent, and what an interesting life he's lead, and I looked like a ghost compared to his L.A. tan. Nice guy (they're all nice).
Joe Flanigan - Okay, swoom time. As good looking in person as he is on TV.  Not scruffy like at day one at London expo but he's got a dark beard and that trademark wild hair. Laid back, polite, humorous, gorgeous, um, attentive to fans during his talks and gorgeous, and well.... sigh ;)

Drawbacks to con: very limited dealer's room (sorry, I've been spoiled), expensive food in hotel (yikes!) and elevators broke (another few days and I might have gotten used to going UP 7 floors to get to my room, that, or died from exhaustion).

I'll do a write up but it's gonna take a few days. ::)

Comments

[nikkih27.livejournal.com]

Thanks for your comments. :) I'd love to go to a con some day. Just have to get some money saved!

[wraithfodder.livejournal.com]

Yup, saving money and getting time is the primary reason I haven't done one of these cons in ages. They're pricey and I can't always get time or something more mundane like cars, etc. take up the cash, but sure as heck glad Joe Flanigan showed up, and the rest. :)

[stargate-bum.livejournal.com]

I soooo cannot wait for your write up...and your photos!!! Can I access whatever you DON'T put up on LJ too? hehehehe...cheers!

[wraithfodder.livejournal.com]

Well, won't put all photos as I took a lot and there are fuzzy/blurry ones which just aren't worth putting up, but will do my best to put in pictures too where I can :)

[angw.livejournal.com]

Sounds great. Look forward to more :)

I must agree, after meeting Colin at the Auckland expo he really is entertaining. He does really great magic tricks.

[margec01.livejournal.com]

I'm glad the convention went mostly okay, and definitely glad Joe showed up for you. Yes, he is just as gorgeous in person!

Looking forward to your con report.

[pavaneofstars.livejournal.com]

The elevator died and you were on the 7th floor! Yikes! Well, you got your workout for the day then. ;) Sounds like the guests were all a lot of fun. Looking forward to your full report. :)