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Any chance those of you lucky enough to be going would be willing to pick me up a set of the first day covers for the DC postal stamps premiering at the con?

Well, I am already picking up the Star Trek Mirror Mirror figures for Healix. If no one else will do it, I will.

I'd love the Mirror, Mirror figures too (my favorite Trek episode of any incarnation and I already have the Scotty one) but after seeing the prices I decided I couldn't justify the expense.

And don't worry if you can't get the FDCs Quis. I don't want to overload you liquidity.

not sure what first day covers are but i can try to find them too. are they something...naughty?

MEL-- I can say the words "fake ID", sure. Not that it does any good. And thanks for reminding me, I need to get my handcuffs back from my friend!!

Mechana-- Congratulations girl!! That's totally awesome.

OM-- Unfortunately, I won't be there preview night (or Thursday). I've got school. >< If someone doesn't mind stopping by the booth and asking for me, I'd be most appreciative!! Otherwise, I'll just pack something from the Crujectra line and attempt to use my wiles on the booth henchmen.

Incidentally, do you (any of you) think Geoff would draw me a Flash? And how does one usually pay for commissions? (There are going to be former Flash artists there for a Flash panel-- obsessive what?) Check or cash? Will there be ATMs around? Etc.

Oh!! And, since I sort of wanted to bring my bike on the train, would that fit in the van thingy or should I just scrap that idea entirely? (I'm still trying to figure out if it's practical or not.)

No, that would be the first date uncovers.

First Day Covers, FDCs, are envelopes or postcards that contain, usually, some artwork related to a new stamp release, the new stamp and a special cancellation for the first day of issue. A big branch of stamp collecting. I've never gotten into it unless it is something that relates to another area of interest (like Poe, Dracula or Wile E. Coyote, all of which I have FDCs for).

Cali, my friend Hao (he's going to be at San Diego too) got a Flash from Geoff so I think you should be able to too:
http://www.comicartfans.com/GalleryPiece.asp?Piece=92036&GSub=21515

Comissions are predominantly cash based. Some folks prearrange comissions online (paypal or whatever) beforehand and pick them up at cons. Sketches (usually head/torso shots) at the DC booth should be free. Some artists only sketch for children and that rare species Comicus Collectorus Femalien so you've got a good chance of getting good stuff - remember to bring a sketchbook, pencils/pens/sharpies (just in case)!

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<strong> ... And thanks for reminding me, I need to get my handcuffs back from my friend!!

AND you can wear them for Quis when he does his famous "Sugar Daddy" routine... (Public Performances ONLY!)

Okay, I sent out the phone list to everyone who sent me their phone no. (Except for MEL who's mailbox is full, Clean it out Kev, and I'll send it to you also, HINT, HINT)

It's clearer for numbers! I wanna reach out and touch someone!

Last time I was there, there were plenty of ATMs downtown, and (I believe) at the con center itself.

Well if you can get your bike and baggage on and off of the train, even if it won't fit into Abin's car, we've got enough able bodies to get you sorted out. One of us could ride the bike to your hotel via the ferry.

But it sounds like Abin's getting a mid-sized car, so with a worst-case scenario of using a bungee cord to keep the truck closed, we could get all of you situated in one move.

So bring it!

...wow. I think I'm traumatized... o.o

Ooh, I think I even have a bungee cord, now that you mention it. I just mostly wanted the bike to get from my hotel to yours and, possibly, to the beach. (Because, y'know, living three blocks away obviously isn't the same. >.>)

Thanks for all your help guys. I reeeeally appreciate it. Honestly, if not for all of you, I wouldn't have made it this far, let alone actually making it to the con (which will hopefully go off without a hitch *crosses fingers*). Thanks sooo much.

NOTE: For a free sketch for an artist at the DC booth (and probably other boothes) you have to stand in line and unless you are first in line, it can be a long wait. Caliente, we will try to find out if Geoff is doing sketches at the DC booth & when.

JUST Two More Days!

I'm getting Psyched!

Oh man, I gotta start packing, figure out what panels to do, what creators to see, pull comics I want to get signed, finishing my summer school work in advance...

so since some folks are leaving soon, do we want to make any loose plans for meeting up or are we just going to play it by ear (an expression which I'm not sure I wholly understand incidentally)?

You all just have fun. Caroline and I will be thinking of you, especially those in Vegas.

Hey guys, if Gary can't actually make it to the SDCC, somebody find out what "swag" DC Direct is offering here. Don't forget the passwords!

Hey, Kids!

I'm gonna be at San Diego this year, so if you've got anything that you want signed, bring it along! I don't know my official schedule yet, but I'll be at the TwoMorrows booth off and on throughout the con.

See you there!

Hey SDCC guys 'n' gals--

Which one of your numbers should I call first for my pick up from the train station? And would said person like a head's up a few stations away? *is from a weird family that way*

Also, side note, I suck at phone calls. Just to forewarn. I pretty much spaz and fail at life. And when I'm nervous or excited (and I'll probably be both) it gets worse. Muuuch worse.

So fun for all o' you!! Uh, yeah. That's it.

They passed out power rings last year?

And I *missed* it?

Well, drat....

I guess I'll volunteer.

Provided you promise to help me back to the car. These Old Legs will probably be all worn out at that late hour...

Pov based on those passwords I'm thinking it'll be a green lantern related item and a "Who's Who" mini toy related item.

For you Vegas lads, can you bet on Black 247? A drunk Naltorian told me that'd be a winning roulette draw this coming week.

Tomorrow, Tomorrow...

I'll be in Vegas Tomorrow...

It's only a Day A-Way!

Have a safe try to Vegas and Diego all! Feel free to take incriminating photos to share here

MEL-

That makes it sound like you're not coming!? wot happened!? You better still be coming, or I'll ask Tamper to render all the world's monkeys inedible!