Gally Recap!
So I am NOW suffering from delayed-onset con crud. That's what I get for being rather smug I hadn't fallen prey to it like my roommates.
I really meant to recap and post pics before now, but alas, I am SLOW. And busy. As per usual, real life pretty much attacked me once con was over.
At this point, a play-by-play seems pointless, so I'll sum up. It was a great con filled with even greater people. I was again pleasantly surprised by a number of the celeb guests and their personable (and often hilarious) natures. Daphne Ashbrook was a riot, Paul McGann is a delight and also drool-worthy, Caitlin (little Amelia) was so so sweet, Camille is more Jackie than I would have guessed, and Simon Fisher Becker (Dorium Maldovar) was this year's Ian McNeice (in other words, the most outspoken, hilarious, and unexpectedly dirty guest).
I got to spend time visiting with the people I wanted to, and managed to make new friends! As always, not ENOUGH time with anyone. We already have a list of ribbon ideas and plans for shenanigans for next year. Thanks to my roommates and partners in crime fiendish_thingy & narrativeliving for everything, always.
I already miss everyone, and wish I could have had more time with you - rm, 51stcenturyfox, gina_r_snape, & redstapler come to mind. I'm so glad we got the time we did.
And new friends - I expect to have many many tales to tell as time goes on. I'm looking at you, estelofimladris, allonsyahhlee, scifichicx, and the rest of you I don't have LJ names for. :(
Also, in-character Never-Have-I-Ever. Best drinking game EVER.
It WAS a learning curve, having Mel there, but we now have a better idea of what works for her at con (ribbons, the scavenger hunt, costumes/pictures, any presentation with props/video involved, the video rooms) and what doesn't (hanging out in the lobby for more than 30 minutes, sitting in talking-only panels/presentations, not getting to eat on a regular schedule). And I think it can only get better as she gets older and learns to navigate the con.
All pics are up on facebook - hopefully there will be more as my roommates upload theirs too. Hopefully some of me as Jack. I swear, the Master is taking over bit by bit. I was in the Jack costume way more, but not much photographic evidence! But here are just a couple of my faves:
Picture with the movie console - taken by/copyright Paul Salamoff
The (other) Master & Lucy singing "Schadenfreude" at karaoke night - photo by Lee Cantarre
Lucy looking terrified at the return of the Master. Note the totally ghetto awesome Book of Mormon Saxon prop.
The Doctor is trying to communicate with baby!Myfanwy. Baby!Myfanwy just wants his pizza.
Weeping Angel in training.
Torchwood Team + Jazz Hands = my new OTP
And I thought the Adipose couldn't get any cuter...turns out, I was wrong. Adorable, yet TERRIFYING.
Harold Saxon and his faithful wife.
Jenny and the Doctor
Jenny and Ianto. Because of course Jenny would end up finding Torchwood - taken by Alexander Halcyon
So many freaking ribbons. It was a MISSION for Mel. Next year, we will be bringing a variety. There's already a list. :)
I really meant to recap and post pics before now, but alas, I am SLOW. And busy. As per usual, real life pretty much attacked me once con was over.
At this point, a play-by-play seems pointless, so I'll sum up. It was a great con filled with even greater people. I was again pleasantly surprised by a number of the celeb guests and their personable (and often hilarious) natures. Daphne Ashbrook was a riot, Paul McGann is a delight and also drool-worthy, Caitlin (little Amelia) was so so sweet, Camille is more Jackie than I would have guessed, and Simon Fisher Becker (Dorium Maldovar) was this year's Ian McNeice (in other words, the most outspoken, hilarious, and unexpectedly dirty guest).
I got to spend time visiting with the people I wanted to, and managed to make new friends! As always, not ENOUGH time with anyone. We already have a list of ribbon ideas and plans for shenanigans for next year. Thanks to my roommates and partners in crime fiendish_thingy & narrativeliving for everything, always.
I already miss everyone, and wish I could have had more time with you - rm, 51stcenturyfox, gina_r_snape, & redstapler come to mind. I'm so glad we got the time we did.
And new friends - I expect to have many many tales to tell as time goes on. I'm looking at you, estelofimladris, allonsyahhlee, scifichicx, and the rest of you I don't have LJ names for. :(
Also, in-character Never-Have-I-Ever. Best drinking game EVER.
It WAS a learning curve, having Mel there, but we now have a better idea of what works for her at con (ribbons, the scavenger hunt, costumes/pictures, any presentation with props/video involved, the video rooms) and what doesn't (hanging out in the lobby for more than 30 minutes, sitting in talking-only panels/presentations, not getting to eat on a regular schedule). And I think it can only get better as she gets older and learns to navigate the con.
All pics are up on facebook - hopefully there will be more as my roommates upload theirs too. Hopefully some of me as Jack. I swear, the Master is taking over bit by bit. I was in the Jack costume way more, but not much photographic evidence! But here are just a couple of my faves:
Picture with the movie console - taken by/copyright Paul Salamoff
The (other) Master & Lucy singing "Schadenfreude" at karaoke night - photo by Lee Cantarre
Lucy looking terrified at the return of the Master. Note the totally ghetto awesome Book of Mormon Saxon prop.
The Doctor is trying to communicate with baby!Myfanwy. Baby!Myfanwy just wants his pizza.
Weeping Angel in training.
Torchwood Team + Jazz Hands = my new OTP
And I thought the Adipose couldn't get any cuter...turns out, I was wrong. Adorable, yet TERRIFYING.
Harold Saxon and his faithful wife.
Jenny and the Doctor
Jenny and Ianto. Because of course Jenny would end up finding Torchwood - taken by Alexander Halcyon
So many freaking ribbons. It was a MISSION for Mel. Next year, we will be bringing a variety. There's already a list. :)