Comments | vecturist: I decided to go to Chevron 7.2

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I decided to go to Chevron 7.2

Sep 26, 2008 15:40

I just ordered my ticket for Chevron. Now to find a hotel, especially since I know nothing about the area. While I am excited about P4, I really wanted to meet Joe and since it seems unlikely he will be invited to P4, I'll grab what chance I have. I will have to figure out what to do about my hotel reservation at the Thistle, since karaotter had talked ( Read more... )

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mercury973 September 26 2008, 23:23:40 UTC

Have a BLAST!!!! Give Joe a noogie for me.

vecturist September 26 2008, 23:37:07 UTC

ROTFL! I think Jason is more of the noogie type (I was surprised you didn't say goose Joe). I did splurge and get the gold ticket - covers autographs and photos with the guests, plus a private cocktail party with the guests, limited to 100 people. (Let's see how much trouble this can lead to.) I am going to wait and see who gets announced for P4, but I'm going to wait a little longer to book plane tickets - if P4 really is good I might be able to sell my Chevron ticket.

I'm glad pavaneofstars talked me into going to Burbank - DH will be there, along with Jason, Kavan, and Rachel (yes, seeing Kavan again is a downer. ;) ). Plus hopefully I will have passed my comps.

I'm still hoping to spend a day or two sightseeing in London

pavaneofstars September 27 2008, 16:45:25 UTC

I saw Joe ever so briefly at comic con, like from 12 rows back. And he bailed on the autographing. But you - you get to have drinks with him!! omg, that'll be so much fun! :D

vecturist September 27 2008, 18:55:06 UTC

Well, I've really wanted to meet Joe and I know he doesn't do many dons - plus the fact that Jason's going to be there... (now add DH to that mix and we're talking trouble!) It sounds like this may be a smaller con, given how limited some of the packages are. I splurged for the most expensive package (hey, I'm already spending a bit to get there) and beside the small party it includes photos and autographs with all the guests, plus a shot with all the guests (I think I will be shaking). I'm not sure how many Americans will be there, especially with P4 a month before. Hopefully I can transfer my P4 ticket to P5.

The biggest pain will be getting to Bedford and back - it's about 2 hours by train from Heathrow, but it looks cute and there are probably some good options for coffee and food.

I think JF ducked out of autographs for ComicCon because it'd be a mob scene if he was there. Speaking of cons, are you going to tell DH at Burbank you're responsible for that video on youtube? :D

pavaneofstars September 28 2008, 02:10:46 UTC

omg Joe, Jason, *and* David - that would be all kinds of squeeee!! :D

It sounds like a fun con. :) Have you traveled via train out of London to anywhere before? mercury973 and I took the train out of London to Stonehenge last January, so having used the trains there before, I think I could manage it. Of course, that doesn't help you much if you haven't traveled via train anywhere in England before. (sorry)

Speaking of cons, are you going to tell DH at Burbank you're responsible for that video on youtube? :D

Do you think I should? I would love to see his reaction. *g* Of course, there would be the small matter of bringing that up in the first place in front of hundreds of other people. :o

vecturist September 28 2008, 02:31:36 UTC

Do you think I should? I would love to see his reaction. *g* Of course, there would be the small matter of bringing that up in the first place in front of hundreds of other people.

Well you could bring it up if he's at one of the parties - smaller audience - but I do want to see the look on his face if you do. ;D

I've actually taken the train from London to Cambridge years ago (plus several days figuring out the Underground) and managed to navigate the Paris train system (including during a strike). I'll probably try and get in touch with a couple people via GW and we may all take the train together. I've managed to travel via Greyhound, so the English trains can't be that bad.

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indybaggins January 21 2009, 20:05:35 UTC

Ehm, well, hi :) I'm sorry to barge in like this, I found this post and your lj through a google search for the chevron con.

I really, really want to go but the way it looks right now it'll just be me by myself and I'm a little intimidated. So... do you know anyone who will be getting there by train and might want to ride together? Maybe even someone who is still looking for a roomie?

...I don't mean to come of all pathetic, I swear *laughs* I'm just looking for con friends :)