So who out there hasn’t seen the Firefly series or Serenity movie yet? Well shame on you if you haven’t…Go out and rent them now!
The tv series, Firefly was short lived…Mainly by mishandling of the studios. But the fans, called Browncoats, made such a clamor that they made a feature film based on the series.
Today I got to meet up with a bunch of the east coast Browncoats and got to see them put on a short skit. I have to say I love seeing the passion from everyone that they have for this show. This is the true spirit of fandom.
Not sure how many of you watch the new Battlestar Galactica but I highly recommend it. One of the stars from the original show is also in the new show, albeit as a different character. I have met Richard a few times in the past and even ran a con a long time ago where he was a guest.
Today I find myself working security at Farpoint standing next to Richards table. Its interesting seeing the wide range of fan ages coming up for autographs. He has a strong female fan base with very differing ages. Its nice that he has basically reinvented his career even if its on the same show.
So there I am in the bar having a drink with Ron Glass…And low and behold I see a guy that is naked wearing a bikini. Obviously I worry that I have to much to drink at this point. But sure enough there is a fat white guy in a black bra, panties and hose. Spare me please!!
So I am curious…What makes a convention run a charity auction at 9pm on Friday night. I mean really….Friday typically has VERY low attendance so why have it then. And at 9pm? The only thing I can figure is they are trying to get the con regulars after they have been in the bar for awhile!
Well I have made my yearly pilgrimage to Hunt Valley Maryland for Farpoint Con. Farpoint is named after the first Star Trek Next Generation episode, but I always think of it as Snow Con since the year the blizzard trapped us at the hotel. We may get some snow this weekend but right now the focus is on what is left over from last weeks storm. As you can tell the courtyard is iced in so bad it would be almost impassible. Luckily the parking area is okay.
