Remember everyone the magic numbers - 6 - 2 - 1. The minimum number of
hours of sleep, meals, and baths/showers. Your body will thank you on
Monday Morning!

I was an SCA medic. You break the rules and I would usually be seeing
you <g>.

Mythically yours,
Lisa

PS OK, the Bath/shower part is hard at tourneys, we reommended soap and
water and a washcloth. Those new "bathing cloths" that you can throw out
look promising for travel/camping when you can't get to plumbing.

Lady Kareena Sartek wrote:

>Personally, everyone should eat at least good as they can at a con--
>keeps you from getting sick and more as this gives you energy to
>enjoy the con more. I admit, I've done my stupid things and not
>stopped to eat at least breakfast and dinner, while I have suffered
>at some point at the con.
>Pam
>
>
>
>
>

Seattle doesn't have weather it justs rains

----- Original Message -----
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To: <ICG-D@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2003 4:15 PM
Subject: RE: [ICG-D] Weather


> > Apr 17 Rain
> > Apr 18 Cloudy
> > Apr 19 Showers
> > Apr 20 Showers
> > Apr 21 Few Showers
> > Apr 22 Partly Cloudy
> >
> >
> Oh, how nice! You've imported Seattle weather, just to make me feel at
home!
>
>
> Kate
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what difference does the weather make it never rains in the hotel.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Lisa Deutsch Harrigan" <lisa@harrigan.org>
To: <ICG-D@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2003 7:04 PM
Subject: Re: [ICG-D] Weather


> Stephanie Carrigg-Regan wrote:
>
> >on 4/15/03 04:02 PM, henryosier@cs.com at henryosier@cs.com wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> >>Toni, and everybody else headed to CC21,
> >>
> >>If the Con was in Wisconsin, I'd say be ready for anything! The
Wisconsin
> >>weather motto is "Don't like the weather? Wait 5 minutes!"
> >>
> >>Seriously, from the Weather Channel's website, the forecast for Skokie,
IL is
> >>as follows:
> >>Apr 17 Rain 48°/37° Chance of Rain: 70 %
> >>Apr 18 Cloudy 54°/41° Chance of Rain: 20 %
> >>Apr 19 Showers 57°/45° Chance of Rain: 40 %
> >>Apr 20 Showers 56°/45° Chance of Rain: 40 %
> >>Apr 21 Few Showers 45°/37° Chance of Rain: 30 %
> >>Apr 22 Partly Cloudy 58°/39° Chance of Rain: 20 %
> >>
> >>I hope this helps everybody!
> >>
> >>Henry W. Osier,
> >>Co-Chair, CC21
> >>
> >>
> >
> >This was Boston weather last week.
> >
> >
> Just wait. It will Boston weather Next Week! Weather travels west to
> east on this continent.
>
> Mythically Yours,
> Lisa
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On Tuesday, April 15, 2003, at 04:40 PM, C. D. Mami wrote:

> what difference does the weather make it never rains in the hotel.

We've dropped a number of hotels from consideration for CC26 because
they're, well, not sufficiently enclosed. A ballroom that you have to
walk a hundred meters or so outside to get to just isn't an option when
you're planning for the tail-end of the rainy season. Function space
that opens directly to the outside (and not to the inside) is also a
problem.

--
andy trembley, Bitchy Design Queen
http://www.bovil.com/
"It's not pink; it's peach-colored. Pink is tacky." --Manfred Pfirsich
Marie Rommel

See another good reason to give CC-26 to these guys good planning.
Also they host good costume suites.
Carl

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To: <ICG-D@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2003 7:45 PM
Subject: Re: [ICG-D] Weather


> On Tuesday, April 15, 2003, at 04:40 PM, C. D. Mami wrote:
> > what difference does the weather make it never rains in the hotel.
>
> We've dropped a number of hotels from consideration for CC26 because
> they're, well, not sufficiently enclosed. A ballroom that you have to
> walk a hundred meters or so outside to get to just isn't an option when
> you're planning for the tail-end of the rainy season. Function space
> that opens directly to the outside (and not to the inside) is also a
> problem.
>
> --
> andy trembley, Bitchy Design Queen
> http://www.bovil.com/
> "It's not pink; it's peach-colored. Pink is tacky." --Manfred Pfirsich
> Marie Rommel
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Technically, Philadelphia is south of the Mason-Dixon Line! (Mason and
Dixon surveyed the boundary between Pennsylvania and Maryland to the west of
Philadelphia, where Pennsylvania dips noticeably south.) So, since scrapple
is native to Philadelphia and vicinity, I guess it qualifies as Southern,
but don't try to tell that to someone from Philly!

I developed a great fondness for scrapple when I was a student at the
University of Pennsylvania; Tina grew up with it in Trenton, New Jersey.
Properly fried, the surface is golden brown and firm; the interior well
cooked but soft. It isn't easy to find scrapple cooked properly,
unfortunately. On the other hand, I never had the opportunity to develop a
taste for grits (or for breakfast potatoes, for that matter -- they were not
a breakfast staple in New York City when I grew up, although they are, now).

Byron

----- Original Message -----
From: "Stephanie Carrigg-Regan" <bada.boom@verizon.net>
To: <ICG-D@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2003 11:22 AM
Subject: Re: [ICG-D] Closer than you think


>
> >> From: "Lay, Toni" <layt@ddc.nyc.gov>
> >> Reply-To: ICG-D@yahoogroups.com
> >> To: "'ICG-D@yahoogroups.com'" <ICG-D@yahoogroups.com>
> >> Subject: RE: [ICG-D] Closer than you think
> >> Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2003 10:40:49 -0400
> >>
> >> Grits, yick! I can't stand grits. I can barely look at grits. Looks
like
> >> something that's been regurgitated.
> >>
> >> Toni
> >> <Brooklyn-born daughter of Southerners>
> Grits are not a favorite of mine either. Scrapple let's not even go there!
> Since all my husband's family is south of the Mason Dixon line, it gets
> really interesting when we're all together for meals. Especially
breakfast.
>
> I remember our first trip to Atlanta, Phil and I were having breakfast and
I
> asked for ketchup for my eggs and Phil was practically under the table
> because of his embarassement. LOL!
> What kind of restaraunt has doesn't have ketchup on the table?
>
> Steph

OK, Toni - that took me a few minutes. "Spull chicken" indeed.

Trudy

>From: "Lay, Toni" <layt@ddc.nyc.gov>
>Reply-To: ICG-D@yahoogroups.com
>To: "'ICG-D@yahoogroups.com'" <ICG-D@yahoogroups.com>
>Subject: RE: [ICG-D] Re: CC21 Kids Programming
>Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2003 10:43:43 -0400
>
>Dora:
>
>Trudy doesn't need chocolate, she needs a spull chicken.
>
>Toni
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Dora Buck [mailto:vze3zdp7@verizon.net]
>Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2003 8:27 PM
>To: ICG-D@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: Re: [ICG-D] Re: CC21 Kids Programming
>
>
>Trudy,
>
>Are you into the chocolate already? "NEST YEAR"
>
>dora
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Trudy Leonard" <georgialei@hotmail.com>
>To: <ICG-D@yahoogroups.com>
>Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2003 8:07 PM
>Subject: Re: [ICG-D] Re: CC21 Kids Programming
>
>
> >
> > Nest year I will need booze-filled dark chocolates.
> >
> > Trudy
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > >From: henryosier@cs.com
> > >Reply-To: ICG-D@yahoogroups.com
> > >To: ICG-D@yahoogroups.com
> > >Subject: Re: [ICG-D] Re: CC21 Kids Programming
> > >Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2003 14:43:09 EDT
> > >
> > >In a message dated 4/10/2003 1:38:12 PM Central Daylight Time,
> > >georgialei@hotmail.com writes:
> > > > Oh, heck. Maybe it's just time for a trek down to the drugstore. I
>think
> > >I
> > > > need a (dark chocolate) nerve tonic 'cause IT'S ONLY 8 DAYS until
>CC21.
> > >You? Your turn isn't until next year! You'll find me in the bar!
> > >Henry W. Osier,
> > >Co-Chair, CC21
> > > <A HREF="http://www.jennifarse.com/cc2003">Costume-Con 21 Welcomes
> > >You!</A>
> > >
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> I don't have a choice; I'm hypoglycemic. If I don't eat regularly, my

blood

> sugar level plunges and I get very nauseated, clammy and grumpy.

Carl's got a similar problem with his blood sugar levels. However, he never
gets grumpy. Nope. Never. Really. You can ask anyone.

Elaine

Blessed are we who can laugh at ourselves, for we shall always be amused!

>

> So, no panicking just because Costume Con 21 is just THREE DAYS AWAY.

Well, I finished mine just 20 minutes ago, and it's all packed. Na na na na
na na.

Elaine

Blessed are we who can laugh at ourselves, for we shall always be amused!

>

> >
> Oh, how nice! You've imported Seattle weather, just to make me feel at

home!

>
>
> Kate

I've heard that in Seattle you don't tan, you rust.

Elaine

Blessed are we who can laugh at ourselves, for we shall always be amused!

At 10:40 PM 4/14/2003, you wrote:

>Such quiet rooms are/were called "cry rooms" In the days before folks hired
>babysitters, they were common in many small, one-screen theaters. The old
>Fox theater out in Strasburg CO still has one. In fact, the church I went to
>as a kid had one too. It's too bad such features have gone away. I know a
>lot of busy moms with babies or small toddlers that could stand an afternoon
>at the movies without the added worry of bothering the other patrons.
>
>Daren

ST. Teresa's, my church, still has a crying room. Indeed, I think most
Catholic churches in Lincoln still have them. I can't speak for the
Protestant churches, but I wouldn't be surprised if the larger ones at
least have them.

The Lied Performing Arts Theater has a room for people who are late, so I
wouldn't be surprised if they let fussy kids with parents use it as
well.

Pierre

>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Bruno" <bruno@armyofdorkness.org>
>To: <ICG-D@yahoogroups.com>
>Sent: Monday, April 14, 2003 12:55 PM
>Subject: Re: [ICG-D] Children/cons
>
>
> > In my hometown, the one theater we had had a sound proof room at the back
>of the seating with a large window and it's own speakers (before THX and
>Digital Surround). People with noisy children or infants could sit there
>without disturbing the other moviegoers. I've always been surprised that
>I've never seen that feature in another theater.
> >
> > Bruno
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Are Doomed To Repeat It;
Those Who Fail To Learn History Correctly--
Why They Are Simply Doomed."

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"The Illusion of Historical Fact"
-- C.Y. 4971

Andromeda

> From: "Andrew T Trembley" <attrembl@bovil.com>
>
> From: "Elaine Mami" <vze3zdpc@verizon.net>
> > who is still wondering why she loves gefilte fish!
>
> Oooh... fish dumplings...
>

I'm making *fresh* matzoh ball soup. The chicken soup made from scratch is
cooking right now. The matzoh balls get made tomorrow.

Anyone local who's still in the area tomorrow (Wednesday) night is welcome to
come over for some fresh soup and Indian chaat dinner at 8:00 p.m. Indian
Chaat is like Chinese dim sum or Spanish tapas (small portions/snacky kind
of meal).

If you are coming, please call and let me know.
408-739-9232

Until later--

Carole

Dear Kate:

>Oh, my! They should have a very good time with my Garment Gremlins. These
>busy folk seem to travel with me, whether I invite them or NOT. They love
>to
>attach bits of fuzz or sticky bits to the backs or costumes, when they are
>not pulling on *Important Threads(tm)* or loosening that one fastener to
>pop
>at just the wrong time . . . I imagine we're in for high amusements (and I
>use the term loosely) this weekend!
>

Sounds like my pixies. Among other things, they hide my patterns
so that we can't work on anything; my scissors disappear at the wrong time;
thread won't go through the needle, although the same thread went through
the same needle the last time. My needle graber moves from one side of the
table to the other; or keeps ending up stuffed in the junk box that I just
took it out of five minutes ago. Thread colours disappear. Bags of sequin
burst in the sewing box; tops of bead bottles come loose and spill the
contents around the carpet. They like to steal my beading needles. I also
think that they're the ones actually responsible for my difficulties in
doing costume and needlework related math.
Oh, and Gremlins and pixies never ask to come; they simply come.
Too bad about the fancy fabric not being there; they wanted to see how many
ways they could screw up the connections and the fibre optics. After all,
the more expensive the fabrics that they can ruin; the closer to the due
date they can make things go wrong; the more embarressing the results; the
more fun they have.

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>Lady Kareena Sartek wrote:
>
> >Personally, everyone should eat at least good as they can at a con--
> >keeps you from getting sick and more as this gives you energy to
> >enjoy the con more.

I remember doing a whole lot of cons in the 70's on peanut butter, cereal
snack packs, and Tang.

--Karen

We're leaving in about an hour for our trek to Chicago.

For those of you that are going, we'll see you there.

For those of you who are not, maybe next year...?

--Karen & Ricky

42°F
Mostly Cloudy Feels Like 37°F

UV Index: 0 Minimal
Dew Point: 37°F
Humidity: 82%
Visibility: Unlimited
Pressure: 29.79 inches and rising
Wind: From the Northeast at 8 mph

High /Low (°F) Precip. %
Apr 16 Rain 47°/39° 70 %
Apr 17 Showers 46°/38° 60 %
Apr 18 Cloudy 54°/45° 10 %
Apr 19 Rain/Thunder 60°/50° 80 %
Apr 20 Scattered T-Storms 59°/39° 50 %
Apr 21 Showers 47°/36° 30 %
Apr 22 Partly Cloudy 55°/37° 0 %

Henry W. Osier,
Co-Chair, CC21
<A HREF="http://www.jennifarse.com/cc2003">Costume-Con 21 Welcomes You!</A>


[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

In a message dated 4/16/2003 8:08:27 AM Central Daylight Time,
castleb@pulsenet.com writes:

> We're leaving in about an hour for our trek to Chicago.

Have a safe trip! See you soon!
Henry W. Osier,
Co-Chair, CC21
<A HREF="http://www.jennifarse.com/cc2003">Costume-Con 21 Welcomes You!</A>


[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

In a message dated 4/16/03 8:08:59 AM Central Daylight Time,
castleb@pulsenet.com writes:

>
> We're leaving in about an hour for our trek to Chicago.
>
> For those of you that are going, we'll see you there.
>
> For those of you who are not, maybe next year...?
>
> --Karen & Ricky
>
>
>

I hope so. I surely do miss you guys.

Have a blast!

Take care and drive safely--

JoAnne


[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

> > Oh, how nice! You've imported Seattle weather, just to make me feel at
> home!
> >
> > Kate
>
> I've heard that in Seattle you don't tan, you rust.
>
> Elaine
>

Yep. And we're all going to Heaven, 'cause we're too wet to burn . . . ;)

Kate

That would have been nice. I remember that it took me 3 tries to see all of
"2001" because I had to take Fiona out when she got a little noisy. There
were several other movies that I think I still haven't seen the complete
thing. Of course, when she started teething, we discoverd paragoric and
that made a worl of difference. (Explains a lot about my kid, too)

Trudy

>From: "Dbost" <lionpaw@ix.netcom.com>
>Reply-To: ICG-D@yahoogroups.com
>To: <ICG-D@yahoogroups.com>
>Subject: [ICG-D] Cry rooms- was Children/cons
>Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2003 21:40:13 -0600
>
>Such quiet rooms are/were called "cry rooms" In the days before folks hired
>babysitters, they were common in many small, one-screen theaters. The old
>Fox theater out in Strasburg CO still has one. In fact, the church I went
>to
>as a kid had one too. It's too bad such features have gone away. I know a
>lot of busy moms with babies or small toddlers that could stand an
>afternoon
>at the movies without the added worry of bothering the other patrons.
>
>Daren
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Bruno" <bruno@armyofdorkness.org>
>To: <ICG-D@yahoogroups.com>
>Sent: Monday, April 14, 2003 12:55 PM
>Subject: Re: [ICG-D] Children/cons
>
>
> > In my hometown, the one theater we had had a sound proof room at the
>back
>of the seating with a large window and it's own speakers (before THX and
>Digital Surround). People with noisy children or infants could sit there
>without disturbing the other moviegoers. I've always been surprised that
>I've never seen that feature in another theater.
> >
> > Bruno
>

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At 11:29 AM 4/16/2003 +0000, Carlwrote:

>Seattle doesn't have weather it justs rains

Sure it does. Scattered showers with chance of Mountains. It's a
beautiful city.
Dana (a Californian)

Toni, dear -

Chrism and I are going to hunt you down and do terrible things to you when
we get to the con. Just a warning.

Trudy

>From: "Lay, Toni" <layt@ddc.nyc.gov>
>Reply-To: ICG-D@yahoogroups.com
>To: "'icg-d@yahoogroups.com'" <icg-d@yahoogroups.com>
>Subject: [ICG-D] We're on Starter's orders...
>Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2003 11:38:23 -0400
>
>
>...and Costume Con 21 is just THREE DAYS AWAY!
>
>DON'T PANIC!!! Take deep breaths...not too fast or you'll hyperventilate.
>You have plenty of time to finish your costume. You have three days. AND,
>you can finish it up on your way to the con....unless you're the driver or
>you're flying. If you're flying, security will probably confiscate your
>scissors, needles, seam ripper, and anything else sharp and/or pointy. And
>even then, you still have time 'cause you can finish at the con! The SF/F
>Masquerade isn't until Saturday, and the Historical Masquerade and Fashion
>Show isn't until Sunday. See, plenty of time. Afterall, who needs to go
>to
>classes, be on panels, or participate in workshops? You have a costume to
>finish, which is far more important.
>
>So, no panicking just because Costume Con 21 is just THREE DAYS AWAY.
>
>I hope I've been helpful.
>
>
>Toni
><calm and serene>

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I'm taking layers. I remember going to Calgary and thinking that it would
be still on the chilly side. Turned out to be warmer there than it was in
Atlanta. I had to go and buy some short sleeved stuff at Walmart so I didn't
roast.

Trudy

>From: Lisa Deutsch Harrigan <lisa@harrigan.org>
>Reply-To: ICG-D@yahoogroups.com
>To: ICG-D@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: Re: [ICG-D] Weather
>Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2003 16:04:40 -0700
>
>Stephanie Carrigg-Regan wrote:
>
> >on 4/15/03 04:02 PM, henryosier@cs.com at henryosier@cs.com wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> >>Toni, and everybody else headed to CC21,
> >>
> >>If the Con was in Wisconsin, I'd say be ready for anything! The
>Wisconsin
> >>weather motto is "Don't like the weather? Wait 5 minutes!"
> >>
> >>Seriously, from the Weather Channel's website, the forecast for Skokie,
>IL is
> >>as follows:
> >>Apr 17 Rain 48�/37� Chance of Rain: 70 %
> >>Apr 18 Cloudy 54�/41� Chance of Rain: 20 %
> >>Apr 19 Showers 57�/45� Chance of Rain: 40 %
> >>Apr 20 Showers 56�/45� Chance of Rain: 40 %
> >>Apr 21 Few Showers 45�/37� Chance of Rain: 30 %
> >>Apr 22 Partly Cloudy 58�/39� Chance of Rain: 20 %
> >>
> >>I hope this helps everybody!
> >>
> >>Henry W. Osier,
> >>Co-Chair, CC21
> >>
> >>
> >
> >This was Boston weather last week.
> >
> >
>Just wait. It will Boston weather Next Week! Weather travels west to
>east on this continent.
>
>Mythically Yours,
>Lisa
>
>
>

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Lisa -

Enjoy the beads and the cabin. Our Spring is fully sprung here, so I hope
yours is progressing nicely, too. Talk to you when we get back.

Lance contacted me. Thanks for passing that on.

(Brandy, or any permutation thereof)

Trudy

>From: Lisa A Ashton <lisa58@juno.com>
>Reply-To: ICG-D@yahoogroups.com
>To: ICG-D@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: Re: [ICG-D] CC22
>Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2003 07:08:11 -0400
>
>I'm with Pierre--I think we should at least organize on or two breakfast
>excursions for waffles, grits, etc. It's a great way to have a nice
>start to the day and sit down with folks you've missed and talk to them.
>The problems with lunch and dinner at a CC are that, people are really
>busy, esp. with Masq. participation. Sometimes I just skip dinner on
>those nights and resort to late night snacks (lots of them, and they
>better be good!).
>
>I'll miss you all at CC21, but I do have lots of beads to roll around in.
> I"m leaving for my cabin to day to open it up for spring. So I"ll be
>having some fun.
>
>Yours in costuming, Lisa A.
>
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Dear Toni:

>So, no panicking just because Costume Con 21 is just THREE DAYS AWAY.
>
>I hope I've been helpful.

Yes, and in just three days, you'll be getting a lift from Henry
or Enrique from the train station to the hotel via much of three states; or
what you'll be able to see of them in the 45 minutes that it will take the
two of you to cover the distance. I'm soooooooooo glad that you are calm
and serene. Enjoy!


Peace
Alixandra
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Dear Carl:

>what difference does the weather make it never rains in the hotel.

Field trips. Getting from the car to the hotel how ever many times
it takes to get everything out of the car and into the hotel. Driving
conditions. What to wear in the car. Out of hotel restaurants. Getting
everything back to the car in order to come home. Getting everything into
cabs, shuttles, or public transist to get from the train, bus, or airport to
the hotel. Proper attire for when you make the front pages after your
driver gets hauled over by some bomber squadron for flying this truck
without a permit. Getting from the car to the various pit stops between
home and the confention. Do the boxes of stuff need to be water proof or
will cardboard do?

Peace
Alixandra
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Andy and I are UNCLES!

My youngest sister just delivered a strapping 8 3/4 lb baby boy.

The first (and perhaps only) member of his generation in our family, so you
know he's going to be spoiled rotten.

Kevin

nope by the numbers start in the garage have kid load the car with my
helpful advice.
get in car Dora's driving I am giving helpful advice.
I also perform inner eye lid inspection, oh and change disks on the cd
player.
we only stop for gas in places with covered pumps. The girls pump the gas I
give helpful advice.
We arrive at the con the bellman brings in the bags and stuff the doorman
holds the umbrella so I don't get wet. When needed I give helpful advice and
the tip.
For the next few days I am indoors taping doing panels and giving helpful
advice
To return home reverse the whole thing.
the difference is on the way home they know it all so I rest as helpful
advice will be needed when unloading the car
Carl

My best to Mother and child.
Spoiling is fun.
Carl

----- Original Message -----
From: "Kevin Roche" <kevin@twistedimage.com>
To: <ICG-D@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2003 2:46 PM
Subject: [ICG-D] New Costumer in the Bay Area...


> Andy and I are UNCLES!
>
> My youngest sister just delivered a strapping 8 3/4 lb baby boy.
>
> The first (and perhaps only) member of his generation in our family, so
you
> know he's going to be spoiled rotten.
>
> Kevin
>
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Dear Carl:

>nope by the numbers

Okay. Using last year's Toronto Trek as an example.
Day before con, get luggage packed; make certain that Don has his
luggage packed as promised. Find out that he's going to do it after work.
After work, find out that he is going to pack in morning. Pack most of his
stuff for him.
Tell Allen to pack. He is going to pack in morning. Bang head against
wall.
Morning. Allen packs. Linda packs food. Don packs all the stuff that
we didn't pack; that he just has to have; can't go to a con without an
attache case. Allen spends five minutes packing and is ready to go. Don in
shower, where he's most useful. Linda and Allen packing cart with luggage.
Alix ordered to stay out of the way, while they take luggage downstairs.
Car is in the parking lot of the apartment building; no cover on parking
lot. Alix packing stuff that will sit on her lap; headdresses, dolls, root
witch, basket to hold them; purse. camera bag. sun hat.
Linda and Allen with second load. Don dressed. Car mostly loaded. Last
bathroom call. Alix and Allen head down. Alix tries to load self into car
while carrying all the stuff that will sit on her lap; under her legs; on
top of feet. Linda and Don come down. Linda goes back upstairs for what
was forgotten because she's faster than Don.
Leave parking lot. Drive to Tim Horton's. Get coffee, iced
cappacinos, and muffins for Don, Linda, and Allen. Alix tried to find way
to move foot that is already getting cramped. Allen plugs in portable CD
player and attaches headphones. He's in the back behind Don; I'm in the
front beside Don. Alix can sing along with Allen's music. Don puts in BTO
tape. Alix sighs; looks out windows; occassioally tries to make
conversation over BTO.
Stop in Ingersol for pit stop. Alix unburies self; others actually
have to wait for her because the car alarm can't be set until she's out of
the car. Alix and Linda ready to leave. have to find guys. They are
either in line for the next caffine fix, or not to be seen. Linda and Alix
wait; wait some more. Finally check parking lot. Guys are already in car.
Alix re-entombs self.
Detour to Kitchener so that Don can check things out at Franklin
Covey. Wait in parking lot for store to open. Wait in parking lot for Don
to come out of store.
Pit stop this side of Guelph. Repeat of previous pit stop.
Last pit stop in Mississauga optional.
Continue on 401 to hotel. Miss the turn off because of construction;
sign has been taken down and not replaced. Check for map. Toronto area map
at home. Don remembers way from having worked in area...fifteen years ago.
Hour and a half later find hotel. Park car in parking lot. Sit in lobby
while Linda and Don registar. Snag Allen for helping with unloading before
he heads for pool. Find out that car has to be brought to front of hotel
for unloading; can no longer unload from side parking lot. Unload car onto
sidewalk. Don swearing because he knows how to do it, but we're getting in
the way. Don parks car. Wait around for luggage cart from hotel; all
luggage carts being used by dealers getting their stuff unloaded. Give up
and organize things. Linda, Don, and Allen taking stuff up. Alix minding
stuff. Alix finally gets to room. Don in funk from driving. Allen
disappeared. Linda stocking cooler with ice. Linda and Alix in bathing
suits heading for pool.
Alix and Co. heading for registration. Alix straps on roller blades
and gets nine panels, the art show, dealer's room, writer's workshop, and
masquerade done in two days. Spend in between time running between one end
of the hotel and the other end of the hotel, and up to higher levels for
every other panel. Does panel on curses while dressed as faerie godmother.
Sunday morning packing car. Finish panels, get photographs, get to
attend the Amber Benson question and Answer period. Linda and Alix hit
bathroom. Guys are meeting them at the car. Alix still wearing tudor coat
that is supposed to be put in trunk. Get to parking lot. Don and Allen
already in car with motor running. Alix trying to pack self in car with
extra long coat; wrong hat; armfull of dolls, etc. Car pulling out of
parking lot while dolls still on dash board; stuff falling. Ready to
scream. Foot jammed at wrong angle. Remain in the position until pit stop
other side of Guelph. manage to arrange things while guys inside. Curse
loadly and long.
Pit stop at Ingersol. Home. Park car. Don wants everything left in
car until "later". Alix rounding up dolls and other things that are not
staying in car. Don stomps upstairs. Allen has disappeared. Alix and
Linda truge upstairs. Don in bed. Linda with cart to unload car; doens't
need any help.
And last year, we had a station wagon. This year we have a
cavilier. Packing for this one is going to be fun!

Peace
Alixandra
eddana@hotmail.com

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I'm looking for people to help guard the sewing machines and sergers before
and during the IC event. If so, Please e-mail me at Ickydetails@aol.com and
preferable call me at 847-997-6646.

I had to re-swallow my heart when I heard the retail value of the machines we
were loaned. FYI - if anyone's interested in buying the machines, I've been
given sale prices. They are two Bernina 150's, and two brand new Babylock
Eclipses (if I remember correctly, I have to double check the name on the
boxes).

Michele


"If you can't laugh while doing it, it's not worth doing!"


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And I'm too smart to put up with that! I'm flying out Fri., get to the con
after they've checked in, leave early Mon. before they get moving, and the
best part is - my luggage is going both ways with them! If I'm awake or not
at work when they get home, I'll help unload. And the laundry is my
responsibility. Gee, I'm gonna miss that drive <G>

Elaine

Blessed are we who can laugh at ourselves, for we shall always be amused!

> nope by the numbers start in the garage have kid load the car with my
> helpful advice.
> get in car Dora's driving I am giving helpful advice.
> I also perform inner eye lid inspection, oh and change disks on the cd
> player.
> we only stop for gas in places with covered pumps. The girls pump the gas

I

> give helpful advice.
> We arrive at the con the bellman brings in the bags and stuff the doorman
> holds the umbrella so I don't get wet. When needed I give helpful advice

and

> the tip.
> For the next few days I am indoors taping doing panels and giving helpful
> advice
> To return home reverse the whole thing.
> the difference is on the way home they know it all so I rest as helpful
> advice will be needed when unloading the car
> Carl

Congrats, Unkie Kevin! ;) I know you are going to
have a wonderful time, and so is the new addition!

JP
--- Kevin Roche <kevin@twistedimage.com> wrote:

> Andy and I are UNCLES!
>
> My youngest sister just delivered a strapping 8 3/4
> lb baby boy.
>
> The first (and perhaps only) member of his
> generation in our family, so you
> know he's going to be spoiled rotten.
>
> Kevin
>
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Going to eat breakfast, and heading OUT. We are looking very forwards to
CC'ing those who will be there!
Dana

Those of us not going to Costume Con will keep the place tidy while
you're all gone. (heh, heh)

...Well, actually, we're off to Norwescon this weekend.

--JZS

Well, my friend and I are leaving for the airport in an hour or so; neither
of us have slept, and the flight's only two hours long (not much for
sleeping). We have, however, managed to finish all of the costumes; my
Friday Social is done, and her sci-fi/fantasy is finished except for the hem
(which she'll be doing in a moment). I'm pondering catching a half hour of
sleep now, but I may want a shower more. Or breakfast.
See you all at the Con!

Christine
(and Deanna, the friend)


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Dear Elaine--

Let's get together and talk about Outreach for costumers. Unfortunately
I won't be at CC, and I just sold my memberships to Torcon 3, unable to
attend because of kid issues (Tommy's starting his SENIOR year). Wasn't
able to make Lunacon because of getting ready to go to the Czech
Repbublic (which was cool and had lots of beads). We WILL be at
Balticon, and at this point, I have no obligations and no costume to
compete. So let's talk! Maybe others are interested.

PS, can Carl bring my photo albums down with him, if he has room?

Yours in costuming, Lisa A.

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Dear Trudy--

Since I"m missing CC21, I am certainly planning for next year with you
all. I'll be driving, so I"l come down a day early and maybe we can go
to eat. If we do well on the beads, we are going to plan a second,
shorter trip to Czech Rep. before CC 22 just to buy more beads. As it is
the stuff we brought back is kickass.

Have a great time at CC21.

Yours in costuming, Lisa A.

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The fact is, that Robert and I tailored our con attendance, in part, as
to whether particular cons were family-friendly, once we started going to
a certain number of "regional" ones, back when our kids were younger
(from birth, up to about 14). I agree, my children were my
responsilbity, and it made Worldcons interesting, carrying two
dead-weight kids back to the room at 11 pm, wearing a gown and high heels
and carrying a baby bag. But at least we got to go to cons! And our
kids got to see Boston and Chicago and Orlando, and then got to spend a
long weekend withGrandma, when we went to Con Francisco, etc. And every
year I went to Costume Con by myself.

We included them in our family events and trips. And when they got
older, we got to see a side of cons we would never have investigated if
left to our own devices. My son Tommy is now the Maryland state champion
for Magic the Gathering, has won scholarships playing in tournaments, and
last year, got to go on his very first away-from-home-without-the-parents
trip, when we allowed him to fly to Orlando for an international
tournament with an older friend for 4 days. Both my kids have grown from
their con experiences, and made good friends.

Both my kids were amazed to watch their parents sing along with Weird Al
at a midnight singalong a few Worldcons ago, but I think it made them
understand that we like to have fun too.

The fan world isn't a bad place to grow up. I always felt that my kids
were a bit more protected there.

Yours in costuming, Lisa A.

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Well, then, Toni, you don't have to eat them.

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Have fun.
Pam
(who's going nowhere this weekend except relax for Easter)

> Those of us not going to Costume Con will keep the place tidy while
> you're all gone. (heh, heh)
>
> ...Well, actually, we're off to Norwescon this weekend.
>
> --JZS

WORKMANSHIP

Honorable Mention for Makeup: Keeper of Dragon Eggs - Cheryl Clark

Honorable Mention for Detail and Documentation: Morning After Cure -
Stephanie Kodis-Fisher

Honorable Mention for Overall Effect: Iron Chef - Sean Forbes, Dan
Green, Jeff Ravat, Mike Edwards

Best Media Recreation: Hogwarts Fall Collection - Julie Schrul, Jason
Burrow

Best Workmanship by a Group: 5 of a Kind - Molly Boone, Jonnalynn
Hall, May Christensen, Pete Keller, Bronwyn Thomas, Julianna Robinson

Best Workmanship, Individual: Reales, Dog of War - Lance Ikegawa

PRESENTATION

Rising Star: Dancing Gypsy - Tony May Forbis

Best Novice: Buccaneer Bunny - Carolyne Pickup

Judge's Choice: Keeper of Dragon Eggs - Cheryl Clark

Best Dragon Theme: Iron Chef - Sean Forbes, Dan Green, Jeff Ravat,
Mike Edwards

Judge's Choice: Hogwarts Fall Collection - Julie Schruhl, Jason Burrow

Best in Master Class: The Wizard and Roo of Wicky Woo, a Children's
Story - Suelyn Torgerson Taylor, Kristofer Taylor

Judge's Choice: Zoku - Garth Stubbs

Best in Show, Individual: Reales, Dog of War - Lance Ikegawa

Best in Show, Group: 5 of a Kind - Molly Boone, Jonnalynn Hall, May
Christensen, Pete Keller, Bronwyn Thomas, Julianna Robinson
--------

There were about 25 entries.

I just arrived straight from airport and have to put in full day at
work. If I don't fall asleep the minute I get home, I will post my
photos.

CC21 was incredible !!! Great job Henry, Andy, Kevin, Nancy, Jennifer
and a cast of thousands.

The SF-F Masquerade had a ton of Master class entries, all of them
great.

Iron Costumer was a hoot.

Historical Masquerade had so many "to die for" costumes.

I don't want to list winner in case my sleep deprived brain gets it
wrong. Anyone have the list?


-Mary Alice

Wait a bit until Betsy and others get home to post the winners. I also had
a blast. You, my friend, have a very twisted mind <G> Can't wait to see
your photos.

Elaine

Blessed are we who can laugh at ourselves, for we shall always be amused!

----- Original Message -----
From: maladd <MaryAlice@nyc.rr.com>
To: <ICG-D@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, April 21, 2003 2:53 PM
Subject: [ICG-D] Episode CC21 : Attack of the Masters


> I just arrived straight from airport and have to put in full day at
> work. If I don't fall asleep the minute I get home, I will post my
> photos.
>
> CC21 was incredible !!! Great job Henry, Andy, Kevin, Nancy, Jennifer
> and a cast of thousands.
>
> The SF-F Masquerade had a ton of Master class entries, all of them
> great.
>
> Iron Costumer was a hoot.
>
> Historical Masquerade had so many "to die for" costumes.
>
> I don't want to list winner in case my sleep deprived brain gets it
> wrong. Anyone have the list?
>
>
> -Mary Alice
>

>

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/nm/20030421/tc_nm/life_scienc
efiction_dc_3

>

My Costume Con photos are posted here:

http://www.snapfish.com/login

to access the photos - in the email box enter this address:
ecgphoto@yahoo.com
(if post cut this off it is a yahoo email address)
the password is: starwars


I didn't do any work on the digital photos yet, a bunch need to be
brighter.

Enjoy

OK, I remembered and it worked.

H**sl*t22

However, as you say I need to change it to a kinder gentler password.

How do I do that.

My current Email is Brucethelesser@aol.com

How do I change that, from wyldaires@aol.com?

Bruce

Stupid, Stupid Dobey.

I attached a reply to the wrong e-mail.

Please disregard all.

Chalk it up to my depression of not making the Con.

Bruce the lesser

They had this at Force.Net and I read the article last saturday. To
bad it's out west, oh well. . .
Pam

>
> >
> http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?

tmpl=story&u=/nm/20030421/tc_nm/life_scienc

> efiction_dc_3
> >

If you want to watch my uploads in progress to SiWebsite and can
excuse my lack of not having correct spellings and credits till I can
update from Costume Connections (correct names added to our pictures
from the con only, not swiping Betsy's pictures) then you are welcome
to look at the link through the calendar section:

http://www.geocities.com/siwcostumers/calendar.htm


Note: many of the things currently there were uploaded from the con
so I need to clean it up and just keep adding pages since I have a
lot of photos downloaded to my laptop that I haven't even viewed yet,
much less formatted into web pages. So even everything there now may
look different within a couple of days since it's a work in progress
by chapter members present to show what happened at the con to SiW
members who were unfortunately unable to attend.

The purpose is for viewers of the page see something, rather than
being told 'it was great, you should have been there.' So we had two
digital cameras working overtime to capture as much as possible, when
the photographers were not participating in the CC events themselves
with the added thought that Costume Connections would have the
definitive photos of the program participants.


Sharon

--- In ICG-D@yahoogroups.com, "maladd" <MaryAlice@n...> wrote:
> My Costume Con photos are posted here:
>
> http://www.snapfish.com/login
>
> to access the photos - in the email box enter this address:
> ecgphoto@y...
> (if post cut this off it is a yahoo email address)
> the password is: starwars
>
>
> I didn't do any work on the digital photos yet, a bunch need to be
> brighter.
>
> Enjoy