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Post by JakeMarley on Mar 15, 2005 9:56:38 GMT -5
The con is at the Holiday Inn, 180 Portugal Cove Road , St. John's Nfld., Sat., April 15th, 2005. For those of you who noticed, April 15th is a Friday. I wrote the hotel and they confirmed that the con would be taking place on Saturday, April 16th. Has anyone heard from Brian. Is he a confirmed guest? I love Newfoundland, so I will not be too disappointed if I drive all the way up there and Brian isn't there because of schedule conflicts with filming or something, but it might be an inconvenience for the rest of you.
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Post by Brian on Mar 18, 2005 3:52:49 GMT -5
Hey gang !! To answer just a few questions... YES, I am a confirmed guest. I am ( apparently) their guest of honor. I don't know who might else be attending. I am fairly sure that no one else from LEXX will be there. This is the FIRST convention for the organizers, so it will all be an adventure, which is one of the reasons I am so very anxious to be there. TIPS..if you are coming from the USA try routing through either Toronto or Halifax with WESTJET....at that time of the year you can probably get a deal....and the convention probably has an arrangement with Holiday Inn for a good rate... and remember any rate quoted will be in Canadian dollars, so that right there is a 25-30 % reduction for anyone coming from the USA. Now.. for those of you who are thinking about driving.... DON'T !!! #1: it is a lot longer than you think. Even in summer time, for me driving from Halifax, the province closest to Newfoundland , it is a 5 hour drive to the ferry terminal, and a wait in the parking lot waiting for the ferry to load and depart... then (in good weather) a six hour crossing, and after that a 10-12 hour drive to St. John's. Although some parts of the drive from Port aux Basques to St. John's are interesting, most of it is just watching lots and lots of green things go by... I have done the drive hundreds of times, and it does not get shorter or more fun......unless you are with me and then I know this and that.....but I WON'T be able to help you... there is no actual danger along the way... it is just long...So , now that I have given all the cautions I can give.... pass this along.... It is my town, and it is like no other.... I will arrange a hospitality suite, and I will conduct a brief tour of the downtown of my city..and.. let us not forget.. "OLDEST CITY IN NORTH AMERICA" And it is MY city... WHO IS COMING ?
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Post by JakeMarley on Mar 18, 2005 8:34:00 GMT -5
I am ( apparently) their guest of honor. As you well should be. Woohoo! I will be there. ;D The hotel gave me a contact number with the conference organizers. I will call and find out about how those of us from long away can get tickets to the con, etc. Then I will post it here. Woohoo!!!
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Post by angelbacchae on Mar 18, 2005 16:07:44 GMT -5
WHO IS COMING ? Brian, I'd love to come and see you live, but I'm afraid flying from Finland and all the other things would cost a little too much. My bank account would definately become empty very quickly.
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Post by Shannan on Mar 18, 2005 20:08:18 GMT -5
I wished Kevin and I were going to this convention, But we can't go I really had my heart set on going but we have no money(what money we do have we are saving) We plan on moving again in 6mos YAY.. We can't afford plane tickets cause the cost for us to travel is over 3 thousand and up, that's for 3 flights,We would go to Salt Lake, Colorado then to St. Joh(I don't remember the flight plan exactly).. I won't fly(no way, I feel safer on ground than in air) If we drove down there, it would take 67 hours, 16 minutes from MT to Saint John's, NL CA I hope every1 who is going the the convention has a really great time...Take tons of pictures for us to see.. Sorry we won't be there. Next convention, we plan on going, plus we will be a lot closer YAY.. Have a Blast!!!!! Shannan and Kevin
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Post by jkd112 on Mar 18, 2005 23:27:39 GMT -5
WHO IS COMING ? DAMN I wish I could make that trip, Brian! But I have a lot going on in the next 2 months trying to finish up school. Just make sure the fans take lots of pictures and post them somewhere for all to see!!!
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Post by Goblin on Mar 19, 2005 22:00:35 GMT -5
Does anyone know if there's a website for this convention yet?
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Post by JakeMarley on Mar 21, 2005 12:49:53 GMT -5
I know the site is down now, but the board still works, so I'm hoping you all get this. One of the Con arrangers just called me and said it's been moved to the last week in September because of too many conflicts with exam schedules. Maybe that will give more of you a chance to come. I would hate to be the only one, me being new and all . The fellow said there was a web site, but he didn't know the address off-hand, but that he would give my e-mail to someone who does know. Anyway, by the end of September, Google should have it indexed.
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Post by Goblin on Mar 21, 2005 19:51:03 GMT -5
Thanks for the update, Jake!
September, eh?
(Goblin starts saving...)
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Post by jkd112 on Mar 22, 2005 12:27:20 GMT -5
Sorry to hear it was postponed, but a September date might make it possible for me to attend. That would make my credit card company VERY happy, especially the way I've been spending lately. LOL
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Post by lvcambot on Apr 26, 2005 7:22:22 GMT -5
So the convention will be held in Sept 2005? I might be able to make it??
You guys need to do a mass E-mail to all the members of BrianDowney.biz. Its been a while since I logged on and had no idea till now.
Thanks.
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Post by jennai on May 31, 2005 16:44:18 GMT -5
WOW!
I have to check this out.
I am signing off now to contact some friends to see if they can go to.
Jennai
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Post by jennai on Jun 6, 2005 15:55:42 GMT -5
Hello, Brian Downey. Hi to the Lexx fans.
Good news!
Two of my friends may be able to make it. They requested vacation time from work.
I am definitely attending with another friend. She has been away travling but is back and I convinced her to go.
I don't feel confident purchasing air tickets. The convention has been posponed already. What if the date changes again or it gets cancelled? I would loose out on that money.
It does not matter how you get there. The goal is to get there. I decided to drive with my friend. She has been to Newfoundland several times.
We can take two more people. But if more show interest, I'll get a van. Let me know by email: jennai_jennai@yahoo.com. I'll let you know when we are leaving and from where so we can makes plans to meet.
Two wild and Lexxy women on the road the Newfoundland!
Irini and I will be there.
Take care.
Jennai
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Post by Brian on Jun 19, 2005 2:48:24 GMT -5
Just a quick not to let folks know that I have heard from Darren Hann , who is the chief organizer of the convention in St. John's, and he has assured me that everything is still in place for the September dates. However, as the time gets a bit nearer I will check with him again and let everyone who is interested know. Personally, I do not forsee, or anticipate, any problems.
brian
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Post by jennai on Jul 6, 2005 17:07:41 GMT -5
Hi, everyone!
I would like to remind the people attending this convention to bring their passports and a second form of ID.
Travel and custom's requirements have changed in the last four years.
I was informed that these documents are now required.
Enjoy!
Jennai
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