CurlyKirsty Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 Thank you all for your replies. I live in West London, on the Piccadily line, so I don't mind the traveling alone part, I just don't want to get any weird looks from big groups of people in the queues. I'll bring my iPod, as it'll give me something to do whilst queuing outside. If I see any other people on their own, I'll be sure to say hi What are you worried about? You don`t get big groups of sci-fi geeks dressed in Klingon/Trek uniforms who already know each other at these events. Most people go in ones or small groups and (whisper) actually look quite normal! You don`t get much chance to talk in depth but if you make small talk ie "Whose autos have you got so far?" "Do you know where the toilets are?" "How long have you been a Jedi? you should get by. I have to work in the afternoon so will only get 1 1/2 hours to do the show before I have to leave but am hoping my brother in law will come as well and get the rest of our autos for me and my daughter. He and she are Doctor Who fans and she is hoping to dress as Princess Leia so she want Dr Who autos, a photo of Carrie with Kirstin and I want Lost auto`s and Don S Davis auto too. I live near the end of the Picadilly line and work at the Airport btw, it is handy cos there are so many conventions here in London and around Heathrow and you get to go home to your own bed afterwards so it works out quite cheap for us . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flibble Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 I usually go on my own to these events, unless I can drag a friend along. Sometimes I like going on my own, because I don't have my friend encouraging me to buy everything I like! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grim reaper Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 I`m going on my own to. Iwent with my brother last year thought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abstractharmony Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 I'll be on my own as usual. In fact in the 11 SM events that I've been to only 1 of those was with someone else. I wouldn't worry about people singling to you out though. For the most part the people who go to these events are friendly and chatty anyway. Plus you'll blend in a crowd being average size - not so eay when you're 6' 4 with a predicliction for wearing a LOUD shirt However, this year I'm not staying over and my train doesn't get into London until 10am so I'm going to have to see if some kind soul with get me a Carrie Fisher VT before I get to the venue. (hint, hint!!!!!!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trialia Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 Getting panicky as I haven't quite finished my costume yet. :S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Main_Man Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 lost.in.translation, You are never alone at a SHowmasters event. It is like one big happy family. You have the crew, the guests, the attendees, the organizers... we are all in it together! TMM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie79 Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 Providing it comes in time, I'll be wearing a shirt with the Lost numbers on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nlindenj Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 this is the t-shirt i had made especially for LFCC if you see me come up and say hello Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie79 Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 ^^^Sweet. How could anyone miss you with a t-shirt like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nlindenj Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 peter mayhew may have some thing to say lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lost.in.translation Posted June 22, 2006 Author Share Posted June 22, 2006 Hello everyone! Thanks for all the nice replies again! I love that t-shirt! I will definitily stop and say hi to you nlindenj! I am starting to get really excited about LF&CC now! This week has gone by so quickly, I just hope next week goes by just as quick! I'm feeling more optimistic, and less anxious now about going alone! I will try to talk to people in the queue whilst we're all waiting outside. I can't wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howie Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 some 1 should arrange a time and place for all us 'lone rangers'to meet!anyone 1 volunteering?!Howard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manbeast Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 My mate cancelled on me My parents are going to drop me off though so I'll now be wondering around Earls court alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackAubrey Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 His name wasn't Dreyfuss per chance??? JA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor Van Dort Posted June 23, 2006 Share Posted June 23, 2006 His name wasn't Dreyfuss per chance??? JA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manbeast Posted June 23, 2006 Share Posted June 23, 2006 His name wasn't Dreyfuss per chance??? JA Yes actually Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yikhai Posted June 23, 2006 Share Posted June 23, 2006 Hey, I'm pretty much going to be alone on Saturday. I went last year with someone but lost contact with them since. I'll try and hang around if you guys manage to get something planned, it'll be awesome to meet more people with the same interests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natfrog5 Posted June 23, 2006 Share Posted June 23, 2006 Ooohh my first post lol *takes a bow* Anywayz, I'll be going on my own too. I'm a bit nervous as this is my first con but I'm also very excited! I just know I'm going to stress myself out worrying about whether I'll get the VT's I want and all that stuff! Hopefully I can get talking to some nice people in the queue =) I have to buy my ticket on the day now so that makes me more anxious as well. Natalie xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theThinWhiteDuke Posted June 23, 2006 Share Posted June 23, 2006 this is the t-shirt i had made especially for LFCC if you see me come up and say hello Heh, great text I'll be wearing this cap (won't be easy to miss ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobo1979uk Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 Where ya from natalie? Ooohh my first post lol *takes a bow* Anywayz, I'll be going on my own too. I'm a bit nervous as this is my first con but I'm also very excited! I just know I'm going to stress myself out worrying about whether I'll get the VT's I want and all that stuff! Hopefully I can get talking to some nice people in the queue =) I have to buy my ticket on the day now so that makes me more anxious as well. Natalie xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natfrog5 Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 Where ya from natalie? Ooohh my first post lol *takes a bow* Anywayz, I'll be going on my own too. I'm a bit nervous as this is my first con but I'm also very excited! I just know I'm going to stress myself out worrying about whether I'll get the VT's I want and all that stuff! Hopefully I can get talking to some nice people in the queue =) I have to buy my ticket on the day now so that makes me more anxious as well. Natalie xxx I'm from Poole in Dorset. It's about a 2 hour train journey to London so I'm leaving the house about 5am!! Got my Elijah photoshoot ticket in the post today so that's made me more excited! At least something is confirmed! xxxxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lost.in.translation Posted June 24, 2006 Author Share Posted June 24, 2006 Hello everyone. Do you think we should do a mini meet for all of us 'loners'? Howie - gobo1979uk and I did suggest is a few pages back, but am seeing if there is an interest? gobo1979uk - I will reply to your email soon! Just haven't had the chance! yikhai - What other shows/ actors/ etc etc are you interested in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yikhai Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 Hey lost.in.translation I watch quite a bit of TV Shows. Out of the list theres oviously Lost, but I also love 24 and ER and watch Smallville out of interest (although the fifth season has been a snore-fest). Out of the cancelled shows, I used to watch Buffy and Angel and Firefly was great. So seeing Maggie Grace, Jorge Garcia and Nathan Fillion there next Saturday will be good. I'm not sure about getting autographs due to price (I got Charisma Carpenter's last year for £20 at the start of the day, was fairly rushed so its put me off getting one that early). Actor of the moment has to be Kiefer Sutherland, he's such a great actor and off camera, he doesn't seem anything like Jack Bauer, which is cool. For films, I'm a big superhero geek so I like movies like Batman Begins and X-Men. I'll be wearing a Superman T-Shirt with a much larger "S" shield (maybe a shirt over it if its cold ) then most so if you spot me looking in the queue or looking at merchandise, come say hello! Catch you all later! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lost.in.translation Posted June 24, 2006 Author Share Posted June 24, 2006 Hey lost.in.translation I watch quite a bit of TV Shows. Out of the list theres oviously Lost, but I also love 24 and ER and watch Smallville out of interest (although the fifth season has been a snore-fest). Out of the cancelled shows, I used to watch Buffy and Angel and Firefly was great. So seeing Maggie Grace, Jorge Garcia and Nathan Fillion there next Saturday will be good. I'm not sure about getting autographs due to price (I got Charisma Carpenter's last year for £20 at the start of the day, was fairly rushed so its put me off getting one that early). Actor of the moment has to be Kiefer Sutherland, he's such a great actor and off camera, he doesn't seem anything like Jack Bauer, which is cool. For films, I'm a big superhero geek so I like movies like Batman Begins and X-Men. I'll be wearing a Superman T-Shirt with a much larger "S" shield (maybe a shirt over it if its cold ) then most so if you spot me looking in the queue or looking at merchandise, come say hello! Catch you all later! Are you me? I would love to meet Keifer! He is amazing in 24. I also love ER (Shane West to be more precise ) I loved season 5 of Smallville! The finale episode was excellent, how could you not think so?? I hope I spot you! It would be great to chat to you about our very common interests! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howie Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 some one should organise when and where for us lone rangers definitely!l.o.s.t.in translation my e-mail is hjones7@hotmail.co.uk so u r welcome to email me direct.would be nice to know what u look like so I do not make a fool of myself and speak to the wrong person thinking it is you!only 7 days to go!Howie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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