Elizabeth Weir/John Sheppard Appreciation/Ship/Discussion Thread

[Falcon Horus]

Oh, that's good to hear. Who did you meet, and how was it?

Torri and Joe, sandwiched between them.

Spoiler:

Paul McGillion, Robin Dunne, Rekha Sharma and Dan Payne.

It was very awesome, especially since I had seen Torri a week earlier in Belgium at a local convention where I won a bid for a very large personalized poster. I was wearing my doctor who outfit which she remembered in Marseille and asked about too. We had a looooot of fun, and the Q&A's were awesome.

I do have to say that the convention was very small, in comparison to what you might see in the States. So it was very contained which means more time to spend with actors and have a few longer conversations.

I haven't even considered bringing anything as a gift or decided what I might take for them to sign. This is too exciting! I briefly thought about bringing a DVD cover (like the paper insert) with the characters on them, but then mine are pretty worn out and falling apart lol. I suppose I'll just pony up the money for a photo to use - unless I can find something more interesting in the meantime.

You can have them sign just about anything --
You can always print out promo shots on photo paper yourself and have those signed.

If you want some idea of what sort of personalized messages actors write, feel free to peruse through my Halfway Convention autographs file on photobucket.

I have a few very personal ones.
Torri's for example with the germs -- I was having a cold the week before so she may have picked them up there, in Belgium.

And I have a very cool message from Neil Roberts when I met him at a Firefly convention in the UK. He was the moderator/presenter.
I was all the way in the front, sitting on the floor, right in from of him when he announced Morena Baccarin. He explained she'd been in some Shakespeare plays and in my infinite wisdom I went "Hu?" at a rather quiet moment, so he heard that. The rest of the weekend, every time he passed me in the hallways he'd greet me with Miss Shakespeare. I wasn't planning on getting his autograph but my friends said I should totally get one, and so I did. And thus I got the best message ever in which he thanked me for the opportunity to make his introduction of Morena even better. It's obviously addressed to Miss Shakespeare.

When you say personalize, do you mean that they don't always write your name in the autograph? Or do you mean like a message? I would hope that at least a name is included for the price.

Personalize means signed to you, with your name. I heard tell ones they prefer signing something to you specifically cause it means the chances are less likely that you're just going to sell the item, and using their autograph to make it more valuable.
Messages depend on the time, but they usually add something extra, be it a smiley or kisses or hearts.

[Scary Kitty]

Good morning, Sparkies! Happy Smutty Tuesday!

Yeah, unfortunately, the shipping page states that all ticket orders (made online, by phone, fax, etc.) have a shipping and handling fee, which must be in addition to them emailing them. The email PDF version takes something like 3-5 business days to arrive. It seems very unnecessary and like something that other cons (like Walker Stalker) don't do.

Actually, it's pretty standard for most online ticket sales (whether concerts, conventions, or theme parks) to still have some sort of processing fee as part of the transaction, even if the tickets are being sent via email rather than physically through the US Mail/FedEx/etc. From your initial comment, it sounded like your main concern was that you thought you couldn't get the tickets emailed to you.

[Scary Kitty]

Good morning, Sparkies! Happy Screw the Angst Wednesday!

[Falcon Horus]

Aaaaand I just signed up for this year's SGA_secretsanta exchange, cause why the hell not and more importantly to show that there is indeed other stuff out there than just McShep and other slash.

[Falcon Horus]

Just an update on SGA Rising thread:

I updated the first post. I added the goodbye message from the website, and the unaired episodes.
As soon as the episodes have moved, I'll update the links.

[Scary Kitty]

Good afternoon, Sparkies! Hope you're all enjoying this Fluffy Thursday!

This kitty is kicking back with some chocolate milk after a very busy morning that wasn't supposed to be. Oh well.

Just an update on SGA Rising thread:

I updated the first post. I added the goodbye message from the website, and the unaired episodes.
As soon as the episodes have moved, I'll update the links.

Just saw the update, many thanks for adding it. We'll keep you posted for when the episodes go up at their new home.

[Falcon Horus]

We'll keep you posted for when the episodes go up at their new home.

Okiday!

I think it's time for a slice of ... what was that cake called again? Velvet cake?

[Scary Kitty]

Okiday!

I think it's time for a slice of ... what was that cake called again? Velvet cake?

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y18...mming-cake.jpg

Red Velvet Cake. And OMG I could so go for a slice of that right now! *high-fives*

[Janet Fraiser]

Sorry for the late reply! Overtime at work is making me one tired internet person. OTL

By personalize I mean both adding your name and/or a message. Anything more than them just scribbling their name may or may not be allowed. They will make an announcement, but again the guest sometimes ignores them. For example, I told Chris Heyerdahl that he was the best part of any show he's in. He told me I was sweet and asked my name. I reminded him that it wasn't allowed and he said something like "never mind what they said" and I got a great personalized autograph. Michael Shanks draws a funny picture on his and David Hewlett's line takes forever because he loves to write a special message.

There is a great pizza place within walking distance of the hotel. Just ask at the desk. Food in the hotel is expensive and there are not a lot of places to eat. When I was there they did a little boxed lunch thing in the lobby also, but I would advise you to take snacks.

Aw, man. You're making me wish I had paid for Sunday and autographs from Michael and David. SOMEDAY. /shakesfist

Oh, sweet. That would be a good idea for con day, thanks. I can't wait to explore the city on Sunday and try lots of great food! I do hope I get there early enough on Friday to be able to register beforehand.

Torri and Joe, sandwiched between them.

Spoiler:

Paul McGillion, Robin Dunne, Rekha Sharma and Dan Payne.

It was very awesome, especially since I had seen Torri a week earlier in Belgium at a local convention where I won a bid for a very large personalized poster. I was wearing my doctor who outfit which she remembered in Marseille and asked about too. We had a looooot of fun, and the Q&A's were awesome.

I do have to say that the convention was very small, in comparison to what you might see in the States. So it was very contained which means more time to spend with actors and have a few longer conversations.



You can have them sign just about anything --
You can always print out promo shots on photo paper yourself and have those signed.

If you want some idea of what sort of personalized messages actors write, feel free to peruse through my Halfway Convention autographs file on photobucket.

I have a few very personal ones.
Torri's for example with the germs -- I was having a cold the week before so she may have picked them up there, in Belgium.

And I have a very cool message from Neil Roberts when I met him at a Firefly convention in the UK. He was the moderator/presenter.
I was all the way in the front, sitting on the floor, right in from of him when he announced Morena Baccarin. He explained she'd been in some Shakespeare plays and in my infinite wisdom I went "Hu?" at a rather quiet moment, so he heard that. The rest of the weekend, every time he passed me in the hallways he'd greet me with Miss Shakespeare. I wasn't planning on getting his autograph but my friends said I should totally get one, and so I did. And thus I got the best message ever in which he thanked me for the opportunity to make his introduction of Morena even better. It's obviously addressed to Miss Shakespeare.

Um.. Your con experiences sound so awesome?! I'm so jelly. That's so cool that you seem to have made it a regular thing to attend cons to see your favorite actors. I really wish I had tried that earlier because I can only imagine all of the events I've missed out on over the years.

Thank you for all of the information! I'll probably end up buying some photos at the con for them to sign because I don't have anything interesting save for like.. a couple comic books with neither Elizabeth nor Teal'c in them lol.

I have a personal goal to finish a drawing of Dr. Fraiser that I started at the beginning of the year for fun - like, it's the second time in my life I've tried drawing realistically instead of in a cartoonish way - and if it turns out presentable, I may ask Teryl to sign it just for something different. As long as it's not awful, it should be fine..? I'm willing to risk the utter embarrassment.

Actually, it's pretty standard for most online ticket sales (whether concerts, conventions, or theme parks) to still have some sort of processing fee as part of the transaction, even if the tickets are being sent via email rather than physically through the US Mail/FedEx/etc. From your initial comment, it sounded like your main concern was that you thought you couldn't get the tickets emailed to you.

Yeah, I checked out Walker Stalker after this, and I *think* they don't send them physically but just email, which is something I wish were standard for these events. Like... if you could choose between them. But oh well.

[Falcon Horus]

I have a personal goal to finish a drawing of Dr. Fraiser that I started at the beginning of the year for fun - like, it's the second time in my life I've tried drawing realistically instead of in a cartoonish way - and if it turns out presentable, I may ask Teryl to sign it just for something different. As long as it's not awful, it should be fine..? I'm willing to risk the utter embarrassment.

They love that. Don't worry.

[Scary Kitty]

Good morning, Sparkies! Happy Pretty Friday!

Yeah, I checked out Walker Stalker after this, and I *think* they don't send them physically but just email, which is something I wish were standard for these events. Like... if you could choose between them. But oh well.

Yeah, it seems whether or not they physically mail tickets really depends on the event/venue. I used to go to Comic-Con in San Diego all the time while I lived in California and they never mailed out badges, you had to pick them up when you arrived. Then just this year, they apparently switched to a new badge style with RFID chips to combat fake badges, and mailed them to attendees. Go figure.

They love that. Don't worry.

Seconding that! They really do love it.

[Erin87]

Hey! I'm back from the dead. I started up my re-watch for the... third? time a couple days ago, and I'm hooked again.

Actually, after lurking this thread a bit to catch up, I only just found out about the Stargate con. I've never been to one, but I could feasibly attend one in Chicago if I can get the time off. The thought is super exciting because what better con to be my first than the last Stargate one?? If I end up going, mind if I ask you guys some questions about con experiences and how to prepare? As much as I would LOVE to attend two days of it (Michael Shanks, gah!), I probably can only afford one/have time for one before I'd need to travel home.

Of course, I would want to see Torri and Joe! And get an autograph with Torri. More research is needed, and I don't know how fast these things sell out, but I definitely want to look into it.

ETA: Yep, planning in process. Looks like there are only a few seats left for people who don't have weekend tickets, and I'm not sure it's worth another $30 to select a slightly better seat than whatever I would end up with if I had a no-reservation seat lmao.

Hi! It's so awesome that you'll get to go to the last con! I'm sure it will be awesome and I look forward to hearing about it.

And I have a very cool message from Neil Roberts when I met him at a Firefly convention in the UK. He was the moderator/presenter.
I was all the way in the front, sitting on the floor, right in from of him when he announced Morena Baccarin. He explained she'd been in some Shakespeare plays and in my infinite wisdom I went "Hu?" at a rather quiet moment, so he heard that. The rest of the weekend, every time he passed me in the hallways he'd greet me with Miss Shakespeare. I wasn't planning on getting his autograph but my friends said I should totally get one, and so I did. And thus I got the best message ever in which he thanked me for the opportunity to make his introduction of Morena even better. It's obviously addressed to Miss Shakespeare.

Oh, that is just cool. That makes it so memorable.

I have a personal goal to finish a drawing of Dr. Fraiser that I started at the beginning of the year for fun - like, it's the second time in my life I've tried drawing realistically instead of in a cartoonish way - and if it turns out presentable, I may ask Teryl to sign it just for something different. As long as it's not awful, it should be fine..? I'm willing to risk the utter embarrassment.

Awesome! More Stargate fanart is always a good thing.

And here's some pretty, just because.

[Falcon Horus]

What's Beckett doing there in the background? What's the smile on his face? What's he thinking about?

Where's our resident caption-man to pin this one?

[Scary Kitty]

Good morning, Sparkies! Happy Sparky!Family and College Football Saturday! Good luck to everyone's teams!

It's absolutely dumping rain today here in my neck of the woods, which mirrors my mood eerily well. Maybe it's time to start getting out the Halloween stuff...

[mrscopterdoc]

Art Challenge #113

I know I am a day early, but I will be out of the house all day tomorrow so lucky you, you get an extra day on this challenge! You still have time to enter last weeks challenge [the TV show you are looking forward to this fall]. I will post those entries tomorrow evening.

For this week, we are going to do a technical challenge. {We also have a behind the scene pairs challenge. If you signed up for that, you have already been PM'd and you have your partner. If you have a partner, you can still do this challenge as extra, OR with your partner, whatever you two decide.} For the rest of us.....

This week you have a choice.

1. make 2 icons [either 100x100 or 110x110 or 120x120] that somehow match. Either same pic, same colors, both are split half&half, both are B&W, whatever you think means "matching".

2. for those of you that despise icons and won't even try them make some art that focuses on 'negative space'.

You can also do both challenges, make icons that include negative space. The more art the better!!

Entries due to me by noon your time Monday September 26th.
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