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JediSeeker2

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(04/15/09 11:47)

You will be coming with us to Dragon Con...

IndustrialSizeEd

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(04/15/09 13:33)

Bleeds Orange

Rebel Legion CO

TB4587 wrote:
I went crazy after we got out tax refunds and bought a Utilikilt, just for DragonCON, so beware, my legs will be out there for everyone to see, but I will not be going commando underneath, sorry ladies, but I'm not that much for tradition.

So yeah, I just caved and bought myself a kilt.

masterbean

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(04/15/09 13:43)

JediSeeker2 wrote:
You will be coming with us to Dragon Con...

stop it!

I'm feeling squirrley!!

masterbean

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(04/15/09 13:44)

IndustrialSizeEd wrote:

TB4587 wrote:
I went crazy after we got out tax refunds and bought a Utilikilt, just for DragonCON, so beware, my legs will be out there for everyone to see, but I will not be going commando underneath, sorry ladies, but I'm not that much for tradition.

So yeah, I just caved and bought myself a kilt.

I think you should wear it over your pilot outfit...okay, maybe it's more funny in my head than it actually would be.

I'm feeling squirrley!!

leiasolosinger

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(04/15/09 14:06)

Wanted for Bus-napping!

IndustrialSizeEd wrote:

TB4587 wrote:
I went crazy after we got out tax refunds and bought a Utilikilt, just for DragonCON, so beware, my legs will be out there for everyone to see, but I will not be going commando underneath, sorry ladies, but I'm not that much for tradition.

So yeah, I just caved and bought myself a kilt.

You guys crack me up.

"What is it about life that requires so much faith and courage?" -Professor Wiens
"Well, sir. The evil Galactic Empire is always after me and... -Me

IndustrialSizeEd

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(04/15/09 14:41)

Bleeds Orange

Rebel Legion CO

masterbean wrote:

I think you should wear it over your pilot outfit...okay, maybe it's more funny in my head than it actually would be.

Actually, I probably will at some point. Though I'll have to chop the legs off of the flightsuit.

masterbean

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(04/15/09 15:33)

IndustrialSizeEd wrote:

masterbean wrote:

I think you should wear it over your pilot outfit...okay, maybe it's more funny in my head than it actually would be.
Actually, I probably will at some point. Though I'll have to chop the legs off of the flightsuit.

but see, keeping the legs on the flightsuit is the part that makes it funny to me...but that might just be me

I'm feeling squirrley!!

TB4587

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(04/15/09 17:37)

Neil Neil Binks

IndustrialSizeEd wrote:

masterbean wrote:

I think you should wear it over your pilot outfit...okay, maybe it's more funny in my head than it actually would be.
Actually, I probably will at some point. Though I'll have to chop the legs off of the flightsuit.

The kilted Stormtroopers still wear their undersuit and leg armor don't they?

Meesa Jar Jar Binks, meesa love you long time...

TB4587

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(04/15/09 17:39)

Neil Neil Binks

leiasolosinger wrote:

IndustrialSizeEd wrote:

TB4587 wrote:
I went crazy after we got out tax refunds and bought a Utilikilt, just for DragonCON, so beware, my legs will be out there for everyone to see, but I will not be going commando underneath, sorry ladies, but I'm not that much for tradition.

So yeah, I just caved and bought myself a kilt.
You guys crack me up.

You won't be laughing when you see my legs in all their glory. Oh wait, you probably will be laughing, along with everyone else.

Meesa Jar Jar Binks, meesa love you long time...

IndustrialSizeEd

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(04/15/09 17:53)

Bleeds Orange

Rebel Legion CO

TB4587 wrote:
The kilted Stormtroopers still wear their undersuit and leg armor don't they?

It's pretty much up to the individual trooper. I've seen some that wear the shins, but no undersuit or thighs. Ususally it's no armor below the waist though.

masterbean

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(04/16/09 13:05)

hmmm...and I could rent a room: http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ctd/1119907813.html

I'm feeling squirrley!!

Crocoboxer

Dragon*Con 2008 Masquerade Spartan Cheerleaders Skit

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(04/18/09 17:27)

Official Skit Coordinator

MN Force Hospitality Chair

Here's a look at the video from last year's Dragon*Con Masquerade contest.� It's the Spartan Cheerleaders. Recognize anyone?

"Get the order and execute it. Let the generals sort out the rest." CC-5052

TB4587

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(04/25/09 07:24)

Neil Neil Binks

I almost shot coffee out of my nose. that was very funny and very well done!!! I would never have the balls to pull that off.

Meesa Jar Jar Binks, meesa love you long time...

Crocoboxer

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(06/10/09 11:51)

Official Skit Coordinator

MN Force Hospitality Chair

I have reservations for the first three nights at the Marriott, but I was unable to get the last night so I had to reserve at the Hyatt. So I've been checking regularily on the Marriott website to see if Sunday night opened up and today they had rooms available.

But when I called them they were unwilling to reserve it for me at the $170 Dragon*Con rate and would only reserve it for me at the full rate of $379.

They said the Dragon*Con block was all sold out. When I asked him what would happen if someone cancelled thier room from the Dragon*Con block he said it would still only be available at the full rate and that no more rooms were to be reserved at the D*C rate as reservations for that are now closed.

So it looks like even if rooms at the Marriott are available, we're still moving to the Hyatt on Sunday. So Steve, Neil and Dave - looks like we'll be moving after all for the last night since I doubt any of us (much less all four) wants to pay and extra $50 just to stay put.

The good news is that Stacie has genorously offered to allow us to use her room to store our belongings in during that four hour period on Sunday after we have to check out of the Marriott and before we can check in to the Hyatt. Thanks, Stacie!

"Get the order and execute it. Let the generals sort out the rest." CC-5052

leiasolosinger

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(06/10/09 11:54)

Wanted for Bus-napping!

86 days...

"What is it about life that requires so much faith and courage?" -Professor Wiens
"Well, sir. The evil Galactic Empire is always after me and... -Me

Mauled Vader

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(06/10/09 17:29)

Jim,

The hotels this year!...What a cluster****!!!

If you don't mind telling me (publicly), what hotel is Stacie staying at?

Right now, we're going to be at the Holiday Inn but were thinking about taking Dave's room for 2 nights, but that means TWO moves for us!

Crocoboxer

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(06/10/09 17:34)

Official Skit Coordinator

MN Force Hospitality Chair

Stacie is staying at the Marriott.

"Get the order and execute it. Let the generals sort out the rest." CC-5052

I five

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(06/12/09 08:02)

Lady Death

Retired Book Club Co-leader

This is from the DragonCon Website: http://www.dragoncon.org/New%20for%202009.php

New for 2009

Changes made for 2009:

* This year we will be using a thicker badge.
* Registration will be moving to the Sheraton.
* Eternals will have their own line at VIP badge pickup (also at the Sheraton).
* Fan tables will be at the Sheraton and outside of the Grand Hall of the Hyatt.
* Comic and Pop Artist Alley will be moving into the Art Show in the Grand Hall West of the Hyatt.
* Band tables will be moving into the Marriott.
* We are using an online application process for bands and other performance groups.
* We will again be putting some of the daytime main events in Centennial and Atrium Ballrooms onto Dragon*Con TV and notating it in the pocket program.

Announcements:

* This year's charity is the GA chapter of the Alzheimer's Association.
* The walkway between the Hilton and the Marriott is open.
* The Hilton has renamed its programming rooms to use numbers instead of names.
* The Walk of Fame will stay in the Grand Ballroom of the Hilton.
* Gaming will be in the Hilton and Sheraton.
* We have made a deal with the GA Aquarium. Saturday night 9/5/09 from 7:30 to 11pm, will be Dragon*Con night at the Aquarium. Tickets will be available for $17 in advance. We will run busses. Stay tuned for details.
* We have established online programming for tracks.