pirate_club (![[info]](http://p-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif){kind=small} pirate_club) wrote,@ 2005-07-21 07:36:00 |
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SDCC 05...man I don't want to recap the whole thing.
Hello, all...here is my recap of SDCC 05, and an update on the site shortly, if you're lucky.
We (Myself, Rachel, Elias, Michelle) started our treck to SD by pilling into the Impala and braving I-15 south from little Mapleton, Ut. It wasn't a bad trip down because there were 4 drivers and we got to split it up into 2 days. We drove down to Vegas and stayed at Rachels sisters house and got up the next morning, refreshed and went to San Diego.
Wed.
Once we got there, we found out our reservation for the hotel had been "given away", but luckily I'm such a nice gentleman that the concierge found somewhere for us. We took a walk down the boardwalk, making our way to the convention center, all the while getting too much sun and some nice ocean air. Basically we just walked and walked and walked, once we got near the con center, we decided to just register and get it over with, after 2 hours in line, I find out I should have gotten an exhibitor badge and if I had been in that line, would only have had to wait for 20 min or so. GAH! That night was preview night, basically I should have stayed at my booth and pimped my shit, but I was under the impression that preview night was sort of just a "look but no touch" thing...I was wrong, oh well. We went home right afterwards and crashed anyway.
Thurs.
The first day of the con! I love conventions, but knew I wouldn't feel the same way by Sundaus end. I got to the booth around 10:30 and set up shop, I was again seated next to the lovely and talented Feinberg/Meister (or Meister/Feinberg) duo for the weekend, it is always good to sit next to them. I met a lot of cool people and was pretty much busy either talking to fans or trying to recruit new fans the entire time I was at the booth, I think it was even on Thursday that I was fortunate enough to have a couple of fans bring me some cool home made Pirate goods, including a treasure chest, a scrfoll with the rules written on it, a flag, some booty, and of course, good conversation. I am so glad the people who read my book seem to be rabidly enjoying it. The Pirate Chest now sits above my art desk and holds the money I make off of the book. Money that will be used to make more shirts etc. Thusday was also the day we went out to dinner with some guys I met at 24 hour comics in SLC, I believe. We went to a Thai restaurant and feasted on Summer rolls...mmmm. After that, we enjoyed our 20 min walk back to the hotel with Elias and Michelle...it is far too infrequent that we hang out with them for extended periods of time.
Fri.
Man, I have a hard time telling what is what. I think this is the day that I went to the Bruce Campbell panel and laughed my ass off. I gotta buy his new book! Also today I was bombarded by questions about the eatpoo.com drawing session that would be going on. I have no idea about these things usually, and got pretty annoyed with all the questions and loitering. Really it was just one person doing the loitering and annoying...you know who you are. (Ed). But it's cool, I enjoy meeting people, and it was great for Rachel to finally meet all of these people I always speak so fondly of. Friday night was the big draw jam at the Marriott, it was filled with drunken assholes and artists...maybe they were all drunken asshole artists. I got to hang out with some of my buds, especially Mike May, who I used to draw with weekly when he was in UT...he is always a good chum to chat with. Also a bunch of dudes hit on Rachel and boosted her "I'm hot" ego. Bryan and Eleanor came from a post SLG party to chill with us too, that was fun. I got a lot of good drawings and did a bunch of decent ones too, surprise.
Sat.
I don't even know anymore...the days run together. All I know is that from the time I got to the booth, until I left, I was bombarded by people...it was a great feeling! I seriously didn't even have a moment to rest. Once the day was done, I invited myself and Rachel to the SLG party. I don't think I would have been allowed clearance had Rachel not been there, but most of the office folks seem to like herso I was "in". We went to the Hilton and hung out on the patio eating good food and enjoying free drinks and conversation. I finally got to talk (really talk) with Serena, who I have always just adored, but never really had a chance to chat with. Also there is that Joe Nakamura and Chris Haskett duo of joy. I actually tried to talk a little to everyone, cause it was such a good atmosphere, I needed to mozy around and check it all out. Once Rachel started giving Bryan and Joe piggy back rides, I knew it was time to split, so we (me, Rachel, Bryan, Joe, Eleanor, Vince) headed to the Hyatt upon a friends request, to hit up the Image "party". Aside from hangin with Ryan and COry (who seemed pissed for whatever reason) the party was lame, and everyone but me hit the bar on the 40th. I should have, cause basically it was lame otherwise. I think Joe tried to make out with me that night...I'll have to tell his GF. If I remember correctly, Rachel kissed someone that wasn't me...dang, I dunno. Probably Joe, that horny bastard. Basically it all boils down to the advice Roman gave me. "Don't go to the Hyatt...it is dumb and crowded" You were right, Roman...you were right. But you weren't right about my wife being crazy...she's cute.
Sun.
Bah...the day was basically over when it started. I sold a bit of merch, but it was a slow trickle. I did sell out of the Issues 1 and 2 SLG brought, so I felt good. A deaf kid tried to steal issue 2. YOU try confronting a deaf thief...not easy. Not easy. I got my issue 2 back. Sunday night was spent hangin out with Elias and Michelle, we went to old town and got some mexican and Rae got quite drunk off of Tequilla. The waiter had a crush on her so any time she ordered a shot, he brought a double "you have very beautiful eyes." We walked around old town hoping to find churros, but found none. We went back to the hotel and got in the hot tub, took a dip in the pool, watched Chappelles show, then anchorman before passing out. Good weekend.
Mon.
We packed our things and got the hell out of dodge, listening to Common Rider and Desa through the desert. Our car overheated a couple of times and we didn't get home til LATE. Luckily with the overheating, Rae had a chance to gamble for the first time. She really liked video poker, and wouldn't have minded to try her luck at roullette, but the tables were closed. Damn. We got back on the road and had to blast the heater through NV to keep our engine somewhat cool and finally, once we reached UT, all was good. Man, that is enough typing. If I left out some details...sorry.
I had a blast, loved meeting every one of you and can't wait til next year, folks! Until then, see yas!
Hello, all...here is my recap of SDCC 05, and an update on the site shortly, if you're lucky.
We (Myself, Rachel, Elias, Michelle) started our treck to SD by pilling into the Impala and braving I-15 south from little Mapleton, Ut. It wasn't a bad trip down because there were 4 drivers and we got to split it up into 2 days. We drove down to Vegas and stayed at Rachels sisters house and got up the next morning, refreshed and went to San Diego.
Wed.
Once we got there, we found out our reservation for the hotel had been "given away", but luckily I'm such a nice gentleman that the concierge found somewhere for us. We took a walk down the boardwalk, making our way to the convention center, all the while getting too much sun and some nice ocean air. Basically we just walked and walked and walked, once we got near the con center, we decided to just register and get it over with, after 2 hours in line, I find out I should have gotten an exhibitor badge and if I had been in that line, would only have had to wait for 20 min or so. GAH! That night was preview night, basically I should have stayed at my booth and pimped my shit, but I was under the impression that preview night was sort of just a "look but no touch" thing...I was wrong, oh well. We went home right afterwards and crashed anyway.
Thurs.
The first day of the con! I love conventions, but knew I wouldn't feel the same way by Sundaus end. I got to the booth around 10:30 and set up shop, I was again seated next to the lovely and talented Feinberg/Meister (or Meister/Feinberg) duo for the weekend, it is always good to sit next to them. I met a lot of cool people and was pretty much busy either talking to fans or trying to recruit new fans the entire time I was at the booth, I think it was even on Thursday that I was fortunate enough to have a couple of fans bring me some cool home made Pirate goods, including a treasure chest, a scrfoll with the rules written on it, a flag, some booty, and of course, good conversation. I am so glad the people who read my book seem to be rabidly enjoying it. The Pirate Chest now sits above my art desk and holds the money I make off of the book. Money that will be used to make more shirts etc. Thusday was also the day we went out to dinner with some guys I met at 24 hour comics in SLC, I believe. We went to a Thai restaurant and feasted on Summer rolls...mmmm. After that, we enjoyed our 20 min walk back to the hotel with Elias and Michelle...it is far too infrequent that we hang out with them for extended periods of time.
Fri.
Man, I have a hard time telling what is what. I think this is the day that I went to the Bruce Campbell panel and laughed my ass off. I gotta buy his new book! Also today I was bombarded by questions about the eatpoo.com drawing session that would be going on. I have no idea about these things usually, and got pretty annoyed with all the questions and loitering. Really it was just one person doing the loitering and annoying...you know who you are. (Ed). But it's cool, I enjoy meeting people, and it was great for Rachel to finally meet all of these people I always speak so fondly of. Friday night was the big draw jam at the Marriott, it was filled with drunken assholes and artists...maybe they were all drunken asshole artists. I got to hang out with some of my buds, especially Mike May, who I used to draw with weekly when he was in UT...he is always a good chum to chat with. Also a bunch of dudes hit on Rachel and boosted her "I'm hot" ego. Bryan and Eleanor came from a post SLG party to chill with us too, that was fun. I got a lot of good drawings and did a bunch of decent ones too, surprise.
Sat.
I don't even know anymore...the days run together. All I know is that from the time I got to the booth, until I left, I was bombarded by people...it was a great feeling! I seriously didn't even have a moment to rest. Once the day was done, I invited myself and Rachel to the SLG party. I don't think I would have been allowed clearance had Rachel not been there, but most of the office folks seem to like herso I was "in". We went to the Hilton and hung out on the patio eating good food and enjoying free drinks and conversation. I finally got to talk (really talk) with Serena, who I have always just adored, but never really had a chance to chat with. Also there is that Joe Nakamura and Chris Haskett duo of joy. I actually tried to talk a little to everyone, cause it was such a good atmosphere, I needed to mozy around and check it all out. Once Rachel started giving Bryan and Joe piggy back rides, I knew it was time to split, so we (me, Rachel, Bryan, Joe, Eleanor, Vince) headed to the Hyatt upon a friends request, to hit up the Image "party". Aside from hangin with Ryan and COry (who seemed pissed for whatever reason) the party was lame, and everyone but me hit the bar on the 40th. I should have, cause basically it was lame otherwise. I think Joe tried to make out with me that night...I'll have to tell his GF. If I remember correctly, Rachel kissed someone that wasn't me...dang, I dunno. Probably Joe, that horny bastard. Basically it all boils down to the advice Roman gave me. "Don't go to the Hyatt...it is dumb and crowded" You were right, Roman...you were right. But you weren't right about my wife being crazy...she's cute.
Sun.
Bah...the day was basically over when it started. I sold a bit of merch, but it was a slow trickle. I did sell out of the Issues 1 and 2 SLG brought, so I felt good. A deaf kid tried to steal issue 2. YOU try confronting a deaf thief...not easy. Not easy. I got my issue 2 back. Sunday night was spent hangin out with Elias and Michelle, we went to old town and got some mexican and Rae got quite drunk off of Tequilla. The waiter had a crush on her so any time she ordered a shot, he brought a double "you have very beautiful eyes." We walked around old town hoping to find churros, but found none. We went back to the hotel and got in the hot tub, took a dip in the pool, watched Chappelles show, then anchorman before passing out. Good weekend.
Mon.
We packed our things and got the hell out of dodge, listening to Common Rider and Desa through the desert. Our car overheated a couple of times and we didn't get home til LATE. Luckily with the overheating, Rae had a chance to gamble for the first time. She really liked video poker, and wouldn't have minded to try her luck at roullette, but the tables were closed. Damn. We got back on the road and had to blast the heater through NV to keep our engine somewhat cool and finally, once we reached UT, all was good. Man, that is enough typing. If I left out some details...sorry.
I had a blast, loved meeting every one of you and can't wait til next year, folks! Until then, see yas!
