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I'm getting more Mr. Bean. I dunno.
I'm getting more Mr. Bean. I dunno.
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A few snapshots from my recent trip to the Chicago Star Trek convention this past weekend.
Approaching Chicago:
The hotel we stayed at during the con, and also where the con was held (nice but everything was expensive):
The costume contest (the costumes were fantastic):
Barbara March and Gwyneth Walsh (the Duras Sisters) Q&A:
Casey Biggs, who is a wonderful actor and terrific musician as well:
Casey Biggs, Marc Alaimo, Jeffrey Combs and Vaughn Armstrong doing a Q&A.
Jeffrey, Marc, and Casey performing Shakespeare (they were very good, I particularly loved Marc's performance of "The Gentlemen of Verona".):
The very warm and friendly Max Grodenchik:
The forever sweet and lovely Chase Masterson:
The ever delightful and hilarious JG Hertzler and Bob O'Reilly:
Christopher Lloyd at Q&A:
Sorry about the darker photos, the grand ballroom was poorly lit at the best of times, and the stage too far away for the flash to be truly effective, and I was sitting in the front row.
It was my first convention and I had a lot of fun. I hope to go again next year.
Approaching Chicago:
The hotel we stayed at during the con, and also where the con was held (nice but everything was expensive):
The costume contest (the costumes were fantastic):
Barbara March and Gwyneth Walsh (the Duras Sisters) Q&A:
Casey Biggs, who is a wonderful actor and terrific musician as well:
Casey Biggs, Marc Alaimo, Jeffrey Combs and Vaughn Armstrong doing a Q&A.
Jeffrey, Marc, and Casey performing Shakespeare (they were very good, I particularly loved Marc's performance of "The Gentlemen of Verona".):
The very warm and friendly Max Grodenchik:
The forever sweet and lovely Chase Masterson:
The ever delightful and hilarious JG Hertzler and Bob O'Reilly:
Christopher Lloyd at Q&A:
Sorry about the darker photos, the grand ballroom was poorly lit at the best of times, and the stage too far away for the flash to be truly effective, and I was sitting in the front row.
It was my first convention and I had a lot of fun. I hope to go again next year.
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Thanks, this was my first convention.
Actually, the best times were off stage. I sat with Vaughn Armstrong over a beer in the hotel bar after the show, and we talked for nearly an hour about family and life in general. You know, the word gets passed around that Scott Bakula is the nicest guy in Star Trek, but I would bet Vaughn could give him a run for his money. He's also very funny and can burn up a harmonica.
Oh, and Bob O'Reilly reminds me of Dick Van Patten when he's out of makeup. I and several others were having a conversation with this wonderfully sweet man who was sitting next to us in the restaurant, and it was only after he left that I found out it was Bob Reilly. He's adorable!
did you tell Chase you were a member of TrekBBS, the forum where she got banned?
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Oh, Chicago was amazing! It was the first time I had ever been in a major city, and I looked like the typical tourist with my head up in the air and gawking at everything I passed by. Just to shout out, there's a fantastic little pizza place near the hotel named "Giordanos". Best pizza I've ever had.
I had saved up for this event from the moment I had found out about it, and even got my friend to split the costs so we could both go. It is truly an experience I shall never forget. The only downside to the whole convention was that Leonard wasn't able to show up, but considering the circumstances, it's more than understandable. I hope to see him next year, though.
Yeah, I mentioned TrekBBS, and she seemed to recall it, but I didn't mention the whole banning incident and she didn't say anything about it. Maybe EMH is finally off the hook.
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We had only found out about it while we were in line for event registration on Friday morning. I was about 10th from the front and a man comes out and puts up a hastily written sign that said Nimoy had to cancel due to personal family issues. Oh, you could hear the ripple of the news going through the crowd. There was one group who had traveled from Hawaii just to see Nimoy, and they were flabbergasted. Many people were angry, because they had taken the day off of work to come see him. Once everyone found out what had actually happened, though, and why he had to cancel, things were taken much better by all.
I like to recall the saying about no riots ar StarTrek cons but that must've been close. I'd feel badly driving from Mich but from Hawaii? Oh, I'd be upset even though it couldn't be helped.
Ms. Masterson is still looking quite fabulous. must be the genes *sighs*
Ms. Masterson is still looking quite fabulous. must be the genes *sighs*
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Oh, she is amazing. My best friend asked her to marry him. She looked at him, smiled and said how sweet that was, but it was that smile that said "Someone get this nut away from me".
Later he would tell her he was joking, but I just about died when he asked her.
If he guest starred on Hugh Laurie's show, would he have to say
"Glory to you...and HOOOOOOOOOOOUUUUUUSSSSE"?
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If he guest starred on Hugh Laurie's show, would he have to say
"Glory to you...and HOOOOOOOOOOOUUUUUUSSSSE"?
Ha!
Here's a few more pics:
Here's me and Vaughn at the bar (after several drinks
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Marc Alaimo seen off stage:
What's funny about that one is that my friend actually took the picture. He sees Alaimo and says, "Mr. Alaimo, may I please get your picture?", and Marc says "Yes, but make it quick", and the way he says it sounds just like Dukat giving a command and I just about fainted.
. He's a very friendly man, though, and a terrific actor.Here's Armin Shimmerman while signing autographs. My friend and I wanted a picture and we asked if we could take a photo and the Creation agent sitting there says "no, you can't", and Armin interrupts him with "why not? As long as I don't pose for it", which was true, because it wasn't technically a photo op, and so we got the shot. After the shot, he smiled at us and thanked us for coming to the convention. Great guy.
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The forever sweet and lovely Chase Masterson:
Chase is such a lovely Lady. 
[edit] Nevermind I saw cappy asked you already.
Nice pics J.
Here's me and Vaughn at the bar (after several drinks
This guy here. This is the guy.
Marc Alaimo seen off stage:
What's funny about that one is that my friend actually took the picture. He sees Alaimo and says, "Mr. Alaimo, may I please get your picture?", and Marc says "Yes, but make it quick", and the way he says it sounds just like Dukat giving a command and I just about fainted.
What happened to his hand?
Here's Armin Shimmerman while signing autographs. My friend and I wanted a picture and we asked if we could take a photo and the Creation agent sitting there says "no, you can't", and Armin interrupts him with "why not? As long as I don't pose for it", which was true, because it wasn't technically a photo op, and so we got the shot. After the shot, he smiled at us and thanked us for coming to the convention. Great guy.
He didn't charge you any strips of latinum?
Looks like you had a great time, J. Allen! Those are great pics
(*melts*)
The forever sweet and lovely Chase Masterson:
(*melts*)
Oh man I LOVE conventions. Those are amazing photos J. Allen. I went to the Calgary con a few months ago (where I got my pic with Mr. Nimoy ) and I must've annoyed the hell out of so many people because I snapped about 2600 pics in 2 days 
so many good memories!
Town of Vulcan first!
The actual Spock ears from TOS:
The Con:
Most of these were actually signed!
I really really wish I could afford to go to the San Diego con. Or at least WonderCon. I think my next one is going to be the TrekCon here in Vancouver though. This year in June, Leonard Nimoy and Bill Shatner were both there (photo ops with both!!!) but unfortunately I couldn't afford to go. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!
) and I must've annoyed the hell out of so many people because I snapped about 2600 pics in 2 days so many good memories! Town of Vulcan first!
The actual Spock ears from TOS:
The Con:
Most of these were actually signed!
I really really wish I could afford to go to the San Diego con. Or at least WonderCon. I think my next one is going to be the TrekCon here in Vancouver though. This year in June, Leonard Nimoy and Bill Shatner were both there (photo ops with both!!!) but unfortunately I couldn't afford to go. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!
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