San Diego Comic Con 2005 Recap Thread

[Chris_L_Hanssen]

If anyone went to the convention can anyone please post the pics you taken here? Thank you.

[StoneGold]

You realize by the time anyone gets back this is going to be a couple pages back, right?

[HomerJay]

You realize by the time anyone gets back this is going to be a couple pages back, right?

I'm sure more than a few CBR members brought their laptops with them...

[StoneGold]

Yeah, but they'll be too busy masturbating to Internet porn. Because there's nothing like on-the-road Internet porn.

[Typo Lad]

Yeah, but they'll be too busy masturbating to Internet porn. Because there's nothing like on-the-road Internet porn.

Pff. On road internet porn my ass.

There's nothing like drunk people in She Ra costumes.

"If you show me your sword of power I'll show you my Crystal Castle..."

[StoneGold]

Pff. On road internet porn my ass.

There's nothing like drunk people in She Ra costumes.

"If you show me your sword of power I'll show you my Crystal Castle..."
Yeah, but they're mostly either dudes or +300lbs. Or both.

[Typo Lad]

Yeah, but they're mostly either dudes or +300lbs. Or both.

So you didn't see the She-Ra in last year's photo parade?

You poor bastard.

[StoneGold]

http://iamamericanperiod.com/photogallery/People/Fat%20Bikini.jpg

[Typo Lad]

I see your fat chick and raise you

http://www.gloom.org/albums/album08/DSCN0870_sm.jpg

She-Ra and Evil-Lyn

[StoneGold]

Yeah, but usually, it ends up looking like this.

http://home.rega-sense.ch/fabcurty/ani2001/photos/cosplay-chibi2.jpg

[Typo Lad]

MY EYES! THEY BURN!

That was crueler than fat chick pic.

[StoneGold]

Even better.
http://home.1asphost.com/Kuwabara2101/smooncosplay.jpg

Although truth is, more likely they end up like this.
http://www.minstrelbook.net/hpbook/sc00298.jpg
Nothing to tear your eyes out of your head for, but nothing to really go out of your way to look at either.

[Ronald Bryan]

Yeah, but they'll be too busy masturbating to Internet porn. Because there's nothing like on-the-road Internet porn.
Dude, you were masturbating too!

[Chris_L_Hanssen]

http://iamamericanperiod.com/photogallery/People/Fat%20Bikini.jpg

That is so fraqen gross.

[Chris_L_Hanssen]

Even better.
http://home.1asphost.com/Kuwabara2101/smooncosplay.jpg

Although truth is, more likely they end up like this.
http://www.minstrelbook.net/hpbook/sc00298.jpg
Nothing to tear your eyes out of your head for, but nothing to really go out of your way to look at either.

Men should never wear any Sailor Moon outfits.

[Chris_L_Hanssen]

I guess I am getting some snide answers.

[Deathstroke]

Even better.
http://home.1asphost.com/Kuwabara2101/smooncosplay.jpg


The Bravest Man In The Universe.

[west3man]

I guess I am getting some snide answers.
Hey. This is what happens, sometimes. I can imagine how it looks from your perspective, but the upside is that it may keep the thread alive long enough for the SDCC'ers to respond. Otherwise, like someone already said, it'll probably end up pages back, and your preferred audience wouldn't see it.

Btw, welcome. I've got family in Glen Burnie. In fact, I was up there for a wedding, last year. *shakes hand* Pleased to meet you.

[i_mmmchocolate]

I'm back from my Tuesday to Saturday stay at San Diego!

My flight arrived back in New York at 1.20am in the morning, and I didn't get 'home' until 2.00am. I finally went to sleep at 3.00am; damn jetlag!

So first off, I had a super great time- the weather was absolutely gorgeous compared to New York.

I bought a lot of great stuff at the con(Ed Cunard: you might like some of my SDCC stash).

Oh, and my feet are aching! It's funny because when I first entered the con, it didn't seem that huge... that is until I started walking around. Four (or so) happy hours later, I was hunting for a place to sit down. I attended preview night, Thursday, and Friday.

Last but certainly not least, I had a blast meeting more CBRians. The first 'new' people I met were Cosmic Cat and Smoogis, who came to my room Wednesday morning with Rallura and BB. Later on that day, I met my roomie, K'Nort. Then that afternoon (I apologize if I leave anyone out!): Ronald Bryan, Hawk, Alex, Rags, Darkblade, Tadhag, Phoenixrising, Quarterwolf, Chance (I can't remember your CBR name!), bert, Royal at this lunch place across the street from the hotel.

Later on during my stay I met Fabian, the Macquarries, Punchy, howyadoin, C.O. Jones, Matt Bib, Justin Davis, Guapo Mendez, El Heffe, Starsngarters, Puma, Stonegold, Sir Tim, the helpermonkies- etc.

I didn't take as many photos as I would've liked, but I'll get them developed asap and post them up. (Some other folks took a ton more photos anyway!)

In the meantime, SDCC CBRians can use this thread to post up their stories and photos when they arrive home.

(Can't wait for next year!)

[SteelTownr]

It is good to have you back!

I am glad that you had a good time and I can't wait to start seeing the pictures!

Mark B.

[Michael P]

I expect a Lena Corruption Report no later than Tuesday.

[i_mmmchocolate]

It is good to have you back!

Awww, thanks!

I am glad that you had a good time and I can't wait to start seeing the pictures!

Yep! Trust me, there'll be plenty of photos. I think Rags took about 260 in two days...!

[i_mmmchocolate]

I expect a Lena Corruption Report no later than Tuesday.


Ha!

What happens in San Diego, stays in San Diego!

One of the funniest moments was when a bunch of us decided to stop by a chocolate shop. After eating lunch, we were full, so Rally says, "Let's do chocolate tomorrow instead."

...

[Brandon Hanvey]

Somebody needs a digital camera.

Thank goodness I have http://flickr.com/ so I can see picts of SDCC (http://flickr.com/photos/tags/sdcc/)

[Chris_L_Hanssen]

Hey. This is what happens, sometimes. I can imagine how it looks from your perspective, but the upside is that it may keep the thread alive long enough for the SDCC'ers to respond. Otherwise, like someone already said, it'll probably end up pages back, and your preferred audience wouldn't see it.

Btw, welcome. I've got family in Glen Burnie. In fact, I was up there for a wedding, last year. *shakes hand* Pleased to meet you.

Where in Glen Burnie? I really hate flippant remarks.

[StoneGold]

Where in Glen Burnie? I really hate flippant remarks.
Then what the hell are you doing on the Internet? Run!!! RUN!!!!

[west3man]

Where in Glen Burnie? I really hate flippant remarks.
I dunno. I wasn't there long and really couldn't tell you one side from another.

I was there once for a funeral, then years later, for a wedding.

[i_mmmchocolate]

Somebody needs a digital camera.

Thank goodness I have http://flickr.com/ so I can see picts of SDCC (http://flickr.com/photos/tags/sdcc/)

I had a disposable digital camera, but everyone else (I think) had a 'real' digital.

[StoneGold]

I needed a digital camera. Best I had was my cell phone camera, and it wasn't working in the dark light. And I was getting drunk with Bruce Campbell last night.

[Jared_Humpherys]

I was getting drunk with Bruce Campbell last night.

You, sir, are a true American hero.

[Puma]

wait til Ragnarok gets back home; he was blinding everyone with his digital.

[StoneGold]

You, sir, are a true American hero.
Actually, kind of funny story about that. More surreal than funny. Anyways, I was wearing a vintage Hulkamania shirt from 1988. I left the con to go to Starbucks and get some caffiene. As I'm walking back, I hear a voice yell out "Hulkamania!" I look, and it's Virgil, Ted DiBiase's bodyguard. Now, granted, seeing Virgil at a comic convention is nothing to write home about. He's usually sitting next to Lou Ferigno and Boomer from Battlestar Galactica selling autographs. But somehow, walking back from Starbucks and having him yell out Hulkamania at me felt incredibly surreal.

[i_mmmchocolate]

wait til Ragnarok gets back home; he was blinding everyone with his digital.

Rags: CAMERA BOY!

Seriously, he better post some of those photos...ahem, Rags!

[Brandon Hanvey]

Wow. There was aScientology booth (http://flickr.com/photos/stutefish/26641114/) at the con.

[Cei-U!]

Wow. There was aScientology booth (http://flickr.com/photos/stutefish/26641114/) at the con.

Well, it is a convention devoted to outrageous fantasy...

Cei-U!
You don't know the history of bullshit! I do!

[Buried Alien]

Just got home from SDCC. :)

All in all, I had a good time, but getting there was more of an adventure than I counted on. I'd planned on driving there, but last minute automobile-related issues forced me to take a train instead. I'm glad I did. It was a great experience (although kind of hectic as the entire train schedule was thrown together an hour before I departed).

Because I'm a cheapskate, and because I booked relatively late, my hotel wasn't anything to write home about: a Days Inn four miles from the Mexican border. Getting to the convention center from that locale took some calling in of old favors.

CBRers encountered: First thing I did upon arriving at the Con on Saturday morning was to visit Koop's Comics, for two reasons. First, I owed Koop some money for some comics I purchased from him a while back. Second, I knew it was CBR Central Station. It didn't take long for me to meet up with Sir Tim Drake (Aaron Kashtan). I kept on running into Sir Tim throughout the Con for the rest of the day. Other CBRers encountered included Jonah and DarkBlade. :)

Saw lots and lots of stuff. Bought some comics and a few DVDs available nowhere else. Had dinner with some old and new friends. Attended two panels: ROBOTECH (be quiet, Matt...) and DC Comics. Spent most of my time at the DC booth, the Bandai booth, the STAR WARS booth, and the Toynami booth.

CBRers missed: Azangel, Cei-U!, fly on the wall, Brandon Hanvey and Promethea, and assorted others. :(

Planning to do it all again next year, and hope that the missing CBRers from this year will be back at the Con in '06. :)


Buried Alien (The Fastest Post Alive!)

[Punchy]

Hey man, you started a thread exchanging other folks' cel phone numbers. Use them next time!

[Punchy]

Hey dere folks.

Mr. McPuncherson is back from the Con. hoywadoin is sitting right here--lucky me!

We both had a great time. I'm sure there will plenty of inside jokes and stories told about our SD adventures later, so I won't go into anything right now. Let me just say there are a lot of cool folks at CBR and it was good to spend time with them.

I got a lot of good comics and partied my ass off.

In other words ...

I GOT R' DONE!!


I expect a Lena Corruption Report no later than Tuesday.

I tried, but unfortunately we didn't get to spend that much time together. And I don't know if Lena's a little shy or just quiet, but after a couple of short conversations I couldn't see getting a bunch of booze down her throat an easy task.

But what an adorable accent.

Well, it is a convention devoted to outrageous fantasy...

Cei-U!
You don't know the history of bullshit! I do!

HA!

Your comedic genius never ceases to amaze me. I only wish you could've been around the past week.

[StoneGold]

Yeah, not like I was staying with everyone else, but I still managed to drink all of Alex's Jack Daniels.

[howyadoin]

Punchy's asleep. Want me to snoop around his house?

(P.S. Not the bedroom.)

[HomerJay]

Living vicariously through all of you...

The only thing more pathetic than having to live vicariously through someone is having to live vicariously through comic geeks.

[i_mmmchocolate]

I tried, but unfortunately we didn't get to spend that much time together. And I don't know if Lena's a little shy or just quiet, but after a couple of short conversations I couldn't see getting a bunch of booze down her throat an easy task.

Y'know, the only 'drink' I had was a shot of peach vodka, which howy bought for bert. If there's an award for 'The Most Sober', I'd win that sucker by a landslide.

But what an adorable accent.

Aww, thanks...but I have no accent!

Everyone else talked funny, though!

[Smell]

Punchy's asleep. Want me to snoop around his house?

(P.S. Not the bedroom.)


Where does he store that big bass in such a small house - or is howy sleeping in it?

Dom

smells claifonia dreaming

[Punchy]

Where does he store that big bass in such a small house - or is howy sleeping in it?

Dom

smells claifonia dreaming


No one sleeps with "the other woman" except for me!

[Chris_L_Hanssen]

Then what the hell are you doing on the Internet? Run!!! RUN!!!!

I here to have fun not to get flippant comments.

[Brandon Hanvey]

Try http://flickr.com/photos/tags/comiccon/

It is a site where people uplod photos. They have a Comic Con tag.

[phoenixrising]

I'm back and completly f-ing exhausted after five days of geekdom and drinking biblical proporitons of alcohol. Stories galore!

[phoenixrising]

And while most of us did have laptops, we were mostly too drunk to use them.....

[phoenixrising]

Yeah, not like I was staying with everyone else, but I still managed to drink all of Alex's Jack Daniels.

Not only did he drink it.......he chugged it as we watched in in horror/awe. This man is my hero.

[StoneGold]

Not only did he drink it.......he chugged it as we watched in in horror/awe. This man is my hero.
Well, it wasn't exactly Bluto Blutarsky action, but I guess close enough to impress everyone else. Although I guess it does open me up to jokes about relaxing the gag reflex. Although it was so sheer damn manly, no one at the time thought of it.

[Sir Tim Drake]

I'm back too. I'm too tired to post anything just yet, but my Eisner awards diary is coming, as well as my convention report by way of list of the comics I bought.

[Dan Apodaca]

Anyone up for a scoop of dead baby?

[Dan Apodaca]

I here to have fun not to get flippant comments.

That is how we have fun.

[Dan Apodaca]

Well, it wasn't exactly Bluto Blutarsky action, but I guess close enough to impress everyone else. Although I guess it does open me up to jokes about relaxing the gag reflex. Although it was so sheer damn manly, no one at the time thought of it.

I fear you.

[phoenixrising]

Anyone up for a scoop of dead baby?

The dead baby jokes did not come to a conclusion Thursday...no no.....

[Dan Apodaca]

The dead baby jokes did not come to a conclusion Thursday...no no.....

I have great confidence in all of you, and am sure that you were all terrible human beings in my absence.

[howyadoin]

drinking biblical proporitons of alcohol.Speaking of Biblical...

[phoenixrising]

Speaking of Biblical...

Yeah, and then there was that. Even I hit a breaking point there.

[StoneGold]

Wait, what'd I miss? The only biblical thing I can remember was when I started randomly reading passages out of the Gideon Bible. And I wasn't even that drunk there.

[howyadoin]

Wait, what'd I miss? The only biblical thing I can remember was when I started randomly reading passages out of the Gideon Bible. And I wasn't even that drunk there.Check your PMs.

[phoenixrising]

Can anyone else just not believe that nothing has been posted about Chance getting hit by a car?

I mean, not only was a member of our party struck by a moving vehicle during a party, but he was then subjected to medical care from a drunk chick (me) and a turtle (Smoogis) before being shipped to a real hospital.

All in just one episode of CBR-911.

[i_mmmchocolate]

Can anyone else just not believe that nothing has been posted about Chance getting hit by a car?

Rally told me all about that when I called her up early Sunday morning (Eastern time). I was shocked; I went to my room at about 1.30am, so I missed it all.

I feel very sorry for Chance. I wonder, will he press charges? Did the motorist stop to make sure he was okay?

[StoneGold]

Could also be because when it happened, it took like 10 minutes for someone to explain to me who the hell Chance was.

[phoenixrising]

Rally told me all about that when I called her up early Sunday morning (Eastern time). I was shocked; I went to my room at about 1.30am, so I missed it all.

I feel very sorry for Chance. I wonder, will he press charges? Did the motorist stop to make sure he was okay?

Chance and Rags were the only winesses and no, the dude didn't stop. They had no info to go on to press charges, sadly. But thankfully he was ok, mostly just cuts and scrapes by the time it was said and done.

[i_mmmchocolate]

Chance and Rags were the only winesses and no, the dude didn't stop. They had no info to go on to press charges, sadly. But thankfully he was ok, mostly just cuts and scrapes by the time it was said and done.

That's absolutely sick. The important thing is that he walked away from the incident with minor injuries. But still, the person should've at least stopped to make sure he was okay.

[i_mmmchocolate]

Is anyone else still in San Diego?

[phoenixrising]

That's absolutely sick. The important thing is that he walked away from the incident with minor injuries. But still, the person should've at least stopped to make sure he was okay.

I'm fairly certain the driver was drunk. No other reason to be out at that hour and hitting people...

[phoenixrising]

Is anyone else still in San Diego?

I think there are a few stragglers...not to mention the group heading to Vegas (lucky bastards).

[i_mmmchocolate]

I think there are a few stragglers...not to mention the group heading to Vegas (lucky bastards).

Yeah, I forgot all about those lucky bastards: Fabian, Cos, Smoog--anyone else?

[phoenixrising]

Yeah, I forgot all about those lucky bastards: Fabian, Cos, Smoog--anyone else?

Last I heard, it was Fabian, Hawk and Alex.....Smoog and Cos dropped out. Drama and all that.

[i_mmmchocolate]

Last I heard, it was Fabian, Hawk and Alex.....Smoog and Cos dropped out. Drama and all that.

That's too bad.

I'll post up my meager photos tomorrow. Not much, for some reason I only took one photograph of a group of CBRians.

I can't wait to see everyone else's stash because mine sucks.

[christopher]

Here are my Comic-Con Photos... (http://www.invinciblestudios.com/comiccon05/)

[Puma]

Last I heard, it was Fabian, Hawk and Alex.....Smoog and Cos dropped out. Drama and all that.

hey Pho or Lena, can you drop me a PM and give me a SDCC update? coz obviously I left way too early

[StarsAndGarters]

Yeah, you did miss a few things. Mainly it was just more of the same though.

[Puma]

Yeah, you did miss a few things. Mainly it was just more of the same though.

but Chance getting hit by a car? where did this happen? and biblical drama? and Smoogs & Cos not going to Vegas?

aaggghhhh! damn family commitments, burned feet, and car trouble (yeah, shit happened to me too)

btw, anyone heard from Guapo? he lives in the Yucatan region and that's where the hurricane hit. wondering if he made it home

[StarsAndGarters]

Well, it wasn't exactly Bluto Blutarsky action, but I guess close enough to impress everyone else. Although I guess it does open me up to jokes about relaxing the gag reflex. Although it was so sheer damn manly, no one at the time thought of it.Hehe I think I decided not to drink much the rest of the weekend after that one chug of yours. I figured you'd drank enough for you and me. :D

[i_mmmchocolate]

btw, anyone heard from Guapo? he lives in the Yucatan region and that's where the hurricane hit. wondering if he made it home

I completely forgot about that! I hope he's okay too.

He has such a great accent.

[phoenixrising]

Hehe I think I decided not to drink much the rest of the weekend after that one chug of yours. I figured you'd drank enough for you and me. :D

But Stars still got to be the one to have the hookup....aw snap.

[StarsAndGarters]

but Chance getting hit by a car? where did this happen? and biblical drama? and Smoogs & Cos not going to Vegas?

aaggghhhh! damn family commitments, burned feet, and car trouble (yeah, shit happened to me too)

btw, anyone heard from Guapo? he lives in the Yucatan region and that's where the hurricane hit. wondering if he made it homeOh right, Chance. That just seemed so surreal to me it still hasn't registered. He was up and about the next day anyway despite the stitches. What an effort, seriously.

[Puma]

I completely forgot about that! I hope he's okay too.

He has such a great accent.

and he's cute

[StarsAndGarters]

But Stars still got to be the one to have the hookup....aw snap.**whistles innocently**

Wait... I can't do that anymore. :rolleyes:

**whistles guiltily**

[phoenixrising]

Oh, and don't forget the coup de grace of the Saturday night hottub party. Stars hooked up with KNort after Lena left........(and just after I was offered the other bed in that room too...boo) and we were all subjected to seeing Bib's junk.

It's really hard to believe, but I managed to be one of the more well-behaved people there in terms of lasting drama and gossip.

[phoenixrising]

I shall live vicariously through all that is Gus.

[Puma]

Oh, and don't forget the coup de grace of the Saturday night hottub party. Stars hooked up with KNort after Lena left........(and just after I was offered the other bed in that room too...boo) and we were all subjected to seeing Bib's junk.

It's really hard to believe, but I managed to be one of the more well-behaved people there in terms of lasting drama and gossip.

Stars and K'nort? oh I'm having words with that young lady *hee hee hee*

[StarsAndGarters]

Oh, and don't forget the coup de grace of the Saturday night hottub party. Stars hooked up with KNort after Lena left........(and just after I was offered the other bed in that room too...boo) and we were all subjected to seeing Bib's junk.

It's really hard to believe, but I managed to be one of the more well-behaved people there in terms of lasting drama and gossip.Well... so much for "what happens at the Con stays at the Con." :p

[i_mmmchocolate]

Did someone say...hookup?

[phoenixrising]

Stars and K'nort? oh I'm having words with that young lady *hee hee hee*

Shocking, I know. As someone in my room said, "If anyone was gonna be scandalously hooking up, I thought it'd be you."

[phoenixrising]

Well... so much for "what happens at the Con stays at the Con." :p

Like that was gonna stay there. We have photos, for god's sake. ;)

[Puma]

Shocking, I know. As someone in my room said, "If anyone was gonna be scandalously hooking up, I thought it'd be you."

well considering the conversation she and I had at the pub on wednesday I'm a bit surprised

[StarsAndGarters]

I shall live vicariously through all that is Gus.What? You could have hooked up with any of the guys there if you'd wanted to. It was that boyfriend you kept hinting at that kept them away. :p

[i_mmmchocolate]

<snip>Stars hooked up with KNort after Lena left........(and just after I was offered the other bed in that room too...boo)</snip>

WHAT DA FUG!

Stars, you animal.

[Puma]

damn my laptop battery is dying.

[StarsAndGarters]

Shocking, I know. As someone in my room said, "If anyone was gonna be scandalously hooking up, I thought it'd be you."Couldn't have said it better myself. :rolleyes:

Like that was gonna stay there. We have photos, for god's sake. ;)Where? Who? I want to k... thank the person that took them.

Seriously though, it was fun. I've got no regrets. K'Nort's a great gal. :)

WHAT DA FUG!

Stars, you animal.You mean "you Beast." **groan**

[phoenixrising]

I'll prolly get yelled at for starting the gossip so soon...but Im tired and bored at work...cmon...

[phoenixrising]

Where? Who? I want to k... thank the person that took them.


His name is Matt Bib, you can find him in Delaware. I'm sure we'll find directions for you.....

[i_mmmchocolate]

You mean "you Beast." **groan**

Y'know, I almost wrote 'beast', but for some reason I went for 'animal'.


It's all the same! I think.

[i_mmmchocolate]

I'll prolly get yelled at for starting the gossip so soon...but Im tired and bored at work...cmon...

I'm bursting with gossip it's ridiculous... must... hold... back... until... tomorrow... at the very least!


he he just kidding!

[StarsAndGarters]

I'll prolly get yelled at for starting the gossip so soon...but Im tired and bored at work...cmon...I don't care really. Fabian or Ron or Cosmic would be the one to avoid talking about, I think.

His name is Matt Bib, you can find him in Delaware. I'm sure we'll find directions for you..... :evilsmile :evilsmile :evilsmile

[StarsAndGarters]

double post

[StoneGold]

Oh, and don't forget the coup de grace of the Saturday night hottub party.
This is what I get for having to be at work on Sunday, isn't it?

[phoenixrising]

I don't care really. Fabian or Ron or Cosmic would be the one to avoid talking about, I think.

:evilsmile :evilsmile :evilsmile

I actually dont even want to go into that drama. It's sort of boring by now.

[StarsAndGarters]

I actually dont even want to go into that drama. It's sort of boring by now.Yeah, I wasn't really interested in it. I was just guessing that that's something to leave up to them to tell.

Other than that, I say anything goes! :D

When did Bib and K'Nort and company get back from the bar crawl? I was waiting for them for a while before I left, but I had to take off.

[StoneGold]

What? You could have hooked up with any of the guys there if you'd wanted to. It was that boyfriend you kept hinting at that kept them away. :p
Well, I still see the image of Pho tugging on my lightsaber shaft when I close my eyes. But I'm straight, and I'm 97% sure she's actually a female impersonator.

[phoenixrising]

Well, I still see the image of Pho tugging on my lightsaber shaft when I close my eyes. But I'm straight, and I'm 97% sure she's actually a female impersonator.

Was it that obvious?

[StoneGold]

Well, when you were on my lap, I felt something move.

[phoenixrising]

Yeah, I wasn't really interested in it. I was just guessing that that's something to leave up to them to tell.

Other than that, I say anything goes! :D

When did Bib and K'Nort and company get back from the bar crawl? I was waiting for them for a while before I left, but I had to take off.

Sundya night? I left before the bar crew came back too, so I did't get to say bye to Trix, Fabian, Alex, KNort or Bib.

[phoenixrising]

Maybe I just farted on you.


Stars, do I look like a transvestite?

[K'Nort]

I doubt any of us remember what time we got back. Irish Car Bombs rule. And there was karaoke. And I took video. And we got thrown out because Fabian passed out.


I was going to deeply sincerely apologize to Pho but I see there was proactive revenge.

I'll post pics tomorrow from work.

[StarsAndGarters]

Maybe I just farted on you.


Stars, do I look like a transvestite?........no? :confused:

No, seriously, if you are, you fooled me. At least you convinced me when I gave you a goodbye hug when I left. Felt real enough to me. :p

[phoenixrising]

I doubt any of us remember what time we got back. Irish Car Bombs rule. And there was karaoke. And I took video. And we got thrown out because Fabian passed out.


I was going to deeply sincerely apologize to Pho but I see there was proactive revenge.

I'll post pics tomorrow from work.

Hey, I wasn't mad....except when Trix and Fabian kept trying to get me to try to have a threesome with you guys just so's I could have a bed.

Man, I wish I could have gone Sunday night....

[K'Nort]

Hey, I wasn't mad....except when Trix and Fabian kept trying to get me to try to have a threesome with you guys just so's I could have a bed.

Man, I wish I could have gone Sunday night....

Well it makes sense to be miffed. Especially since I'm not going to say I regret doing it.

Trix mentioned that yes. No one mentioned Bib going exhibitionist, however.

And we saw you Sunday night! You and your friend walked by! But by the time they decided whether to go after you, it was too late.

[phoenixrising]

Well it makes sense to be miffed. Especially since I'm not going to say I regret doing it.

Pshaw! Regret? Hell I'd much rather be with Stars than me.

[K'Nort]

well considering the conversation she and I had at the pub on wednesday I'm a bit surprised

And you will need to please send me a memory refresher of said conversation (in PM!!!) because I seem to have lost that snippet too so I'm very curious.

PS -- I didn't buy any Unshelved books but I got a Dewey sketch in my book!

[StarsAndGarters]

Pshaw! Regret? Hell I'd much rather be with Stars than me.Whoa, who knew I was a hot commodity? :rolleyes:

Hey K! :) How was Monday in SD?

[StoneGold]

I'm still wondering why my ass was all sore and red the one night I slept with the CBR crew.












Although it was probably from the hot sauce shots.

[K'Nort]

Although it was probably from the hot sauce shots.

Those were incredibly impressive.

And was that you trying to dump Fabian in the water at the weenie roast? I haven't had a chance to upload my photos so it's too small and dark to tell.

[MacQuarrie]

I'm back home and exhausted.

MacQuarrie adventure: When I took Greg and Julie over to the hotel to exchange various forgotten items and make final goodbyes to the stragglers, somebody (Rin?) noticed a puddle under the Canyonero. I looked at it and decided it probably had been there when I pulled in.

So then I took the Hatchers and nephew Aerin to the airport and then headed up 5 to the rest stop the other side of Camp Pendleton to meet up with my bride and children.

When I got out of the car, I was greeted by a rushing tide of water. My water pump had disassembled itself. Abandoning my family to the wilds of the rest area, I drove the Toyota back to Oceanside and found a NAPA auto parts shop. I acquired a new water pump ($65.00) and headed back to the dead Jeep.

If anybody asks, the serpentine belt on the 1983 Jeep Wagoneer is a colossal pain in the ass.

I eventually got the old water pump out and was fighting the battle to move some of the parts from it to the new one, particularly the studs that hold the fan on. I could not loosen three of them, and after fighting with it for about ten minutes I was ready to throw the thing off a cliff. Meanwhile, my bride was quietly praying, mostly for my sanity but also for a solution to the problem. At that moment, a fella walked over and asked if I needed to borrow some tools. I showed him the problem and he immediately told me the trick to getting them loosened (if you're curious, it's easy; screw two nuts onto the post and tighten them against each other, then use a wrench on the inside nut; it will unscrew the post instead of taking the nuts off).

Eventually (over five hours later) I had it all back together and running better than it had in weeks. We got back on the road and got home at 10:30 on the button.

I have no pictures, I have very little gossip, I got to spend far too little time with the hotel contingent. The Weenie Roast was a blast as usual. I have some ideas for next year, pending approval from various gatekeepers.

Just about everybody was cooler than I imagined they would be. I was a little nervous about meeting bert, but he was really great, as were Cosmic and Smoogis, Starngarters, K'Nort, Lena, and bunches of other folks whose names escape me. It was also great to see the many returning people, and especially Guapo, whom I haven't seen since Grendel's wedding (what has it been, nine years now?) Anyway, you all rock, and if I left you out it wasn't a personal slight; my brain doesn't work right now.

My hands hurt, my back hurts, I'm filthy and exhausted, but I wanted to post and say woohoo! CBR rocks.

By the way, Guapo's family is fine; he goes back home on Wednesday.

[StarsAndGarters]

We've been woogied into one thread it looks like. Make sure you have all your toes and fingers. :D

[mattbib]

OMG...I JUST got home. I spent hours in O'Hare again today due to delayed flights. What the hell's wrong with the world?

Anyway, I had a complete blast and I'm definitely glad I made it. Everyone was extremely cool and I had fun hanging out with everyone.

The Con itself was neat, though admittedly I enjoyed the hanging out more. But I did buy some trades and comics, including some old Marvel GN's from Koop.

I was actually trying to get in on the Vegas trip but it would have cost me $700 to go, so I had to say no. But I'm betting Alex and Fabian are married by now. Or Ronald's lying dead in a ditch in Reno.

Anyway, I'll have my pictures up in a few minutes... :D

[Justin Davis]

But I'm betting Alex and Fabian are married by now. Or Ronald's lying dead in a ditch in Reno.

Who says it can't be all of the above?

[elheffe]

Oh, and for the record, I downed the hot sauce with no real trouble. Royal damn near went into a toxic shock fit when the stuff hit his lips.
Vapor Lock!

Eventually (over five hours later) I had it all back together and running better than it had in weeks. We got back on the road and got home at 10:30 on the button.
Damn, that's terrible Jim! At least she's running better now!

[Punchy]

*whew*

Am I ever glad that I didn't do anything I didn't want the entire Comm Board to find out about!

You guys aren't finding out any of my secrets!!

[elheffe]

*whew*

Am I ever glad that I didn't do anything I didn't want the entire Comm Board to find out about!

You guys aren't finding out any of my secrets!!
Right like giggling in your sleep?

[Punchy]

Right like giggling in your sleep?

Jeez, none of you guys can keep your mouth shut!!


and that was last year anyways ...

[elheffe]

Jeez, none of you guys can keep your mouth shut!!


and that was last year anyways ...
The stereo being possessed doesn't have that same scandalous tone.

[Punchy]

The stereo being possessed doesn't have that same scandalous tone.

But sleep apneia sure does ...

[Punchy]

We haven't gone into what a freakin' cool event the ComiCon Funk Jam was yet either.

[elheffe]

But sleep apneia sure does ...
Mahfood! Mahfood! (yeah, I have no comeback.)

[howyadoin]

Mahfood! Mahfood! (yeah, I have no comeback.)You shoulda mentioned that chick you were wearing like a pair of sunglasses.

[howyadoin]

Well, when you were on my lap, I felt something move.When I put your hand on her ass 'cause you were too chicken, you mean?

[C.O. Jones]

You shoulda mentioned that chick you were wearing like a pair of sunglasses.

That's no lie!

I say we all 4 go back and turn the Honey Bee Hive into a shrine, bow down to the altar, and worship a golden graven image to the ultimate magnificence that is...elheffe!

[elheffe]

You shoulda mentioned that chick you were wearing like a pair of sunglasses.
Yeah, that was great!

[elheffe]

That's no lie!

I say we all 4 go back and turn the Honey Bee Hive into a shrine, bow down to the altar, and worship the ultimate magnificence that is...elheffe!
Now that's too much! But hey if you guys really want to do that it'd be fine with me.

[C.O. Jones]

Now that's too much! But hey if you guys really want to do that it'd be fine with me.

And every year we'll make a pilgrimage to the joint.

[elheffe]

And every year we'll make a pilgrimage to the joint.
Yeah! That place is cool. And maybe next year, we'll all be wearing women.

[howyadoin]

maybe next year, we'll all be wearing women.I should've clubbed myself one with my skateboard.

[howyadoin]

It's really hard to believe, but I managed to be one of the more well-behaved people there in terms of ... gossip.Except when it comes to spreading it, apparently.

[mattbib]

Speaking of Biblical...
Yeah, and then there was that. Even I hit a breaking point there.Yikes! What did I do? :eek:

[howyadoin]

Yikes! What did I do? :eek:Don't worry, Bibby. You weren't involved in that one.

I think.

[mattbib]

Don't worry, Bibby. You weren't involved in that one.

I think.I hope not. I was worried that "biblical" was a veiled reference to me...lol.

[Michael P]

And now, my curiosity and my sense of decorum are fighting a bloody battle in my brain.

[Dreadstar]

Damn you all.


Damn you, I say.





Oh, and what was the upshot of the East/West Coast drinking meet?

[i_mmmchocolate]

One of the final highlights for me at the Weenie Roast was when El Heffe sang. I can't remember what song, but it was friggin' funny!

[Michael P]

One of the final highlights for me at the Weenie Roast was when El Heffe sang. I can't remember what song, but it was friggin' funny!
Oh, you mean you were actually there? Next time, step in front of a camera!

[i_mmmchocolate]

Oh, you mean you were actually there? Next time, step in front of a camera!


Oh trust me I did go to SD- I didn't intentionally avoid the camera!

[mattbib]

Oh, you mean you were actually there? Next time, step in front of a camera!Yeah. Oddly enough I have a severe lack of photos of people who didn't go out drinking.

[i_mmmchocolate]

Yeah. Oddly enough I have a severe lack of photos of people who didn't go out drinking.


I should've taken photos during room mini meets at night too!

[mattbib]

Oh, and what was the upshot of the East/West Coast drinking meet?I wasn't there for most of the Weenie Roast, so I can't comment on that. But for the rest of the weekend I think I won it for the East Coasters. Though Tadgh's spill certainly cost us. But I think the good of my solo sojourn in search of beer late Saturday night, and the bottle of wine at dinner on Sunday, outweigh any of the Easterners' bad.

Howy and Alex were strong for the West Coasters, but Fabian's performance really hurt them.

I'm probably forgetting a lot...lol.

[Typo Lad]

So did anyone get to see Lena's thorax?

[SteelTownr]

Oh trust me I did go to SD- I didn't intentionally avoid the camera!

The lack of chocolate photos is our loss.

Mark B.

[mattbib]

The lack of chocolate photos is our loss.Yes it is, but I'll confirm that she's very attractive. HOT even! :)

[SteelTownr]

Yes it is, but I'll confirm that she's very attractive. HOT even! :)

No doubt!

Everyone loves chocolate!

Next year, offer to buy her some chocolate martinis if she goes on the bar crawl.

Mark B.

[Michael P]

No doubt!

Everyone loves chocolate!

Next year, offer to buy her some chocolate martinis if she goes on the bar crawl.

Mark B.
Hm...

I was recently introduced to the interesting world of choclate liquers. Methinks this should be incoprotated into Project: Corrupt Lena.

[StoneGold]

Roofees are easier.

[Michael P]

incoprotated
How the hell did that happen?

[SteelTownr]

How the hell did that happen?

I dunno, but if you would have added just one more "r" you could have claimed that you were going for "crop rotation".

Mark B.

[Typo Lad]

Yes it is, but I'll confirm that she's very attractive. HOT even! :)


Hot chocolate?

[Justin Davis]

Yeah. Oddly enough I have a severe lack of photos of people who didn't go out drinking.

Yes, quite... odd. Whenever I do make it back to a CBR outing, I am definitely investing in a cell phone.

Lena (Immchoc) was very cool and wish she could've stayed longer. Her accent just made me smile.

[Punchy]

Yeah! That place is cool. And maybe next year, we'll all be wearing women.

Without the pulled rib muscles though.

Yes it is, but I'll confirm that she's very attractive. HOT even! :)

Here here!!

And bib knows not what the hell he is talking about. West Coast is da Best Coast.

Let me just say if you guys haven't noticed howy and I have been tag-teaming my computer like a filthy little whore. I'll post a big, long recap of my time at the Con later when we aren't both waiting to post and read threads before rushing out to another LA bar.

[Justin Davis]

Random bits and pieces from me:

MacQuarrie's daughter Katie, while incredibly adorable, is violent. She doesn't just have a mean left hook, but a right one too along with a firm kick. Ow.

Fabian can't hold his liquor worth a damn.

Waaaayyy too much needless drama for me. Too many times, people were overly non-confrontational and apprehensive about decisions. My repeated phrases to many people over the course of the last few days? Fuck it and pull back.

Bruce Campbell and Seth Green rock. I know, duh, but still, I have to say it.

Drinking in a hot tub with other people? Sure, I can do that. Three nights in a row? Yeah, why not, sounds good to me.

I'm not a big fan of walking up the forty-five degree angled hills in San Diego.

On that same note, Andrea (Cosmic) is freakishly strong. I weigh about 180 pounds right now and she carried me piggy-back style for about two to three blocks through throngs of people in the Gaslamp District on Saturday night after walking around everywhere the last few days. She wasn't even breathing heavy when I jumped off her back. I felt weak next to her afterwards.

I'm still seeing purple spots from Rags's damn flash on his camera.

Chance got hit by a freaking car. I didn't even know who the tall, quiet brooding guy was until the second day and then he gets hit by a freaking car. Good thing we had Rags to pop into all the rooms, yell "Chance got hit by a car," and then take off again. Quite the calming influence he is.

I did what on Saturday night? Nuh uh... I did?

The odd tradition of the CBR hook-up was sustained for some and not for others. You dumbass. I'll let everyone else figure out who that last comment is directed to.

Tadgh, Trix, whatever you want to call him is huggy. "Is he hugging me again? He's hugging me again, isn't he? Yes, Trix, we all love you too."

Jim (Quarterwolf) is one of the coolest and most generous guys ever. Serioulsy.

I may find it hard to call people by their CBR names now that I have gotten used to calling them by their real names. However, I didn't know Guapo was not Guapo's name until just hours before I left. It's Antonio. I just thought his parents were nice and hopeful.

Alex is cool. He sounds almost exactly like a friend of mine from college too. He's still gay with that frosted hair though. More than once I said, "Bert's less gay than Alex."

Guapo brought all kinds of cool food from home. The best of which was this dark, smoky flavored habenero hot sauce that I put on my cheeseburgers at the weenie roast.

More later, I'm sure.

[Michael P]

Hot chocolate?
With marshmallows?

[SteelTownr]

And bib knows not what the hell he is talking about. West Coast is da Best Coast.

How did yinz divy up the people from heartland?

Was there some kind of draft?

I thik that Alex would be by #1 overall pick.

Mark B.

[Punchy]

How did yinz divy up the people from heartland?

Was there some kind of draft?

I thik that Alex would be by #1 overall pick.

Mark B.

Actually, there was nothing but love. Fabian and I were throwing up some westside gang signs at the Weenie Roast but that's as far as it got.

And if you're talking who would be the #1 pick in a drinking contest howy would win hands down.

Alex puked during the pub crawl after all. Howy drank for a solid 12 hrs or so and kept it all down.

[Puma]

Puma’s CBR Con Prowl- done delicately on two burned paws*

Arrived for preview night at 2pm. Waiting in line, occasionally dialing CBRers to see if anyone was around. After an hour dialed K’Nort *woo hoo she’s in line* brief description of where I am “under “C”, do you see the bus that’s packing up?” K’Nort: “yeah, I’m by the rear tires” me: “?” “I’m at the back of the bus, what are you wearing?” Turns out two people separated us, so one CBRer met. We get our passes and head to a pub and to move my car from the most expansive lot ever. Rally calls, she and others are getting their passes and meeting up. Off we go to meet: Bert, Cosmic, Smoogis, Quarterqolf, Ranarok, Chance, Royal, Lena, Howyadoin, PhoenixRising, Darkblade, Tadgh, BouncingBoy, Rallura.. if I left anyone out so sorry! Once the doors to the main floor open we’re off to Koop’s booth! QW, Chance, Rags, and me head off to spend copious amounts of money at the half-price trade booths while the rest of the pack splits up, planning to meet for dinner. Then off to Horton’s Plaza where Ronald, Alex, Fabian, Justin (did I meet you earlier?) and (I’m sure) others joined us; after eating the wild ones headed off to the hotel for some drinking while I headed off on my drive out of San Diego to Escondido.
Thursday my husband joined me; Collin is not a comic geek but indulges me. I lost count how many times we saw Sir Tim Drake on the main floor. I found more Trades, leather wrist cuffs, a black renfaire type tunic, a batman key-ring, talked with a few creators- got a great “Martin the Satanic Raccoon” pin- ran into some friends from Santa Cruz, and then sat and watched the world go by before heading towards Koop booth to take him and his helper monkeys to the weenie roast.
Weenie Roast- wow! What a crowd! Madman Dan, StarsandGarters, Elhefe, Guapo, Punchy, the MacQuarries, the Hatchers, and all the rest. Big KUDOS and thanks to Mrs. MacQuarrie!!!! Sat and chatted with Smoogis! That was fun, and with Bert, also big fun! Just for the record- Quarterwolf is the nicest guy! And Rags knows way too much about Battlestar Galatica, scary. Around 10ish MattBib arrived! Finally met him and then I had to leave, damn. I was still debating attending on Friday when we got to the car and turned the key- the starter stuck! Horrible noise. Collin knew what to do and we made it back to his parents but there was no way I was taking a questionable car (that we needed to drive 8 hours home in) down to San Diego so that was the end of my CBR/Con prowl. I feel like I missed so much.

* about the paws. On Monday I was doing chores around my in-laws place. At one point I was cleaning the carpets so I took off my shoes and didn’t put them back on. I then went out in the shade covered carport and cut up branches and whatnot from the mornings pruning of the oleanders. Not really thinking about 95f temperatures and white concrete I headed down the drive (barefooted) to put the yard waste out for pickup. I did this twice before the thought entered my brain that my feet we’re unpleasantly warm; hot in fact. I walked/hopped quickly back under the shade and they weren’t cooling off, so I stood in the fountain. By 8pm I had blisters on the balls of my feet, heels, and down the outsides, I could barely walk- just before a Con that stretches approximately 5 miles through booths and displays. Stupid me, blisters before!

[SteelTownr]

Actually, there was nothing but love. Fabian and I were throwing up some westside gang signs at the Weenie Roast but that's as far as it got.

And if you're talking who would be the #1 pick in a drinking contest howy would win hands down.

Alex puked during the pub crawl after all. Howy drank for a solid 12 hrs or so and kept it all down.

This is good to know, it is terrible when a first round draft pick goes bust.

I think that I could hang with yinz, but I'm a beer drinker. Liquor makes me evil.

Mark B.

[mattbib]

This is good to know, it is terrible when a first round draft pick goes bust.

I think that I could hang with yinz, but I'm a beer drinker. Liquor makes me evil.Howy's the opposite as he only drank liquor, not beer. Which meant no Car Bombs for him unfortunately. Luckily I'm able to drink both.

I had no idea Alex puked. I know Fabian did twice one night. The same night Andrea was drawn on.

[SteelTownr]

Luckily I'm able to drink both.

You are what is known as a "Two-Way Starter" then. Good to have on the team.

I had no idea Alex puked. I know Fabian did twice one night. The same night Andrea was drawn on.

I guess drawn on is better than puked on, huh?

What is in a Car Bomb?

Mark B.

[mattbib]

What is in a Car Bomb?
Irish Car Bomb
Shot glass filled with equal parts Jameson and Bailey's
dropped into a half-pint of Guinness and chugged.

[SteelTownr]

Irish Car Bomb
Shot glass filled with equal parts Jameson and Bailey's
dropped into a half-pint of Guinness and chugged.

Why does it look green on Trix's shorts then?

Mark B.

[phoenixrising]

I think the Midwest kicked all ya'lls asses. Did anyone claim Alex and I for a team, cause we drank a ridiculouss amount for mere free agents.

[Justin Davis]

Irish Car Bomb
Shot glass filled with equal parts Jameson and Bailey's
dropped into a half-pint of Guinness and chugged.

You have to chug it because the Bailey's will curdle if you don't drink it fast enough. Alex and I both don't like Guinness, but loved Irish Car Bombs. They taste like chocolate shakes. Well, very quickly drunk chocolate shakes.


I had no idea Alex puked. I know Fabian did twice one night. The same night Andrea was drawn on.

Fabian puked two nights in a row. The first night was because of the tequila Guapo brought from home that it looked like Fabian had an allergic reaction to. His face was all red and blotchy, but he still liked the foreign-brought tequila.

Hawk totally welched on the bet with Andrea. He stopped drinking, but still said he'd draw on her if she slept. Welcher! We could've drawn the entire Louvre Museum's set of paintings on Royal for the amount of times he kept falling asleep in people's rooms and other places.

[StoneGold]

I think the Midwest kicked all ya'lls asses. Did anyone claim Alex and I for a team, cause we drank a ridiculouss amount for mere free agents.
Given that I actually freaked you out with my drinking...

http://www.capsgetpeeled.com/blog/archives/westside.jpg

[Justin Davis]

I think the Midwest kicked all ya'lls asses. Did anyone claim Alex and I for a team, cause we drank a ridiculouss amount for mere free agents.

I guess I was the lone representation of the South. Now, even though I can't remember part of Saturday night, I never once threw up or felt nausea. That I know of.

[mattbib]

I guess I was the lone representation of the South. Now, even though I can't remember part of Saturday night, I never once threw up or felt nausea. That I know of.
Isn't Ronald from the South? Or is he considered East? Yeah, I never felt sick either, which surprised me as I predicted an early retirement for me because we started so early on Saturday, but I went 'til the end and then some.

[Justin Davis]

I really wish I had a scanner so I could start a thread just for the sketches people got at the Con. A few us like Rin, K'nort, and myself got some really good ones.

[phoenixrising]

I too am quite proud of never puking, passing out, or being badly hungover. But Justin? You finished Saturday passed out next to Alex in bed.

I'm not kidding.

[K'Nort]

I really wish I had a scanner so I could start a thread just for the sketches people got at the Con. A few us like Rin, K'nort, and myself got some really good ones.

I do have a scanner and plan on posting some of my sketches. I spent way too much time in lines to not show them off.

[ragnarok_2012]

I'm back. It was a long trip, and one of my flight's was delayed by over an hour, but I am safe & sound in my secret underground bunker.

*I took about 260 pictures on Wednesday & Thursday...but my camera was broken (Thursday night maybe?). The lcd display on the back was shattered, and I'm not entirely sure if the pics I took after that will turn out. The guilty party (who was drunk at the time) has offered to pay to replace or repair it, so it's all good.

*Chance is awesome, and a huge fan of Captain America. We tried to get the short sleeve Cap shirts at Graphitti Designs, but they're having legal problems with Marvel and aren't making them at the moment. MacQuarrie's custom-made Cap sweater filled me with envy.

*Chance was hit by a car. It was a hit & run. He had the right of way. I was across the street when it happened. He has a couple stitches next to his eyebrow, a scuffed knee and a scuffed arm. He was very lucky (or mildly unlucky depending on how you look at things). There were 3 witnesses in addition to Chance (myself and a couple standing on the corner). The guy didn't see anything. The girl simply heard a crunch sound. I saw a white car with a boxy back end. It's extremely unlikely that this person will get caught.

*At the Weenie Roast, I grappled with Royal. I am proud to say that I submitted him via neck crank (the Crucifix :D)!

*The bear that Alex forced to smoke is now chained down.

*Chocolate/Lena is gorgeous, and I could listen to her voice all day....unless new episodes of Battlestar Galactica were on...in which case I'd only listen to her lovely voice during commercials.

*John Kerry likes to wear costumes.

*My first question upon meeting Punchy: "What's Spike like in real life?" His response: "He's an asshole." :D

*Smoog is clicking, she's clicking, she's clicking.

*Irish Pub. The Field. Rocks. Highly recommended.

*The restaurants generally had excellent food and mediocre service. And it was a bit pricey. The company was, of course, most excellent.

*Koop rocks!

*Cei U was much missed.

*Fabian is a prince, even if he wussed out about wearing the Sub-Mariner costume.

*Quarterwolf & Guapo are extremely nice guys.

*Bouncing Boy has an excellent singing voice.

*Matt Bib crushes dreams, but has a pretty smile.

*Quarterwolf has nicknamed Stars & Garters "Stars & Gutters".

*Ron rocks. I think that of all the people at the con he was the one most guilty of burning the candle at both ends.

*Pho does not dig bodybuilders.

[Justin Davis]

Mandy..er... Pho mentioned in the photo thread about her and Alex getting along well. People commented numerous times about that with a chuckle. And, no, they weren't always drunk when they got along. They're both cool people. Plus, I think he was asking her tips on how to get his hair to look as blond and pretty.

Here's an actual tidbit about the convention itself. The Bruce Campbell panel rocked. He had funny stories, hopped up on the soap box more than once to go off on the MPAA ("They can kiss my ass so hard it comes out the front." I'm not even sure what that means, but everyone loved it.) and the recent crop of remakes and retreads in movies, and even correctly called a couple convention goers a moron and an idiot for their asinine comments during the panel.

[howyadoin]

Did anyone claim Alex and I for a team, cause we drank a ridiculouss amount for mere free agents.West Coast claims Alex. He may have barfed, but he can hold his own.

[Michael P]

Mandy..er... Pho mentioned in the photo thread about her and Alex getting along well. People commented numerous times about that with a chuckle. And, no, they weren't always drunk when they got along. They're both cool people. Plus, I think he was asking her tips on how to get his hair to look as blond and pretty.

Here's an actual tidbit about the convention itself. The Bruce Campbell panel rocked. He had funny stories, hopped up on the soap box more than once to go off on the MPAA ("They can kiss my ass so hard it comes out the front." I'm not even sure what that means, but everyone loved it.) and the recent crop of remakes and retreads in movies, and even correctly called a couple convention goers a moron and an idiot for their asinine comments during the panel.
What'd they say?

[phoenixrising]

West Coast claims Alex. He may have barfed, but he can hold his own.

So I guess girls didn't get drafted? Cause if we had to play in our own league, it's not exactly a fair game...

[Justin Davis]

I too am quite proud of never puking, passing out, or being badly hungover. But Justin? You finished Saturday passed out next to Alex in bed.

I'm not kidding.

So I've been told. Someone, I forget who now, said I fell asleep for about 20 minutes. I think I like "fell asleep for 20 minutes" better than passed out. However, I do remember crawling into my own bed, noticing that Gus (Stars) was not there, and thinking, "Oh . . I bet I know where he is . . hehehehe," and then all was dark until I woke up around 11:45 the next morning when Matt getting ready to meet people for lunch.

[i_mmmchocolate]

Yes it is, but I'll confirm that she's very attractive. HOT even! :)


You guys are great for my self-esteem-ha! Bib is very hot too!

Lots and lots of CBR hotties.

[SteelTownr]

West Coast claims Alex. He may have barfed, but he can hold his own.

Huge endorsement from the King!

Mark B.

[i_mmmchocolate]

Next year, offer to buy her some chocolate martinis if she goes on the bar crawl.

Mark B.


Next year, I'm all about the bar crawl. Forget about the con!

[phoenixrising]

You guys are great for my self-esteem-ha! Bib is very hot too!

Lots and lots of CBR hotties.

I too was somewhat taken aback at the hotness of some of my CBR comrades. Disturbing.

[i_mmmchocolate]

Her accent just made me smile.

Thank you! I'm still wondering why you made me say 'very worried'.

ha ha!

[SteelTownr]

Next year, I'm all about the bar crawl. Forget about the con!

I would so much love to come out with yinz!

The San Diego Con is too close to my annual Latrobe (Steeler's Training Camp) Pilgrimage, though.

Maybe if I can make enough money and bank enough vacation time, a dream could become reality, though!

Mark B.

[Justin Davis]

What'd they say?

I'm not sure what the one guy who got called an idiot said, but I remember the other incident well.

For those that don't know, Campbell's new book is called How to Make Love* *the Bruce Campbell Way.

During the panel, someone stood up and yelled, "When you make love the Bruce Campbell way, do you say, 'Hail to the king, baby'?"

The crowd groaned and Campbell hung his head for a few seconds before lifting it to say, "You, sir, are a moron." We all cheered in agreement.

[i_mmmchocolate]

I too was somewhat taken aback at the hotness of some of my CBR comrades. Disturbing.


Yeah, very disturbing. Especially since I consider CBR my online family- talk about incest.

[Justin Davis]

Thank you! I'm still wondering why you made me say 'very worried'.

ha ha!

Because you said it just minutes earlier to my request and I thought it was cute as hell. I didn't even know hell was cute until then.

[i_mmmchocolate]

Because you said it just minutes earlier to my request and I thought it was cute as hell. I didn't even know hell was cute until then.


Oh, by the way, next year I'm going to swear every other minute!

[Justin Davis]

I too was somewhat taken aback at the hotness of some of my CBR comrades. Disturbing.

Yeah, very disturbing. Especially since I consider CBR my online family- talk about incest.

Maybe we're all like second-cousins and it's ok? Besides, I'm not sure how hot I can look while wincing from shin splints.

[Typo Lad]

Yeah, very disturbing. Especially since I consider CBR my online family- talk about incest.

It should be noted that I think someone can appreciate the appearance of their family members without it being creepy.

It's when you go from "Yes, Chocolate is very attractive" to "I want to get in Chocolate's pants" that it gets creepy.

[borateen]

Here are my Comic-Con Photos... (http://www.invinciblestudios.com/comiccon05/)

The two photos of your daughter with Margo Kidder are awesome!

[Justin Davis]

Oh, by the way, next year I'm going to swear every other minute!

Whoo! I tried so hard to get her to say mother fucker, but it just wouldn't happen. For some reason, I just found it really interesting she refused to curse even though I didn't get an overly religious vibe from her at all. Also, she didn't eat nearly as much chocolate the Ghiradelli (http://www.ghirardelli.com/) shop as her name implies. I, however, LOVED the chocolate raspberry sundae.

[i_mmmchocolate]

The San Diego Con is too close to my annual Latrobe (Steeler's Training Camp) Pilgrimage, though.

I know, grrrr...one of these years you've got to attend SDCC!

[borateen]

I don't care really. Fabian or Ron or Cosmic would be the one to avoid talking about, I think.

Sure...just tease us.

[phoenixrising]

*Pho does not dig bodybuilders.

I spend four nights listening to this guy snore and all he learned about me was that I detest muscle men.

*cries*

[SteelTownr]

The two photos of your daughter with Margo Kidder are awesome!

I like the one with the Reno 911 guys!

Mark B.

[i_mmmchocolate]

Whoo! I tried so hard to get her to say mother fucker, but it just wouldn't happen.

PEER PRESSURE! There's something about swearing on q.

For some reason, I just found it really interesting she refused to curse even though I didn't get an overly religious vibe from her at all.
Right! I'm actually agnostic/atheist.


Also, she didn't eat nearly as much chocolate the Ghiradelli (http://www.ghirardelli.com/) shop as her name implies. I, however, LOVED the chocolate raspberry sundae.

Yeah, because of the lunch we ate prior to heading over to the chocolate place. I wanted a banana split or something- I was just too full.

So next year, I will eat more chocolate, drink lots of booze, and swear a lot.

[SteelTownr]

I know, grrrr...one of these years you've got to attend SDCC!

I have family in San Diego and think that it is just a great, great place.

The chance to bump into yinz makes it awfully hard to pass up.

Mark B.

[Justin Davis]

So next year, I will eat more chocolate, drink lots of booze, and swear a lot.

That's..*sniff*..beautiful.

[i_mmmchocolate]

Oh, and attend Preview night, of course!

[mattbib]

Sure...just tease us.Ronald is an angry drunk. :) I'm not touching the other stuff.

[phoenixrising]

Except when it comes to spreading it, apparently.

Cmon. Someone had to start the gossip. Especially after I kept finding myself as a gossip middleman all week.

[mattbib]

Cmon. Someone had to start the gossip. Especially after I kept finding myself as a gossip middleman all week.We should just start making stuff up about those who haven't posted yet.


Bouncing Boy got arrested for stealing a print of naked Wonder Woman.

[i_mmmchocolate]

I pushed Smoog down a flight of stairs, while she was on a wheelchair.


Actually that last part about the wheelchair is true. ha ha.

[Michael P]

It should be noted that I think someone can appreciate the appearance of their family members without it being creepy.

It's when you go from "Yes, Chocolate is very attractive" to "I want to get in Chocolate's pants" that it gets creepy.But they look so comfortable! And affordable, too.

Wait, if we're all family, then what are DB and Trix's kids gonna look like?

[mattbib]

I wonder if that newbie poster ever met up with hot comic fangirls for sushi.

[Justin Davis]

Ronald is an angry drunk. :) I'm not touching the other stuff.

He has to be drunk for that? heh

Especially after I kept finding myself as a gossip middleman all week.

Same here. I wanted less melodrama and more conversations. One of the best times was when you, Andrea, and myself were in the hot tub with Ronald sitting on the edge and we all just talked. No CBR stuff, not even much in the way Comic-Con stuff, just getting to know each other talk. Dug that. Plus, I was drinking beers in a hot tub with two cute girls in bikinis. That wasn't bad either.

[Typo Lad]

But they look so comfortable! And affordable, too.

Are you calling her cheap?

Wait, if we're all family, then what are DB and Trix's kids gonna look like?

...

EVIL MAN!

[mattbib]

I wanted less melodrama and more conversations. One of the best times was when you, Andrea, and myself were in the hot tub with Ronald sitting on the edge and we all just talked. No CBR stuff, not even much in the way Comic-Con stuff, just getting to know each other talk. Dug that.
Yeah, those times were good too, which is why karaoke was so much fun Sunday night, and the time I spent in the room with Rally, Mark, DB, Lena, etc. Some of the larger gatherings (the Weenie Roast, some of the meals) were a bit overwhelming.

[i_mmmchocolate]

Yeah, the mini get-togethers were far better at getting to know people. During the Roast I had to keep on the move...

[Justin Davis]

Apparently, I'm quite the mingler. I moved from group to group a lot.

Here's another convention anecdote:

At one point, I accidentally wandered down what I called the porn aisle. It had a couple booths with women who have obviously had many plastic surgeries to "enhance" themselves, pictures of themselve scantily clad everywhere, and they wore clothing that usually consisted of leather, some string material, and maybe feathers for some odd reason. The other booths on that aisle had adult action figures which is just plain scary and many other things of that sort. Admittedly, while that may sound bad, it wasn't too explicit. There was no visual nudity that I saw. Just close calls.

Anyway, one of the scantily clad surgically-enhanced women with a booth started trying to entice me to come over and look at her stuff. I think her name might have been Cleopatra or something else equally cheesy, but I'm not sure. I was looking for a quick way around the people and out of the aisle when she started hawking her 2006 calendar.

I looked at her and said, "No, thanks. I have a girlfriend. Also, the internet and access to lubrication," and walked away.

Okay, I didn't say the bit about lubrication, but it would've been funnier if I did so from now on when I tell the story, that's what I said.

[Michael P]

Are you calling her cheap?

No, just her pants.

...

EVIL MAN!
*bows* I try my best.

[StoneGold]

We should just start making stuff up about those who haven't posted yet.



Well, as I said earlier, I did wake up on Friday morning with an irritation in my ass. And I was sleeping in a room with Alex.

[borateen]

Ronald is an angry drunk. :) I'm not touching the other stuff.

Was it really THAT bad?

[Justin Davis]

Was it really THAT bad?

It was pointless melodrama is all. Best to leave most of it there.

I came within feet of meeting Buried Alien. He was at Koop's booth when I walked by, but I didn't realise it was him even though he had a CBR T-shirt on. I'm still not quite sure why I didn't introduce myself when I saw the shirt.

After seeing the destruction that was the party room of Alex, Fabian, Ronald, and Hawk's, I'm a little less upset I didn't get in that room. Nothing was destroyed in the room, but I feel bad for the poor maids who have to clean it up.

[Chris_L_Hanssen]

I had a disposable digital camera, but everyone else (I think) had a 'real' digital.

Thank you for the link.

[StarsAndGarters]

*John Kerry likes to wear costumes.

*Quarterwolf & Guapo are extremely nice guys.

*Quarterwolf has nicknamed Stars & Garters "Stars & Gutters".No kidding! That Kerry lookalike was funny. Was that GL suit rubber?

Oh man, I still feel like I owe Q-Dub for dinner. I gotta deal with these guilt issues.

**shrug** I'll answer to that. :D

[ragnarok_2012]

I spend four nights listening to this guy snore and all he learned about me was that I detest muscle men.

*cries*

If I weren't incredibly selfish, I might feel guilty. Mwahahahahahahahahaha!!!!

Hmmm, I'm trying to come up with something else I learned. Well, you & Alex got together suspiciously well.

[phoenixrising]

If I weren't incredibly selfish, I might feel guilty. Mwahahahahahahahahaha!!!!

Hmmm, I'm trying to come up with something else I learned. Well, you & Alex got together suspiciously well.

Suspiciously? Was everyone that disappointed that he and I didn't have a fistfight?

[StoneGold]

Suspiciously? Was everyone that disappointed that he and I didn't have a fistfight?
I was a little dissapointed in the lack of fistfights in general. I mean, best I did was manhandling Fabian. I could have been more proactive.

[phoenixrising]

I was a little dissapointed in the lack of fistfights in general. I mean, best I did was manhandling Fabian. I could have been more proactive.

But Rags did take down Royal at the roast. That was cool.

[DarkBlade]

But Rags did take down Royal at the roast. That was cool.
It was frigging hilarious is what it was. :D

[Quarterwolf]

The Wolf is back.

I will say this now and then go back and read the last 12 pages of the thread.

There are no friends like CBR friends. Everyone who was there rocked and I am a lucky person for being able to call you all friends.

Now to go back and read the rest of the thread.

Hehe. I got home and left my bags in the kitchen and came up just to read this thread quickly.

[K'Nort]

Suspiciously? Was everyone that disappointed that he and I didn't have a fistfight?

I'm certainly starting to think that I'm the only one who expected you two to get along. And I'm lost as to why I shouldn't have.

[MacQuarrie]

Yeah. Oddly enough I have a severe lack of photos of people who didn't go out drinking.
*sigh*

I'm old. I have to go to bed on time or I'm all cranky and gassy in the morning.

[K'Nort]

*sigh*

I'm old. I have to go to bed on time or I'm all cranky and gassy in the morning.

I think I remember a room complaining about that one morning. Not regarding you, Jim, of course.

[howyadoin]

So I guess girls didn't get drafted? Cause if we had to play in our own league, it's not exactly a fair game...During the pub crawlwe only drank together for a couple hours, and I wasn't payin' much attention to how much you had to drink.

And Thursday night, I could barely see you through the smoke.

[MacQuarrie]

It's when you go from "Yes, Chocolate is very attractive" to "I want to get in Chocolate's pants" that it gets creepy.
You would look stupid in Chocolate's pants. You're too tall for them.

[i_mmmchocolate]

You would look stupid in Chocolate's pants. You're too tall for them.

Actually, I think we're about the same height!

[csaver]

Hi. I'm the guy who got hit by a car. I'm not sure what kind of lasting impression I was planning to leave with the CBR clan during SDCC 2005, but that certainly wasn't it.

Kind of got myself to blame there. I'll be the first to admit I don't post in here very often, and when I do, its usually on the Avengers board with some witty observation about ten thousand other people have noticed before. Wasn't exactly the chatterbox for the first couple of days, either. Point is, I only really chat with QWolf online (though I chat with Cosmic Cat on occasion, and I talk with Rags more now) so I was sort of going in pretty cold when it comes to having to know everyone and having them know me. So, I do what I usually do...I sit, I observe, and I sulk. Justin wrote that I was brooding. Wow...brooding. Like Batman.

So it took me a while to get into the groove of things. Having QWolf there was a godsend. He truly is the nicest guy around, and I'm sure I'm not the only CBRidite to think so (Though I think paying for our final dinner was pushing it a little. Is QW buckin' for sainthood or somethin'??)

Can't say enough nice things about my other roommates Rags and Pheonix Rising. Rags was a blast to be around through the whole convention (thanks for the D&D DVDs), and Pheonix was...well, too cool a chick to be rooming with me. What's wrong with her?? I also can't thank her enough for helping me through my little vehicular incident Saturday morning. You and Smoogis really helped a lot.

Smoogis is a quiet angel of mercy. Am I the only one who just wants to give her a hug?

Oh...and Rags snoring? Yeah, believe it. And Pho thinks she had it rough? I was two feet away. A 747 could have landed in our room and we wouldn't have known it.

After chatting with Andrea (Cosmic Cat) for a long time, it was finally wonderful to meet her in person. It was fantastic to find out she was as fun and goofy (that's a compliment. I mean, look at that hat!) as she seemed to be online.

Is Bert gay? I'm not sure. He sends such mixed signals.

Justin should be on the radio. Seriously.

If Rally plans the rooms for next year, if someone comes up to her about it and starts a sentence with "Hey, I know this guy who can...." She should kick the guy in the nuts.

Talking to Stars was a mixed bag. It was great to see a guy so receptive when someone (me) goes on about how great "Acts of Vengence" was and about Romita Jrs work on "Daredevil". Then it hits me...were those things THAT long ago? Then I start to feel really old.

A bar crawl does NOT start at 2 pm!!

The weenie roast was NOT on a beach like advertised. I mean, I'm from Minnesota for godsake and I still wouldn't call that a beach. And on a related subject, was that what they call grass in San Diego? Do you mow it, or vacuum it?? (Though thanks for the Gardenburgers.)

Every time I saw one of those exact replica Cap T-shirts I wanted to scream. I've wanted one of those things since I was six! And now they don't make them because of some copyright issues. GRRRRR!!

Thanks for Rally and QWolf for sticking at the hospital for four hours while they were patching me up. Quite sad really, considering it would have taken them about ten minutes to do what they did to me. Urine sample (which I did all the work, to be honest), catscan, tetnis shot, stitches. That takes a whole morning?

Marvel's presence at SDCC was so pisspoor it was embarrassing. Joe Q's presence even more so. I wonder if he has "Just wait and see" tattooed on his penis. (Or is that "Dead is dead"?)

Don't let their phony smiles fool ya...the people of San Diego HATE us. Oh, they'll take our money, sure. But other than that...

Bryan Singer hates being in public.

Two seconds of a bald Kevin Spacey smirking with a Kryptonian crystal and I was already forgetting about that stupid Supersuit design.

San Diego is one beautiful city. And an ugly airport.

Doctor Doom? Ultron? I gotta start reading Runaways.

And let us all hope and pray that the person who hit me with his/her car is now so overcome with guilt that they decide to turn over a new leaf, quit abusing alcohol, and never get behind the wheel in that condition again. All that, and a BIG canker sore.

Anyway, I hope to see you all again. Talk to everyone later.

Chance

[K'Nort]

Chance!

I have at least one photo of you smiling, so that will help your rep. And I certainly remember some cheery bits. Esp before the accident, of course. But you did an amazing soldiering-on job.

And Runaways is awesome!!

[Royal]

But Rags did take down Royal at the roast. That was cool.

It was frigging hilarious is what it was. :D

Yeah, yeah. My venture into beatting up heavyeights proved fruitless.

[DarkBlade]

That's the last time I check YOU for symptoms of a concussion and fill in the paramedics... hrmph.


(Where's that sarcasam emote?)

Smoog and Cosmic are dears as roommates. Don't snore, don't whine, didn't kill me for clanging the top of my suitcase on the AC when I was trying not to make noise early in the morning as they tried to sleep a bit more...

Btw, Greg and Julie's nephew Aerin is awesome.

[howyadoin]

I kept finding myself as a gossip middleman all week.Who didn't?

[howyadoin]

A bar crawl does NOT start at 2 pm!!That's definitely a good point. Next year, we start earlier.

[mattbib]

That's definitely a good point. Next year, we start earlier.Definitely. :)

I hope Tara's still working at Maloney's. :evilsmile

[StoneGold]

Who didn't?
I wasn't. But I was kind of popping in and out. Oh, also, I have a penis. But then again, I still think Pho might.

[howyadoin]

I hope Tara's still working at Maloney's.Hah. Did she mention her name was Tara?

[howyadoin]

If Rally plans the rooms for next year, if someone comes up to her about it and starts a sentence with "Hey, I know this guy who can...." She should kick the guy in the nuts.Wow, that's some serious spin on reality.

[Justin Davis]

So it took me a while to get into the groove of things. Having QWolf there was a godsend. He truly is the nicest guy around, and I'm sure I'm not the only CBRidite to think so (Though I think paying for our final dinner was pushing it a little. Is QW buckin' for sainthood or somethin'??)

I swear. The nerve of that guy.

I also can't thank her enough for helping me through my little vehicular incident Saturday morning. You and Smoogis really helped a lot.

Y'know, I was about to mention that Rin helped too, but she beat me to it. C'mon, you couldn't have picked a better time to get hit by a car with that many people who have some sort of medical training.

Is Bert gay? I'm not sure. He sends such mixed signals.

Not as gay as Alex. .... Someone had to say it. Might as well be me.

Justin should be on the radio. Seriously.

I get that all the time and have since I was about 14 or 15. Wish there was something I could do about it now. Anyone know how to break into the voice-over business?

A bar crawl does NOT start at 2 pm!!

Or without telling me where they'll be or one of them loaning me a cell phone so I can hook up with them! ... Yes, I know what I said, shut up.

Don't let their phony smiles fool ya...the people of San Diego HATE us. Oh, they'll take our money, sure. But other than that...

A lot of people complained about shitty service in restaurants, but I did okay when I ate at Octopus Garden, a sushi place near the Con. Of course, I paid about $40 for seaweed salad and two rolls, but it was the best damn seaweed salad and sushi I've ever had.

Bryan Singer hates being in public.

Two seconds of a bald Kevin Spacey smirking with a Kryptonian crystal and I was already forgetting about that stupid Supersuit design.

I just think it wasn't handled well. He honestly didn't have a clue what was suppose to happen at first because there was no plan set up on how the questioning was going to work. I only have a few problems with the suit, but they went away real damn fast when the clip started. That final shot of Superman just floating in the atmosphere with his cape billowing behind him... wow.


Smoog and Cosmic are dears as roommates. Don't snore, don't whine, didn't kill me for clanging the top of my suitcase on the AC when I was trying not to make noise early in the morning as they tried to sleep a bit more...

All true. Plus, I hung out with them for chat sessions there. I felt like such the teenage girl. We should've braided each other's hair and had a pillow fight. Then, of course, I would get arrested. Also, I really have to hand it to Andrea for not freaking out when the weird rash broke out on the sides of her face on Sunday which was most likely caused from sleeping on the floor. She just put some ice on it and read some more of her Fables trade.

[Punchy]

Yeah, very disturbing. Especially since I consider CBR my online family- talk about incest.

If you can't keep it in your pants, keep it in the family.


If anyone cares we phoned Fabian today to see how those ruffians were doing on their way to Vegas. They said that Magic Mountain was a blast yesterday and they were anxious about getting to Sin City. I gave them a couple of strip club suggestions. You know, that I heard about from friends and stuff.

Things seem to be going well for them. I think Fabian might've gotten a bad rap for some reason. He's a good kid and I had a great time with him. Hope he enjoys the rest of his vacation.

[mattbib]

I think Fabian might've gotten a bad rap for some reason.If so, I hadn't heard. Other than making fun of him for not being able to hold his liquor I think he was extremely nice, funny, and generally cool. Definitely somebody I'd hang out with again given the chance.

[howyadoin]

If so, I hadn't heard. Other than making fun of him for not being able to hold his liquor I think he was extremely nice, funny, and generally cool. Definitely somebody I'd hang out with again given the chance.I thought it was funny when Travis called him a metrosexual.

[mattbib]

I thought it was funny when Travis called him a metrosexual.Yeah, I laughed at that...kind of hypocritically.

[howyadoin]

Yeah, I laughed at that...kind of hypocritically.Were you drinking anything with fruit in it?