That's true, it wasn't the world's largest hall.



Fair enough. I suppose it looks a lot different when you're costuming in the event and essentially looking at it from a punter's point of view.



Hee hee! Cool!



For the record I certainly didn't SAY it in that way either, and I hope nobody else interprets what I said like that too G.

Harry

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Hi All,

Whether it was meant in jest or not I was a bit affronted at the suggestion that its all we are is bunch of hungover men sat at a table all day, and thats all we do at events.

I too go to these events for fun but do not as a rule drink much - I still manage to have a good time. And that means I am not hungover the next day.

As G has pointed out we 'work' these events, spending all day in costume walking around and posing for the public.

If there is a table provided it is manned all day, whether that is particulalry done by some one who'd rather not walk around is up to the individual concerned (perhaps they do have a hangover but they're still doing somethig useful).

I go to events and I costume. I walk around and pose for the public and provide 'colour and interest' (if nothing else) for the organisers. I would not presume to go to event and free load. If I was not well enough (for whatever reason!!) to wear my costume all day, I would either not attend or I'd go as a paying member of the public.

The public does not want to see half-hearted efforts - better not do it at all than a 'can't be arsed' attitude.

I'll get off my soap - box now. Just wanted my say.

Karyn

The Freeman is in agreement with the Karyn.

SAS

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Founder of Special Armaments Section (Heavy Weapons)
"People don't understand. people like me"

I didn't mean to offend anyone Karyn, and there was a wink emoticon where appropriate.

Harry

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so the final head count is
Darren
Pug50
Gemma
Glenn
Sidewinder
dangerousrick
Clanger68 & Clangertoo
Bazfish
Skapunkninja
Munkey
Data..

Have i missed anyone off the list?

also is there any word of any guests? it was talked about getting Ian again?
Are we doing a bug hunt or something else...
I know Darren and Gareth are in london at the mo doing the Expo, but just wondering if anyone knew what we are going to be asked to do for the NSC.... Malika...?

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Homers Hero's..
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Relax Glenn. I have it in hand. As I have said above ...

Bug Hunts - I have discussed this with Malika and said that I am willing to organise and headline one or two Bug Hunts. I have asked her the safest place for the finale to occur and I'm yet to hear back. If nowhere can be found then there will be no Bug Hunt. I would say, if we had a BH, it would require all Aliens to remain on leashes for the rest of the time for the BH to "make sense". I'm fine with that (maybe too fine with it ... ) but I wouldn't like to speak for the other beasties.

Other duties - As far as I'm concerned, we will do anything (within reason ... ) that Malika wants us to do. As yet, I have heard nothing, so until I do we will work as I outlined before in this thread. We should have a table beside The Simon and the RPB so get thinking about stuff to put on it.

Yes Glen I am coming.

Does anyone needs a lift??

I am going M5, M42, M6 south, M69, M1 for a bit and there.

Cheer's Steve

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From this in your email I replied that I would not include a bug hunt in the event, so there is nothing specific from me.



I have booked a table next to the RPB for you guys but that is all.[/quote]

Let's try the FULL quote of what I said:


Now, let's concentrate on making this event the best it can be.

I want to do Bug Hunts, but tell me how we can do it in a way that will be acceptable to you and safe for NSC visitors. If you don't want BHs or you think it isn't worth the effort then I'm fine with that too.

Thanks for sorting out a table. Let's start a list of what people can bring to put on it. I can't bring much cos I don't have much, but:

Palisades Aliens Warrior Signature statue - Pug50

i can bring the same stuff i brought to the portsmouth show if wanted -
Halcyon apc, powerloader, dropship, a few bugs, motion tracker and smartgun headeset

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For the people who weren't in Coventry at the weekend: We won't be doing an organised Bug Hunt at NSC this year.

With 8-10 UKCM attending and not all of them being in armour, we don't have the manpower to ensure the crowd is properly managed during the finale.

However, suggestions for organised ways to involve the punters individually and in groups (especially kids) would be appreciated.

If it come to it... we can always do what we do at other Con's marine escorting Abe around while he scares the living crap out everyone....
or dare i say it a joint bug hunt with UKG? Stormtroopers and Marines looking for Abe?

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1st Batt. 69th Regiment,
Homers Hero's..
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Well, I've got the equipment to hand...

Personally I think we should glue him to the wall and steal his shoe laces!

well at least i came up with an idea of what to do at the weekend.. so poo to you ..!!!!


Gemma..... anytime .....

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Homers Hero's..
Drops so Far.... 29 and counting

Hey Guys, first off apologies for not making it to the Collectomania drop, I had an accident and damaged my back that very morning. Anyway back on course, I will be there on the RPB stand over the weekend and will have my USCM gear with a view to wearing it from time to time, I known Martin from the RPB is bringing his too, so if you require an extra 2 grunts for the hunt let us know.

I might finally get to meet you...having known you for almost two and a half years...and on two different boards!

Ouch! Hope you're recovering okay Tony?



Waaahaaaayy!!


See you all at the weekend.

Andy

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Best news I have had all day!

Be great to see you matey.

On a separate point the lovely Ian Whyte has offered a goodie bag full of signed A'v'P stuff to the NSC for Movie Mania Weekend.

I wondered if you would be interested in doing something on your stand to win the goodie bag?

I still have loads of certificates and badges from boot camp last year, so maybe you can look at a way of getting the children involved in a "recon mission" to answer questions and go into a prize draw???

Just an idea, if you guys decide you don't want to do this I will include the bag in the Saturday night auction.

Be good to see you Tony ,its been ages.

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Saturday night auction? Was wondering if we were doing another. Anyone got anything to donate for it?

Also, did I hear rumours that the Noodle Bar had reopened and was the place to be on Friday evening?

OK I will stick the goodies in the auction along with some other bits I have managed to beg/borrow/steal!

Yes the Noodle Bar has reopened and is definately the place to bo on the Friday night!

Noodle bar? Somebody better order the Foo King Rice..

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"You are not your Drop Count."

Ohh, does anyone (RPB/UKCM/UKG whatever) require a mannequin for static costume display? I have two. Let me know and I'll bring them along.