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Con Withdrall
Oct. 11th, 2010 09:57 amHad a great time at StrowlerCon, dealing with sleep deprevation, and con deprevation. Will post more later.
Keep telling myself, only 11 days till O.V.F.F.
Keep telling myself, only 11 days till O.V.F.F.
Oh what a con. Post 3: The Music
Jun. 25th, 2010 01:16 amThere was a lot of great music at DucKon this year. Unfortunately I slept in and missed the morning concerts, so I didn't get to hear: Riverfolk, Graham Leathers, or Toyboat on stage.
I was able to ( catch )
I was able to ( catch )
Oh what a con. Post 2: The People
Jun. 22nd, 2010 11:28 pmI love people. Up here in Madison is quite isolated. It fed my soul to be with people again. I got to see lots of my Chicagoland friends who I haven’t seen for four months. There have been so many changes; people moving, or changing jobs, kids getting bigger. It was good to touch base again.
There was also quite a number of Canadian fen there. I even got to see some New York & Massachusetts friends while I was there (ironically). There were hugs and chats, people concerned with how I am doing. (While I am still in limbo, I am handling it as well as I can.)
I also made some new friends. I got to have conversation with Scott Snyder about gaming and old school Magic the Gathering. I suggested he and Mary Crowell should do a D&D concert together.
I met![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
shadowriderhope or “Hope of the Saxophone” as she seems to be known. It was fun hanging out with her while waiting for the pizza on Sunday. She was great playing with Tom Smith on Starlight and Saxophone, and she joined in on a few songs at the open filks. Unfortunately I didn’t get to sing I’m going to go back there someday till after she went to bed. I bet that song would sound great with Sax backing. (She also was in the Toyboat Concert, but I overslept and missed that).
Thanks to everyone who was there for making it a great con.
There was also quite a number of Canadian fen there. I even got to see some New York & Massachusetts friends while I was there (ironically). There were hugs and chats, people concerned with how I am doing. (While I am still in limbo, I am handling it as well as I can.)
I also made some new friends. I got to have conversation with Scott Snyder about gaming and old school Magic the Gathering. I suggested he and Mary Crowell should do a D&D concert together.
I met
shadowriderhope or “Hope of the Saxophone” as she seems to be known. It was fun hanging out with her while waiting for the pizza on Sunday. She was great playing with Tom Smith on Starlight and Saxophone, and she joined in on a few songs at the open filks. Unfortunately I didn’t get to sing I’m going to go back there someday till after she went to bed. I bet that song would sound great with Sax backing. (She also was in the Toyboat Concert, but I overslept and missed that).Thanks to everyone who was there for making it a great con.
So that was Windycon
Nov. 17th, 2009 05:05 pmI had a very good time at my first Windycon
The costumes were amazing (Ever seen a steampunk wheelchair?) While admiring costumes in the hall we came to the conclusion that if Steampunk were chosen as a theme again then it would have to be
The guests were gracious and funny
The filk circles were lively, and I got to hear new people, including one young guitar player who wrote "teenage vampire blues" while at the con. I managed a personal Filk Milestone while I was there. I actually covered a filk song in front of it's creator. I sang This Ain't Over Yet in front of Tom Smith. He graciously played along.
I got to see people I hadn't seen in too long, from some of you I hadn't seen for a whole 2 weeks tovoiceofkiki who I haven't seen in over 2 years.
I also got in a bit of gaming over the weekend.
All together it was a successful con
The costumes were amazing (Ever seen a steampunk wheelchair?) While admiring costumes in the hall we came to the conclusion that if Steampunk were chosen as a theme again then it would have to be
Steampunk Two the Etheric Bugaboo
The guests were gracious and funny
The filk circles were lively, and I got to hear new people, including one young guitar player who wrote "teenage vampire blues" while at the con. I managed a personal Filk Milestone while I was there. I actually covered a filk song in front of it's creator. I sang This Ain't Over Yet in front of Tom Smith. He graciously played along.
I got to see people I hadn't seen in too long, from some of you I hadn't seen for a whole 2 weeks to
voiceofkiki who I haven't seen in over 2 years.I also got in a bit of gaming over the weekend.
All together it was a successful con
Wow I needed that
Oct. 27th, 2009 09:56 amI had a great time at O.V.F.F.
I started slow (performing) because I realized that I hadn't performed or practiced in 2 months. I'm not sure I sang anything on Thursday, and only a couple of times on Friday.
I really enjoyed several of the theme circles on Saturday, and sang merrily at those. I did perform a couple of spoken word pieces in the filk-till-breakfast circle on Saturday/Sunday.
It was great to see and catch up with people from the Northeast.
It was great to see and catch up with people from the Midwest, who I just haven't had a chance to see yet.
The Pegasus concerts were great as usual, a real treat. Also a treat was getting to hear so many "filkers of yore". I especially enjoyed Duane Elms concert.
I also got my copy of Rosemary and Rue signed. squeee
Now I'm fighting off post con blues by reading everyone elses con reports
I started slow (performing) because I realized that I hadn't performed or practiced in 2 months. I'm not sure I sang anything on Thursday, and only a couple of times on Friday.
I really enjoyed several of the theme circles on Saturday, and sang merrily at those. I did perform a couple of spoken word pieces in the filk-till-breakfast circle on Saturday/Sunday.
It was great to see and catch up with people from the Northeast.
It was great to see and catch up with people from the Midwest, who I just haven't had a chance to see yet.
The Pegasus concerts were great as usual, a real treat. Also a treat was getting to hear so many "filkers of yore". I especially enjoyed Duane Elms concert.
I also got my copy of Rosemary and Rue signed. squeee
Now I'm fighting off post con blues by reading everyone elses con reports
A Kinda Con Post
Jun. 23rd, 2009 02:43 amI am going to talk about Concertino out of order and start at the end.
Sunday night at the MassFilc meeting it really hit me hard that I am moving (geographically) away from a wonderful community.
Three years ago, trying to find a social outlet after the break-up of my marriage, I walked into Concertino ’06. Only one person, at the time, knew my name, but I was welcomed. This year I helped make Concertino ’09 happen, and of the 130 attendees there were less than 20 people who didn’t know me.
As the Dead Dog circle got smaller, and more locals went home I was also realizing that once I move, it will be months or years before I see most of you again. I was barely able to hold myself together to sing I’m going to go back there some day which is my typical swan song of the con. (It also happens to be the first thing I stood up and sang at a filk circle, back at Arisia ’05)
I will try to make it to the July MassFilk meeting, and I plan to send my proxy with someone to the Annual meeting (just so that I can feel like I’m still involved), but in case I don’t see some of you again you before I move.
So Long and Thanks for all the Filk
Sunday night at the MassFilc meeting it really hit me hard that I am moving (geographically) away from a wonderful community.
Three years ago, trying to find a social outlet after the break-up of my marriage, I walked into Concertino ’06. Only one person, at the time, knew my name, but I was welcomed. This year I helped make Concertino ’09 happen, and of the 130 attendees there were less than 20 people who didn’t know me.
As the Dead Dog circle got smaller, and more locals went home I was also realizing that once I move, it will be months or years before I see most of you again. I was barely able to hold myself together to sing I’m going to go back there some day which is my typical swan song of the con. (It also happens to be the first thing I stood up and sang at a filk circle, back at Arisia ’05)
I will try to make it to the July MassFilk meeting, and I plan to send my proxy with someone to the Annual meeting (just so that I can feel like I’m still involved), but in case I don’t see some of you again you before I move.
So Long and Thanks for all the Filk
150 friends posts since I was brousing lj last Thursday, and I haven't been reading lj thouroughly since before DucKon, so...
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I currently want to add posts on
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ConCertino
Relocation Process
Home from DucKon, which has an amazing filk track. How amazing?
Seanan McGuire, was Filk Guest. There were also performances including Vixy & Tony, S.J. Tucker, Brooke Lunderville, Amy McNalley, Kathy Mar, Tom Smith, and Riverfolk.
How can they top that next year?
DucKon 2010 Filk Guest will be Talis Kimberley
In other news bankrupt my pants is in effect
Seanan McGuire, was Filk Guest. There were also performances including Vixy & Tony, S.J. Tucker, Brooke Lunderville, Amy McNalley, Kathy Mar, Tom Smith, and Riverfolk.
How can they top that next year?
DucKon 2010 Filk Guest will be Talis Kimberley
In other news bankrupt my pants is in effect
I'm All Packed
Jun. 11th, 2009 08:18 pmfor DucKon
Pants, shorts, kilt, bathing suit
Dress shirt, T-shirt, Tree-shirt
Sandles, belt, socks & underwear
3-1-1 Bag (toiletries)
Filk binder
2 books, to read on the plane
Ravens in the Library to get signed
Dice
All in a carry on bag
See some of you tomorrow
Pants, shorts, kilt, bathing suit
Dress shirt, T-shirt, Tree-shirt
Sandles, belt, socks & underwear
3-1-1 Bag (toiletries)
Filk binder
2 books, to read on the plane
Ravens in the Library to get signed
Dice
All in a carry on bag
See some of you tomorrow
Who is on YouTube?
Jun. 1st, 2009 12:32 pmThis morning I decided I wanted a change of pace for the music I listen to at work, so I decided to see what Filk I could find on YouTube.
In my search I quickly found a set of interviews done at Conflikt 1 and though, "I remember that, I wonder if he used any footage of me"
Turns out I was the first one in the interview
Then at about minute 3:35 is John Caspell giving his answer to "What is Filk?"
In my search I quickly found a set of interviews done at Conflikt 1 and though, "I remember that, I wonder if he used any footage of me"
Turns out I was the first one in the interview
Then at about minute 3:35 is John Caspell giving his answer to "What is Filk?"
On the drive to FKO we listened to The Arrogant Worms, to get into a Canadian frame of mind. Arrived at about 1:30 Friday, started hugging people. About 3:30 registered for room, con, and banquet. About 6pm CGC arrived. 7:45 went to “Tie and Tails” party. 8:15 went to opening ceremonies. After that it becomes a blur.
I do remember
Toyboat gets better every time I see them
The highlight of the 1-shots was “Suburban Travesty” singing “Pretty Filkers” with visual aids.
The What’s my con speed reading of con promotions went very well. It was done before the Auction, instead of after the Banquet.
Bill Roper did a great song for the at-con song writing contest: “If your baby wants a penguin…”
The concerts were great
The consuite was great
What did I sing/perform?
I spent $223.00 dollars on Interfilk, (I need a sign made to remind me not to get into bidding wars against Kathleen) most of it went for the “Filk You” package including: A handmade filk bag, two novels by Norma McPhee, a copy of her songbook and a CD of her song If you don’t like how I sing, filk you. As well as a harmonica, some cough drops, a hat of song triggering (many filkers will sing at the drop of a hat) and earplugs.
CD’s Bought: Phil Mills’ Rain on the Sand; Randy Hoffman’s More Vocals in the Monitor, and Marion Call’s Got to Fly
There were not any copies of Abseiling for Beginners by Playing Rapunzel or Red Roses and Dead Things by Seanan Mcguire for sale at the con.
There were so many Amazing people there I couldn’t begin to list them all. I had a great time.
I do remember
Toyboat gets better every time I see them
The highlight of the 1-shots was “Suburban Travesty” singing “Pretty Filkers” with visual aids.
The What’s my con speed reading of con promotions went very well. It was done before the Auction, instead of after the Banquet.
Bill Roper did a great song for the at-con song writing contest: “If your baby wants a penguin…”
The concerts were great
The consuite was great
What did I sing/perform?
- Friday night Heather Dale hosted a “places” theme circle. Based on the news Friday, I decided to sing the Iowa by Dar Williams.
- East of my Kind
- Rich Fantasy Lives: There was a person at the con who hadn’t heard it before, so I fixed that.
- Captain Jack and the Tardis
- Two Left Feet: which I first learned from Renie at FKO last year, I got to sing it for her in circle this year.
- Sam’s Song: They asked Erica to lead Sam’s song, so she got up on stage, and asked for any and all backup to join her on stage, so I did.
- Henry the Fifth will not have Rideable Horses (spoken word)
- Sister Fatima A request of Jan
I spent $223.00 dollars on Interfilk, (I need a sign made to remind me not to get into bidding wars against Kathleen) most of it went for the “Filk You” package including: A handmade filk bag, two novels by Norma McPhee, a copy of her songbook and a CD of her song If you don’t like how I sing, filk you. As well as a harmonica, some cough drops, a hat of song triggering (many filkers will sing at the drop of a hat) and earplugs.
CD’s Bought: Phil Mills’ Rain on the Sand; Randy Hoffman’s More Vocals in the Monitor, and Marion Call’s Got to Fly
There were not any copies of Abseiling for Beginners by Playing Rapunzel or Red Roses and Dead Things by Seanan Mcguire for sale at the con.
There were so many Amazing people there I couldn’t begin to list them all. I had a great time.
I only had to "skip 112" to see what I missed over the weekend
As it happens I was without my computer since 4:30pm EDST Friday, so if there is anything important that I missed over the weekend please let me know through either a post here or an e-mail (I did see I was drafted into the "Pre-Move Mental Health Brigade")
I had a great time at the WPI SFS Gaming Weekend. Thanks to everyone I gamed with (way too many to mention). Thank you to Brewer for crash space. Thanks toulitmatepsi for the ride home.
As it happens I was without my computer since 4:30pm EDST Friday, so if there is anything important that I missed over the weekend please let me know through either a post here or an e-mail (I did see I was drafted into the "Pre-Move Mental Health Brigade")
I had a great time at the WPI SFS Gaming Weekend. Thanks to everyone I gamed with (way too many to mention). Thank you to Brewer for crash space. Thanks to
ulitmatepsi for the ride home.While I was at Arisia
Jan. 19th, 2009 02:40 pmYou people posted about 100 posts. I have skimmed through them but feel free to comment or e-mail me if you think I missed something important
