Costume-Con <http://www.cc26.info/ <http://www.cc26.info/>> (<http://www.cc26.info <http://www.cc26.info>>) is coming to San Jose in April! You know ya wanna...
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LOTR_Costume_Gather@y...
Jan 3, 2008 7:41 am
Reminder from: LOTR_Costume_Gather Yahoo! Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LOTR_Costume_Gather/cal J.R.R. Tolkien's Birthday Thursday January 3, 2008 All...
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Sharon Henderson
jastaelf
Jan 3, 2008 11:44 pm
Once the cold snap passes, is anyone up for a get-together? It's been a while since we had one--and winter is perfect for bringing out cloaks! :) Jasta ...
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rookwoods
Jan 4, 2008 1:49 pm
Sure! I'm busy on Jan 26, but I think everything else is good. What/where did you have in mind? -Judy ... bringing out cloaks! :)...
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kozush@...
playzoboe
Jan 5, 2008 3:36 pm
I might be able to go as well, I've moved temporarily from NY to DC for a while. Without costumes though or sewing machine/serger/fabric/notions/patterns ...
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Cat Devereaux
catdevereaux
Jan 6, 2008 10:40 am
Conglomeration: We have moved our dates from August (due to other major conventions) to April 18-20, 2008. Our URL is www.Conglomeration.org. Come and play....
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Debbie
primmy_b
Jan 6, 2008 7:36 pm
January 6th, 2008 "A Long Expected Party" Convention, News Update: ALEP, a most unusual all-Tolkien event coming up this September 25-28th, is now over the...
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flutterby_baby2005
flutterby_ba...
Jan 6, 2008 11:01 pm
What is this???...
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Cat Devereaux
catdevereaux
Jan 6, 2008 11:17 pm
... It's a science fiction convention. Follow the link, www.Conglomeration.org , and read about what's going on. -Cat-...
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Sharon Henderson
jastaelf
Jan 7, 2008 1:19 am
I was thinking any Sunday afternoon, say around 1-ish, at any of the usual places? The Irish pub near Union Station, or the Royal Mile up in Wheaton? Both...
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KATERA2@...
beth37000
Jan 7, 2008 3:37 am
In a message dated 1/6/2008 7:20:18 PM Central Standard Time, jastaelf@... writes: Or any other places/dates/Or any other places/dates/<WBR> How about...
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Marie Prosser
marielprosser
Jan 9, 2008 4:04 pm
If you're looking for stuff in Kentucky, check out "A Long Expected Party" - very costume friendly, and all-Tolkien! Sept. 25-28, 2008 ...
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Debbie
primmy_b
Jan 16, 2008 1:12 am
This surge in registrations for "A Long-Expected Party" is happening faster than we anticipated! PLEASE NOTE: The ONLY way to secure your attendance is to fill...
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maethoriel_jasmine
maethoriel_j...
Jan 16, 2008 1:34 am
I did sign up and register, but I don't think I am on the forum. I also have not paid yet because of plumbing and sewer problems I am living in a hotel so I...
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Debbie
primmy_b
Jan 16, 2008 8:14 am
I hope it works out that you will be able to attend! I'm sorry to hear about the plumbing/sewage problems, that sounds like a real nightmare. Keep in mind...
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rookwoods
Jan 16, 2008 2:14 pm
... Ah, Primmy, you beat me to it! You're one fast hobbit! <g> I'm tickled we've got so many signed up, it's going to be a party of magnificent proportions. ...
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Cat Devereaux
catdevereaux
Jan 23, 2008 12:17 pm
(Yea! I think I have all the link mess fixed now, yelp if any of these end up wrong.) Fun stuff coming up. 2008 is off to a great start for costume ...
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rookwoods
Jan 27, 2008 2:55 pm
If you live in or can drive to Philly, the Franklin Institute is hosting a Star Wars exhibit. <http://www2.fi.edu/exhibits/traveling/starwars/> "This is the...
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vigamor12000
Jan 29, 2008 10:31 pm
I will be attending my FIRST costume convention ever in April (Costume-con 26). Can someone in the know tell me what a "hall costume is". Will I have more...
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Andrew T Trembley
attrembl
Jan 29, 2008 11:41 pm
... A "hall costume" is any costume that you just wear around the convention. Most folks plan hall costumes to meet a few different goals. Hall costumes, above...
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Debbie
primmy_b
Jan 30, 2008 5:15 am
Good description & advice! Also: If you are interested in entering the costume competition event, (if there is one) ask in advance whether hall costumes worn...
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S. M. Wand
dermawoman
Jan 30, 2008 9:50 pm
I have four (long) tips for you if you're attending an SFF con: 2. Be prepared for complete strangers to walk up to you in hallways, panels, rest rooms,...
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Cat Devereaux
catdevereaux
Jan 30, 2008 11:50 pm
... are lots of seats in panel rooms, there are precious few in hallways and the dealers' room/s. If you're wearing a long gown, you can get away wearing...
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vigamor12000
Jan 31, 2008 5:51 pm
Wow! Thank you all for such wonderful advice. I really look forward to it now. Guess I will have to get a bigger suitcase... LOL Best Regards Emlyn ... ...
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Cat Devereaux
catdevereaux
Jan 31, 2008 7:04 pm
... A suitcase???? I go over the lugange allowance going to a Costume Con. Shipping extra stuff is good. No one believes you're going for just a weekend,...
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Carol Mitchell
carolsmiscel...
Feb 1, 2008 3:24 am
Many people at costumecon change costumes several times a day. There are multiple costume contests-fantasy/sf, historical, and at least one other, which can...
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vigamor12000
Feb 1, 2008 10:02 pm
Again, my thanks to you all for your input. So, now I have to bring my blood red dress, my turquoise gown, my Dol Amroth invention and my handwoven LOTR...
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rookwoods
Feb 1, 2008 10:54 pm
... lol! and remember, if you're flying - most airlines let you check 2 suitcases and have a carryon - you can fit a fair amount of costumes, wigs and...
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Cat Devereaux
catdevereaux
Feb 2, 2008 8:42 am
Motion Picture Costumer 705 Giant Yard Sale Ever wanted to shop at a professional costumer's yard sale??? How about a whole group??? Members of Local 705...
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mellymel_hsv
Feb 2, 2008 5:38 pm
*drool* What an opportunity! Too bad I'm on the opposite end of the country. Mel Cat Devereaux <CatDevereaux@...> wrote: Motion Picture...
