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Convention Events and Programming => Get Involved => Plan Your Own Adventure (archived) => Topic started by: PaladinCecil79 on April 02, 2011, 09:46:30 pm
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Since Todd Haberkorn has gotten quite popular of late and plans to return to Kumoricon this year, who all would be interested in attending a Greedling dinner?
I've been to a few Risembool Ranger dinners before and I was thinking that it would be a good idea to start one up for Todd Haberkorn's fan base. What do you guys think?
Date: Friday, September 2nd, 2011 A.D. at 7:00 P.M.
Place: Little Italy's
Those attending:
kyokyo866
nekovamp13
Raveen92
graphicnovellife
Teddy_Bearxx and her brother
Maydrock and cousin
FluffySora
TsunderePrussian
Sign-ups are now closed.
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Sounds interesting, though could you explain more of what it is and what you're planning?
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What's a greedling?
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I like dinner... :)
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I like dinner... :)
I like food... :)
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The idea is for Todd's fans (and Todd if he has time) to get together at a restaurant for a lunch or dinner. Vic Mignogna's fans hold Risembool Ranger dinners at various cons, which Vic often goes to and they're a lot of fun.
I'm not sure where the meet-up would take place, but I would like to find out what restaurants are nearby and which ones would be the best candidates.
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Any idea where or when? I'm interested as a Greedling, Ranger, Skirt, Pomato, Emerald Dragon, and Sidekick. Never gone to one of these dinners before.
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I'm still confused; what's a greedling? Is that the "official term" for a Haberkorn fanatic?
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Yes, under the name T.H.E. Platoon I think
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Sorry, you've lost me. Where does the term "greedling" come from? And what's with the "E"?
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Even though I'm a member myself, I've wondered what Greedling meant, too.
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slight spoiler:
Ling become Greed, and Greed + Ling = Greedling
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I still don't get it, but at least the source of the name makes sense, I guess.
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I'd totally go ^^
And probably cosplay as Ling!!!
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Does anyone know any places nearby the hotel that would be a good location?
I'm not that familiar with Vancouver and I want to find a place with good food that's not too expensive.
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What is the name of the deadly sin/ homunculus played by Todd? Greed, yes? What would you call a bunch of Greed fans?
Besides it makes an odd pun to say Greedlings, Earthlings!
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Does anyone know any places nearby the hotel that would be a good location?
I'm not that familiar with Vancouver and I want to find a place with good food that's not too expensive.
If you're a fan of puns, I'd like to recommend:
Little Italy's Trattoria
901 Washington Street
Vancouver, WA 98660
From the Hilton hotel:
Turn left (North) onto Columbia Street
Head up to West Evergreen Blvd. and take a right (East)
Take the first right (South), which is on Washington Street
Little Italy's is the last business on the left before the first street (West 9th)
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I would love to attend this! Sounds like awesome fun! And the Little Italy idea kinda makes me laugh since he plays Italy but it'd be perfect! :L
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I don't feel like driving to Washington, its about a 1.5 hour drive and gas prices, uhh. I'll sit back from this meeting.
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The meeting would be during Kumoricon, so if you're going, you'll already be in Vancouver.....
That restraunt sounds pretty good ^^ And we could meet in the park or something and all walk there!
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Itd be funny if all of us were dressed as people that he voiced (Death the Kid, Italy, Watanuki, etc.) for the dinner xD
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Closest I can be is LanFan (Ling's guard) or I could wear My Commissioned Keroro Hat XD Once I get it.
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If I have Ling, I'll probably be him (doing Greed Ling since I don't feel like open-chest binding...), or I could be Kid...I have both~
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If you guys truly want to do Little Italy's, here's their website.
http://littleitalystrattoria.com/
If you click on "Locations" the first one you'll see is the one I'm referring to.
You can also see their menu. The most expensive thing there (that I saw) is $16.99 ($18.38 after tax), but that was a lamb skewer. Their paninis range from $6.59 to $8.89, their calzones are either $8.89 or $9.29 (and they're EPIC), they have various pizzas to choose from, pasta dishes from $10.49 to $13.39, and various appetizers and stuff, too!
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I'll probably be Italy for this~ Now we just need Todds permission for this.. or at least contact him, bout the idea xD or at least what do you guys think would be a good idea for what day to do it?
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I'll send him an e-mail about it.
For now, I'm starting a mock sign-up and will be taking up to ten people. If you'd like to join, head to http://greedling.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=1&action=display&thread=194
Note: This is a Proboards forum, so in order to access the page, you'll need to be a Greedling member or join the club.
The Sign-up will be open until May 15th and then I'll start the real one.
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I totally signed up for it :L excitement!
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Awesome. I look forward to seeing you there. I have now opened the official sign-up sheet and will take up to ten people.
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Woot! I'm signed up ^^
I'll either be Kid, or Greed-Ling for this!
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Hurray on the offical list! Totally being italy for this no joke~
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^ Glad I could be of help to you guys!
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We should also work on a day and time to hold it. I was thinking either Sunday evening or Monday morning or afternoon.
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Since guests usually leave on Monday, sometimes early Monday, I'd recommend Sunday evening.
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Sunday evening though has a lot of stuff going on like dances and panels. What if it was on the prereg night?
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That might work out best, especially for Todd. He'll probably be busy with various panels and such throughout the con, so prior to might be the way to go.
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Yeah, and the thing with Sunday evening, is there is the Cosplay Contest that I will be apart of, so that's a no.
I do think Pre reg would be the best ^^ We could all try to meet up in the reg line and then all head out when we're done!
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Sounds like a plan! Getting badge's then getting dinner sounds like a good mode of action~ Any sort of time that would be estimated for this? like.. sometime between 4-7 or something?
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Well, I think reg starts at 4......So it's probably gonna have to be around 7.
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Yea that sounds ideal! Course it also depends when Todd wants to~
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Very true.
So I've decided that I will be Greed Ling for this ^^
I will probably be a geek and bring my own chopsticks with me >>
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I just took a look at their website, hoping to find the info on when they're open on Fridays (which is until 10pm, btw). I found something interesting to point out...
There is a gravel parking lot nearby that occupies an entire block. The people that own it are okay with Little Italy customers using the lot, but ONLY AFTER 5PM. Anyone who parks there before 5pm runs the risk of having their vehicle towed.
I doubt that this will be an issue in this case, but I figured that it'd be a good idea to point this out anyways, in case there were going to be plans for car trips, or something. You might luck out and find some vacant spots elsewhere, but the website made it sound like the possibilities would be rather tough. if you go with 4pm, it might be more plausible...
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Thanks for the info. I'd like everyone who wants to attend to give a day and time they think would work and then we can talk about which time would be best.
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I vote for Day zero (Friday) around 7 (after reg)
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Prereg Friday (day 0) and 4-7, after we get our prereg badges~
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This sounds /amazing/. If I can find Watanuki again~ *laughs*
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For the time being, we'll do Friday at 7:00.
I recently got a response from Todd and he said he appreciated what we're doing and will be happy to come by and support it. I asked him what day would work best (I told him I can schedule it between Friday and Monday) and will let you know what he says.
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I hope he chooses friday! ALl the other days are so busy D: hough on Monday thatd be like impossible for almost everyone xD
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I agree!
Hope for Friday!!!
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Alrightie! just signed up on the offical page and I would like to claim the spot of Watanuki x3 Dear God I love that man X'3
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The sign-up list is now closed and I'll be calling in for the reservation in a day or two. For now, the scheduled time is Friday at 7:00. If everyone still agrees with that time, I'll schedule it for then, but if anyone thinks that a different time might be better, let me know and I'll see what I can do.
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I'm still fine with that time!
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That's perfect! I'm so excited for this! *fist pumps*
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I called the restaurant the the dinner is officially scheduled for Friday September 2nd 2011 AD at 7:00 PM at Little Italy's.
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^ Excellent! I hope to be able to attend this.
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So how are we getting there? Is it just a walk? Or do we have to drive and figure out rides...?
Also, we should meet in the park or something. Since the inside will be full of reg.
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The restaurant is within walking distance. I was thinking we could meet in the park and walk from there.
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Sounds good ^^ The park is pretty big. There is a tower closest to the hotel that has a bunch of fish around it. Probably the best place to meet.
This~ http://www.cityofvancouver.us/publicart.asp?menuID=10461&submenuID=10468&itemID=16562
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Yeah, walking would definitely be better. It's only a few blocks away and you don't have to deal with the stupid one-way roads or parking.
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Should someone make a sign so we can find each other in the park? I know I havent been there before and I dont want to get lost ;w;
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That is an excellent idea. Let's definitely do that.
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That'd be fine ^^ Maybe we should all make a sign, since we don't know who will be done with pre reg first...?
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That's a good idea. I think at least a few of us should make one, just to be sure. Or we could wait to find out when we'll be done with registration first. That way, anyone who knows they'll be done in time can be the one/ones to make one. I'll work on making one myself as well, but I think it'd be good for at least two of us to do it.
On a lighter note, I got a new cookie recipe book and because Todd plays Italy in Hetalia, I was thinking it'd be fun to make Cookie Pizza, Jack's Biscotti, or Pine Nut Cookies (an Italian recipe) for the gathering.
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This makes more since now, I was so confused at first when I saw the dinner on Nekos facebook xD
Sucks I missed the deadline though. x3x
Edit: Paladin! I just found the youtube video from Sakuracon!
I how you started with Tajima♥
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*Marking this for later.
On my sisters account. Luckly she wont be reading this for a while:)
EDIT: She wont be on for a few days, thank you mom for making her pack her room xD
You normally wouldn't see us together at con, I always get a room of my own and she shares with friends, and were always doing something on our own times. it makes me sad really.
But this year I want to do soemthing special, within this past year she has acheved more than in her current years of school, and she made a comment about this earlier today, so here i am.
Is there any chance we can still jump in on this? It would mean a lot to her, and I love my little sister to death♥
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No promises, but I'll see what I can do.
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Awesome.
She'll really appreciate it if it all works out!
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Ahaha, Should us who are attending have a certain item/nametag on ourselves to show that we're part of a group? especially since we're all gonna be in differnet cosplay and we wouldnt want people to sneak into our group before we headed off with Todd~
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^ That might be a good idea. Perhaps compiling a list of people to get these name tags first would be in order, though...
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The greedling forum post of the signup sheet might be good to see whose goin~
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Done. Head to the first page for details.
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Okay cool! ahaha should we have a matching item like an armband, cool like a cool club? xD ahahaha
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That's definitely a thought. I think we could either do that or have at least two people make a sign. That way, we could have a reserve, in case one of them can't make it.
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Perhaps both would be good ideas to plan for.
Um, could I be put on the list, please? Although I'm not planning on going to the con as one of Todd's characters, I have had a couple of conversations with him before, and I do like Italian food. I'm not 100% sure if I'd be able to go or not, but I'd like to have the option to go if I can. Would there be any objections to me bringing my girlfriend, as well? If I recall, she's considering going as France and likes the Hiitachins. (Also, it'd be more likely that she'd have the money between the two of us).
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I called the restaurant and was able to expand the dinner seating, so Teddy_Bearxx, her sister, Washougal_Otaku and her friend are all added.
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^ YAY!!! I'll let her know! Thanks, Paladin!!!
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Thats great~
Sorry, I had work and she is still away from the computer but will be back soon.
and Im her bestfriend/husband/brother... her sister wouldn't have done this at all xD
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O.M.G. I'm sorry. I wasn't thinking. My bad.
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Its okay :)
Her sister is going to be doing her own thing, so I thought I would do this for her instead~
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Is there room for two more? ;n; If not.. one? I REALLY WANT TO GO LIKE.. SO BADLY. </3
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I'll see what I can do, but no promises.
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I'm really excited for this ^^
Ling is almost done!
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Yeah, Tajimas jacket is plain black blazer.
Works either way, I just have to get it to fit right,
and hem the slacks.
and get my wig done xD
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Since Todd did the voice of Italy and the gathering will be at an Italian restaurant, I was thinking of making an Italian cookie recipe.
Which of these would interest you the most?
Nutella Brownies, Nutella Ribbon Bars, M&M Biscotti, Chocolate Biscotti, Fregolata, Jack's Biscotti, Cookie Pizza, Pine Nut Cookies.
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Cookie Pizza
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I agree. Cookie pizza.
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Cookie pizza! :L
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Cookie Pizza, M&Ms, or Nutella......Or make the cookie pizza with Nutella and M&Ms!!!!
OwO
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Cookie Pizza, M&Ms, or Nutella......Or make the cookie pizza with Nutella and M&Ms!!!!
OwO
:-* Sheer brilliance!!!
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Very much so! BTW Paladin, hows that looking for the other two to join us?
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Fluffysora: You and your friend are in.
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THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH!!!! ;W;
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Ah, yes thank you! ;w; Oh, this is FluffySora's friend that will be going thanks to you. ;W;
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Since we're getting closer to the con, I'd like to suggest that we start to work on a Greedling sign pretty soon. I was thinking it would be a good idea to get in finished in two weeks tops, that way we'll have it done in plenty of time with no pressure to get it done at the last minute.
I was thinking that either we could have one large sign made or two smaller ones. I'll see what I can do to make one, but if anyone else would like to volunteer, let me know.
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oh no its closed i wood of liked to go
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I can make a sign, and I think two smaller signs would be good, one near the hotel and one near the park. I'll make the one for meeting in the park. What ya think it should say? Maybe like 'Greedlings Meet Here' or.. something creative? xD
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I was thinking that it could say that or something "Greedling gathering" or "Greedling meet-up here."
Whatever you can come up with, as long as the both signs aren't too small.
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"Greedling Gathering" sounds good :3 I'll get to work on it soon and I'll post up a picture when I got it done :3 though i think i could do one so someone could do the other :3
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Sure. That's no problem.
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So did Todd confirm he's able to come?
I'm also gonna be wearing my lolita that day, but I'll either change before getting in line or right after reg. into Ling.
And if everyone wants to they could just make a poster ^^ I probably will (and have Todd sign it >>)
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yeeees I didnt think of that! I'd love for him to sign mine too ;w;
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lol
I wins!
I'm excited for this ^^
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Todd told me that he won't know until two weeks before the con.
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That's understandable.
I probably wont eat much just b/c I probably wont have much money to spend. But it will be fun anyways ^^
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Definitely. I'm really looking forward to this. I enjoy Italian food and it'll be great to meet up with everyone.
And if Todd can make it, it'd be fun to hear him comment on the menu in Italy's voice.
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lol
Bring your cameras!
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Oh yes I'm bringing my video camera~
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KyoKyo866: How are you doing on the sign? I look forward to seeing how it turns out.
Also, I plan to e-mail Todd in a few days about his schedule and I'll let you know what he says.
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I'm actually working on it right now! I should be done by tonight~ It's really simply looking xD It's bigger than it looks, trust me, it takes two hands to hold it properly
And hey! hey! Today is Todd's birthday!! <3 I hope he has a super duper one~
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It's looking good. You should color the text to make it easier to read from a distance.
And adding a few character-related things would be great, too.
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Cha I was thinking that, again i was thinking of coloring it. I think red and blue would be a good combination~
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Sounds good. I was thinking the sign's general background could be white with the text colored and have some character-related stuff added.
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Cha I thought the very same thing, though im trying to think what character things should be added. I have Death the Kids stripes, Italys curl, Kerororo's hat and... thats all I got. Is those three good?
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You could also do stuff that relates to Hikaru, Ling or Tajima.
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right right, though I dont really watch those series so Im not sure what I would put in xD any ideas?
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There's Ling's sword, Tajima's batting helmet, and Hikaru's hair (which is slightly different from Kaoru's).
If I can come up with anything more, I'll let you know.
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Sorry guys, but please take my friend & I off. She'll be working, and I'll be getting my Auction run-down at that time.
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can i take his place
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I have no objection to this. He's a good kid. If you guys would like to have him replace Chan & I, go for it.
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Here's the newer version; I'm coloring it either later today or tomorrow~ red and blue :D
(Out of date so I took down the pic :3)
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Washougal: Sorry that you and your friend can't make it.
Maydrock can take your place.
KyoKyo866: It's looking good. Can't wait to see it when it's finished.
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thx
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Here it is! All finished! I like how this turned out~ Im sure people can see it from afar~
(https://www.kumoricon.org/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi77.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fj68%2FKyoKyo866%2FFILE0069.jpg&hash=c1917edccc9e84beb2aa8db846dc96669656c574)
personally I extremely like how Lings sword came out~
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Awesome. You did some great work with it.
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thank ya~ :3
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wow nice
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hay who thinks todd is a big eater like some of his characters
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hay i know its a long shot but could my cousin come
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Sure.
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thx
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I just talked to Todd and although there are no promises, I think he can make the dinner.
Also, were we going to meet at the fountain outside the hotel? I think we planned that spot, but I want to make sure.
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I think the foutain/ Salmon Tower would be best, since it's easy to spot and you really can't get lost.
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k what time
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That's what I thought. I just wanted to be sure.
The dinner will be at 7:00 PM and we'll arrive at the fountain and leave for the restaurant at 6:45.
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Sounds good :D
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Okay. That's fine with me ^^
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So, how did everyone enjoy the dinner? And what were some of your highlights?
My favorite things were meeting up with everyone and just having a great time. I really liked the restaurant too and will work on holding another dinner next year.
Here are a couple of videos from the event:
Roll call:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IPjuZZXm00
Todd shout-out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYZ9Ly9_hfA
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:)
My highlight was running into Todd in the elevator line.
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Sob... after all of this I never even got to see todd once :'( sob
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Maybe he will be there again next year :D
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Got a pic w/ Todd as Ling during the Autographs ^^
And then ran into all of the guests and talked for a while while waiting for elevator! Lots of fun!
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♥ I wanna see the picture Kristi!
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Does anyone plan to be at Sakura Con next year? Todd has recently been announced as a guest there and I'd like to try to hold another dinner.
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I want to! So bad but I can't make it becasue of money and my moms birthday.
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Probably wont be able to go to Scon sadly.
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im 60% sure im going
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I'm 99.983% sure I'll never be able to go to Sakuracon/ more than one con a year
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Me! Me! I'm going!! SWign me up on the Sakuracon dinner! Or at least provide a link o3o I'll bring my sign again!
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Here's a link:
http://scmb.sakuracon.org/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=21987
If you know anyone else attending Sakura Con that you think would be interested, be sure to inform them.
I'm having trouble getting people at the Sakura Con board to notice it because I had to post it in a forum there that no one visits.
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All right got it put down, I'll talk to my friends to see if they want to join too~
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Good idea. If any of them can make it, it'd be awesome. :)
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I just hope I can see him this time ;3; i cryed when i couldnt see him at all at con, i was so looking forward to it.
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I might be going to Sakuracon afterall.
Paladin; could you add me on the dinner list for Sakura con? I don't have an account yet.
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Sure, will do. :)
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Thanks :)