michaelfaries
October 28th, 2003, 03:33 PM
not[/B] back as a regular participant on any of the BG bboards.]
Galacticon 2003 was an amazing event, one which imparted so much energy and vitality to the many attendees, myself included. (For those that thought I was totally healthy and energetic, thanks for the thoughts -- I have a ways to go, though. I gave it *everything* I had when I was there.) Everyone who attended ought to be very thankful of those volunteers and their investments of time, energy and devotion to making this a successful event. I was personally disappointed with the Sheraton Universal Hotel staff: They were occasionally rude, inconsiderate and unprofessional at times. (And I have examples from each day I was there, particularly in the lounge area.)
I didn't personally witness that with any of the Galacticon 2003 staffers. They deserve a *big* round of applause.
The event itself was chock full of intriguing information and special moments from the numerous guests. From the opening panel session on Friday night, delayed by the arrival of Ronald D. Moore (who promptly drew the line in the sand, declaring to everyone how he'd "killed Kirk") to my final moments of the event, talking with Laurette Spang-McCook (Cassiopeia) on Sunday afternoon, it was a fantastic time!
There are so many, MANY special highlights which are more personal to me than sharing them aloud, so I apologize for not opening up about everything. In some ways, I came to this event for closure. I needed to meet some people in-person, in many ways to acknowledge and thank them for their friendships and their talents which they've shared over the years. I have -- and always will -- love this classic television series.
For now, though, I'm done with the news filtering and information providing. That door is closed. (I did feel a certain satisfaction at Tom DeSanto's panel when he shared things which he and I had discussed -- and the few things I'd posted online which he mentioned specifically in his panel session, from the Starbuck bridge scene to the bridge sets, among others.)
I will be bringing back BattlestarPegasus.com in the months ahead. I won't be an active part of the larger BG fan community, though. When I retired from BattlestarGalactica.com, [I]I retired. I won't be actively engaged in fandom like I was, nor am I looking to return to Richard's sites. (Those sites are now Darrell Lawrence's babies to nurture, grow and carry forward. Keep up the good work, Darrell!)
The Pegasus site will serve some interesting purposes (along with some interesting content). I've already talked to Darrell and others at Galacticon 2003 to let them know about the possibilities of this happening, and how I'm staying low-key through all of it. The relaunch might not be until 2004. But it will happen. And you'll know when it does.
Believe me, you'll know. ;)
To everyone I met and saw: It was a memorable experience. To Don: You're the man. :) You truly are. And you always have been.
On a final note, I want to add that it was a genuinely (GENUINELY) remarkable experience to meet and talk with so many people. There was never a clique mentality, nor any brazen arrogance exhibited by anyone, imho. It was always so refreshing that new faces were joining conversations, whether we were heading out to dinner; hanging out, sharing drinks (in my case, club sodas); or forming pseudo-lyceums where we engaged in lively discussions about everything from the show to how our children were doing.
And, yes, we SHOULD have chased after those girls filming "Joe Millionaire 2" at the hotel, to tell them "He's NOT a millionaire!!" hehe
Best to everyone,
Michael
:colwar:
Galacticon 2003 was an amazing event, one which imparted so much energy and vitality to the many attendees, myself included. (For those that thought I was totally healthy and energetic, thanks for the thoughts -- I have a ways to go, though. I gave it *everything* I had when I was there.) Everyone who attended ought to be very thankful of those volunteers and their investments of time, energy and devotion to making this a successful event. I was personally disappointed with the Sheraton Universal Hotel staff: They were occasionally rude, inconsiderate and unprofessional at times. (And I have examples from each day I was there, particularly in the lounge area.)
I didn't personally witness that with any of the Galacticon 2003 staffers. They deserve a *big* round of applause.
The event itself was chock full of intriguing information and special moments from the numerous guests. From the opening panel session on Friday night, delayed by the arrival of Ronald D. Moore (who promptly drew the line in the sand, declaring to everyone how he'd "killed Kirk") to my final moments of the event, talking with Laurette Spang-McCook (Cassiopeia) on Sunday afternoon, it was a fantastic time!
There are so many, MANY special highlights which are more personal to me than sharing them aloud, so I apologize for not opening up about everything. In some ways, I came to this event for closure. I needed to meet some people in-person, in many ways to acknowledge and thank them for their friendships and their talents which they've shared over the years. I have -- and always will -- love this classic television series.
For now, though, I'm done with the news filtering and information providing. That door is closed. (I did feel a certain satisfaction at Tom DeSanto's panel when he shared things which he and I had discussed -- and the few things I'd posted online which he mentioned specifically in his panel session, from the Starbuck bridge scene to the bridge sets, among others.)
I will be bringing back BattlestarPegasus.com in the months ahead. I won't be an active part of the larger BG fan community, though. When I retired from BattlestarGalactica.com, [I]I retired. I won't be actively engaged in fandom like I was, nor am I looking to return to Richard's sites. (Those sites are now Darrell Lawrence's babies to nurture, grow and carry forward. Keep up the good work, Darrell!)
The Pegasus site will serve some interesting purposes (along with some interesting content). I've already talked to Darrell and others at Galacticon 2003 to let them know about the possibilities of this happening, and how I'm staying low-key through all of it. The relaunch might not be until 2004. But it will happen. And you'll know when it does.
Believe me, you'll know. ;)
To everyone I met and saw: It was a memorable experience. To Don: You're the man. :) You truly are. And you always have been.
On a final note, I want to add that it was a genuinely (GENUINELY) remarkable experience to meet and talk with so many people. There was never a clique mentality, nor any brazen arrogance exhibited by anyone, imho. It was always so refreshing that new faces were joining conversations, whether we were heading out to dinner; hanging out, sharing drinks (in my case, club sodas); or forming pseudo-lyceums where we engaged in lively discussions about everything from the show to how our children were doing.
And, yes, we SHOULD have chased after those girls filming "Joe Millionaire 2" at the hotel, to tell them "He's NOT a millionaire!!" hehe
Best to everyone,
Michael
:colwar: