Irish Convention

[cols]

I only found out recently that the first ever(to the best of my knowledge((wouldn't rely on this if I were you!)) ) Irish Discworld Convention will take place in November
I've NEVER been to a convention before but I intend to go to this!
Now, I know it's a long way off but as I'll be a total newbie to the whole convention thing could anyone give me a general idea what I should expect. Please ..
I've registered on the forum for the idwcon site and I'm sure they'll provide me with some technical info such as' buying membership' and such but I'd like to know the basics - don't want to embarass myself there...

 

[Tonyblack]

Don't worry cols - I know there people on this site who have been to conventions before and are even (possibly) going to the Irish one.

I haven't been to one, but have been on various weekend meet ups. I'm sure you'll have a grand old time.

 

[Dotsie]

don't want to embarass myself there...

That might in fact be impossible to do

It's fair to say, that with hairy bikers dressed up as ladies, nothing you could do would be considered embarrasing.

 

[Who's Wee Dug]

You will have a good time it is full of like minded people so no worries, probably see you there although I won't recognise you.

 

[Tonyblack]

By the way here's the website for the Irish Convention.

 

[Beth]

Finally finished booking my tickets this morning!!!!

1. BA 142 03NOV Delhi-London 0330 0710

2. BD 123 03NOV London-Dublin 0850 1010

3. BD 128 10NOV Dublin-London 1530 1650

5. BA 143 24NOV London-Delhi 1150 #0125

 

[Laura Finnegan]

oh my god i'm definitely going.... i've never been to a convention before either so don't worry you won't be the only one!I can't wait!

this has just cheered me right up!

 

[Beth]

Birmingham 2008 was my first and it was SO much fun! You won't be sorry.

 

[Tonyblack]

Make sure you all take lots of photos and post them here with a report.

Make us all jealous.

 

[Beth]

If you knew me better you wouldn't even bother to say it. The camera is always present. Oh bother! I should post a public link to my photos from the '08 con! I'll do it.

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=37910&id=637429032&l=cb59c50c3e

There you go.

 

[Beth]

...and here are a few more and some taken by other people. Hopefully I've put on the photo who took it.

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=38099&id=637429032&l=1b7ad75bf8

 

[Tonyblack]

Those are fabulous photos Beth! I saw quite a few familiar faces there too.

 

[Who's Wee Dug]

If you knew me better you wouldn't even bother to say it. The camera is always present. Oh bother! I should post a public link to my photos from the '08 con! I'll do it.

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=37910&id=637429032&l=cb59c50c3e

There you go.

I remember some of them very well.

 

[Who's Wee Dug]

...and here are a few more and some taken by other people. Hopefully I've put on the photo who took it.

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=38099&id=637429032&l=1b7ad75bf8

Who was that guy sweeping the stage I have seen him some where before.

 

[Tina a.k.a.SusanSto.Helit]

Well WWD,when you figure it out let me know. I have saved it in my puter.

 

[Who's Wee Dug]

Tina I have a funny idea he may be a little known Author, wonder if he will be at the Convention.

 

[Tina a.k.a.SusanSto.Helit]

Ahhh, I wondered. I certainly would have offered to clean up.

 

[Catch-up]

Great photos Beth! Didn't know you were at the '08 con. Loved the skirt!

 

[Beth]

My mother ordered that for me from pyramidcollection.com. I've gotten two or three great dresses from there since. The quality is surprisingly good. I've ordered a heavy purple velvet dress in case I decide to do Lady Roberta Meserole in November. And by DO I mean BE.

 

[cols]

I can't go to the con and I could almost cry.
I was holding out hope till today but it's a no go, maybe next time