CHANNAIN'S BLOG

Channain

Afterglow...
Friday, May 27, 2005

Wow - what a night! I've been at work for almost an hour now, and I can't stop writing about it. Not to worry, for them as couldn't go to the pre-screening last night, this isn't about the movie itself - awesome as it was. Nope, this is ALL about the browncoats who were there.

Yes folks, I did indeed ditch my Art History class Thursday night and made it to the pre-screening. A ticket fell into my lap at the last minute, and when something like that happens, it's definitely worth risking a slight dip in the old GPA. Happily, I didn't have to manufacture a story, or relay my "lame" reason for leaving. I told my instructor I had to leave at 9:00P and that was it. Don't ask, don't tell - he didn't, and neither did I.

WarMaster - without whom I wouldn't even have been there. Who knew that co-hosting a party at MarsCon and facilitating sales for Todd Coss, artist GoH, would lead up to this. I broke a rule, see, and took artwork out of the art show. I have it written in my own rules - no artwork leaves the show once it's in. But this was the Firefly party, and the artwork was limited edition prints of the Firefly-theme badge art for the con. Not only that, but Todd was there to sign the prints. Doug bought number 1 of 5, which he reminded me of before the movie began. Thinking back on it now, I remember being handed the money in quick-draw fashion before I had a chance to finish my announcement at the party. Thanks again Doug *HUG*

Knibblet gave me a huge hug the second I walked in the door, even before she gave me my ticket. We got munchies and went in and no sooner had we sat down than she began singing "Hero of Canton" I love that - that I had someone else who not only sings well sitting next to me (cuz I don't sing by my own self) but also understands WHY.

MoonMagic humored us both - but she was pretty bouncy giddy in her seat at times too. In fact, every time I looked at her, she was smiling, either in bemusement as Knibb struck up into "Hero of Canton" again or sheer delight.

Sara Hell's Kitten - Oh my gosh, how cute were you in your Kaylee garb? And how cool to bring Serenity *STUFF* for Doug. She knows how to treat a fella right, I'm thinking.

Damon and DaCute1 came all the way from St. Cloud, and caught my attention by waving at me furiously from the top row of the theatre. DaCute1 lived up to her name, darling as always in her River costume a la "Safe" and I admit, I missed Damon's Jayne hat. I haven't seen them since MarsCon, so it was nice to go up and say "hey" after the show.

Ericka got to sit next to the truly shuai Simon look a like. I knew I heard someone calling my name when I went out to find the necessary. At the time I thought it was DaCute1, but there she was - the forthright beauty who single-handedly handed out more fliers to the sweeks at the EpIII midnight show than all the fellas combined.

Travis, you are a true mercenary my friend - I mean that in a good way - savvier by far than the average Browncoat. Where there's a Firefly event in town, you're going to be there, and that's all there is to it.

And, saving the best for last; Ron Glass. He really is better looking in person, but also warm, charming, and an absolute joy. Turns out he has acting roots in Minneapolis, having performed at the Guthrie Theatre. I wonder what he'll think when he sees it during his visit today. Before the movie began, he stood up and said, "I hope you enjoy watching it as much as we enjoyed making it for you."

At the Episode III screening, I was a lone browncoat in a sea of sweeks. At the Serenity pre-screening, it felt like I was among family. It just doesn't get any better than that.

COMMENTS

Friday, May 27, 2005 7:27 PM

LISSA


a "glassglow" if you will.

i suppose i can't be envious since at the first screening i got to me sean and morena and i then got to see it a second time...just wish someone had been at boston this time. oh well, not in any way complaining! it was awesome!

Friday, May 27, 2005 6:45 AM

THATWEIRDGIRL


heh.

it'd be a new afterglow...one I haven't experienced...and I suspect, a very nice afterglow.

Friday, May 27, 2005 6:22 AM

MANWITHPEZ


As opposed to the normal afterglow that you "don't" like to experience?

And, you know, not for trying to sound to mean about it, Channain, but DAMN YOU TO HADES!!! I DIDN'T SHAVE OFF MY BEARD FOR YOU DEVIL WOMAN!!!

I hope you had a nice time...I'm sure that you did, actually, but I do writhe in envy over getting to see Ron Glass...

Friday, May 27, 2005 6:01 AM

THATWEIRDGIRL


Now THAT'S an afterglow I'd like to experience.


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