Saturday, February 28, 2009

WonDerCON!

as we got off the plane, the crisp chill in the air reminds me I haven't packed properly, i can hear my little Mom, "bring some warmies" and no, i didn't.

that didn't stop us from getting on the cable car (with a pile of Buddhist monks in bright orange) and heading for Fisherman's Wharf:

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we ate delicious Dungeoness crab sandwiches and
headed back to our Tenderloin district hotel.
(a neighboring marquee) :

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we walked over to the Mosconne Center where CHarles and the rest of the Comic Book Defense League was toiling away to set up the WonderCon booth:
look at this architecture we saw on the way:

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Charles had a favorite Chinese place near the complex and someone, not me, ordered this dish that is nick-named "SuperBacon"...

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we went to an art opening in North Beach area and i was inspired by the FOURTEEN YEAR-OLD photographer, Mister Larson..

Charles and Drew on the night street.

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first day of Con:

stormtroopers, getting ready for Mark Hamill's appearance...Carrie Fisher comes on Saturday:

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Pam, our old friend, called me with the electrifying words "do you want to go to the sneak IMAX showing of WATCHMEN??"
i said YES immediately, but then found out it was a midnight for the almost three hour film. The ever-smart Jill Thompson said,
save it and go support the box office. With heavy heart, I didn't go. but oh, i wanted to. (i awoke to a text from Pam, STUNNING) All I want to know, did they put Bubastis in??!?

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the incredibly talented artist Dave Johnson sketched in our booth, his lines are so economical...
I even signed a few of my comic SUGAR in the Tori Amos COMIC BOOK TATTOO collection.
you know that made me goofily happy.



FAIRIES!! these sassy ladies from SLeeping Beauty made my day:



and just who is this steam punk?




We had a very successful Friday, I tried unsucessfully to post this blog, the hotel firewalls were tough! so I have another one to post shortly, with photos from
days 2 and 3, before I head off to the east coast for Neil and Charles' NYC BLUEBERRY GIRL signing. more details to follow.

thanks to Boss for all the twittering about the Con, I met quite a few of you followers!
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10 comments:

  1. MarjorieMarch 2, 2009 at 3:38 AM

    It looks as though you had lots of fun, even if you didn't get to see 'Watchmen' and all for such a good cause, too!

    Feeling a litle envious that you get to go to the Blueberrry Girl launch, too, and will look forward to a report on that one, too!

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  2. spacedlawMarch 2, 2009 at 3:42 AM

    Great pictures! Thanks for the glimpse of the city.
    You look fantastic, doing the authoring thing.

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  3. AnonymousMarch 2, 2009 at 4:26 AM

    And here I was, thinking it was kind of on the warmish side here this weekend. LOL You even got to see a bit of sun, before it got all grey and rainy again.

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  4. FabulousLorraineMarch 2, 2009 at 6:24 AM

    What fun! I am glad you got to sign things too, Missie Writer! Cons kind of scare me, no idea why, I think I am too shy (No, not kidding) but with you they could be fun. Maybe. Have to think on this one.

    AT any rate this one looked fun, and glad it was a success!

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  5. vampiMarch 2, 2009 at 7:44 AM

    looks like you had a blast:) i might be inspired to go to one here in lala land.

    san fran looked marvelous, it has such a distinctive style

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  6. ariandalenMarch 2, 2009 at 9:17 AM

    Looks like you had fun! :)
    Congratulations on being asked to sign your work! You deserve it. :)

    I must say, Drew looks especially handsome in the fancy clothes and goggles. :)

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  7. ChantrelleMarch 2, 2009 at 9:35 AM

    Lorraine - I understand why Cons scare you...they're totally overwhelming! It was fun though.

    It was so great to meet you Kitty!

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  8. DragonsallyMarch 2, 2009 at 3:41 PM

    Oh my I want that coat in the last photo.
    And the 3 fairies! For a moment I was 6 again.
    It looks like you had a lot of fun.

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  9. dolleeMarch 3, 2009 at 12:44 AM

    It was nice to meet you and Drew on Sunday. This was my first comic convention, and I wasn't quite sure what to expect, so I was glad to have a booth to seek out (thanks to Neil Gaiman's Twitter feed). I enjoyed chatting with Drew about the books, and found both of you to be such lovely people.

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  10. Yoga GalMarch 3, 2009 at 1:43 PM

    Great shots of the Wondercon! They gave me chills of thrills ; can't wait to the Comic Con San Diego! Can't believe you didn't pack more warm sweater, haven't you ever here the joke, "The coldest Winter I ever had was a Summer in San Fransico?" You also made me home sick for the that town, I lived there for five years. Thanks for sharing, you looked beautiful and Andrew looked dashing in his coat! Namaste - geri - Yoga Gal

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