Amber Benson @ Toronto Trek 2002

[eekiboo]

a kitty gathering? sure thing, i am so gonna be there! atleast we have ample time to plan it.

as for the con itself, i'm pretty sure there'd be a Q&A and a 'take a pic with Amber'... you go to the photo room, you line up, you pay C$5.00 (or if you don't want to pay, you can use your camera) and they'll take your picture with Amber. it's polaroid so you'll see the photo ASAP. it'll be my 3rd Toronto Trek so i already know where to
go for stuff. i remember last yr, there was even a panel discussion on Willow and Tara.

as for cancellations, oh yeah it happens. SFX 2000 in Toronto had James Marsters but he cancelled the last minute so we got to see ASH instead. not bad. LW said Toronto Trek informed her of Amber's appearance but she didn't want to say anything yet until they confirmed. but now it's out, so it means it is official.

4 months and counting... peace

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Willow and Tara
Willow and Tara's Room

[Rosenberg]

I've already sent in my registration fee and booked my hotel room. The room rates are quite reasonable - about $60 American for a premium room. I am SO ready! If any Detroit kittens are interested, maybe we could get together at the convention site. 123 more days!

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[stormshadow19]

D town kitten here. (Detroit) I'm in for a get together. Let me know what's goin on kittens!

[stacey_bourgeois]

I'm freaking out about this!!! This is sooo cool! I'm definitely going and I've already convinced my gf, bestfriend and her boyfriend to go along. But perhaps I should meet up with other kittens because they would understand my excitement better. My gf thinks I'm crazy.

[Dazey]

Hee, Amber has amassed a cult following! Like we didn't already know that.

Well, now that I know I'll be getting to meet Amber next month in Santa Barbara, I can feel nothing but happiness for all the Kitties who will meet her in Toronto! Yay for Amber-meetingness!

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[Amazon]

U guys are soooooo lucky! You're actually gonna b in the same country, state, room! as the godly one. As for us poor people in the UK, anyone got any idea when Amber is going to pay us a visit?

[Dr.G]

Ho hum Amazon, she paid the poor people of the UK a visit for the entire month of June last year, did multiple signings in different cities and was even kind enough to give a little interview to some of us kitties, oddly enough she is not doing European cons this year. I wonder why...

[stacey_bourgeois]

My gf talked to Amber or someone close to her (she won't tell me because it has to do with a surprise phone call I'm supposed to get for my birthday today or possibly tomorrow). Amber is not confirmed for the Toronto Trek so we'll have to stay tuned. She will be in Toronto for fun sometime during the summer though.

[jsr]

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Originally posted by stacey_bourgeois:
My gf talked to Amber or someone close to her (she won't tell me because it has to do with a surprise phone call I'm supposed to get for my birthday today or possibly tomorrow). Amber is not confirmed for the Toronto Trek so we'll have to stay tuned. She will be in Toronto for fun sometime during the summer though.

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Oh bugger, I really hope that's a snafu, and that she will be confirmed shortly (I mean, she is in all the marketing material and everything.)

I've already booked me a room -- and as much as I love the Toronto area, I ain't driving 9hrs from NY just to see the falls and buy comic books. A glimpse of Amber though, now that's road trip worthy.

PS -- Happy B-Day stacey! Enjoy your surprise, and be sure to share any juicy details!

Jill

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[stacey_bourgeois]

I'll let you know when I find out. I'm hoping she will come. And I'll be sure to enjoy my surprise if it actually happens and share all of the juicy details.

Thanks for the birthday wishes.

[stormshadow19]

Well, from readin the FAW on the Trek page, it says it doesn't announce anyone until they are confirmed. Signed contracts and all that. Unless I missed something (probably did) she's goin to be there.

[stacey_bourgeois]

I hope so. I'm just telling you what my gf told me and I know she doesn't make things up. I would plan on her being there though. I'm thinking they wouldn't announce it if she wasn't but my gf seems to disagree. We'll see.

It makes me feel better that they say that on their site. I am not into the whole Trek thing so I will only go if Amber will be there.

[This message has been edited by stacey_bourgeois (edited March 08, 2002).]

[lesbianinmaine]

A woo and a hoo! I just checked yahoo maps and it lists 10 hours for a driving time from my house in southern Maine. This is becoming do-able in my mind! Just when I thought I couldn't get any more obsessed....
I would love to meet up with some Kitties, I have never been to a convention, or to Toronto for that matter.
Now if I could only find a way to time travel ahead to July 5th; I'm not very good at waiting )

[Corinthian]

Toronto Trek definitely does not post guests unless they are confirmed. That said, I really hope we kittens can get together for a breakfast or some such?

How should we go about organizing this?

[Epicurus]

Starting to feel bad for Amber, is her head ever gonna spin after she leaves this Trek.
She going to be bombarded with questions.

[Kalita]

I stopped by the website, big pic of Amber on the homepage and another page with her bio. She and Virginia Hey seem to be the two biggest guests (so far).

This is from their FAQ: "TT does not announce any actor until we have a signed contract in hand. If an actor does cancel we will do our best to find a replacement."

That pretty much covers it...

[Ryath]

Lucky me, living in Toronto! This is what I get...after 3 tears wishing Terry Moore (Strangers in Paradise) would come to Toronto, I get something a million times better.

I'm new, and all, but I'd be happy if there was a little "Kittens" section for the Trek, and I'd be equally as happy if y'all would let me sit with ya

Now..how to pre-register...

(begin edit) Does the site mention what day Amber will be there on? Or is she there all weekend? Could find out. (end edit)

[This message has been edited by Ryath (edited March 11, 2002).]

[Ryath]

Hi...

i'm super super sorry for the double post...

I wanted to bring this thread back up to the top, and I wasnt sure if editing my previous message would do that...

So, I'm about to send in my pre-registration...apparently Amber will be there on both saturday and sunday, if nothing goes wrong.

Just wondering if anyone else in Toronto is signed up to go yet? And if we should try to arrange some sort of Amber talk while we're there? Sorry..I know I don't know what I'm doing. I'll just..sit over here.

*sits over there*

[Epicurus]

Hey Ryath where and what is this 'pre register' thing you're talking about?

If I weren't so damn shy I'd hang with all you kittens in Toronto, so instead I must drag my sister. Though you might recognize me by my "Joss Whedon is evil" tshirt I'll be wearing.

[Ryath]

Not sure how to do an active link, but:
http://tcon.icomm.ca/tt16/index.php?pg=reg_calc

i'm shy too..i'm bringing my girlfriend along. However, maybe we can be the Kitten Krew and be the forum representatives at this meeting With any others that will be there as well. My gf n' I are thinking about purchasing some of the forum shirtsto wear. I definately think there should be some banding together on our part.

[eekiboo]

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Originally posted by Ryath:

Just wondering if anyone else in Toronto is signed up to go yet? And if we should try to arrange some sort of Amber talk while we're there?

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hey Ryath and all Kitties who are all going, i haven't sent my pre-reg yet (but will soon) i am so going... don't wanna miss out on all Amber-y fun.. yeah, we could all have a Kitty gathering or something either b4, during or after the event. count me in on any activity... it'll be fun to meet all the Kitties who are going... pax

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[Ryath]

Sounds good to me...

I guess...well, when y'all know your arrangements, gimmie a mail at guitar_grrl@yahoo.com so we can sort things out. It would be cool if we had our own cheering section

[Willow_Tara_2725]

I am SOOOO going to Toronto to see Amber, I have dreamt of meeting her for like a year, but never had the money. Now that she is so close to where I am, I can go. YAY. Amber Rocks. I am gonna get my Pre-Reg. In 2 weeks. YAY. I would love to meet any kittie's that are going, I am sure we would have an awsome time. YOU ALL ROCK,

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Lisa

[Salem]

Man you guys are so lucky!! I so wish I lived in America!! seriously, I hate living in the UK! Whenever Amber has been here, I am either ill, or I find out AFTER she has been here.. I have all the bad luck! but besides my jealousy... thats cool that you will get to see her!! Maybe post a few pics for those of us who are less fortunate??
luv Salem xxx

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[Ryath]

Yeah, totally! Maybe we can get together a list of questions that kittens want answered, and if we get em answered, we can post em...I dunno..I've seen that it's been done in the past. I'm sure we'll all have lots of questions after this season

i'm figuring, besides it being awesome meeting other kittens, it'll be easier for us to do "requests" as a group. (Less scared? heh)

[Corinthian]

Sending my pre-registration this week.

Possibly we kittens could have a meet & greet Friday at the actual opening, and grab a couple tables at a restaurant to hammer out a game plan.
Thinking maybe, closer to the convention (i.e., June) we set up a thread and arrange this formally. Or if a few people wanted to appoint themselves as organizers, we could set up an e-mail group and send out updates. What do ya'll think?

[Kilopto]

Hi again,

There are a bunch of us meeting next friday in Toronto for a pre-com meeting. We are planning a bunch of them actually to get to know each other before the con and are planning on going to teh con together. Some of us are getting rooms to make like kitten headquarters so if you are interested in any of this fun kitten stuff please email me at kilopto@yahoo.com and I can fill you in with the date, times, and locations.

Hope to hear from you!
Ashley

[Corinthian]

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Originally posted by Kilopto:
There are a bunch of us meeting next friday in Toronto for a pre-com meeting. We are planning a bunch of them actually to get to know each other before the con and are planning on going to teh con together.
Ashley

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A great idea, Ashley! I am so there!!quote:

[Ryath]

Count me in I shall email you.

Ooh wow..it's going to be so awkward and tense yet so fun at the same time...heheh.

[catalyxt]

Anyone know whether she'll be at Dragoncon this year? She was supposed to show last year and backed out at the last minute... D*Con is amazing

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