Equus in NYC

[ziasudra]

This past Sunday I met up with 20+ fans from all over to see Equus on Broadway. Some people I only saw for a few seconds, and some I was able to hang out with more. I went to the matinee show with alafairnadia, the accioslash family, dementordelta, treewishes, and a bunch of others I don't remember the LJ names of. Afterwards, we hung out at the Marriott for a bit, where I got to spend some time with dracofiend (and say hi to Mr. dracofiend) and theentwife as a few of us from the matinee show grabbed a table at the Atrium for drinks. I didn't spend nearly enough time with old and new friends I saw: adbaculum, alisanne, sassy_cissa, fuschia, lesyerxverts00, fbowden, rubyrosered... etc.

Even though I didn't have a ticket for the evening show, I went to the theater anyway to see who else I could catch. The NJ peeps I saw for maybe a few seconds, then there was venturous1 whom I only got to say hi to. Of course, there were the NYC people like midnitemaraud_r and titti who I don't see much even though we live so close to each other.

Then alafairnadia and I walked over to the Times Square Toys R Us and I bought a Wii :)

All in all, a good day with great company and a fascinating play. So when's the next group of fen coming into NYC?

Comments

[accioslash.livejournal.com]

It was wonderful to see you! There were so many of us that I know I didn't quite see everyone. I sat with titti and midnitemaraud_r for the evening show, but I never got to see venturous1 or meri_oddities who I know were also there.

Oh, a Wii! My mother is addicted to her Wii Fit. I'm not much for games systems (too clumsy), but everyone around me loves them.

[ziasudra-fic.livejournal.com]

It was a blast, I wish there were more hours on Saturday for me to spend time with everyone! While I at least got to say hi to Venturous, I only saw Meri very briefly outside the theater as she was arriving with Beth and Cordelia... it was all a blur as everyone was trying to get into the theater. I waved at them in the general direction of the middle of the group, not sure if any of them actually saw me though *g*

Unfortunately, the Toys R Us was sold out of Wii Fit. But I figure I can start with the Wii Sports (the game it came with) and Mario Kart, then graduate to something more srs bznez when I get my hands on a Wii Fit.

[accioslash.livejournal.com]

I can actually manage a respectable score on bowling and golf, but I'm soooo not good at baseball. I really need to use the Wii Fit, but I prefer to get my exercise at the gym.

Cordelia and Meri were actually staying in the same hotel as I was. I did manage to see Beth for a few moments, but I missed the others. It was wonderful to see everyone, though. I think I've attended cons with fewer fans than were at Equus this weekend. ;D

[dementordelta.livejournal.com]

*waves* It was great to see you and hang out too! *cough* I think a few of us are coming back again in January....

[ziasudra-fic.livejournal.com]

Yes, yes! January is a very good time to come back for moar Dan fandom hangout *g*

[fodirteg.livejournal.com]

I envy your trip! (and clicked the eggies)

[ziasudra-fic.livejournal.com]

It's so much fun to see everyone -- felt like a one-day mini con! :D

(Thank you! I'm still trying to figure out the whole egg thing. Everyone got them... so naturally I caved, lol.)

[treewishes.livejournal.com]

Yay, fen! It was fun to see everyone, and yes, we really have to do this more often. And now I have Wii envy.... :))

[ziasudra-fic.livejournal.com]

I can has Wii! :D :D :D

Yeah, it's always loads of fun when I get to hang out with friends who "get" fandom and fannish stuff. Especially when I only see everyone once or twice a year.

[painless-j.livejournal.com]

Oh btw hon, you might want to put the eggs behind the cut 'cos otherwise every time any of your readers refreshes their flist, the eggs get views and might get soft shell because of too many views too fast.

[ziasudra-fic.livejournal.com]

Whoa, there's science behind egg-raising?! Hehe, clearly I'm a n00b and this is more complicated than I thought. Thanks for the tip! :D

[painless-j.livejournal.com]

Read the FAQ and the Soft shell guide at the forum (in help section).

[ziasudra-fic.livejournal.com]

Ah, thanks much!

*goes read*

[tjwritter.livejournal.com]

Don't you love living in the city now!?!?! All the friends that come and see you and a naked Radcliffe!!

[ziasudra-fic.livejournal.com]

Oh, it's wonderful to be seeing Dan along with so many fandomers together *g*

[sev1970.livejournal.com]

I wish I would have contacted you when I was there in early September but I knew my schedule was going to be crazy so I decided not to make any plans with anyone. If I come back though, I am so going to let you know.

[ziasudra-fic.livejournal.com]

I totally understand, people always come in and out of the city with too little time and too many things they want to do. Even I don't have time to do all the things NYC offers on a day-to-day basis!

But it'd be great to see if we can meet up during your future visit(s) to New York :)