OK, I know it's a year away but I figure if I don't post now there's a chance I'll forget.
http://ausdwcon.org/ The 3rd Discworld is going to be in Penrith and I'm crossing my fingies that it doesn't clash with either Bris'nova or JAFA.
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[NSW] Nullus Anxietas 3 (Discworld convention)
Started by wenz, Mar 26 2010 11:43 PM
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Posted 26 March 2010 - 11:43 PM
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Posted 01 April 2010 - 08:19 PM
I saw that advertised in our local paper. I hadnt even heard of that book series.
I might have to look into it and make something. Should be fun.
I might have to look into it and make something. Should be fun.
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Posted 03 April 2010 - 07:56 PM
I'm going! Already booked, just have to send off my money order 
I've been to the last two and they're major fun. Lots to do and many people who dress up in characters - especially for the dinner on the Saturday night. (I'll probably do Sybil Ramkin again...)
I highly recommend you track the books down Lady Penelope, some of them are even on-line.
Health permitting, Sir Terry is hoping to come along again, so Bed Time Stories (excerpts from his latest, not yet published, book) will be on again.
I've been to the last two and they're major fun. Lots to do and many people who dress up in characters - especially for the dinner on the Saturday night. (I'll probably do Sybil Ramkin again...)
I highly recommend you track the books down Lady Penelope, some of them are even on-line.
Health permitting, Sir Terry is hoping to come along again, so Bed Time Stories (excerpts from his latest, not yet published, book) will be on again.
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Posted 04 April 2010 - 04:52 PM
Cool!! On that recommendation how could I resist!!!!!
If you are looking for accommodation there is a motel attached to Panthers or if you like I have room for one or two. I live about 20mins away, but its free.
If you are looking for accommodation there is a motel attached to Panthers or if you like I have room for one or two. I live about 20mins away, but its free.
Edited by Lady Penelope, 04 April 2010 - 04:55 PM.
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Posted 06 April 2010 - 09:20 PM
QUOTE(El Presidente @ Apr 3 2010, 10:26 PM) 
Health permitting, Sir Terry is hoping to come along again, so Bed Time Stories (excerpts from his latest, not yet published, book) will be on again.
AIEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!! Fingers crossed
For a lot of reasons obviously.
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Posted 18 April 2010 - 08:10 PM
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If you are looking for accommodation there is a motel attached to Panthers or if you like I have room for one or two...
Ooh thanks! I'll probably take you up on that, especially if you're planning on attending yourself?
My default costume is Lady Sybil ("Guards! Guards!" and "Men at Arms", but I am thinking about doing "Vena the Raven Haired ("Interesting Times"), though I'd have to buy I white wig, lol!
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Posted 09 June 2010 - 06:27 PM
Just thought I'd bump this, so it doesn't fall off the list.
Anyone else interested in this convention?
Anyone else interested in this convention?
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Posted 09 June 2010 - 09:12 PM
Would love to go but we should be getting ready to head off overseas around that time... Bugga
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Posted 11 June 2010 - 06:24 AM
QUOTE(El Presidente @ Apr 18 2010, 09:10 PM)
Ooh thanks! I'll probably take you up on that, especially if you're planning on attending yourself?
My default costume is Lady Sybil ("Guards! Guards!" and "Men at Arms", but I am thinking about doing "Vena the Raven Haired ("Interesting Times"), though I'd have to buy I white wig, lol!
My default costume is Lady Sybil ("Guards! Guards!" and "Men at Arms", but I am thinking about doing "Vena the Raven Haired ("Interesting Times"), though I'd have to buy I white wig, lol!
Its a "local" (which doesnt happen very often) costuming event how could I not pass that up?
I'm thinking about either Eskarina Smith or Leissa Dragon Lady...Not sure ..maybe both?
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Posted 11 June 2010 - 08:57 AM
I'm really intereted in going, but not sure how finances will be ... it's such a busy month. And along with busy = costalot
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Posted 12 June 2010 - 10:50 PM
Just to let you knowm prices go up at the end of this month. Currently $120, going up to $150 (Concession $100 to $125) after 1 July.
"An archetypal fantasy barbarian woman, she has red chestnut hair, is curvaceous and wears almost nothing except for a chainmail harness."
And if anybody else needs some character ideas...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Discworld_characters
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I'm thinking about .... Leissa Dragon Lady
"An archetypal fantasy barbarian woman, she has red chestnut hair, is curvaceous and wears almost nothing except for a chainmail harness."
And if anybody else needs some character ideas...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Discworld_characters
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Posted 13 June 2010 - 11:08 AM
QUOTE(El Presidente @ Jun 12 2010, 11:50 PM)
"An archetypal fantasy barbarian woman, she has red chestnut hair, is curvaceous and wears almost nothing except for a chainmail harness."
Yeah well there was that aspect of her...
I'm also thinking about Mugrat, the kings wife...we'll see. i went shopping to get me a couple of his books...man... $21.95 each? Going the ebay way definitely...got a couple lined up.
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Posted 13 June 2010 - 03:23 PM
ooh, wow I haven't heard of that. I'll have to try to make it to that. Looking through character profiles on l-space http://wiki.lspace.org/wiki/List_of_Pratchett_characters I'm considering maybe Mrs. Whitlow. I have some black taffeta I had hoped to make into a Victorian dress or two (I have just under 10m of 150cm wide and I'm torn between 1840s & 1880s so I'm hoping to do both) so adding a white cotton apron, keys hanging at the waist (must search for old fashioned keys) and a day cap should make a pretty good housekeeper outfit and I can re-use most of the elements elsewhere.
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Posted 21 August 2010 - 11:22 PM
Sorta bumping this up so it doesnt get forgotten.
I'm thinking of going as Ysabell but its surprising - there isn't very much information about her on the web. Been googling heaps while trying to get hold of the books. Theres plenty of places to stay in Penrith if the Hotel at Panthers is unsuitable, i'll have my car in the area so if any transport is needed, let me know say from train stations or anything. Plus i know of some great cafes and everything. Would be great to show off my neck of the woods
(Edit) just realised my dad's birthday is that weekend so i'm not sure how much i'll be at - but i'm sure ill be at most of the convention. Plus i'm still good for driving any one around or anything
I'm thinking of going as Ysabell but its surprising - there isn't very much information about her on the web. Been googling heaps while trying to get hold of the books. Theres plenty of places to stay in Penrith if the Hotel at Panthers is unsuitable, i'll have my car in the area so if any transport is needed, let me know
say from train stations or anything. Plus i know of some great cafes and everything. Would be great to show off my neck of the woods (Edit) just realised my dad's birthday is that weekend so i'm not sure how much i'll be at - but i'm sure ill be at most of the convention. Plus i'm still good for driving any one around or anything
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Posted 07 September 2010 - 06:14 PM
Woohoo!
"Sir Terry Pratchett has confirmed that he will be coming to the Australian Discworld Convention in 2011, barring any serious mishap. "
(From the organisers)
"Sir Terry Pratchett has confirmed that he will be coming to the Australian Discworld Convention in 2011, barring any serious mishap. "
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Posted 07 September 2010 - 07:00 PM
narph!
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Posted 20 September 2010 - 02:38 PM
Thought I'd give this a bump and mention we're looking at possibly doing a stall at the event (depending on cost) and almost definitely doing a panel (on costuming, of course).
So if you haven't posted here to say you're coming (but you still are) please pop by and say hello.
So if you haven't posted here to say you're coming (but you still are) please pop by and say hello.
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Posted 21 September 2010 - 11:07 PM
QUOTE(El Presidente @ Sep 20 2010, 02:38 PM)
Thought I'd give this a bump and mention we're looking at possibly doing a stall at the event (depending on cost) and almost definitely doing a panel (on costuming, of course).
So if you haven't posted here to say you're coming (but you still are) please pop by and say hello.
So if you haven't posted here to say you're coming (but you still are) please pop by and say hello.
We're thinking about it... if we go to this it means we won't be going to Suth Moot / Rowany, as they're just too close for us to manage.
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Posted 23 September 2010 - 11:53 AM
Yes almost definately, most likely... Dafydd and I have been debating for some months for either Anxietus or Suth Moot and I believe Anxietus is winning!
We cannot go to both unfortunately.
I have been looking for a costume and can't make up my mind.
Kat.
We cannot go to both unfortunately.
I have been looking for a costume and can't make up my mind.
Kat.
QUOTE(El Presidente @ Jun 9 2010, 06:27 PM)
Just thought I'd bump this, so it doesn't fall off the list.
Anyone else interested in this convention?
Anyone else interested in this convention?
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Posted 23 September 2010 - 01:05 PM
I have been following this topic. It is interesting. So I rented a movie dvd The Colour of Magic to check out the costumes.
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