Hey guys -
I know this is short notice, but it's a worthwhile cause, and I think the end result will be a unique piece of Xena to whoever ends up with it.
A bit ago the Bardcon group had an online raffle, and one of the items did not make it's minimum. That was Gabrielle's ragtop bikini from FIN.
Now, I know lots of folks (including me) didn't like the episode, but how many ragtop bikinis did Gabrielle wear?
Since we still have this ragtop, I'd like to try and raffle it by the Pasadena Con. Denise will post details of tickets shortly.
This costume is sort of special. The proceeds from the raffle will go to someone (a specific person) who is battling cancer, and who could really use the help.
Because I promised the donor I would not reveal their identity, I really can't reveal who donated the costume to us for the raffle. However, I can say it has a note enclosed (a really cute one) from the original costume wearer, and to my mind, the note itself is probably worth more as a keepsake than the ragtop bikini is. (ggg)
So - the tickets will be:
1 for $5
5 for $20
20 for $50
50 for $100
The online tickets sales will run till late Tuesday night - and they can take credit cards. Denise will also have tickets available at the PUP BREAKFAST - but she is not electronic and can only take cash and money orders. We will have the ticket drawing at the end of the breakfast.
If you want to get tickets via paypal (using cc or whatever) = send it to stephens@catskill.net - and put PASADENA RAFFLE in the header, and how many tickets you want. Denise will send back your ticket numbers since I waited as usual until the last minute to ask her to do this and she will probably kill me before the weekend is over.
This is a good cause, folks. We often donate for a big entity, such as the Heart Association, or Starship - but not that often for a single person who can have a difference made to them in this way.
So - anyone who wants in, go for it. I will reveal to the winner before they get the costume who donated it, since it will be obvious once they recieve it. (g)
M
And further info:
Hi folks!
Just to answer a few questions we have already had...
If you want to pay by paypal and do not have an account, please go to www.paypal.com and sign up for one. Then send your payment to stephens@catskill.net marked PASADENA RAFFLE indicating the number of tickets you are purchasing.
If you simply wish to make a donation, you can do it through paypal or by sending a check or Money order snail mail to
Denise Byrd
253 E. Cherry St.
Groveland, FL. 34736
For those of you who will be in Pasadena--- we will be selling tickets at the Pup Breakfast at Shakers Restaurant on Saturday morning. The breakfast runs from 9-11, and the drawing will be at the end of the breakfast. If you find me before then, I may not have the tickets with me, but I am always willing to take your money.
You do not need to be present to win, because I will not have the costume with me in Pasadena with me. We have found that traveling with this stuff is an invitation to bad karma happening. I will FedEx the costume to the winner. They have been very good to us.
Any more questions, please email me at Storybyrd@cfl.rr.com.
Thanks for helping make this a successful raffle!
Denise
Xena: Warrior Princess - Season One
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Jan. 30th
PHOTO OPS WITH THE STARS: This is an all-new service that we've recently launched and fans have just loved these! You get to pose with the celebrity of your choice and we shoot the digital pictures, have them processed and then mail 'em to you. They come out beautifully and are probably the best souvenir you could have for your convention visit. These PHOTO OPS will be sold at the convention only and are available in very limited supply: please purchase them when you arrive. Photos are 8 by 10 digital prints. Here's the stars who will be participating, times will be posted on the schedule of events:
HUDSON LEICK
CLAIRE STANSFIELD
MELINDA CLARKE
DANIELLE CORMACK
PARIS JEFFERSON
MEIGHAN DESMOND
Photo Ops, including the 8 by 10 print, postage and handling are $40 each, available for purchase at the event. Note: photos will be mailed to you after the event, due to the time to process the photographs.
AUTOGRAPHING WITH THE STARS: For those who do not have GOLD WEEKEND SEATING (which includes complimentary autographs from those stars signing at the show) we are able to offer, in limited supply, autograph passes for the below stars. Please note that these will be sold only at the convention. They are all priced at $20 each, and the stars will sign any item (you can bring your own or purchase something at the convention).
HUDSON LEICK
TIM OMUNDSON
MELINDA CLARKE
PARIS JEFFERSON
CLAIRE STANSFIELD
DANIELLE CORMACK
MEIGHAN DESMOND
DARIEN TAKLE
VICTORIA PRATT
ADRIENNE WILKINSON
JAY LAGA'AIA
DAVID FRANKLIN
Musetta Vander will have a booth in the exhibit room
SATURDAY NIGHT "Coffee Talk" LIVE! with LUCY LAWLESS and RENEE O'CONNOR! More details to follow...
HUDSON LEICK "YOGA" CLASS set for Saturday morning from 9am to Noon. Hudson is back with one of her popular classes! A light brunch will be served, please bring your own yoga mats. We have limited room, so order quickly! (See below) The class fee is $100, if we are sold out before your order is received, you will be notified and your card will not be charged. The class will be held at the Sheraton Pasadena.
March 2004: don't take any commitments, because we're organizing the first Italian Xena convention!
Max and Valeria, members of several Yahoo Xena groups (Max is the founder of the Italian internet Xena roleplay). Some days ago, Max contacted the organizers of the Deep Space Convention, a Star Trek convention in particular, but in general a sci-fi con that is being held in the Italian city of Fiuggi (famous for its thermal waters) every year the first days of March.
We hoped to dedicate a small space of this year's convention to Xena, and we asked if it would have been possible to invite some actor. Due to the late request it wasn't possible this year, but they agreed for next year! In march 2004 we will be organizing a all Xena convention, and this means that we have to get moving right now!
The more we are, the easier it will be for us to have important actors, just think about Ted Raimi (Joxer) or Hudson Leick (Callisto). The organizer says that if we'll be at least 200 they'll invite an actor, but what if we're 300 or 400? That's why we need your help!
We need to inform as many people as possible. I know that it looks strange, it's over a year away, but if we can have a very specific number we can start planning on the actors.
Battle on!
Max flivero@tin.it and Vale daddy78@interfree.it
Jan. 27th
Hi guys,
I've been asked to give any information I may have regarding Xena Live III. Luckily for you, I have some to tell :)
There will be a workshop reading that is going to be open to the public on Tuesday, March 4th at the Museum of Contemporary Art, in Chicago. If you want information or tickets, please call the About Face Theatre at 773-784-8565.
I'll post any other information I get along the way as well.
Take care everyone!
Di
Jan. 25th
Ok I forgot to add this last night. Still having pain wisdom issues and I am a bit out of it and thanks to everyone who emailed me support. I added three clips for the Hercules episode Warrior Princess and I plan on adding more later on. Just bear with my slowness! *L* I will update later.
Jan. 21th
G'day everyone. Thanx to everyone who emailed me well wishes and to check up on me. I am finally feeling up to par with the help of pain killers *L* So I found the strength to finally update the ole webby.
I put up a clip for the Hercules-Xena Trilogy Episode: The Warrior Princess. I plan on working to get that all up this week as well in time the whole trilogy. Was nice to re-watch where it all began. I actually felt like i was watching it for the first time, since it has been so long since I saw the eps. A special thank you to Richard for giving me the trilogy for Xmas. It means more than you know..
The Globe's January 28th issue has photos of Lucy singing on the Dave & Lucy tour in New Zealand. I love the headline. Xena Rocks! Take a better look of it at Mirrorblue's Newsboard!
From the Fox website-
WHEN VAN IS TAKEN HOSTAGE, IT'S UP TO A ROOKIE COP TO SAVE HIM ON AN ALL-NEW 'FASTLANE' JAN. 24 ON FOX
Jake Busey Guest Stars
Van and Deaq are forced by Billie to train a rookie cop who is the son of the deputy police chief. As they pursue a pair of dangerous blackmailers targeting the police force, Van is taken hostage. While Deaq and Billie try to discover his whereabouts, the rookie must find a way to save Van before it's too late in the episode "101" Friday, Jan. 24 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. Jake Busey guest stars as Johnny O, the connection to the blackmailers. (FAS-112) (TV-14; D, V)
Cast: Peter Facinelli as Van Ray, Bill Bellamy as Deaqon Hayes, Tiffani Thiessen as Billie Chambers.
Guest Cast: Mark Famiglietti as Jarod, HUDSON LEICK as Randi, Bradford Tatum as Rudy, Jake Busey as Johnny O.
Jan. 14th
Hi everyone. I am once again sorry for not updating for a few days. I been dealing off and on with bad bottom wisdom teeth pain and thankfully my surgery is tomorrow afternoon. I am not sure how I will do or how much pain I may or may not be in. So I am not sure I can or will update tomorrow. All depends on how I am feeling.
As you know I went to a second concert in Palmerston North of the Dave and Lucy Summer Tour, and this time took my video camera along. Managed to get a few songs and would be happy to make this available for those interested. My main interest in this email though is to find out what form people would be most interested in purchasing these in. Since my video-guy left, I've been sourcing a new person and as it turns out both are in another town (which means a small delay in copying time). I have a couple of options however, and all depend on quantities ordered at the time, also there is the option of putting the footage onto a VCD, playable on your computer or DVD player. It turns out that the new NTSC dubbing costs are likely to be around US$22 per VHS tape + shipping, whereas the VCD would be around US$15 + shipping. Shipping costs are not yet confirmed, but the VCD would definitely be the cheaper option. I haven't seen the quality yet and am waiting to see this before making any further decisions - but I would be more interested in what you guys think about this...........is a VCD more preferable, or just stick with the VHS tape? If you have the time to let me know, I'd love to hear from you soon.
Kindest Regards
Leanne Stewart / www.kiwiattic.com / leanne@kiwiattic.com
Jan. 11th
Jan. 9th
Hey everyone! I finished up the episode Livia today. So enjoy! I was planning on posting a whole Dark Horse Comic, but it is taking a bit longer than I anticipated to re-size the scans and upload them. It is about 22 pages. So I will try and get that up tomorrow.
"Rob would love to do one and has been working toward that end. But nothing definite has been set yet. It's still in the "3 or 4 years down the road" stage."
So it looks like we may get one just not for a while. So put the rumours to rest for a while *s*
Jan. 7th
Subject: Lucy in concert!!!
Hi everyone
I hope your holiday break is going well, and that whatever you celebrate around this time of year, that you have done this with a happy and kind hearted spirit. I have found myself very busy, and will be for the next couple of weeks following up stuff from Lucy on concert. I went to the opening night with a good friend of mine, and although I will have papers, photos and hopefully posters to offer early next year, I thought you all might like a wee "blurb" of the evening..............enjoy the new year!!!
AFTER a hectic drive over from Napier the day following Christmas, when all you really want to do is sleep off the excess consumption of food, we found ourselves in Taupo and headed to the Great Lakes Centre to be pleasantly welcomed by a full window poster of Lucy and Dave atop a moped! First thought "I gotta get some of those!!" (thus far proving more difficult than I thought).
We had arrived 10 minutes before starting time and found a prime possie up near the front. I was surprised at the wide range of ages in the audience from the youngest at about 12, who had already sat themselves on the floor beside us, a great plan as it turned out as there was a lot of waiting. Anika Moa, a recently discovered NZ talent, played for 30 minutes or so till 8.45pm. For the next half hour people kept arriving, mingling and waiting, the smell of bourbon got stronger and the crowd gradually became "antsy". At 9.15pm, half an hour after Anika, the front crowd started clapping impatiently amid the odd "Come on Dave" and "We want Lucy" call going out. Finally, with an enthusiastic welcome, Dave came on stage (entering on the right) with his band taking their places. I looked around anxiously for Lucy, who I saw in the background on the left and looking a tad nervous - I certainly felt for her! Dave did intro's to the band, launched into his first song and Lucy inconspicuously joined him at the microphone, tambourine in hand. She looked fantastic!! Trading in the leather clad outfit for blue denim hipsters, rouged elastic white cotton crop top and showing a midriff you would not expect to see on a mother-of-three. Her hair was down around her face, retro sneakers, no jewelry except her wedding rings. Natural, unassuming and stunning!
Lucy's comfort grew as the songs wore on and she began interacting more with Dave and on occassion the crowd, shooting a few grins at the group of intoxicated young men in front of us, ( who would have looked more at home at a Limp Bizkit concert ) and who cheered "Yeah Lucy", which gradually became "come on Dave, give Lucy a go." Amid them having domestics with their girlfriends & the girl on my right continually on her cell phone, I thought they were in for a tough crowd. Just at that moment things warmed up as Dave launched into a well known NZ song of his, and Lucy began asserting a bit more confidence with the harmonising and showed great rhythm with the tambourine.
Lucy's solo performance was "Maxine" by Sharon O'Neil - and a fantastic rendition it was to. She had a powerful voice when in full stride. ( I had goosebumps an all ) This really got the crowd going. The night continued in this fashion, unfortunately I didn't get to stay for the last few songs since the 2.5 hour drive home was looking ominous as the clock neared 10.45pm.( and with an early rise at 5.30am I had to make a choice! ) But, now knowing that they will be in Palmerston North, my home city, in early January & that video cameras were not frowned on, we're going again and taking the Palm Corder! I think I got some great shots - we'll see this 'arvo'', & I got the name of the promoter from the ticket seller, so will have to make some phone calls later today. I had hoped there'd be some CD's or T Shirts or something - perhaps after the tour ???? who knows.
Lucy said on the interview last week that she wasn't looking to be a pop superstar or anything like that, but in my opinion she'd be more preferable to some at the moment! I think 'good on her' for taking the risk, it will really pay off toward the end as she gets into the swing of things. It's not something I aspire to or am I capable of doing, But I loved seeing her perform - it was fantastic!!!!
Here is a link to our page with a selection of the photos I took.
http://kiwiattic.bizland.com/Xena/otheritems/tourphotos.htm
Take care
Leanne
Subject: In concert part 2
Me again
I have gotten hold of copies of the Waikato Times paper, the regional paper around Taupo, and it has a super photo of Lucy on the front with an article. And thankfully, to save me time and finger-power, this is on the stuff website at the link below for you to have a look at more fully.
ttp://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/waikatotimes/0,2106,2151290a6579,00.html
The basic information will also be on our website at this link:
http://kiwiattic.bizland.com/Xena/otheritems/WaikatoTimes.htm
but if you are interested in purchasing a copy for yourself and just want to email me direct that is fine............the paper will be US$3 + US$4 shipping (front section); or US$7 whole paper. I have very limited numbers of these papers as it is a much smaller paper than those we usually deal with like the Sunday Star Times.
Kindest Regards
Leanne Stewart
Kiwi Attic Ltd
PO Box 931, Napier, New Zealand 4030
http://www.kiwiattic.com
leanne@kiwiattic.com
Jan. 6th
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