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Comic Con: Still no Luggage

July 24, 2008
Comic Con James Bond
Daniel Craig wasn't there, but James Bond's car was

I arrived in San Diego late Tuesday night, but my luggage did not.  So my first day at Comic Con was spent in day old clothes.  Ewww.  I did shower though, so that's something anyway.

Since no one is allowed in the convention until 6 p.m., I breezed in on the coat tails of Sherrilyn Kenyon.  She got me an exhibition badge that allowed me into the ginormous hall before the masses decended.  In exchange, I ran errands and helped  set up.  But, I did get to check out some the amazing displays as they were being set up.


Well, after several calls with the airline and hotel arguing over who had my suitcase, it finally arrived in my room.  (I would never last on Survivor wearing the same thing for 31 days)  
   
Sammie works at the Con, but I managed to get her to start reading romance.  I think we have another convert!

Now, in a lovely new outfit, I headed back to the convention center and met up with fellow PW blogger Heidi Betts who writes The Beat, anything and everything you could possibly want to know about the amazing world of comic books and more.  She invited me to an editorial meeting she was having with her staff of crack reporters.  I want to come to more of these meetings.  It was held at Roy's Hawaiian Tropical Bar.   I asked for a fruity drink (nonalcoholic because I'm even more hyper with it) with an umbrella.  They give me a pina colata, with an orange slice.  I'm sorry, but it just doesn't taste as good without the umbrella.  (You can follow Heidi's take on Comic Con here)


  
Comic Con crowd
Some of the displays and Comic Con fans

Once the doors opened officially for the special preview event, it was utter chaos, but in a good way.  Although, I heard there was an incident at the Fox booth where they were giving away some great bags of goodies and the crowd got so out of hand they were threating to stop the giveaway.  But no one was hurt and I'm going to head over there today.


I didn't see anyone famous yet, but today I'm doing a Red Carpet event and I'm hoping to snag Nicolas Cage.  Keep your fingers crossed and I'll keep my Flip video handy.
Not sure what this is, but it had something growing out of it's chest.  Kind of Jabba the Hut meets Alien



For my Drive By Video, I managed to sweet talk the Hot Wheels people into letting crawl into their roped off display, so I hope you enjoy it.


Bottom Line:  I'm off to the salon now to try to get my hair fixed, so who knows what I'll look like in the next video. 


On the Batcycle!

Posted by Barbara Vey on July 24, 2008 | Comments (15)


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July 24, 2008
In response to: Comic Con: Still no Luggage
TarotByArwen commented:

Oh what fun to ride the Batcycle! That's Batgirl for me! LOL! I"m so impressed!




July 24, 2008
In response to: Comic Con: Still no Luggage
TarotByArwen commented:

Oh what fun to ride the Batcycle! That's Batgirl for me! LOL! I"m so impressed!




July 24, 2008
In response to: Comic Con: Still no Luggage
Shari Anton commented:

Hugs on the suitcase! And look at that hot babe on the hot cycle! You go, girl.




July 24, 2008
In response to: Comic Con: Still no Luggage
mary s commented:

Barb--you looked great on the Batcycle!! What fun I hope you are having!! There was a great article in the Milw. Journal about comic com--I'll try to find it again to fill you in on all the special guests invited since previous yrs. were such a success!! Means more videos from you!!




July 24, 2008
In response to: Comic Con: Still no Luggage
Eliza Gayle commented:

Can I just say how jealous I am? Have a great time and tell us more. *g*

Eliza




July 24, 2008
In response to: Comic Con: Still no Luggage
michelle from WW commented:

My fingers are crossed for you to meet nicholas cage, looks like a wild time




July 24, 2008
In response to: Comic Con: Still no Luggage
michelle from WW commented:

My fingers are crossed for you to meet nicholas cage, looks like a wild time




July 24, 2008
In response to: Comic Con: Still no Luggage
Jill James commented:

Barbara, looks like you are having fun already. Glad you found your luggage.




July 24, 2008
In response to: Comic Con: Still no Luggage
Samantha Graves commented:

Good luck nabbing Nicholas Cage! I'm sending my best nabbing vibes.




July 24, 2008
In response to: Comic Con: Still no Luggage
Dina commented:

HI BARB!!!!!!

See, that't why I always take my luggage as carry-ons, lol.




July 24, 2008
In response to: Comic Con: Still no Luggage
Linda McMaken commented:

WooHoo! Go girl. Think you might get to sit in Bond's car? I think you'd be a great Bond Girl! Have fun!




July 25, 2008
In response to: Comic Con: Still no Luggage
Cait London commented:

Barbara, Barbara, Barbara. Get some pack-and-go clothes you can stuff in a tote for emergencies. But it doesn't look like that put a damper on your fun! You look hot on the pod, girl.




July 25, 2008
In response to: Comic Con: Still no Luggage
Edie Ramer commented:

Barbara, you are having so much fun! And I love it that you're talking people into reading romances. RWA should pay you a salary as their Romance Rep.




July 25, 2008
In response to: Comic Con: Still no Luggage
Missy Taylor commented:

Oh what fun! Converting readers to romances, riding Bat Mobiles, and even finding time to find luggage. You've been a busy lady already!




July 25, 2008
In response to: Comic Con: Still no Luggage
Sheila commented:

I hope you're having enough fun for me too! It sure looks like you are! LOL
I can't wait to hear and see more!





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