Expo 2005--The 2nd annual PCF cookout!

Well, my dad and I arrived at our second hotel in Orlando, Florida, about three hours ago. I mused around the hotel talking to COHugh on the phone for over an hour as he couldn't make it due to a flu-like illness he came down with; he sounded miserable. The storms are really picking up now (at least from my perspective; COHugh tells me it's nothing) and there is a possibility that our flight might be delayed tomorrow.

Relevant to Lady Tesser's earlier message, I had such a late lunch prior to the shindig that I just now felt hungry.

Pity that no one else (from PCF, at least) showed up and our webcam (actually a digital video camera) had to throw a tantrum.

Once again, I would like to thank Lady Tesser and Prince-Consort Tesser for inviting us and being great hosts. It was a pleasure meeting you two. Enjoy the cake!

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Without further word, here are some pictures.



Pikachu (thanks Lady Tesser for the correction).




Lady Tesser.




Prince-Consort Tesser (left) and my dad (right).




Lady Tesser and Voldemort.




Yours truly. The webcam griping had put me in sort of a glum mood.

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Originally posted by Zola Apparently had a bad install and it wouldn't re-install... I ended up having to go and manually delete stuff from the registry, but it worked and we're up and running. Better late than never

Looks like fun. Hmm, I spy as of now (10:34 P.M. EDT) Lilly Rose, BigPrime/Diverse Considerations (?), Dark-O, Jesse, R. Smith, and Zola (or rather, her head).

I just now got back and man oh man, it was great.

We didn't get the webcam running till 2 PAC, sorry guys. ACT made up for it with great pics!

*prods ACT with katana* Post faster dude!

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Ph33r my duct tape lightsaber!

Good LORD did I have a good time All the sarcsatic wit, the crude dubbing, the jokes, Hoboken, the PWN3Dage, Rolf....not spelt wrong...DAMN. I can't wait for next year

Diverse Considerations and DarkO, I do hope we meet again Johnny Axehandle...I was suprised with you! You were actually a good fellow heh You have earned my respect *schwarzwald voice* for now....

To those who couldn't make it and were anxious to see the webcam (which sadly was finally online waay too late in the day), you missed one hell of a party. I hope you all (who are near the eastern half of US) consider coming to a cookout (either the northeast or the southeast) next year! Same goes for the Westcoasters. To those shy ones or those who have parents who think we're 3\/1L, tell them...we're not TOO evil, just evil enough to have one hell of a party even WITHOUT burning masquerade masks

THE WRAP-UP
I have pictures which I'll have up by Monday Zola you still owe me pics from last year's cookout And by god I want to see that video footage of us!!

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Originally posted by Avenir Prince-Consort Tesser (left) and my dad (right).

Look at all that Radio equipment! That's automatically THE coolest place EVER!

NE webcam looks cool...
Yep...
*sadface*

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Originally posted by DominusofDeath quote: Originally posted by Avenir Prince-Consort Tesser (left) and my dad (right). Look at all that Radio equipment! That's automatically THE coolest place EVER!

holy crap!!! is Prince-Consort Tesser a ham?

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Originally posted by Hobodoken NE webcam looks cool... Yep... *sadface*

Dude you can always come a visit me heh Always next year

I am slightly saddened...the westcoast cam was down most of the time.

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Originally posted by evanASF27 quote: Originally posted by Hobodoken NE webcam looks cool... Yep... *sadface* Dude you can always come a visit me heh Always next year I am slightly saddened...the westcoast cam was down most of the time.

Dont worry. There's pics of me and Big Finale chasing chickens! I think I broke my wrist.
Water balloons, katana's, web videos, food, the tractor...oh boy.

You missed me and Finale sitting around, trying to drink so many soda's we needed for a pyramid of popcans. We got to six....4 of which were mine. I'm soooo full right now. I didn't eat any food...well, I split a donut with finale...

speaking of Big Finale...I have a score to settle with him ...with a little help from Diverse Considerations of course...hehehe...

First dog - Pikachu

Second - Voldemort

My husband is NOT a ham. Apologize, wench!

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Originally posted by A Clockwork Tomato Courtesy of Ace of Spades, we were sorta sword-themed today. He brought a claymore and a katana. Liz with the katana:

oooh, appealing! Appealing, indeed!

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Originally posted by A Clockwork Tomato Ace of Spades with the claymore:

Badass!

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Originally posted by A Clockwork Tomato Big Pluto with two light sabres:

It has a light side, a dark side, and it holds the universe together...

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Originally posted by Lady Tesser First dog - Pikachu Second - Voldemort My husband is NOT a ham. Apologize, wench!

I think she meant Ham Operator.

Back off you son of a b**ch I've got a megadeus...remember that

Well, why the hell wasn't it explained??? (Then I apologize, Raven.)

That's dad's stuff - he's into short-wave.

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Originally posted by Lady Tesser That's dad's stuff - he's into short-wave.

Well then your dad is awesome. I am trying to get into radio building and such but it's pretty complicated and I don't think I got the brains. And I always wondered what PCT looked like. He reminds me of my 4th grade teacher. Only PCT has a brain and my 4th grade teacher cheated on his wife in the classroom.

Diverse Considerations...I think we'll need a list of all those "important" discussions we had during the cookout Hoboken, ghetto napalm, the car, the broken window, etc heheh

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Originally posted by A Clockwork Tomato

WHERE IS MY HAT!!!

PANIC! NO ONE BREATH!!!

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Found it. ^_^;; With the gloves, it's hard to feel that it's on my FRICKIN HEAD!!!


Man, it was HOT! I had my hat off alot that day.

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No one drink their water. Ace was in my life of fire when I did a spit take.

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Sorry about nearly hitting you in the balls with that rachet...ACT told me to defend myself from your vicious attack after all.

Here is my LiveJournal entry on the shindig.


Well folks, it happened. I met Lady Tesser and Prince-Consort Tesser. It was such a great experience though I failed to show it; I'm rather proficient in restraining myself from getting bouncily excited (though I really wanted to). They were both really, really nice and fascinating people and I would jump at the chance to meet them again, as would my dad, who had a blast.

Dad and I arrived about ten minutes late after getting lost thanks to my ghastly note taking. We brought along this delicious looking chocolate-raspberry cake from a small bakery in Cocoa Beach.

I received a call from R. Smith right before we arrived at the house, but as I was with my dad, I disregarded it and let it go to voice mail. Sorry David!

Upon arrival, Tess introduced us to PCT, Mother Tesser, and the babies (don't I have such a good memory ) Voldemort, Pikachu, and Cissy Marie. I was then given the traditional name tag, with my username Avenir, real name Coleman, and my current avatar (screenshot of the Zeta Gundam from Mobile Suit Z Gundam) printed. I was also shown what was supposed to be COHugh's name tag (complete with his mortifying Spock avatar), which made me feel sad.

After getting my laptop plugged in and online, it was time to set the webcam - rather our digital video camera. I got it on Yahoo Messenger without a problem, with Almasy, BabyGhia, Bleedthrough (who was planning to come, but was busy with other matters), EvanASF27 (and presumably the rest of the peeps at the northeast cookout at Zola's), and Ravenlore.

All of a sudden, the camera froze and ceased to film. Let's just leave it at that, but unfortunately we were unable to get it back online. The same thing happened a few times when I got the camera set up to run tests weeks before the trip.

We watched a little Big O and chit-chatted. I left my autograph for Shaoblane's member autograph book and was given a cutely drawn poster which BethMcBeth drew and copied for all the cookout participants. I plan to have mine framed.

When dad decided it was time to head to Orlando, I asked Tess for COHugh's name tag in case he's feeling better tomorrow (not likely) and wants to meet up. She was originally going to mail it to him, which I'll take care of in case he can't meet us tomorrow. I also grabbed one of Beth's posters for him.

I gave Lady Tesser another hug before we parted ways as dad and I sped off down the Beeline towards Orlando.

Dad and I talked barely talked along the way as I was a little tired from having to get up early, but we both concurred that it was a memorable experience.

Evan, you forgot Long Island (pronounced "lon giland"), pwnage by cat (spec. Muffin), and the most important of all, the fact that the Griffin runs on Big O tires supplied by Dark O customs in Hoboken, NJ.

Oh, and do alert me when your megadei start using the attack I discussed with you. I want to watch the horrible effects for myself...like watching a train wreck, you just can't look away...

Oh, yes, Voldemort (the ball of fluff sitting in my lap in one pic) got scared of the balloons. I had blown up nine of them, put three together (to make three bunches), and put them on the table in the den. Somehow, they ended up on the floor, and with the fan blowing on them, the 'Three-Lobed Balloon Monster' crawled around the floor and scared the puppy.

So, now the Dark Lord Voldemort believes the 'Three-Lobed Balloon Monsters' are stalking him. ^_^

Thanks for the balloons, Auntie Pyg.

Avenir was a wonderful guest and his father behaved himself. Heh. ^_^ Anyway, we helped a lot in regards to having a parent accept anime and the fans it has by explaining our own observations on the subject.

Avenir really covered what happened, so no need to repeat.

I don't know if I'll do this next year. The stress of getting ready really wore me out, and I was expecting the turn-out to be better, but (to quote Jerry from 'The Zoo') 'that's the way the cookie crumbles'.

Anyway, always glad to have a member visit the Tesser household. They passed the Fou-Fou Dog Test (Pikachu didn't attack anyone), so you're welcomed back. ^_^