The bus-ride out there was *not* fun. Beth had me stuffed in the overhead compartment (after telling me last year that it would not happen again!!!). The only time I left that place was during a stop-over in Calgary where she took me out and crammed me in a locker at the bus terminal whilst she and her friend Garrett went shopping. And *then* she didn't even let me off the bus for the stop-over in Kelowna!!!! Sheesh!!!
My first day in Vancouver itself was spent... in a locker at the hostel. Beth had the Colin Cunningham Fans meet-up and didn't have the courtesy to take me with her. Nor did Garrett think to take me out while he went shopping. I was not a happy 'roo.
Friday was the first REAL day of GateCon, and guess what. I got left behind at the hostel. In a locker. Someone managed to pick the lock though and let me out of there (Beth is unaware of this), so I spent the day hopping around Davie Street, being coddled by all the gay guys. Heaven!!!
Saturday Beth actually did bring me along to the convention. Her friend Lucy gave me some lovely cuddles while we waited in line!!! Finally, someone who knows how to treat a 'roo!
I was mildly surprised to discover that some people had asked why I wasn't there the day before (wee, I'm loved!). Well we all know the answer to THAT one now.
When I was in the dealer's room with Beth and Shelby, Jason Schombing saw me and wanted to take a look (the man has taste). When he started telling me his life story, someone remarked to him that I charge extra for the therapy, and he replied something about that I look like I'm alive and listening. FINALLY, someone who REALISES that!!!! (hint hint to those who cram me in lockers for prolonged periods of time!!!). Believe me, I gave Beth hell for not handing over the cash for his autograph (she was poor, she claims. School my furry butt!!!).
The photo session was that evening, which of course I was brought to. Beth had pics taken with Corin, Colin, and Teryl. Not necessarily *my* choice for photos but she told me if I protested she'd toss me in the dumpster and not let me in the one of her and Corin so I kept quiet. ***scans coming soon of the other pics***
After the photo session was over and Beth, Shelby, and a couple of others had eaten I got thrown in her friends' hotel room and left there for the rest of the night. Bored silly I quickly fell asleep. Geeze, the room didn't even have a porn channel!!!
After some panels was the autograph session. Beth was nice enough to take me along, and I got my bandana signed by a few actors. Not many though as she hadn't expected to pay for autographs this year (she didn't have an "autograph" section in her budget and had already overspent in the "assorted merchandise and stuff" category).
Con ended, goodbyes were said. And I spent the next couple of days again stuffed in a locker while Beth and Garrett explored Vancouver and surrounding area. No-one picked the lock this time.
So all in all a good time was had (minus my time spent locked-up), and I hope to go again next year. Beth won't say no. She knows if she does, her My Little Pony collection will suddenly be missing all of their manes... >;)
