Writerconuk - Day 1

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Wow, look at this! I am totally using my LJ for something that isn't fic recs or a music poll O.O

I am going to cross-post to my Tumblr though because that's how I roll.

So, at the weekend I attended writerconuk. For those who don't know what it is it's a small fan-run convention that takes place every year in the UK. It's really more of a large fandom meetup, the only difference being the attendees run some panels and workshops on the Saturday.

I was particularly exited this year because I'd convinced enchantersnight and so_shhy to come. I then felt the pressure to ensure that they enjoyed themselves but as far as I can tell there's no worries on that front. Both said they'd come back next year if the timing suits :D

For those of you who were around last year you may or may not remember the Great Cow Debacle of 2013. Basically when I was on the train to Coventry the train in front of me hit a cow causing us to be stuck in the middle of nowhere for about 3 hours. Considering it wasn't anyone's fault the train company were really good and refunded my ticket as well as giving me a voucher for a free journey anywhere on their route.

But, thankfully, there were no cow related incidents this year. Only problem I had was between York and Birmingham I was sat next to a larger gentleman who kept falling asleep and half crushing me in my seat. It wasn't too bad though. I got several fics read which was good.

I arrived to a rather crowded bar but managed to get a glass of wine in and have a chat to enchantersnight and so_shhy before I disappeared to help kazzy_cee set up the projector in the room.

First night was fun! We made little flying dinosaurs that we all threw at each other. I gave mine a Black Widow design because.

Then it was time for the quiz which led to the realisation that I watch WAY too much TV. The only fandoms I couldn't answer questions on were Stargate and Doctor Who. Our final score was 90/95 *blush*

After that we retreated to the breakout area (or executive lounge as it's now called) for cocktails and chats. bogwitch and I bonded over the ridiculous Covet Fashion game which I am currently addicted to. gillo and so_shhy were horrified that I'd never read any Diana Wynne-Jones so I now have a few books on my Amazon Wishlist.

Then, because none of us are as young as we used to be, we all headed to bed for a reasonably early night. Gone are the days where kitty_poker1 and I used to stay up until 3am talking about J2 fic :-p

Writeups of days 2 and 3 to come soon.