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Posted: Thu May 14, 2009 8:11 am
by Teh Dingo
Hi, I'm Dingo and I won't be attending Al fest.


I live 3000 miles away from the event, and even if I could afford to attend, as several of you know, personal reasons are making it impossible for me to even consider something like that at the moment.

But I'm not alone.....many newbie fans as well as well known Al Fans alike will not be able to attend for various reasons. And maybe some of you just don't wanna go anyway (In which case, we don't wanna hear from you, because you're clearly insane.....whaddya thinking? :P ).

The event is still a good 3 1/2 months away, but by starting this topic this far in advance, we can get a healthy grip on how us Al Festless fans can cope with the eventual dark day, and who will be sharing in our grief.


There are two rules to our group

1). Al Fest and attendees are only allowed to post here in this topic for either shows of pity and support or news involving web streams or things of that nature. Any gloating will result in severe penalties. (Well maybe not, but remember, I'm a mod....I can trash any post that I feel is rubbing it in if I want :P )

2). If by chance you do get to go to Al Fest after previously believing you weren't, you are immediately stripped of your membership in the group. In the highly unlikely event this happens to me, I will resign immediately as the leader (Yes, I called it....no takebacks).

So, let's hear from you! I know, as someone who frequently chats via Twitter with many who are going, hearing these talks are insufferable at times. Introduce yourself, give us as little or as much as you want about why you can't attend, express your rage, wish personal harm to attendee....ok, don't go that far, but you know what I mean. Basically, don't let our jealousy clog up the official topic.

We'll do our best to get us less-fortunate Al Fans through this tough time in Al fandom :)

Posted: Thu May 14, 2009 8:22 am
by The Doctor
It's so sad that this had to be created. *stifles snicker*

Anyway, I do plan on doing some sort of live stream, Perhaps during specific events that I'm not a part of.
We'll see as it gets closer.
I'll need to work out how I'll do it. Probably need an extra battery for my iPhone.

Posted: Thu May 14, 2009 8:46 am
by Mystik Tomato
I'm Mystik Tomato and everything happens in America.

Yeah, there's no chance that I'll be able to attend AlFest - I needs the monies for plane tickets, show tickets, souvenirs -- And isn't the Comic-Con around that time as well?

Your country stinks.

Posted: Thu May 14, 2009 8:51 am
by anthontherun
I call Vice President of this club.

Posted: Thu May 14, 2009 8:53 am
by Mystik Tomato
I wanna be Secretary of Keepin' It Real.

Posted: Thu May 14, 2009 9:01 am
by Teh Dingo
Welcome, Mystik Tomato! Nothing like a little nationalist zeal! :)


President: The Dingo
Vice President: anthontherun
Mystik Tomato: Secretary of Keepin' it Real

Posted: Thu May 14, 2009 9:47 am
by TMBJon
This is the saddest thread on the forum. :(W

Posted: Thu May 14, 2009 9:50 am
by scottidog
the Dingo @ May 13, 2009 11:11 pm wrote: even if I could afford to attend, as several of you know, personal reasons are making it impossible for me to even consider something like that at the moment.
+1

Posted: Thu May 14, 2009 11:21 am
by Lauren
Hi im Laurenbut you can call me cricket. i wont be able to attend Al fest, becasue im going to the beach that week.i need to improve my planing skills :(

Posted: Thu May 14, 2009 1:15 pm
by AlejandraDD
the Dingo @ May 14, 2009 03:11 am wrote: 1). Al Fest and attendees are only allowed to post here in this topic for either shows of pity and support
Great topic. I think one of the biggest reasons why I *AM* going is because I just couldn't bear the thought of everyone else just going on and on about how awesome it would be, leaving me feeling left out. Peer pressure for the win!

If I weren't going, I would have started this topic myself ages ago.