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M68- Star Wars Kid at Heart
date posted: Aug 19, 2008 10:10 AM  |  updated: Aug 20, 2008 10:25 PM
Someone Special Came to Cali
So I had a visitor down here in SoCal last month. I'll give you all a few hints. She's got gorgeous red flowing curls, the bluest eyes, and a squee that can be heard from miles around.... Oh, and she has a wee little "crush" on Harrison Ford. :p

You guess it... our own Hansgirl came to join me for Comic Con!

As I waited at the baggage claim for my dear friend, my thoughts went back to the last time I saw her which was at C4 last year. I thought of how our time then was cut short and how I always felt like I missed out on so much with the gang. I was determined to enjoy every minute with her for the next 3 days. Just then my phone rings. It's her, squeeing that her plane has landed and she was on her way down. Excitement overcame me as I realized I was moments away from seeing one of my dear Spew sisters. :)

When she walked in I think we scared some folks with our squeeing. LOL:x :x :x

So we grab her bags and off we go up the coast to our hotel in Carlsbad. We couldn't check in yet so we decided to do lunch over at the beach. We mowed some popcorn shrimp and fish-n-chips while we enjoyed the ocean view, warm sun and cool breezes. After lunch we walked over to the cliffs to check out the surfers which HG had mentioned wanting to do while down here. Just then Angel Baby called us and we had a little spew session on speaker right there on the beach. :) :x

That night we enjoyed a lovely dinner at Kings and then a caught a late movie (Mama Mia). We laughed, we cried, and laughed some more. If you've seen the movie you'll get me. It was a very special night chillin with my bud.

Then, it was Comic Con time! We woke up and got on the road, heading down the coast to San Diego. It was about a 30 minute drive but an hour wait in traffic downtown near the convention center. Did we let it get to us? NO WAY! We finally found a place to park. Good thing too, or I might have got us killed. I despise one way streets!!! Don't ask. :p LOL

Our first day at the Con rocked. We met all the artists, some movie stars, spent lots of money (a girls favorite thing) on toys, shirts, and gifts for our buds. :x

One of the most memorable moments was when we got squeeezed by Richard Hatch. I SO loved meeting him and I'm blown away by how down to earth he was! :D That night I took HG to In-n-Out Burger which was one of her goals, as they're only in Cali. You should have seen her squeee over that burger! Afterwards we went to the Coyote Bar and Grill where we chilled aside a bonfire and enjoyed the musings of Billy and his pops. LOL Again, dont ask. LOL

Friday we met up with our GHG buds T-bone and Brandy and had a blast. That night all of us kicked it at the Hard Rock for some good times I'll never forget, one of which was talking to DJ Maul on the phone while partying in the Gaslamp Quarter. So wish he and the gang could have been there with us. :| But, I'm just stoked I was able to talk to them at least. Actually we talked to a bunch of our buds while there... Megatrends, Gencrs, Master Mina, Jedi Pugs, Angel Baby, and Jediprincess to name a few!

SDCC was a blast and meeting up with you all was the highlight of my summer. So love you!! :x :x

comanderbly
That's Impossible. Even for a Computer.
date Posted: Aug 19, 2008 10:30 AM
That night I took HG to In-n-Out Burger which was one of her goals, as they're only in Cali.

Its so cruel when you Californians do that to us!!!

Wow comic-con and the beach - that sounds like an awful trip. :p
  Granny-Wan
I Am NOT an Old Fossil!
date Posted: Aug 19, 2008 10:34 AM
AHA! We have those in AZ, too.... love the fries! All real food, nothing frozen or microwaved...

Anyway, sounds like you guys had TOO MUCH FUN! Woo Hoo! A couple of Energizer Bunnies.... B-)
ewanandhaydenfan5
I Have You Now!
date Posted: Aug 19, 2008 10:53 AM
I'm glad you had such a good time! Thanks for sharing the pics...you both look bea-u-ti-ful!
Must have been a special time for you and Hansgirl.
leia19886
Someone get this big walking carpet out of my way ...
date Posted: Aug 19, 2008 11:05 AM
Cool!!! It's great that you both had a great time!!!!!!
DJ Maul: Got Feet?
DJ Maul's Dancin' Cantina Party
date Posted: Aug 19, 2008 12:01 PM
sounds awesome! I so regret not being able to make it out there this summer BUT it was a blast talking to you guys from the TRU Midnight Madness sale! :D
gencrs
Technical Manuals from The GFFA
date Posted: Aug 19, 2008 12:02 PM
We have IN-N-Out here in Nevada, as well.

I'm so bummed I couldn't make the trip. Glad you two were able to have some fun.
kyle228
Truly Wonderful, the Mind of a Child Is...
date Posted: Aug 19, 2008 1:14 PM
Sounds like you had an awesome time!! I have to do some serious work talking my parents into to taking me to a Comic-Con one of these years... maybe as a graduation present?!? [as the wheels turn rapidly in his head...] ;)

Anyways, glad you had a good time!
JediPug1
Like My Father Before Me
date Posted: Aug 19, 2008 1:50 PM
*sniff* Wish I could have been there with you guys! :_| :_| :_|

Still, it was fun chatting with you two on the phone. :D

:x :x :x :x :x :x
  megatrends
Confessions of a Psychotic Jawa
date Posted: Aug 19, 2008 2:48 PM
Outdoor bonfire? I have never seen that here .... probably illegal this being a BLUE state and all.

Looks like you guys had fun and yet another blog that makes me feel badlky about not being there.
viagoangel2
Were Anakin and Padme' really one?
date Posted: Aug 19, 2008 3:42 PM
We met all the artists, some movie stars
OMGoodness! You met up with Matt Bush! (Busch? lol) He's so awesome, isn't he?
Met him at CIV, had such a blast talkin' with him B-) Seriously, our meeting actually turned into a full conversation ;) And his art is amazingly vibrant just like his personality :D

Angel Baby called us and we had a little spew session on speaker right there on the beach. Yay! That was so fun *sigh* miss you girls :x

Great bloggity, blog, Water Baby :)
love you :x
  vadersgirl33
vadersgirl_reflections
date Posted: Aug 19, 2008 4:57 PM
I despise one way streets!!!
Me too!! We have them in our town and a few others we frequent. They're annoying-:O

Glad you had a great time, and thanks for sharing the picsB-)

vadersgirl33
  jediprincess77
I Know...
date Posted: Aug 19, 2008 5:06 PM
SQUEEEEEEEE! :x :x :x

What a great adventure!! :D I love love LOVE that pic of you two with Richard Hatch! Totally priceless! And of course, seeing you girls with T-bone & Brandy brings warm feelings to my heart! :x

Killer blog, Shelly Bean! ;) :D
Darth_Hiram
A Journey into The Force
date Posted: Aug 19, 2008 9:55 PM
Sounds like an excellent time you all had! Thanks for sharing that, and the pix with us! I can't wait to meet all of you someday! C5 anyone? :)
The Stooge
Star Wars Joke-A-Day
date Posted: Aug 20, 2008 8:09 PM
Oh! Did you hear that Mamma Mia is gonna be playing as a sing-along feature starting next week?
  Michelle1968
M68- Star Wars Kid at Heart
date Posted: Aug 20, 2008 10:49 PM
Wow comic-con and the beach - that sounds like an awful trip

It's the worst thing ever. :p Wanna see for yourself? ;)

A couple of Energizer Bunnies....

Oh sheesh Granny, she is the one with jet lag, draggin me to the flicks. She is non-stop LOL Loved every minute. :x

Must have been a special time for you and Hansgirl.

Very very special.... wish you were there. :x
  Michelle1968
M68- Star Wars Kid at Heart
date Posted: Aug 20, 2008 10:54 PM
Cool!!! It's great that you both had a great time!!!!!!

That we did, girl. :x


sounds awesome! I so regret not being able to make it out there this summer BUT it was a blast talking to you guys from the TRU Midnight Madness sale!

Oh Deej, I know you could tell how giddy I was chattin w/you. That was the coolest... well, had you been there with me... yeah I guess that woulda been the coolest. :x

Im so bummed I couldn't make the trip. Glad you two were able to have some fun.

I know lil'brah... would have totally dug that too. :)
  Michelle1968
M68- Star Wars Kid at Heart
date Posted: Aug 20, 2008 11:00 PM
I have to do some serious work talking my parents into to taking me to a Comic-Con one of these years... maybe as a graduation present?!?

Tell them it's an educational thing. You'll for sure learn what it is to have a good time. :D

Still, it was fun chatting with you two on the phone

Drivin down the 5 Frwy, right about near the Del Mar Race Track.... I'll never forget it babes. :x

Looks like you guys had fun and yet another blog that makes me feel badly about not being there

But bud, wasn't it kewl chattin? So love that cowboy voice. :D Someday we'll meet. :)
  Michelle1968
M68- Star Wars Kid at Heart
date Posted: Aug 20, 2008 11:05 PM
OMGoodness! You met up with Matt Bush! Yes Angel B! And yeah our talk lasted for a while as well. He totally rocks. Was awesome spewin with you on the beach. :x

Me too!! We have them in our town and a few others we frequent. They're annoying

Well, HG told me to "turn here" LOL I um turned the wrong way. Luckily the parking structure was right there on the corner. LOLOL The old fossill directing traffic said this

"Lady, you know you can get a ticket for doing this?" LOLZZZZ

And of course, seeing you girls with T-bone & Brandy brings warm feelings to my heart!

I know Baby Girl... it was so special hangin with them. Tbone had me rolling the entire time. :D
  Michelle1968
M68- Star Wars Kid at Heart
date Posted: Aug 20, 2008 11:07 PM
I can't wait to meet all of you someday! C5 anyone?

Fo sho buddy! So can't wait to meet you!! :x

Oh! Did you hear that Mamma Mia is gonna be playing as a sing-along feature starting next week?

What? Where? When? Would you and wifey consider joining me?
Jedi Master Mina
Another Galaxy, another time
date Posted: Aug 22, 2008 9:09 AM
Both of you look soooooo cute. :) Ha, now I feel guilty for not finishing my NOBBYCON blog...LMAO. :^O

I was there with you in spirit, girl...Tis a shame I didn't get my job offer earlier...I would have jumped on a plane and made it down there with you two.

I'm sooooo glad you were able to get away and play with Hansgirl...(((HUGS))) :x

Don't worry, we ALL will be together at the next Star Wars Con. ;)
hansgirl3
Invoking the Squee
date Posted: Aug 22, 2008 1:49 PM
What a wonderful write-up of our time together!!! I had so much fun with you, my friend!!! :x

((((HUGS)))) See you next time!!! Squeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!
JediMelindaWolf
Try not. Do. Or do not. There is no try.
date Posted: Aug 25, 2008 8:11 PM
Good times with good friends. Who could ask for anything more, M? :D I could hear you squeeeeing all the way here in the midwest, and it was a wonderful sound. :D

You two look like you were having the time of your lives. (((((hugs))))) to you both. :)


MTFBWY :)
Darth T-B0NE
Darth T-Bone's House of Ramblin'
date Posted: Aug 26, 2008 6:32 PM
it was so special hangin with them. Tbone had me rolling the entire time.

The empty stomach, shot of Jack and that giant beer sealed that deal.

We had such a blast hangin' with you gals. Hey, who has the group pic from the Hard Rock? Did we take one inside? I know I told that waiter we wanted one...then that shot kicked in...:p

More of you next year please!!!!
  Michelle1968
M68- Star Wars Kid at Heart
date Posted: Aug 29, 2008 6:27 PM
I am so bad at revisting my past blogs!! Dang it!

was there with you in spirit, girl...Tis a shame I didn't get my job offer earlier...I would have jumped on a plane and made it down there with you two.

Hells yeah gurl. You being there woulda been the icing on the cake. :x


Don't worry, we ALL will be together at the next Star Wars Con

Oh yes B-)

((((HUGS)))) See you next time!!! Squeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!

"are we there yet?" :^O
  Michelle1968
M68- Star Wars Kid at Heart
date Posted: Aug 29, 2008 6:31 PM
I could hear you squeeeeing all the way here in the midwest, and it was a wonderful sound.

Has a nice ring doesn't it? ;) I'm hungry for some Beach Break Cafe. Hope you come see me again soon! :x


We had such a blast hangin' with you gals. Hey, who has the group pic from the Hard Rock? Did we take one inside? I know I told that waiter we wanted one...then that shot kicked in...


I don't know! Wait... do I have it? LOL Let me go check my files! Hmmm... that shot. You're such a bad influence on me. ;)

More of you next year please!!!!

You bet'cha sweetie. :x
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