Polaris 23 - or con and back again
I had a wonderful time last weekend at Polaris (formerly Toronto Trek). The hotel was just north of Toronto this year, but getting there was less of a challenge than I feared. I took the TTC bus out of Don Mills subway, and it went straight up to the hotel for a small extra fee.
We were staying in the Best Western, connected to the Sheridan. No elevators to the third floor (which is actually the second) but a fantastic big room with a kitchen for the same price as a regular Sheridan room.) So handy to have a full fridge and a microwave. There was even a toaster oven and a dishwasher (though I used the sink - don't cotton to those new fangled electrical devices) with cutlery and plates provided in the drawers. Luxury! Though it did take a bit for me to find out that I should plug my computer into the cable and not try to used the wireless. Guy at the desk looked at me like I was a ninny.
My first panel was Quantum Leap, and we had a good turnout. My only preparation had been watching Catch a Falling Star episode again (aka the Man of La Mancha one). Some disagreement with a person in the back who couldn't understand why NOT having Georgia playing in MIA on the DVDs was a problem.
Next up was 'The Polarizing Effect of Gwen Cooper'. I wasn't sure about being on this one since I haven't watched the Torchwood miniseries yet and the white board said 'there will be spoilers'. I was quite willing to bow out of the panel, but they took a vote and NO BODY wanted to discuss spoilers. Yay! There were three panelists - one anti-Gwen, one meh-Gwen, and Gwen-loving me. A very lively and enjoyable discussion. If you're commenting on this - no spoilers! LOL
At this point I went off to get ready for the Pirate Party, and what a party it was, me hearties.
I was upset to realize that I had left my hat at home :( but my roomie Laurie lent me the one she had borrowed from
tinkler. Now that's fandom in action. Laurie also lent me a wonderful metal belt with keys dangling on it.
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