Orlando Leap 2001
Orlando,
Florida
Hawthorn Suite Hotel
Organized
by: Jo Fox
Featuring:
Rich Whiteside
Deborah Pratt
John D'Aquino
Natasha Pavlovich
Daniel Roebuck
June 22-24, 2001
Full version with photos is below the Rich Whiteside Video.
June 21st The day before the con. The family will stay at the hotel tonight. I've been planning this convention for two years. It took 8 months just to find the hotel. Great news that all 5 guest stars are coming! Judith was a house guest from England for the past couple of nights and went with me all over town today on errands. We dropped off my car for service, picked up the 8 passenger Astro van, came back to the house to load up all the con stuff, back to the hotel to register and schlep the stuff up to the room (3 trolley loads), then lunch at Denny's, then to Costco to buy food for the welcoming and wrap parties. After dinner at Golden Corral we shopped at Publix to get the drinks.
Some Leapers began to arrive Thursday evening. I visited with those who were there, then went to bed after Richard and I checked the AV equipment to be sure everything was copasetic. There were a couple of glitches that we corrected before the con cranked up.
June 22nd Friday is mostly a blur. I know it rained. I know we went back to Denny's for lunch, this time with Keir. I know we did some setup of the room - maps and message board and registration stuff. I can't remember much more till 5 when the con began with registration. Packets included meal cards for the Ziggys, pens from Gallogly, Fernandez & Riley, LLP (Accountants and Consultants), bookmarks I made up, Orlando coupons, name badges, and the printed booklet. Rather than have the stars bring boxes of photos for autographing, I had the photos they sent me printed on cardstock for autographing. Minuteman Press did a fantastic job.
Keir took over for me at 5:30, Helene ran videos at 7:30 and the Fox family left at 5:15 to pick up John D'Aquino, Natasha Pavlovich and Rich Whiteside for dinner.
It was a rush to get through the auction. There were several packets still remaining when we had to stop the bidding in order to assign the tables. Richard came up with the idea of bidding on the stars' tables and paying the lowest bid of the top group. That seemed to work. The other tables were opened up to those not bidding on star tables.
Natasha and John were our first guests. They were on from noon to 1:30. I brought sandwiches into the green room for the stars. Our schedule was so tight we didn't have a lunch break. Natasha is the only woman I know who can wear chartreuse and look good!
What are the Ziggys? I wanted to do something different for Orlando Leap. I thought an award ceremony like the Oscars might be just the ticket. It was tricky keeping it quiet from the stars because I had inadvertently let the cat out of the bag early on in planning. But luckily, most of the stars forgot that they would be receiving awards as well as Leapers.
Cons are generally laid back and casual. To make this event special, we decided to have a dress-up affair and an MC in tux, John Koenig. We had awards specially created and film bits of each actor's work which was displayed on the screen prior to the actor's acceptance. During dinner, a revolving award filled the screen along with slides of Scott, QL, and all the stars.
Rich Whiteside came on stage to present the award to the Leaper who brought the best show and tell goodies to Orlando Leap. Helene Kaplan won handsomely with her videos although Freda Whaley's Scott and Dean dolls were a crowd-pleaser.
Video shown at the convention to introduce Rich Whiteside.
By Jo Fox - Organizer
June 21st The day before the con. The family will stay at the hotel tonight. I've been planning this convention for two years. It took 8 months just to find the hotel. Great news that all 5 guest stars are coming! Judith was a house guest from England for the past couple of nights and went with me all over town today on errands. We dropped off my car for service, picked up the 8 passenger Astro van, came back to the house to load up all the con stuff, back to the hotel to register and schlep the stuff up to the room (3 trolley loads), then lunch at Denny's, then to Costco to buy food for the welcoming and wrap parties. After dinner at Golden Corral we shopped at Publix to get the drinks.
Some Leapers began to arrive Thursday evening. I visited with those who were there, then went to bed after Richard and I checked the AV equipment to be sure everything was copasetic. There were a couple of glitches that we corrected before the con cranked up.
June 22nd Friday is mostly a blur. I know it rained. I know we went back to Denny's for lunch, this time with Keir. I know we did some setup of the room - maps and message board and registration stuff. I can't remember much more till 5 when the con began with registration. Packets included meal cards for the Ziggys, pens from Gallogly, Fernandez & Riley, LLP (Accountants and Consultants), bookmarks I made up, Orlando coupons, name badges, and the printed booklet. Rather than have the stars bring boxes of photos for autographing, I had the photos they sent me printed on cardstock for autographing. Minuteman Press did a fantastic job.
After a brief explanation of Saturday's proceedings - we were extending the auction to 12 - the family left to drive the stars back to their hotel for the night.
Saturday began with buffet breakfast while I antsily (there's a neat word) waited for Connie Clark of Beta Center to arrive. I knew she must be nervous because we had never met and how was she to find me? I think I made an impression when I walked out to her, knowing immediately who she was by the stuff she was hauling in! Beta Center Inc was our chosen charity - an organization that helps teen mothers break the syndrome of children having children. (www.BCenterInc@aol.com)
Keir showed Connie where to set up while I got the auction started. We had over 120 packets plus the tables to auction off. Helene took over as auctioneer and I left around 10 to get the stars. Dan had a redeye in and didn't get any sleep (less than an inch between his knee and the back of the seat in front of him, so we left him to sleep some more and Natasha, John and Rich came back with me.
Someone commented on Natasha's pants. She explained that there were all kinds of things she liked on them and proceeded to name a few.
Ok. Someone tell me what's going on here. I know John and Natasha were on stage together, but here is John and Rich and above is John and Dan. I know I missed a lot, but I didn't think I was THAT out of it!
A relaxed moment for John (pictured, right).
We followed Deborah's hour with an autograph session for Dan and Deborah. John, Natasha and Rich would autograph on Sunday. While Dan and Deborah signed autographs, I drove Natasha, John and Rich back to ttheir hotel to freshen up, rest, and get ready for the Ziggys.
Cons are generally laid back and casual. To make this event special, we decided to have a dress-up affair and an MC in tux, John Koenig. We had awards specially created and film bits of each actor's work which was displayed on the screen prior to the actor's acceptance. During dinner, a revolving award filled the screen along with slides of Scott, QL, and all the stars.
After dinner, John Koenig got the ball rolling and I presented the Volunteer awards. Someone remarked that it felt like high school graduation 'cause all the volunteers got certificates. But the certificates had Oscars on them and that ain't graduation! :-) Another remark, from John Koenig, was the number of volunteers it took to put on a con.
The first Leaper award was presented by Natasha to Nancy Mathews for paying the highest amount for a single auction item. She got the framed and certified Scott and Dean picture.
(Right)Natasha came back to the stage to present the award to the Most Congenial Leaper.
(Left, bottom) Janey Graves was voted Most Congenial by Leapers attending the convention.
(Right) Margaret Colchin accepted the award for making a difference in Quantum Leap fandom.
Next came the Ziggys. Karen Fox recited a poem she had composed to honor John D'Aquino as the first star recipient of a Ziggy. John could be heard groaning through his film clips, especially when we got to the Xena clip. "No," he moaned. "Not that one." But yes, the scene chosen was the landing at Ithaca. :-) Davey Jones came on stage to hold John's award as he accepted the Ziggy. Upstaged by a five-year-old in a tux. hehe
Karen then introduced us to Dan and presented him with a Ziggy. John or Dan told the audience how they had just remarked in the van on the way over that here they were presenting awards to Leapers and they weren't getting any awards. Leapers are good at keeping secrets. They all knew the stars were getting awards but kept it quiet.
(Left) Rich Whiteside came on stage to accept his award, which covered his writing as well as his acting. He quipped that he was a glorified extra but Rich has made a lasting impression on all who have met him.
(Right) I had the honor of presenting Deborah Pratt with the first ever "Voice of Ziggy" award. When preparing for her introduction, I discovered Deborah wrote 22 of the episodes of Quantum Leap and produced all of the episodes. In accepting the award, Deborah told us this was an award dear to her heart because Quantum Leap was dear to her heart. Of all the awards she has won, she said this one meant the most.
Natasha's surprise was, of course, the taped interview with Scott. She taped it Thursday morning just before coming to Orlando Leap and kept the surprise from everyone, including me. (You can watch this segment with the recorded audio interview at the 1:33:59 timestamp in the convention video at the top of this page).
June 24th, Sunday. The Ziggys ended rather late and room parties geared up after that. Each room was equipped with a VCR so parties went on till 2 in the morning. We began Sunday at 9:30 and the stars pulled a switcheroo on us. Instead of them on a panel, past con organizers were called up to the stage and Natasha, Rich and John asked us questions like if we could leap into Quantum Leap, what role would we want to play. I said I'd like to have Sam leap into a con and have to run it. :-)
Then, John, Natasha and Rich signed Orlando Leap Programs. When that ended, we wrapped, had cookies, and Keir handled the showing of Prowler which Scott had graciously loaned us for the convention. Meanwhile, John, Rich and Natasha said their good-byes and we all piled in the van for a behind-the-scenes look at Kennedy Space Center.
Running a convention is a lot of work but very rewarding when everything goes according to plan. We all had a great time and I know I have some very fond memories of the weekend. Thank you to all who made it happen - stars, Leapers, and most of all, my family.
ORLANDO LEAP Tentative Saturday Schedule
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7:00 – 9:00am |
Hotel Buffet Breakfast for those staying at the Hawthorn Suite at the Airport |
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9:00 – 11:00am |
Charity Auction with lots of Quantum Leap and Scott Bakula items as well as donations from the guest stars. |
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11:00 – 12:00pm |
Actor John D’Aquino (SeaQuest, That's My Bush) |
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12:00pm |
ZIGGY VOTING BALLOTS TURNED IN - These will be found in your registration packets. This is the FINAL ballot (previous ballots were to create this final one). This is the one that counts. |
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12:00 – 1:00pm |
Actor Dan Roebuck (Matlock, Nash Bridges, "A Glimpse of Hell") |
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1:00 – 2:00pm |
Actor Natasha Pavlovich (Quantum Leap, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, JAG) |
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2:00 – 3:00pm |
Actor, writer, ex Navy seal and military consultant Rich Whiteside |
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3:00 – 3:30pm |
Deborah Pratt’s PBS special "Girl Friends" |
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3:30 – 4:30pm |
Actor, writer, producer, director Deborah Pratt |
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4:30 – 6:00pm |
Free Autographing |
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6:00 – 7:00pm |
On your own – swim, exercise, get ready for Academy Award style banquet dinner and award presentation, The Ziggys. All guests will be present at The Ziggys and will be presenting awards. |
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7:00 – 8:30pm |
Ziggys Dinner – Seating from 7:00 to 7:30, food served at 7:30 followed by Ziggys Awards |
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8:30 – ? |
Ziggys Awards |
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After Ziggys |
Surprise from Natasha Pavlovich |
June 22-24, 2001
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
CHARITY EVENTS: There are two charity events scheduled for 2001 Orlando Leap.
Our charity auction will be held Saturday morning to raise money for a local charity and a new event, the Ziggys, will be held Saturday evening. The Saturday evening Ziggy Awards is a dressy affair. If you have questions about attire, please email me.
The Ziggys will be presented to guests (stars) and Leapers (attendees) and this event will be similar to the Emmys. Ballots for the Ziggys will be available in your registration packets and will be sent out by email prior to the event. A full course dinner will be served prior to the awards.
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Registration fee is $55. |
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Ziggys Awards Banquet fee is $55 |
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Make checks payable to 2001 Orlando Leap |
Your payment for both Registration and the Ziggys guarantees your place. Most seating is reserved on a first come, first served basis. There will be some open seating at the awards banquet at the back of the room. Any friend or family member not attending the con is welcome to attend the Ziggys, but seating is limited so early registration is encouraged. Remember, all your charitable contributions are tax deductible. If you pre-register and are unable to attend the con, a registration packet will be mailed to you along with personal autographs from our guest stars.
The hotel serves a full breakfast every morning. Con events begin at 9:00am Sat. and Sunday. The convention begins Friday evening. Registration packets are available from 5:00 to 10:00pm Friday evening. We have some special videos planned for the evening. The tentative schedule will be posted in the near future.
HOTEL: Our hotel is the Hawthorn Suites. Please register directly with the hotel for your room reservations. Ask for the Orlando Leap group rate. The hotel address is:
7450 Augusta National Drive, Orlando, Florida 32822
(407) 438-2121 (local hotel phone number)
(407) 438-2275 (Hotel FAX)
www.joorl.com for pictures and maps
A block of rooms has been held for the convention. There are also a limited number of handicap rooms on the first floor for those guests needing these accommodations.
All major credit cards are honored by the hotel and by our charities.
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1 bedroom suite with 2 queens or 1 king =$89 2 bedroom suite with 2 queens & 1 king =$119 (These are very limited but every suite has a pullout queen sofa bed) |
PLEASE NOTE: WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE ANY REGISTRATION. IF REFUSED, YOUR REGISTRATION FEE WILL BE RETURNED.
June 22-24, 2001
2001 Orlando Leap, PO Box561639,Orlando, Florida 32806
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Session Start: Thu Dec 14 19:23:09 2000
[19:23] *** Now talking in #LeapCon
#leapcon created on Thu Dec 14 11:28:20
[19:23] <Bakulady> Hello Key12 :-)
<Key12> hello : )
<Key12> give me a couple of secs to set up the room
<Key12> I am glad you got on ok. I had some trouble
[19:24] <Bakulady> Ok
[19:24] <Bakulady> No Problem
[19:24] <Bakulady> I'm over at the message board looking at the PA pics that Janey posted today :-)
[19:25] *** Key12 changes topic to '2001 Orlando Leap'
<Key12> ooops
[19:39] <Jo17> Hi, Bakulady
[19:39] <Jo17> Bakulady, Guest47327 you there?
[19:40] <Bakulady> Ok I'm here
<Key12> hi Bakulady
[19:41] <Bakulady> Hi Jo
[19:41] <Jo17> hi Bakulady
[19:42] <Bakulady> No :-)
<Key12> is Guest47327 your ghost?
[19:43] <Bakulady> Must be
<Key12> lol
[19:43] <Jo17> <-----pickled brain
<Key12> Jo17 a ghost is a ...well ghost of someone else in the room
<Key12> they do not exist
[19:44] <Jo17> ah
[19:44] <Jo17> thanks
<Key12> PA was a great movie!
[19:44] <Jo17> IT WAS!!!
[19:44] <Jo17> better than Above Suspicion
[19:44] <Jo17> but I liked Above Suspicion too
[19:45] <Jo17> MUCH better than LOI or that last one where he was a killer
[19:45] <Jo17> yuch
[19:45] <Bakulady> Yes
[19:46] <Jo17> what was the name of that one? I tried hard to forget it
[19:46] *** brodie has joined #leapcon
[19:46] <Bakulady> My 10 yr old daughter loved it...She likes Scott's singing
<Key12> hi brodie
[19:46] <Jo17> the character in loi was good but I haven't watched the movie again because of the gore
[19:46] <Bakulady> In the Name of the People
* Key12 12Hi Welcome to #LeapCon. I'm your host Key12. If you have any questions please feel free to ask.
[19:46] *** brodie is now known as Guest14788
[19:46] <Guest14788> Hi
[19:46] <Jo17> hi brodie
[19:46] <Jo17> hi guest 14
[19:47] <Guest14788> Hi, what's going on?
[19:47] <Jo17> just warming up
<Key12> do you want to change your name back to brodie?
[19:47] <Jo17> nothing significant yet
[19:47] <Guest14788> okay
[19:47] <Guest14788> How?
[19:47] <Bakulady> Your name probably belongs to someone else already
<Key12> type.... /nick brodie and then hit enter
<Key12> type a number behind it
[19:48] *** Guest14788 is now known as brodie
<Key12> there ya go
<Key12> brodie holister hmmm
[19:48] <Jo17> I won't start talking about the con until after 8
[19:49] <Jo17> give everyone a chance to bounce in
[19:49] <brodie> Who knows Brodie Hollister?
[19:49] <Bakulady> ?
[19:49] <Jo17> brodie holister? I wonder who that might be? :)
[19:49] *** brodie is now known as Guest27897
[19:49] <Guest27897> Did I get in trouble?
<Key12> lol
[19:50] <Bakulady> Brodie probably will have to register their name :-)
[19:50] <Jo17> hey brodie, you're bouncing around!
<Key12> try brodie14
[19:50] <Guest27897> The story of my life Jo.
[19:50] <Jo17> loved brodie holister
[19:50] <Guest27897> Me, too, he's a doll.
[19:51] <Bakulady> Who is brodie holister?
[19:51] <Jo17> from Wildside
[19:51] *** Guest27897 is now known as Brodie14
<Key12> maybe that will stick for a while
[19:51] *** JaneyG
[19:51] <Jo17> hi JaneyG
[19:51] <JaneyG> Hi!
<Key12> hey JaneyG
[19:52] *** JaneyG is now known as Guest76336
[19:52] <Brodie14> Wasn't it great having 2 Scott movies on TV in a row?
[19:52] <Guest76336> Wonder why mIRC changed my name?
[19:52] <Jo17> hey, what's with this name change bit? everyone is popping into the guest slot
<Key12> Janey type .... /nick JaneyG8
[19:53] *** Guest76336 is now known as JaneyG8
[19:53] <JaneyG8> Okay. :-)
[19:53] <Bakulady> Jo what is or was Wildside?
<Key12> a great TV show from 1985
[19:53] <Jo17> Wildside was the series John D'Aquino starred in
<Key12> a western kind of like Brisco County Jr.
[19:54] <Jo17> lots of comedy
[19:54] <Bakulady> Oh ok didn't see it
[19:54] <Jo17> great series
[19:54] <Brodie14> Cute guys.
<Key12> I loved it
[19:54] <Jo17> it's on tape through Amazon.com
[19:54] <Jo17> 6 eps
[19:54] <JaneyG8> Jo, will you see John when he does theater in FL in January?
[19:54] <Jo17> YES
<Key12> lol
[19:54] <Brodie14> I'm so jealous.
[19:55] <JaneyG8> I'm glad to see he's working.
[19:55] <Jo17> too far to travel, Brodie14?
[19:55] <Brodie14> Halfway across the country.
[19:55] <Brodie14> Give him my love.
[19:55] <Jo17> I love John's stage acting. He actually gets to act.
[19:55] <JaneyG8> It was fun to see him on JAG recently
[19:55] <Jo17> TV they give him stereotyped roles.
[19:56] <Jo17> usually the baddie
<Key12> I am so happy for John that he landed that role.
<Key12> JAG is a great series
[19:56] <JaneyG8> Maybe, but TV pays well
[19:56] <Jo17> right
[19:56] <Jo17> pays the bills
[19:56] <Jo17> but stage is the meat of acting
<Key12> oh yeah
<Key12> you said it Jo
[19:57] <Jo17> john was fab in "over the river"
<Key12> I want to do some theatre
[19:57] <Brodie14> Be right back.
<Key12> ok Bakulady
<Key12> oops
[19:57] <Jo17> ok, brodie
<Key12> Brodie14
<Key12> dang tab button
[19:57] <Jo17> at 8 we will talk some about the con
[19:58] <JaneyG8> You mean 8 EST?
<Key12> yes EST
[19:58] <JaneyG8> That would be now
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<Key12> hehe, almost
[19:58] <Jo17> Hi, Rich
<Key12> Hey RichW
[19:59] <JaneyG8> Hi, Rich!
[19:59] <Jo17> However, are you REALLY Rich???
[19:59] <RichW> Howdy...found you guys.
<Key12> lol
[19:59] <Jo17> or is that a pseudonym for someone else?
[19:59] <RichW> Yep...name only though :(
[20:00] <RichW> I'm at work so I can't give my full attention.
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[20:00] <Jo17> oh sorry
<Key12> hello sultryspeaker
[20:00] <Jo17> hi Keir
<Key12> KEir??
[20:00] <sultryspeaker> Hi Jo
[20:00] <Jo17> glad you made it.
* Key12 hugs Keir
[20:00] <JaneyG8> How about telling us how the Ziggys will be nominated and voted on?
[20:00] <Jo17> ok the clock chimed
[20:01] <Jo17> con discussion
[20:01] <Jo17> we have 4 guests as you know
[20:01] <sultryspeaker> Thanks Key....
[20:01] <JaneyG8> How about telling us how the Ziggys will be nominated and voted on
[20:01] <Jo17> ok JaneyG8
[20:02] <Jo17> I will soon be preparing ballots to send out
[20:02] <Jo17> I will send some ideas for suggested categories
[20:02] <Jo17> only ideas
[20:02] <Jo17> you are free to come up with categories of your own.
[20:03] <Jo17> the idea is, especially with our guest stars who will receive an award
[20:03] <Jo17> we can't give an award for best actor. doesn't' work for us
[20:03] <Jo17> so we will create a category that they will win in. for example
[20:03] <RichW> how about best technical advisor/actor????
[20:04] <Jo17> if we are giving an award to John, we might make the category best love scene off camera
[20:04] <RichW> :):):):)
[20:04] <Jo17> or best imitation of Natasha doing a belly dance
[20:04] <JaneyG8> Something like, "most unlike the QL character they played"?
[20:04] <RichW> LOL
[20:04] <sultryspeaker> Oh really???
[20:04] <Jo17> something fun
<Key12> LOL
[20:04] <sultryspeaker> <sorry>
* Key12 blushes
[20:04] <Jo17> or maybe best holdup of an Italian director
<Key12> lol
[20:04] <sultryspeaker> LOL
[20:04] <Jo17> something that applies to john
[20:05] <Jo17> we would do that for each of our guests
[20:05] <Jo17> for leapers, some of the categories might be more serious such as
[20:05] <JaneyG8> Lets see, for John how about, guest star that looks best in leather pants?
[20:05] <Brodie14> LOL
[20:05] <Jo17> most congeniality
[20:06] <Jo17> or traveled the greatest distance
[20:06] *** TerriBridge (TBridge@126.ojus-01-02rs.fl.dial-access.att.net) has joined #leapcon
[20:06] <Jo17> or attended the most cons but we know who would win that category
[20:06] <Jo17> hi TerriBridge
<Key12> hi TerriBridge
[20:06] <TerriBridge> Hi, Jo!
[20:07] <JaneyG8> Margaret Colchin has attended every con, hasn't she?
[20:07] <Jo17> yeah
[20:07] <Bakulady> Well folks I'm going to head out for the night...got to get my beauty rest! *g*
[20:08] <TerriBridge> <G>
[20:08] <JaneyG8> Ta ta, Sue!
[20:08] <Jo17> nite Bakulady
[20:08] <Bakulady> See ya Janey
[20:08] <Jo17> sorry yougotta leave
[20:08] <Jo17> JaneyG8 did that help?
<Key12> later Bakulady
[20:08] <Bakulady> bye Jo..yea me too. But I have to be at work by 4am :-(
[20:08] <JaneyG8> Yes, thank you
[20:08] <Bakulady> See ya key12
<Key12> : )
[20:09] <Jo17> We gotta come up with some categories for leapers
[20:09] <Jo17> hope you have good imaginations
[20:09] <Jo17> it would be great to have some fun categories for them as well
[20:10] <Jo17> maybe who bought the most items at the auction?
[20:10] <Jo17> there will also be ballots available in your con packets
<Key12> geez Jo17 you type fast
<Key12> hehe
[20:11] <Jo17> one vote per attendee, but you have up until sat afternoon to vote
[20:11] <Jo17> thanks, key
[20:11] <Jo17> lots of practice
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[20:11] <Jo17> dictation from bob
[20:11] <Jo17> hi MaryG12
[20:11] <Jo17> glad you made it
[20:11] <MaryG12> Hello Jo
[20:11] <sultryspeaker> When are we suppose to get packets..
<Key12> Hi MaryG12
[20:11] <MaryG12> Thanks, internet is slow
[20:11] <Jo17> btw, I am recording and transcript will be available
[20:11] <MaryG12> hi Key
<Key12> LOL JO
[20:11] <Jo17> yeah. it took 10 min to get in
<Key12> I was in another room
[20:11] <Jo17> I think it's dalnet
[20:12] <MaryG12> It's slow
[20:12] <MaryG12> Packets??
[20:12] <MaryG12> OK
[20:12] <MaryG12> Packets??
[20:12] <Jo17> every attendee will receive a packet of stuff at the con
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<Key12> Hi TMJ13
[20:12] <Jo17> booklet
[20:12] <Jo17> auction items
[20:12] <MaryG12> Hi TMJ
[20:12] <Jo17> badges, etc
[20:12] <TMJ13> hi
[20:13] <MaryG12> Is there a deadline on hotel reservations?
[20:13] <JaneyG8> All I have left to do is buy my plane ticket, but its too soon
[20:14] <Jo17> I have to check but I believe the cutoff date on the con rate is 6 weeks prior to the con
[20:14] <Jo17> after that you're on your own
[20:14] <MaryG12> I mean the Leap rates??
[20:14] <MaryG12> Thanks
[20:14] <sultryspeaker> I have the plane tickets but not the hotel
[20:14] <Jo17> lol
[20:14] <JaneyG8> brb
[20:14] <MaryG12> I have a car
[20:14] <Jo17> lolol
[20:14] <MaryG12> How about videos??
[20:15] <MaryG12> Like Prowler??
[20:15] <Jo17> there will be PLENTY of videos including some new stuff from Deborah Pratt
[20:15] <TMJ13> How about we show Papa's Angels too?
[20:15] <TerriBridge> Cooool!
[20:15] <MaryG12> :-))
[20:15] <TMJ13> Especially since some people didn't get to see it
[20:15] <MaryG12> It's a Girl Thing??
[20:15] <Jo17> tmj yes. planning on it
[20:15] <TMJ13> It's a Girl Thing hasn't even aired yet
[20:16] <MaryG12> But it will by the con??
[20:16] <TMJ13> Oh great! Thanks Jo17
[20:16] <Jo17> on prowler, I am working on it.
[20:16] <MaryG12> Thank you
[20:16] <TMJ13> Yeah, MaryG12, hopefully it will ;)
[20:16] <MaryG12> Uh of
[20:16] <Jo17> isn't that one for pay cable
[20:16] <TMJ13> Yes, I would LOVE to see Prowler again
[20:16] <MaryG12> Uh oh
[20:16] <Jo17> so, can't get it
[20:16] <MaryG12> yes, Showtime
[20:16] <MaryG12> Oh :-(
[20:16] <Jo17> that's what I thought.
[20:16] <Jo17> I don't get that
[20:17] <MaryG12> Neither do I
[20:17] <sultryspeaker> What was the movie that was just on USA last weekend...2 words
[20:17] <Jo17> however I will have PA without commercials for the con
[20:17] <MaryG12> Above Suspicion
[20:17] <TMJ13> If it's ShowTime, I'll get it just for that movie
[20:17] <sultryspeaker> I can't remember, I thought that I had all of the old movies...
[20:17] <sultryspeaker> Thanks.
<Key12> Papa's Angels??
[20:17] <Jo17> that was CBS
[20:18] <Jo17> there's a new film from Deborah Pratt too
[20:18] <MaryG12> Above Suspicion was on USA on Friday
[20:18] <MaryG12> Sorry, I watched A Christmas Carol with Patrick Stewart
[20:18] <Jo17> yes we have that one too
<Key12> that was good too
[20:18] <TMJ13> As for more auction items, how about getting the Papa's Angels book?
<Key12> I like Patrick
[20:18] <TMJ13> For Scott to sign?
[20:18] <MaryG12> OOOOOOOOOO
[20:19] <MaryG12> Love Patrick Stewart
[20:19] <Jo17> if you would like to get it, TMJ13 and donate it, I will get Scott to sign it
[20:19] <MaryG12> It's the accent
[20:19] <TMJ13> I would be happy to buy another copy of the book
[20:19] <Jo17> ok
[20:19] <MaryG12> Good auction item
[20:19] <Jo17> we are still taking donations
[20:19] <TMJ13> Great! ok, that's settled
[20:19] <MaryG12> Jo, how is the auction going??
[20:19] <Jo17> especially on the more recent stuff
[20:19] <TMJ13> Yeah, Jo17, I will be getting bak to sending out
[20:19] <Jo17> great, Mary
[20:19] <MaryG12> good!!
[20:19] <Jo17> there are some unusual items coming in
[20:19] <TMJ13> those auction letters with SASE's AFTER the holidays
[20:20] <MaryG12> Like??
[20:20] <MaryG12> Unusual??
[20:20] <Jo17> several fanzines on QL
[20:20] <sultryspeaker> Gee I wonder what..<G>
[20:20] <MaryG12> Any clothing??
[20:20] <Jo17> some great fan literature in those
<Key12> he is a handsome bald man with a great accent MaryG : )
[20:20] <Jo17> yeah, some clothing
<Key12> sorry about the delay
[20:20] <MaryG12> Yes he is
[20:20] <MaryG12> Is it cold in Florida??
[20:20] <Jo17> pics of course
[20:20] <MaryG12> :-))
[20:20] <Jo17> scripts
[20:21] <Jo17> no 86!
[20:21] <TerriBridge> Not cold right now <G>
[20:21] <MaryG12> CDs??
[20:21] <TMJ13> Have you gotten any responses from any of my letters?
[20:21] <MaryG12> Signed??
[20:21] <Jo17> got a couple of cds
<Key12> 87 deg in FL is NOT cold....
[20:21] <Jo17> they will be
[20:21] <MaryG12> That's hot!!
[20:21] <sultryspeaker> 18 inches of snow is...
[20:21] <Jo17> too hot. way above normal
[20:21] <TMJ13> I just got that one autographed photo. And no I'm not saying who ;)
[20:21] <MaryG12> Where are you, Buffalo??
[20:21] <Jo17> should be in the 70s
<Key12> humid...blah
[20:22] <TMJ13> We had a lot of ice this morning here and I slipped on my front steps!
[20:22] <TerriBridge> Now, if I didn't have such fond memories of when I got them, there's a pair of boxers I could donate with seals all over them <BG>...
[20:22] <Jo17> ouch
[20:22] <MaryG12> Are you OK??
[20:22] <sultryspeaker> Nope, bidwest
[20:22] <TMJ13> Hurt my knee, but it's ok now
[20:22] <TMJ13> Thanks MaryG
[20:22] <MaryG12> ouch!!
[20:22] <sultryspeaker> let us try Midwest
[20:22] <Jo17> TerriBridge are those from Rich?
[20:22] <MaryG12> A pair of boxers??
[20:22] <TerriBridge> Um....yep <G>
[20:22] <Jo17> what we do need for the auction is more guest star stuff.
[20:22] <MaryG12> I think that I'm disappointed
[20:23] <MaryG12> :-))
[20:23] <Jo17> hehe, TerriBridge. thought so
[20:23] <TerriBridge> About what, Mary?
[20:23] <MaryG12> Like what kind of guest star stuff
[20:23] <JaneyG8> Are you writing people connected to QL/Scott/Dean to solicit donations?
[20:23] <MaryG12> Oh, stuff from them, sorry
[20:23] <Jo17> like people who have appeared on QL. Bruce McGill, for one
[20:23] <MaryG12> Little slow on the upswing
[20:23] <sultryspeaker> Hope that the knee is okay tmj
[20:23] <JaneyG8> Auction items is what I mean
[20:23] <MaryG12> the boxers, TerriBridge
[20:23] <Jo17> maybe Liz Torres
[20:23] <TerriBridge> Why are you disappointed?
[20:24] <TMJ13> Yes, thanks sultry
[20:24] <Jo17> stuff from those people
[20:24] <TMJ13> Jo17, I think I can get to Liz
[20:24] <Jo17> I would also be interested in merchandise from overseas
[20:24] <MaryG12> I thought they were from someone we know :-))
<Key12> I love Bruce McGill. GREAT actor... miss him from MacGyver days
[20:24] <TMJ13> Now that she's on Gilmore Girls, I've got an address
[20:24] <Jo17> great, TMJ13!
[20:24] <TerriBridge> Rich doesn't count???? <G>
[20:24] <TMJ13> Plus, I have quite a few former QL guest stars that I haven't written to yet
[20:24] <MaryG12> :-))
[20:25] <Jo17> sure Rich counts! especially as he's coming
[20:25] <JaneyG8> Do you have any help with all the con work?
[20:25] <Jo17> our con booklet will be something special, too
[20:25] <TerriBridge> I know...
[20:25] <MaryG12> Is he the Navy Seal??
[20:25] <Jo17> yes, MaryG12
<Key12> I am helping her with the con
[20:25] <TerriBridge> Yes....that was the reason for the seals on the shorts...
<Key12> and a few other people
[20:25] <MaryG12> EXCELLENT!!
[20:25] <sultryspeaker> Me too.
[20:25] <MaryG12> Boxers are a GREAT auction item
[20:26] <TMJ13> Yes, and I DID see him at my first Leap Convention in NJ!
[20:26] <Jo17> yes, MaryG12
[20:26] <Jo17> we could get big bucks for those!
[20:26] <JaneyG8> There are things people could help with without living in FL, especially if they are online
[20:26] <MaryG12> New Jersey and you, perfect together
[20:26] <TMJ13> That is for sure MaryG! ;)
[20:26] <Jo17> I gotta write Rich for another donation :)
[20:26] <TMJ13> LOL, MaryG
[20:26] <Jo17> right, JaneyG8
[20:26] <MaryG12> Jo, do you have enough volunteers??
[20:26] <MaryG12> And is there enough work for the volunteers?? :-))
<Key12> lol
<Key12> plenty of work
[20:27] <MaryG12> Great!!
[20:27] <Jo17> I do for the con, Mary. everyone who has sent in a registration form has volunteered for something
[20:27] <Jo17> but there will be plenty to do to get ready for the con
[20:27] <Jo17> lots of unforeseen stuff
[20:27] <TMJ13> Btw, I will send my registration after the holidays too
[20:27] <JaneyG8> I would be happy to help from KS. Just tell me what I can do
[20:27] <MaryG12> Let us know what we can do
[20:27] <Jo17> great TMJ13
[20:27] <TMJ13> Along with my money for EVERYTHING!
[20:28] <Jo17> thanks, MaryG12
[20:28] <MaryG12> I'm not that far from Florida
[20:28] <Jo17> thanks, TMJ13
[20:28] <Jo17> great, MaryG12
[20:28] <TMJ13> things have been a bit crazy this year...
[20:28] <MaryG12> Do tell, TMJ
[20:28] <TMJ13> my parents are very old and sick and I've been trying to do my best to help them
[20:28] <MaryG12> It has been a weird year
[20:29] <TMJ13> so, I haven't had much time to concentrate on sending out the rest of the auction letters
[20:29] <Jo17> ok. understood
[20:29] <TMJ13> but I PROMISE I WILL in January!!!
[20:29] <Jo17> tomorrow is my last work day
[20:29] <MaryG12> The holiday season has got to be tough, TMJ
[20:29] <Jo17> after that I should have time for the con
[20:29] <TMJ13> Yeah, it is, MaryG
<Key12> boohoo JO!!
<Key12> : )
[20:29] <Jo17> : )
[20:29] <TMJ13> Congrats, Jo!!
[20:29] <Jo17> thanks, TMJ13
[20:29] <MaryG12> CONGRATULATIONS, JO
[20:29] <TMJ13> Wish I could retire! l)
[20:30] <TMJ13> Whoops! I meant, ;)
<Key12> lol
* Key12 giggles
[20:32] <Jo17> Dan is very hopeful he can make it
[20:32] <MaryG12> It's still early for some people
[20:32] <sultryspeaker> By the way, how is Dan's new baby
[20:32] <TerriBridge> Definitely!!
[20:32] <MaryG12> Hard to plan your life, I guess????
[20:32] <Jo17> I think Dan, John, Rich and Natasha in the same room would be a riot
[20:33] <MaryG12> A new baby??
<Key12> I am so excited about this con. I have a good feeling about it : )
[20:33] <TMJ13> Touché, Jo!! ha ha
[20:33] <Jo17> ? didn't know there was one
[20:33] <sultryspeaker> He and his wife were expecting at the last con
[20:33] <MaryG12> :-))
[20:33] <sultryspeaker> He was at
[20:33] <JaneyG8> I know Dan and Natasha would keep us in stitches
[20:33] <Jo17> you bet, JaneyG8
[20:33] <TerriBridge> Geez....the new baby would be 3 now, wouldn't she?
[20:33] <TMJ13> Along with John!
<Key12> yes I believe so...3
[20:34] <sultryspeaker> Okay, so I am behind the times... <sorry- giggles.
[20:34] <Jo17> and from what I've heard of rich...
[20:34] <MaryG12> Yes?????
[20:34] <Jo17> he's no slouch in the laughs dept
[20:34] <sultryspeaker> He will keep you going....
[20:34] <TMJ13> LOL, Jo and so true!
[20:35] <RichW> Jo17, what kind of donation would you like?
[20:35] <Jo17> for the con?
[20:35] <TerriBridge> He IS alive! LOL!
[20:35] <Jo17> all donations are for the auction so it would be stuff you think other leapers would like to own.
<Key12> heh
[20:35] <TMJ13> How about a copy of one of the QL Dailies?
[20:36] <Jo17> of course, auction proceeds go to charity
[20:36] <TMJ13> Did I spell that right?
[20:36] <Jo17> TMJ13, yes
[20:36] <Jo17> yes you did
<Key12> hello?
<Key12> can you see this?
[20:37] <TMJ13> We all thoroughly enjoyed seeing them at EastLeap, Rich
[20:37] <RichW> Jo 17, yes for the con.
[20:37] <Jo17> seeing what at eastleap?
[20:37] <sultryspeaker> you are doing fine key'
[20:37] <TMJ13> The Dailies
[20:37] <Jo17> oh. sorry
<Key12> ok...thought I was a ghost for a second
[20:38] <Jo17> you're bak, key
[20:38] <RichW> Would there be any interest in a copy of my spy script that is in development?
[20:38] <TMJ13> LOL, Key12, you could NEVER be a ghost ;)
<Key12> Brodie14 you there? you've been quiet
[20:38] <RichW> TMJ13, seeing what?
[20:38] <JaneyG8> I see ya, Key12
<Key12> lol TMJ13
[20:38] <TMJ13> The QL Dailies
[20:38] <Brodie14> Yes, I'm here. Just reading the conversation.
[20:38] <Jo17> yes rich
[20:39] <TMJ13> Oh, ok, that script sounds good though!
<Key12> hehe
[20:39] <JaneyG8> Any chance Deborah Pratt will be a guest?
[20:39] <Jo17> Deborah won't be at the con, but she is sending a finished 1/2 hour production
[20:39] <MaryG12> Production?? Topic??
[20:39] <RichW> I'll bring them and play it by ear. How's that.
[20:40] <Jo17> hmmm. I think it was for PBS
[20:40] <RichW> Jo17...yes to what?
[20:40] <TMJ13> Sounds good. Thanks, Rich
[20:40] <Jo17> thanks, rich
[20:40] <JaneyG8> I sure would like to see Deborah in person again
[20:40] <RichW> We're doing a blind pilot script deal with her here at Paramount.
[20:40] <Jo17> ok, rich. didn't know
<Key12> sounds good Rich
[20:40] <TMJ13> what is a blind pilot script?
[20:41] <JaneyG8> I saw Deborah's PBS show and it was excellent, but very sad
[20:41] <Jo17> that's the one, Janey. I don't know much about it
[20:41] <Jo17> just that it is being offered for showing at our con
[20:42] <Jo17> but knowing Deborah, I jumped at the chance
[20:42] <Jo17> she does great stuff
[20:42] <TMJ13> That's Great, Jo! Looking forward to seeing it
[20:42] <JaneyG8> I've forgotten the title, but it starred the black actress who starred in I'LL FLY AWAY
[20:42] <Jo17> isn't a blind pilot one that you write and hope it sells?
[20:42] <RichW> A blind pilot script is a deal where we hire her to do a pilot...but the pilot is to be developed. We don't know what it will be, yet.
[20:42] <MaryG12> thanks for the explanation
[20:43] <Jo17> ok
[20:43] <Jo17> thanks
[20:43] <TMJ13> Oh, I see. Thanks Rich
[20:43] <JaneyG8> Deborah wrote some of the best QL episodes. I'd watch any series she wrote
[20:43] <MaryG12> Jo, you probably answered this, will you be doing a transcript??
[20:43] <TMJ13> I agree, Janey
[20:43] <MaryG12> Of this chat??
[20:43] <Jo17> yes, Mary
[20:43] <Jo17> yes
[20:44] <MaryG12> Thank you
[20:44] <MaryG12> OK
[20:44] <Jo17> any questions?
[20:44] <RichW> Cora Unashamed is the title of Debra's movie
<Key12> this is bad Mary...every time I see your name I see MacGYver.....geesh
[20:44] <Jo17> movie?
[20:44] <MaryG12> Thanks, Rich
[20:45] <JaneyG8> Right!! :-)
[20:45] <Jo17> rich, we'd love to have something from Debra for the auction
[20:45] <MaryG12> Why KeyWest??
[20:45] <MaryG12> MacGyver - great show!!
<Key12> lol
[20:45] <JaneyG8> I watched it because of the actress, before I knew Deborah had any connection
[20:46] <MaryG12> Jo, will you be contacting the lucky volunteers??
[20:46] <sultryspeaker> Speaking of old shows does anyone remember Black Sheep Squadron...another Bellasarius group
[20:46] <MaryG12> With their lucky assignments???? :-))
[20:47] <Jo17> I will be in touch with the volunteers as we get closer to the con
[20:47] <JaneyG8> Deborah hinted in the past that she had several QL props stashed to donate to auctions
[20:47] <Jo17> yes, sultryspeaker
[20:47] <MaryG12> Thank you, Jo
[20:47] <TMJ13> Oh and Jo, let me know if you might want me to get there a day or two earlier
[20:47] <MaryG12> Props are great auction items!!
[20:47] <Jo17> yep, JaneyG8. that's what I'm hinting at
[20:47] <TMJ13> I just MIGHT be able to do that!
[20:48] <Jo17> that would be wonderful if we could get some props for the auction
[20:48] <TMJ13> Oh yes! Props are GREAT!!
[20:48] <Jo17> ok, TMJ13
[20:48] <Jo17> sure will
[20:48] <JaneyG8> Backstage pix are also in demand
[20:48] <TMJ13> I have another question,,,
[20:48] <sultryspeaker> also a good show.
[20:49] <MaryG12> blooper tapes are fun
[20:49] <MaryG12> :-))
[20:49] <JaneyG8> Yes! Bloopers are great
[20:49] <TMJ13> Jo, do you think there's a chance to get another phone Q&A with Scott and maybe Dean too this time?
[20:49] <JaneyG8> I wish someone would make more QL/Scott/Dean music videos
[20:50] <Guest47327> good to join you folks.
[20:50] <MaryG12> Hi Guest :-))
[20:50] <Guest47327> More stuff on Dean would be dynamite!
[20:50] <TMJ13> Welcome Guest!
[20:50] <JaneyG8> Billie asked me to mention her idea.....
[20:50] <Jo17> bloopers are super. all I have is the ones that were shown at leapcon 94
[20:50] <RichW> Maybe you could get one or both of them to do a live chat like to the show room. Project it up on a screen and have a moderator do the chatting for the group.
[20:50] <Jo17> yes, TMJ13 I think so
[20:50] <MaryG12> Rich is brilliant!!!!
[20:50] <Jo17> I've asked dean. it's up to him
[20:50] <JaneyG8> I know that the Beatles put out a record every Christmas time to be sent to
[20:50] <JaneyG8> all their fans in the Beatles fan club. Now, my question is, why couldn't
[20:50] <JaneyG8> Scott take his tape recorder, his guitar, banjo and or piano and sing us a
[20:50] <JaneyG8> dozen or so Christmas carols until he had filled a 60 minute tape and then he
[20:50] <JaneyG8> could send it to me and I would be so happy to make copies for all his fans!
[20:50] <JaneyG8> Never mind the errors, the more the those the Merrier it would be! Perhaps
[20:50] <JaneyG8> he could have his lovely family join in on
[20:50] <TMJ13> Wow, that sounds great, Rich!
[20:51] <Jo17> Rich, I will email you about that
[20:51] <MaryG12> Rich has an assignment!!
[20:52] <MaryG12> :-))
[20:52] <RichW> Okay. I was just suggesting that you see if they would be up for that.
[20:52] <MaryG12> Thanks for volunteering, Rich!!
[20:52] <RichW> Yeh...
[20:52] <RichW> Like I have any pull with either of them.
[20:52] <TMJ13> And Jo, I am psyched about that phone thing too!
[20:52] <MaryG12> Rich, you have more pull than me!!
[20:52] <TMJ13> Maybe this time, I'll ask a question myself! ;)
[20:52] <Guest47327> Besides auction stuff, phone thing, what else is in store at Orlando Leap?
[20:52] <Jo17> right, rich. I thought of a teleconference, but the hotel isn't set up for that
[20:52] <TMJ13> Just couldn't get up the nerve at Indy
[20:53] <MaryG12> Oh, how about Billie's suggestion?
[20:53] <Jo17> lol, rich
[20:53] <sultryspeaker> me neither tmj
[20:53] <Jo17> the ziggys, Guest47327
[20:53] <MaryG12> The Bakula Christmas CD??
[20:53] <Jo17> and q&a,s
[20:53] <Jo17> and possibly a talent show
[20:53] <MaryG12> The Bakula Family sings Christmas CD??? :-))
[20:54] <Jo17> what was Billie suggestion
[20:54] <TMJ13> Maybe they WILL make a Papa's Angels CD by then!
[20:54] <Jo17> I haven't heard of that one, MaryG12
[20:54] <JaneyG8> I already typed it in, Jo
[20:54] <TMJ13> With all those new songs that weren't in the book!
[20:54] <TMJ13> Another GREAT auction item!
[20:54] <Jo17> ok, janey
[20:55] <MaryG12> I was kidding, Jo :-))
[20:55] <Guest47327> Any chance of getting Dean at the con?
[20:55] <Jo17> taped pa or the Christmas cd
[20:55] <MaryG12> but that's, I think, Billie's suggestion
[20:55] <MaryG12> Janey, am I correct??
[20:55] <Jo17> guest, he's been invited
[20:55] <Jo17> as has Scott
[20:55] <Guest47327> Any response?
[20:56] <JaneyG8> That's the gist of it, Mary.
[20:56] <Jo17> not yet
[20:56] <Jo17> too soon
[20:56] <Guest47327> Any other celebrity guests?
[20:56] <MaryG12> Thanks, Janey
[20:56] <Jo17> there are 4 celebrity guests that have said they would come, Guest47327
[20:57] <Jo17> Rich Whiteside, John D'Aquino, Natasha Pavlovich and Dan Roebuck
[20:57] <Guest47327> Besides John and Natasha, who else?
[20:57] <MaryG12> Thanks, Jo :-)
[20:57] <MaryG12> Where's KeyWest??
[20:57] <Jo17> our funds are limited, Guest47327
[20:57] <Jo17> 200 miles south of Miami
[20:58] <MaryG12> No, Jo, I meant Key12.....
[20:58] <JaneyG8> If you don't have the money for Scott's expenses, I'LL cover them myself!!!!!!!!
[20:58] <TMJ13> That's the most guest celebs of any con I've been too!
[20:58] <MaryG12> :-))
[20:58] <TMJ13> Way to go, Jo!
<Key12> I'm here : )
[20:58] <Jo17> lol, JaneyG8
<Key12> trying to carry on four conversations at the same time
[20:58] <MaryG12> I'm glad, Key12
<Key12> geesh
[20:58] <Jo17> we'd find some way, wouldn't we?
[20:59] <MaryG12> 2 conversations is my limit
[20:59] <TMJ13> And I'll help Janey will those expenses!
<Key12> lol Mary
[20:59] <MaryG12> Jo, we could take up a collection
[20:59] <Jo17> ok, y'all. get us attendees
[20:59] <Jo17> 100
[20:59] <JaneyG8> Thanks, TMJ
[20:59] <Jo17> magic number
[20:59] <MaryG12> It's those procrastinators
[20:59] <MaryG12> They're so SLOW
[20:59] <MaryG12> I have little patience :-))
[20:59] <RichW> I've been pulled back into work...I'll check back, if I can.
[20:59] <Jo17> I don't think money is Scott's problem
[20:59] <JaneyG8> Many people don't register until a month or so (or later) before the con date
[21:00] <Jo17> night, rich
[21:00] <MaryG12> Thanks for being here, Rich!!
[21:00] <Jo17> thanks for coming in
[21:00] <TMJ13> Hey, ANYTHING FOR getting SCOTT there!! ;)
[21:00] <Jo17> I will email you
<Key12> thanks Rich : )
[21:00] <TMJ13> And Dean too! ;)
[21:00] <Jo17> same, TMJ13
[21:00] <TMJ13> Would LOVE to get the 2 of them together! Talk about hysterical!!
[21:01] <Jo17> unless there are more questions, we'll bring this chat to a close
[21:01] <JaneyG8> Oh, that would be great!
[21:01] <MaryG12> That would probably guarantee AT LEAST 100
[21:01] <TMJ13> Thanks for everything, Rich
[21:01] <Jo17> I will have one or two more chats before the con
[21:01] <JaneyG8> Let me know how I can help
[21:01] <MaryG12> Thanks, Jo, for hosting these chats and for doing the con
[21:01] <sultryspeaker> It was nice that you are here Rich...Thank you
[21:01] <MaryG12> It's a lot of work!!!
[21:01] <Jo17> thanks JaneyG8
[21:01] <MaryG12> We appreciate it!!
[21:02] <Guest47327> It should be a fun con!
[21:02] <Jo17> thanks, MaryG12. just don't ask me to do this again!!! :)
[21:02] <JaneyG8> Life would be dreary without a con to look forward to
[21:02] <sultryspeaker> What she said...we do appreciate it Jo
[21:02] <MaryG12> OK, Jo, I won't
[21:02] <Jo17> thanks, all
[21:02] <MaryG12> But others may
[21:02] <MaryG12> :-))
[21:02] <Jo17> hopefully
[21:02] <TMJ13> Yes, Jo, appreciate all you're doing and have done!
<Key12> lol
[21:02] <Guest47327> It's a lot of work, thanks.
[21:03] <Jo17> there's a lot out there who loved QL. we just have to find them
[21:03] <Jo17> goodnight, everyone
[21:03] <MaryG12> Goodnight, all
[21:03] <Guest47327> goodnight. bye.
[21:03] <TMJ13> Night, Jo and everyone!
[21:03] <MaryG12> Thank you
[21:03] <TMJ13> Will do, Jo!
[21:03] <TMJ13> And thanks everyone!
[21:03] <TMJ13> bye
[21:17] <RichW> okay, what did I miss?
<Key12> hey welcome back
<Key12> not much they all left LOL
[21:17] <sultryspeaker> Everyone left except us
[21:17] <sultryspeaker> welcome back
<Key12> Jo is trying to come back on
<Key12> she's having a little trouble
[21:18] <sultryspeaker> You missed everyone leaving and us telling Jo how much we appreciate her doing the con
<Key12> Rich, Jo says hang on,...she is trying to get in
[21:20] <RichW> I just did a quick read of the comments
[21:20] <sultryspeaker> Rich may I ask a question
[21:20] <RichW> I'll keep checking back.
<Key12> Rich, this is Jo. Can you explain a little more about projecting the conversation. Did you mean a teleconference?
[21:22] <RichW> No
<Key12> what did you mean
[21:23] <RichW> I meant that you get a computer terminal and project that and do a IM
[21:23] <RichW> or use this chat room with only Scott/Dean
<Key12> so that everyone can read the reply\?
[21:23] <RichW> There are ways to project to a larger screen
[21:23] <RichW> Yes
<Key12> last con we had a phone conversation with Scott and everyone could hear
<Key12> voice
<Key12> voice
[21:24] <RichW> and the moderator can type in stuff from the room.
[21:24] <RichW> In an ideal situation, you'd set up a voice/video/key type conference.
<Key12> if we had say Debra, Dean, Scott, etc in a group, that would be a great way to do it
[21:25] *** Jo17 has joined #Leapcon
<Key12> there we go
[21:25] <Jo17> I'm in
[21:25] <RichW> that would be great...the more the merrier
[21:25] <RichW> Welcome back
[21:25] <sultryspeaker> Welcome back Jo...
[21:25] <Jo17> yeah. for a chat that would be cool
[21:25] <Jo17> thanks
[21:25] <RichW> I'm actually working, still.
<Key12> multitasking are we? : )
[21:26] <sultryspeaker> What is with you and multitasking Key??
[21:26] <sultryspeaker> LOL
<Key12> lol
[21:27] <Jo17> wouldn't it be cool to have our guests in the same room with a chat session with another group online or multi phone
* Key12 yawns....ok...I think I am going to head on out.
<Key12> goodnight
[21:28] <RichW> bye
[21:28] <Jo17> night, key
[21:28] <Jo17> sleep tite
<Key12> thanks you too
<Key12> goodnight
Session Close: Thu Dec 14 21:29:06 2000
Everything started on Thursday evening after work. I left work at 5:30. Got into my car and proceeded to drive to Albertsons. I drove through a hailstorm and a lightning storm before reaching my destination.
When I got to Albertsons, it was pouring out. A manhole cover popped off like a cork from a champagne bottle. Water shot out like a geyser. I picked up my supplies and headed back to the car running and ducking. Thank goodness for keyless entry.
Just a little wet, I drove home. I had to pack for the weekend in a hurry. The family and Judith were waiting for me for dinner. A major adrenaline rush was occurring.
I packed my clothes and I even packed the stuff left over that Mom couldn’t fit in the van, all in about 10 minutes. Talk about adrenaline.
I made it to the hotel…it was only drizzling now. I ran upstairs and saw my parents. Dad just got in too. It was 7pm and I was running a mile a minute. We called Judith and headed to Golden Corral up the street. It was a nice dinner.
Friday, I remember waiting in the guest hotel for the stars. Mom spotted Rich Whiteside down the hall. I followed her and received a big hug from him. That was cool because it was the first time I met him that I can remember. John and Natasha met us in the hall a while later. I looked right at them, and it took a moment for it to click that it was them. I went up to Natasha first, greeted her and gave her a hug, then I went up to John and we gave each other a BIG hug and hello. They all looked great, and John looked a lot better than the last time I saw him at the play "Stiff Cuffs."
Mom reminded me that we had lunch at Denny’s with Keir before meeting the guest stars. I think I remember that too. I had a Boca burger. Very good. The Zavaniau’s were there too. This was their first US con. They seem like very nice people.
I remember registration starting. By this point many Leapers had already arrived. I was helping set up with Mom, Keir, and a few others. I was very excited.
My parents and I took the guest stars to Ming Court, an authentic Chinese restaurant, for dinner. I think we all thoroughly enjoyed it. The only other thing I remember about Friday was how completely drained I was towards the end of the day. People kept asking me questions and wanting me to do stuff, and I couldn’t speak much less comprehend what was being asked of me. The stars came back with us to the Hawthorn and we had the welcome party with cake to celebrate everyone’s birthday.
By this point I was supposed to be rooming with Nancy, Freda, Alba, and Pam. But because I was so out of it, I just plopped in my parents’ room before Keir came over and invited me to sleep in her room for the night. I just brought my pillow, and myself.
Saturday, I woke up, went into my parents room, changed my clothes, then decided to go downstairs and have breakfast. I ate with MJ and Jeanne. Mom joined us a while later and stated that she was waiting for Connie (the representative from BETA Center, our chosen charity). Connie arrived and we (MJ, Mom, and myself) went upstairs to the ballroom to get ready for the auction. I bid on and won the script of "Men Movies and Carol" for $60, one of my favorite videos to watch. It was a copy and had an autograph of Carol and Scott. I always wanted a script of something.
After the auction, Natasha and John got up and began the Q&A. Shortly thereafter, Mom and I went to pick up Dan Roebuck. (Connie had left by this point, but only after being touched by all the money we raised. We took a picture and she went to pick up her son from soccer practice.)
When we returned, Dan went up on stage and so did Rich, and John and Natasha left after exchanging hellos and hugs with Dan (to supposedly use the restroom). However, John left everything of his on stage and asked me to retrieve it after Dan had already started talking. I grabbed Mom and informed her that John’s bag was on stage next to Dan. She then proceeded to climb up onto the stage and crawl to John’s bag and crawl back to me…all to avoid interfering with the video cameras and everyone’s attention. I then put the bag in a safe place.
Then John came out to inform me that his water and glasses were up on stage too. I went back and grabbed what I assumed was his water…actually I just grabbed one that was not used because all the water bottles looked the same. Then I went around to Rich’s side of the table and waited for the right moment. When he looked at me, I softly asked if those were John’s glasses sitting on the table. This got Dan’s attention too. Rich said yes, and chimed in that John was probably blind without them and couldn’t find his zipper. I laughed and went to find John. I ended up putting his glasses in the same place as his bag.
After talking for a while Dan started to cough and get a soar throat. I went to get him some water. The only one I saw available was in the Green Room. It must have come out of the freezer because after delivering it he commented on the block of ice and how he was going to sink on the Titanic with it or something to that affect. So I found him a bottle of water that was a bit warmer.
When Rich and Dan finished, Girlfriends was shown, Deborah’s half-hour video, (Deborah had already shown up by this point and was waiting out in the hall). Dan went to find some quiet time and lay down for a bit. I too was feeling a bit wiped and rested. I met Deborah briefly before she went on stage to talk about Girlfriends and her website. Rich was talking with some fans about his experiences and his book.
When Deborah finished, Dan and Deborah signed autographs. During this time everyone was shooed out of the main room and the staff began to set up for the Ziggy’s. While they were working the tables, I was setting up the centerpieces and scrolls. Judith helped me spread the sequence, and Lisa (my best friend) popped in and surprised me. I gave her a big hug and she helped me set up as well. Then Judith and I went to get dressed for the event. Lisa looked so beautiful.
When I came out, my parents went to get the guest stars, (they had gone to get ready too) and Lisa and I held down the fort. People started to come out and Sandy made the comment that this was scary. (She was referring to the fact that all us Leapers were pretty and all dressed up. This is a very unusual occurrence. We are a jeans and T-shirt kind of group.)
My parents returned and we all headed into the main room. Our choices for dinner were Prime Rib (my choice, my dad’s and Dan’s too), Vegetarian Lasagna, or Hawaiian Chicken (Lisa’s choice, and my mom’s). While we were eating dinner, pictures were popping up on the large view screen in the front of the room. My table kept laughing because a bunch of them were of John and me. (John feeding me grapes, me massaging John in a Congo line, John on one knee holding my hand, etc…) Dan thought this a little strange.
I enjoyed sitting with Dan very much. He is extremely funny and great at coming up with stuff off the top of his head. I kind of think he may be good at Whose Line Is It Anyway (an improv show). One comment he made was that John was actually an android that he created, the real John died in 1997 in a boating accident, and that this John he kept in his home next to the life size Frankenstein he has.
A few of the people sitting at my table were my roommates. Dan found this out and we (Dan and I) started to play off each other. "Did you tell them about your problem?" "What? No, no I haven’t told them." "You really should tell them." "Nah, I was going to try to avoid it…why don’t you tell them." "Have you seen her at night? You know those creatures that live in the woods. Their half human…you know werewolves. That’s her at night."
Then dessert came around. It was key lime pie. Everyone at the table got served except me. Dalton (our representative from the Hawthorn) had to go get another slice. Dan took his fork and began to cut off a piece. I looked at him and told him that I didn’t have my piece yet. He took his pie and put it in front of me. "Yeowee, I’m not eating that! That’s your fork." He took his fork out and inserted mine into the same crevice that he cut. Meanwhile Dalton returned with my piece of pie. He looked at Dan and said that he was messing the whole system up. I laughed. Dan took my fork out and took his piece of pie back. Dalton placed my piece of pie in front of me.
I was wearing contacts that evening and my left contact was starting to dry out and give me trouble. I took a bottle of eyedrops out. "Do you have to do that here?" I giggled and excused myself from the table to put the eyedrops in. At that time I found Davey wandering the halls in search of his room. "It’s the one without a doorbell." I tried very hard not to laugh. I suggested that we return to his mother (Charlie) and ask her what number it was. She was already out in the hall about to join him. I returned to the table and looked down at my plate to find nothing but crumbs on it and Dan about to eat mine with the fork almost in mouth. I took a picture with my invisible camera and sat down. He returned my pie.
Before I knew it, the Ziggy’s had started. John Koenig got on stage (our MC) and introduced Mom. She and John K. started to present the first awards to the volunteers of the convention. I myself received a surprise one. Then the guest stars handed out the next awards to specific Leapers. For instance, "Most Congenial Leaper." Before I knew it, it was my turn to go up there and present the first award to the guest stars.
I got up on stage and began to recite my poem. "It started with a message on a video. That convinced me to travel to Los Angeles. I was there only to meet you. Los Angeles is so dangerous. But who was I. You had never met me before. How was I to know we would turn into something more. The next time I saw you in Kansas City, someone asked the question I will never forget. You did not give an answer back. You simply chose I Love You and began to act. You got down on one knee, took my sweaty hand. You told me you loved me. Was this part of the plan? Then in Toronto it happened again. You gave me a massage and fed me grapes with one hand. I think I understand it now. What is going on here. I am your prop. This has all become clear. I have seen you act in plays and T.V., and even a movie that was rated a B. But through it all, I am still here, by your side to give you a cheer."
I turned towards the screen, the lights dimmed down, and the video began to play. John came on stage with Davey and watched the clips put together of him. I loved his comments throughout the video. Especially when it hit Xena. The video ended, the lights returned and John was at the podium. He gave me a hug, said thank you and gave a little speech. He opened the card that was presented to him, and read what was in it. At that point I realized that I had done things a little backwards. He was about to leave the stage when I stopped him, took the card, and apologized for doing the presentation backwards. I read the card and told everyone that John’s winning category was "Best Big Brother both On and Off Screen". John exited the stage. John K. came up to the podium and announced that I had another award to present. I got back on stage after depositing my first speech, and began to read the next one.
"The two towns of Bethlehem and Allentown, PA are small and quaint. Everyone is a neighbor and a friend. My father was born and raised in Bethlehem where as a young adult he was a councilor at the town YMCA. He taught youngsters how to swim. He remembers having a Roebuck in one of his classes. Although Dan was a too young for my dad’s class, he thinks it may have been one of his cousins. Dan Roebuck was born and raised in Bethlehem, PA where he performed at local events at the age of 9. He continued to act, direct, and write plays, perform magic at local clubs, and eventually stand-up comedy before moving to Los Angeles at the age of 21. In 1986 he landed the role of Cliff Lewis, a legal assistant, on Matlock, and the rest is history. Dan loves to collect memorabilia on monsters and Halloween villains. For instance, his favorite Universal monster is the Creature from the Black Lagoon and Dan has a full sized version. It is one of the few that was used to promote the movie. Dan is married and has two wonderful kids. And we are all very proud of his accomplishments."
I turned towards the screen and the lights dimmed once again to reveal clips, but this time of Dan. When the lights came back on, Dan came on stage. I read the card (correctly this time) and presented Dan with his award. He gave a small speech, said thank you and gave me a hug and small kiss on the cheek. We both exited the stage.
John K. came back up and announced Mom as the next presenter. Mom came up and read her speech. We watched Natasha’s video and Natasha came up front. When she reached the stage, she was crying. We all felt for her, and began to understand just how much the awards really meant. Natasha thanked us all. It was a special moment.
Next, Sandy Herbert came up to present an award to Rich. It was a nice and personal account of Rich’s personality. The video was shown (clips of Rich as an extra in QL), and Rich accepted his award and read a poem he wrote. (It is the one quoted on the main 2001 Orlando Leap Page. ED.)
Mom then presented a surprise award to Deborah. Deborah came up and gave Jo a big hug, and thanked everyone. She said that of all the awards she has, this one meant a lot because it was a Quantum Leap award and she holds that show very dear to her heart. She thanked us as the voice of Ziggy.
The next "surprise" of the evening was Natasha’s audio interview with Scott Bakula. Mom had no idea what Natasha’s surprise was going to be, so we were all thrilled. It was then announced that this was the end, when Deborah came back up and couldn’t believe that no one thanked my mother. So she thanked my mother and everyone gave Mom a standing ovation. That became my cue. I ran up to John K. told him that I had something and to hang on. I ran to the room. Ran back to my purse (I forgot the key. John K. was anxious for me to come on…he had to stall big time.). Ran back to the room, opened the package, got my speech, and ran back to the main room. John was very happy to see me and I came on stage to relieve him.
By this point I was shaking like a leaf. I read my poem to my mother. "I know we all had a great time here. For the past three days deserve a big cheer. And I think my mother deserves one too. For putting on this convention and making some dreams come true. I brought an award with me, to give to her tonight. She did not know this was coming. I am sure this is a great delight. I would like to present this award to her, for all the effort she has put in. This convention was a great success, and in life she will always win. So for being a great mother, a wife, and a friend. Thank you for all you’ve done. This award makes you number one."
The award was sitting on the podium, and when I finished my poem I called Mom on stage. She came on with tears in her eyes. We hugged, and Mom gave a small thank you speech. This concluded the evening and we began to mingle. Lisa and I said goodnight and I headed to my room (I would see Lisa tomorrow.).
This night I was going to stay with my roommates Nancy, Freda, and Pam (Alba was rooming with her husband tonight), but I couldn’t find anyone. Everyone was watching videos in Helene’s room. I wandered the first floor listening for sounds of laughter and Scott’s voice. I found it and tried not to intrude too much, but I needed to know where I was sleeping. Nancy informed me that it was the couch, and I headed back upstairs.
Sunday morning, I was awakened at 8am (after getting to sleep sometime around 2am.). I got dressed and went downstairs for breakfast. I chatted with other Leapers (Judith, Ian, Ann, etc…), then headed up to the main room. Today was our closing ceremony. Instead of a full guest star panel, the guest stars turned it around and put con organizers from past conventions on stage and asked them questions. It worked out well. Then John, Natasha and Rich were to sign autographs. I was waiting to get everyone’s autograph when Lisa arrived with lunch.
The autograph session was over. Everyone went into the main room to watch Prowler. The guest stars, my family, and Lisa left for a VIP tour of Kennedy Space Center that my dad had arranged with some officials. We had a wonderful time there, and I think it was the first time that Natasha, John and Rich had been to KSC.
After Kennedy we decided to have Thai for dinner, so I recommended Siam Orchid, one of my favorite Thai restaurants on International Drive. We were seated at the authentic style tables. It looks like you are supposed to sit Indian style but once you walk across the seats and sit down you find that there is actually a deep pocket to sit normally.
On my first step to walking across the seats, my left foot missed the seat and slipped into the pocket. I went tumbling down. For the remainder of the evening I had an ice pack sitting on my leg, but the food was delicious as usual and everyone loved it.
After dinner, we drove the guests to their hotel and said our good-byes. We had a wonderful time, and I was sad to see them go. It would be wonderful if we could get together more than once a year. The guests were still talking about the Ziggy’s and how wonderful it was and how much they loved their award. The convention was a truly magical experience that we will never forget.