ScotiaCon - My first convention experience
14 years ago
Gosh wow... Well where to begin. To sum it up on the first line, it was beyond amazing. The convention was a big success. Guys, you really have to try and go next year, it's an utter blast! First though, thanks very much to
smirnoff,
blackwolfie and all the rest of the staff for working so hard and making it possible. Thanks also to the Ramada Jarvis and the staff there too, they were so friendly, accommodating and helpful, they even took part in some of the events!
Myself and
alectorfencer spent a couple of days before the convention chilling out in Newtonmore, a small village in the highlands. We took some amazing photos of the scenery, the wildlife and explored some of the trails. We even decided to climb up a small mountain randomly, but it was worth it, the views were inspiring. The people there too were so friendly; every single person we passed said hello, (even the Land Rover drivers!)
The journey to the convention itself, was one of the highlight features of it for me. We took the road straight through the highlands, mountains, lochs on either side, and stopped to take photos quite often XD. The road itself into Inverness was surprisingly easy as well, Inverness is also such a lively, friendly and party-hard city!
We both met up with the staff, had a couple of drinks (couple... I think x3), then headed to the opening ceremony. I was actually quite reserved and shy for the first day, because it was the first time I'd ever been to one. But as time went by, I felt so welcome, everyone was so kind, that by the end I really didn't want to leave... (And I felt for the first time what PCD was!)
I sold out of CD's at the dealers den,
alectorfencer sold loads of prints... and then there was the auction... A signed bottle of Famous Grouse Whisky, complete with all the signatures of the staff and guest of honours... AND a picture of the highest bidders character on the bottle, drawn by Alector, sold for £450. Alector also sold off one of her paintings for £310, and loads of other cool stuff sold as well.
I put on a sort of improvised show, played some keyboard, got singers up, had a jam with
wolferyiff and
greskil-vulfhart, and boy that was so much FUN. We played Hey Jude at the end of it and everyone was coming up to join in! The last night was pretty much party (though sadly I couldn't drink because I had to drive home that night - but it didn't stop me from moshing to Rammstein 8D).
So many awesome things happened that I couldn't put it all in a single journal. All I can say is that I'll definitely be back next year. Thanks again to everyone for such a memorable time. Thanks so much for the support, the fun and the love, I greatly appreciate it. Well done again all the staff and everyone that made Scotiacon a reality.
Be sure to give this convention a try folks, I promise you, it's worth it. Some big things are planned... and you're all very welcome to come and join us! Check out and follow
wallacesc for all the coming updates on next years one!
In other news, tonight I pretty much finished up the entire Bitter Lake soundtrack. *squee*
~Fox Amoore.


Myself and

The journey to the convention itself, was one of the highlight features of it for me. We took the road straight through the highlands, mountains, lochs on either side, and stopped to take photos quite often XD. The road itself into Inverness was surprisingly easy as well, Inverness is also such a lively, friendly and party-hard city!
We both met up with the staff, had a couple of drinks (couple... I think x3), then headed to the opening ceremony. I was actually quite reserved and shy for the first day, because it was the first time I'd ever been to one. But as time went by, I felt so welcome, everyone was so kind, that by the end I really didn't want to leave... (And I felt for the first time what PCD was!)
I sold out of CD's at the dealers den,

I put on a sort of improvised show, played some keyboard, got singers up, had a jam with


So many awesome things happened that I couldn't put it all in a single journal. All I can say is that I'll definitely be back next year. Thanks again to everyone for such a memorable time. Thanks so much for the support, the fun and the love, I greatly appreciate it. Well done again all the staff and everyone that made Scotiacon a reality.
Be sure to give this convention a try folks, I promise you, it's worth it. Some big things are planned... and you're all very welcome to come and join us! Check out and follow

In other news, tonight I pretty much finished up the entire Bitter Lake soundtrack. *squee*
~Fox Amoore.
Always keep one word in mind: "DRRRINK!"
I Love My Brick!
Definitely a good sign of things to come.
^_^
Less Mel Gibson, the better though.
didn't think i'd see you around again, you should totally come next year!
Last time I went up to the highlands, I got sick on a hot bus :( I'm glad you had way more fun ^___^
By any chance, will you be at Eurofurence? It seems I will be in Germany on business next month and I just might drop in for a visit. :)
so exciting to hear your awesome and successful report!! *foxy nuzzles*
Thanks for coming, you were brill. Good to see you and I am so pleased you had such great fun. That's what the con is for! ^.^
Shame really, especially as it's only a couple of hours drive from here!
Maybe next year if I'm still in the area. We'll see!
Glad to hear it went well!
That's a thought, actually - perhaps I should manufacture and take along a few CDs...
Regarding Bitter Lake, I saw your name on the advertisement for the movie that was distributed at Anthrocon. Congrats on getting a movie deal! The music in the trailer we watched was incredible. It's about time your movie-score-sounding music made it into an epic movie!
see you next year ( if they let me in that is! )
role on 2012!!!
all the best
ant
Didn't realise you stayed at Newtonmore, only 25ish miles from me haha. As for the Land Rover thing that might possibly have something to do with you having one!
Which reminds me, have you got a motorcycle licence? I can't recall.