Yesterday Brandon, Anthony and I went to the bi-annual Chiller Theater Convention. The boys are heavy into collecting autographed celebrity photos. Brandon has a collection so amazing that it defies description. I go along because it's a fun day and the opportunity to meet some of my favorite stars from the past.
Yesterday started on a low note for me because I had hoped to meet Patty Duke. She had to cancel this week. The boys have been going to these for many years. I am a novice as this was only my third time. But even I knew that things were different this time. In the past I have played the role of place holder in line. While the boys are getting autographs in one line, I hold their place in another. By doing this, we are out of there within 4 hours of the stars arrival. Yesterday the line to get into the pit which is where the largest grouping of stars is was 4 hours long. Then once into the pit the lines began again. Linda Hamilton's line itself was at least 2 hours. In short, it was 5:00 before we walked out on aching feet in the pouring rain to make the hour drive home. Why do I do this to myself?
As I mentioned before, it really is a fun day out. I met Linda Evans, Morgan Fairchild, Angie Dickenson, Linda Hamilton (truly appreciates her fans), John Schneider, Ralph Macchio, the Sweathogs, Jamie Luner (what a nice person), Barry Williams and Cory Haim (loved him). But I have to say that the highlight of the day was sitting with Ed Asner. He felt like an old friend. I have no idea why he was not inundated with fans or why he would have the time or desire to ask me to sit with him. It really did make my day. Awwww, I love Lou Grant, but I hate the picture.
Yesterday started on a low note for me because I had hoped to meet Patty Duke. She had to cancel this week. The boys have been going to these for many years. I am a novice as this was only my third time. But even I knew that things were different this time. In the past I have played the role of place holder in line. While the boys are getting autographs in one line, I hold their place in another. By doing this, we are out of there within 4 hours of the stars arrival. Yesterday the line to get into the pit which is where the largest grouping of stars is was 4 hours long. Then once into the pit the lines began again. Linda Hamilton's line itself was at least 2 hours. In short, it was 5:00 before we walked out on aching feet in the pouring rain to make the hour drive home. Why do I do this to myself?
As I mentioned before, it really is a fun day out. I met Linda Evans, Morgan Fairchild, Angie Dickenson, Linda Hamilton (truly appreciates her fans), John Schneider, Ralph Macchio, the Sweathogs, Jamie Luner (what a nice person), Barry Williams and Cory Haim (loved him). But I have to say that the highlight of the day was sitting with Ed Asner. He felt like an old friend. I have no idea why he was not inundated with fans or why he would have the time or desire to ask me to sit with him. It really did make my day. Awwww, I love Lou Grant, but I hate the picture.
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