World Horror Convention

[HOO-HAA]

Is anyone here going to this year's WHC in March?

http://www.whc2010.org/

The main focus seems to be on writing as opposed to movies - which suits me fine.

I'm really looking forward to it. It'd be cool to meet up for a pint with fellow boarders, of course

[COMMANDO FORCES]

How dare you HOO-HAA, those dates are reserved for the Hi-Ex! Event. I can't believe that you had the audacity to post this


Still people can go on the first two days if they want, the other two get up to Inverness!

[Peter Wolf]

Its incredible that out of the 52 weekends in the year this event has to clash with another that i am going to ?

I hate it when this happens.

 

I am tired from rehearsing for an exam so i didnt even notice that the dates only overlap.Thats alright after all !

[HOO-HAA]

Er... yes! Of course, that's what I meant to add, Commando.  

It's off to the Highlands after a couple of days' warm-up (literally!) at WHC.  

[COMMANDO FORCES]

While you are there HOO-HAA can you find out what the hell James Herbert is up to, how long do I have to wait for his next book!

[Emperor]

Also I notice they have a joint poster for Odyssey 2010, which could do with some board-stalking:

www.odyssey2010.org

Carlos Ezquerra and Mike Carey, plus Iain Banks and Alastair Reynolds!!

[Peter Wolf]

Er... yes! Of course, that's what I meant to add, Commando.  

It's off to the Highlands after a couple of days' warm-up (literally!) at WHC.  

The events website says that "Memberships to the convention are sold out".

Is that some poncy way of saying that tickets are sold out ?



If it is then Bollox to it all.Not interested.

[HOO-HAA]

The events website says that "Memberships to the convention are sold out".

Is that some poncy way of saying that tickets are sold out ?



If it is then Bollox to it all.Not interested.

Pretty much. You have to 'join' the WHC. When you join, you're eligible to attend the whole event.

Seems like there's no one-day pass options, alas... 

[Richmond Clements]

Its incredible that out of the 52 weekends in the year this event has to clash with another that i am going to ?

Pretty much ANY weekend you pick will have another event on somewhere!

[HOO-HAA]

While you are there HOO-HAA can you find out what the hell James Herbert is up to, how long do I have to wait for his next book!

I will indeed, Commando.

The highlight for me, though, is the attendance of this gentleman:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Ajvide_Lindqvist

... and a showing of LET THE RIGHT ONE IN in his glorious presence.

[Peter Wolf]

The events website says that "Memberships to the convention are sold out".

Is that some poncy way of saying that tickets are sold out ?



If it is then Bollox to it all.Not interested.

Pretty much. You have to 'join' the WHC. When you join, you're eligible to attend the whole event.

Seems like there's no one-day pass options, alas... 

Like i just said you cant join the WHC anymore as ALL the memberships are sold out.

[HOO-HAA]

Ah. You're right, Peter.

Sold-out, indeed. 

I think, though, from my reading of a recent e-mail from the organisers, that they're taking names for a reserve list.

[HOO-HAA]

Not long now!

(to both HiEX and WHC!)

 

[HOO-HAA]

So, in approx 2 hours and 46 minutes my alarm will be sounding to signal the start of my journey towards Brighton for the WHC.

To everyone going to HiEX, I hope you guys have a GREAT weekend! Hopefully, we'll trade pics and stories from both events right here after the weekend.

Cheers! 

[COMMANDO FORCES]

Bloody Hell HOO-HAA, where are you travelling from?