San Diego, CA Episode III Line Event!

Mine is effectively correct (Jason M)
I sent a chairty payment via PayPal, so I should be either/or/both '3-priority' and 'Costumed volunteer' (not sure what the question mark reflects).

Are there any specifics as to what it means to be a costumed volunteer? Does that mean simply wandering about in front of the theater and telling curious folks what we're about (the SDSWS, how we're collecting for Starlight Starbright, what a great organization they are, and how much of a geek I am)?


And wow, 249 tix? Even without a truly full house, this is going to be CRAZY. Only about 62 hours until the movie begins... (starts hyperventilating)

 

Yes, Costumed members must be at the theatre in costume by 6pm on Wednesday. We have some rehearsals to do regarding our "presentations" going on that evening.. so.. further info on that will be forthcoming.

 

You can't camp out overnight before the movie is released, but you can spend the night of the premiere at the theater.
Fandango is now listing a 3:00am DLP (Digital Projection)showing for Edwards Mira Mesa on May 18, technically May 19. If you have a ticket to the 12:01 and buy a ticket for the 3:00am, then you'll get to spend the whole night at the theater!

Later digital showings for May 19 are at 1:25pm, 7:45pm and 11:00pm. No need to pollute your eyes with the inferior film version!

 

Oooh... that 3:00 showing is soooo tempting... I'm worried that I'm going to be completely incoherent by then, but... hmm...

Hey, since it's an AM showing, does that mean it's matinee prices?

 

Ok a few questions since I've never participated in an organized "line" event...

1) My coworkers have risen to the challenge and I've been able to raise more than the $50 for Line A. However...no one has signed for an hourly donation. Does this mean if I wait in line today, Tues., and Wed., my status in line will remain the same, or is it also based on the number of hours I wait in line on top of the donation amount?

sorry long question I know....

2) Would it be alright if I brought my Star Wars Monopoly game, which I still haven't openned since I got it 2 xmases ago?

and finally

3) I know we cannot bring coolers but is there anything against bringing bottled water in say your backpack or in a grocery bag?

Thanks for the answers!!

2 more wakeups....2 more wakups...... woop woop

 

Anyone have any "ancient [insert heritage] medicine tricks" to help get rid of a cold asap? Nyquil only seems to be making it worse.

I'll be there in about 5 hours.

 

You can bring in anything that fits in a backpack... you should be okay with your own bottled water.

As for the cold, dissolve table salt into warm water and snort it up your nose. It will make you runny like crazy for about 5 minutes but it will clear out your sinuses quickly.

 

JediG60racer posted on 5/16/05 12:55pm

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As for the cold, dissolve table salt into warm water and snort it up your nose. It will make you runny like crazy for about 5 minutes but it will clear out your sinuses quickly.
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Eww...that sounds nasty but good to know for the future

 

1) ..is it also based on the number of hours I wait in line on top of the donation amount?

Yes, it is also based on your number of hours online.

2) Would it be alright if I brought my Star Wars Monopoly game, which I still haven't openned since I got it 2 xmases ago?

Games are fine, but only if I can play


3) I know we cannot bring coolers but is there anything against bringing bottled water in say your backpack or in a grocery bag?

bottled water is fine, and there are plenty of food locations located nearby.

 

Live Line Report #1

- There are about 8 of us lined up so far in front of the Mira Mesa theatre. We plan to be lined up at least till 2am when the last show lets out. At that time we "may" be allowed into the theatre, if not, we will return early the next morning. So far we have our chairs out on the far right side of the entrance.

I've been busy this morning, not only have I been interviewed by the Union-Tribune on the phone, but I have also confirmed donations with both Master Replicas and Lucasarts. Master Replicas is sending lightsabers, t-shirts, and hats for prizes. Lucasarts is sending enough copies of Star Wars Galaxies so that everyone in the theatre can have one. I also have 25 other prizes so far. This is going to be an awesome evening for us all! Charity donations so far are at $736. Keep up the good work everyone! So far Geoff leads the charity donations at $221 raised for the charity, and so far Donna has the most number of hours in line.

 

Geoff was first in line and was still there when I left - and besides, everyone will have more hours than me.

But it was fun. I'll be back tomorrow morning.

John our Stormtrooper was getting a lot of attention from people, so don't be afraid to wear you costumes folks.

 

We may be stopping by to say hi tonight. We can't stay for a huge amount of time if we do though.
This is so cool!

 

Actually that was STEVE who was our stormtrooper today.

 

I'll be there in a little bit, Spanish homework in tow!

 

Oops, sorry.

 

I forgive you

 

That was a lot of fun walking around in costume today Can't wait til there's more of us tom. I will be a little late tom, so I can get my haircut looking much more "evil sith" like. Probably some face paint too. Look out!

 

Man, I wish I had my camera for that kid in the window. His face was just priceless.


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Okay, one of my friends just bailed on Wed., so I now have 2 extra tickets. I'm still seeing if the guys downstairs want them, but if not, I'll let you guys know tomorrow.

 

I took alot of pictures today, so maybe I'll get kid shot tomorrow.

Everyone bring more cameras and we'll swap pictures. It's pretty hard to get a shot of yourself!

 

There are currently two tents in front of the theater, but they are in no way with SDSW. In fact, one of the tents is owned by a kid who came by earlier in the day and we asked him to not put up a tent because of mall management.

 

As long as the tents aren't in our line, they can do whatever. Let security boot them off the property.

We had 78 hits on the line web site yesterday.

 

*Twelve* hours until freedom. Won't be by the line at all today. I have one final in an hour and a half.. And then another one at 7. And then I am done at 9.

Will be there Wednesday, though. Yay! And now I need to leave the laptop at home, head to school, and focus on finals all day. Hehe.

 

GreyJedi posted on 5/17/05 5:53am

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As long as the tents aren't in our line, they can do whatever. Let security boot them off the property.

We had 78 hits on the line web site yesterday. [face_grin]
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But Mall Management might see the tents and think they're our tents and get pissed at us.

 

Well there's been a development on that front.

Edwards Theatre management has invited us to spend the night if we want. There is no security presence in the mall, and they are not worried about getting in trouble for it. In fact they are quite pleased with the Line so far, so for tonight: Tents outside the theatre doors are okay!

 

Woot! I'll be setting up a tent tonight!