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Rivendell
Apr 3 2009, 7:09am
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Ring Con, Bonn (Germany) Oct. 2009
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I am considering going to my first convention ever but am a bit nervous about it.
Has anyone been to the German Ring Con? What's it like? What is there to do?
This year it's on the first weekend in October.
I am thinking of going as it's lonely being an LOTR fan here in Drizzledorf - I only know one woman who has seen and liked the films but she's not much up on things here and I'd like to breathe in some more Tolkien air than she can offer.
I will go there ... and back again.
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Apr 3 2009, 7:57am
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I've thought about going, but at the moment I have no idea if it will work out. Never been to one so far - in fact, only found out last year that this Con exists at all 
I do not suffer from LotR obsession - I enjoy every minute of it.
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Rivendell
Apr 3 2009, 8:00am
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maybe we could keep in touch and perhaps discuss if we go there together. I'm a bit nervous of going by myself. Don't know why but I've come over all shy. I probably won't go on the Friday afternoon but maybe the Saturday and/or Sunday. And if I go for the two days, then I'll just go backwards and forwards from home and not stay there overnight.
I live in Dusseldorf by the way (or Drizzledorf as I see it in the winter months). And my real name is Tina.
I will go there ... and back again.
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Valinor
Apr 3 2009, 8:07am
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And I'm Kirsten from Nürnberg  Yes, let's keep in touch and see what might be possible! Will PM you later, still at work and in a hurry.
Will have to stay overnight anyway, it's too far for me.
I do not suffer from LotR obsession - I enjoy every minute of it.
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Rosie-with-the-ribbons
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Apr 4 2009, 8:50am
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I went last year for the first time. Just one day (only Saturday) and had a fantastic time. I put a report of my visit here at TORn, try this link.
This year I have a three day ticket and a hotelroom at the Maritim Hotel, so I won't miss any of the fun.
It is a really great gathering, I only met friendly people who where all hugh fans.
Last year they started opening RingCon also to other fan-domains (Pirates of the Carribean and Harry Potter). This year there are three actors from Twilight going to attend. There aren't many other guests announced yet (only Lory Dungley, Mrs. Bracegirdle), but since it is still half a year away, I must be patient and wait for more announcements. At the website of RingCon there is a bit going on about the other fan domains being there or not, but I myself don't mind it that much, I would like the emphasis to be LOTR, but I don't mind other domains (since I also like them).
If you are going, we should meet somewhere, would be great to meet another TORn-sib.
Btw, my real name is Annemarie and I'm from Geldrop in The Netherlands (not to far from Eindhoven).
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Apr 4 2009, 1:39pm
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do you think it would be worth going when you have to be content with looking alone? Without understanding interviews and the like?
I do not suffer from LotR obsession - I enjoy every minute of it.
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Rosie-with-the-ribbons
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Apr 4 2009, 2:15pm
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I have never looked at it without having to miss my hearing.
There is of course a lot to see. There is a small market where you can buy various items (both fantasy and middle ages) and of course all the costumes. There where some exhibitions with items made by fans and the German Tolkien Society had a room for themselves with a small exhibition.
Some of the panels I think still would be fun if you only saw them, last year Jed Brophy did a "masterclass" in Orc-stuntmen, some audience members had to come up to the stage and act out various silly movements, and Shange Rangi's lesson in a Maori ritual, the Te Waka, is also possible without hearing, and of course the costume contest is mostly looking, althoug there where a few who also had some spoken parts, but the panel with John Rhys Davies was him sitting in a chair in the middle of the stage answering questions, so that wouldn't be much fun.
As I said, a hard one to answer. Maybe you could go just one day and see how you like it? Day tickets are even available at RingCon itself, so you don't have to buy in advance, and you can still wait to see what guests are going to attend, if just seeing them is already enough fun, even without the hearing.
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Apr 4 2009, 7:29pm
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That helps a lot to get a better idea of what to expect. Masterclass for Orc-stuntmen *grin* With me as an Orc, the guys would probably have died laughing  It really might be worth a try, though probably not the whole three days.
And it's good to know that I don't need to book soon to get a ticket at all and have time to think it over. Thanks again!
I do not suffer from LotR obsession - I enjoy every minute of it.
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Rosie-with-the-ribbons
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Apr 6 2009, 7:30pm
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If you decide to go, please let me know. I would love to meet you and show you around.
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Colleen Doran
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Apr 24 2009, 9:14pm
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Ringcon is an absolutely wonderful show. I have been four times. The only reason I am not going this year is because I am going to the LOTR concert in New York city, which, I think, is the same weekend.
There is a lot to do: many panels, and events. A lot of the elves get together and have a gorgeous elf migration through the middle of the show, with banners flying and solemn faces. Very lovely.
The actors are often fairly accessible and hang out in the bars at night with fans, but will leave if things get too rowdy. Dancing, music, good food. The dealers room tends to be small and cramped and without much variety, so I don't do much shopping there.
There are often impromptu skits by the actors. That gets pretty hilarious.
Since I don't speak German, I was concerned about the language barrier, but had no problem. Almost everyone at the venue, including hotel staff, spoke English.
Have fun!
colleen
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Garfeimao
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Apr 24 2009, 9:17pm
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I've just gotten myself a ticket for the LOTR symphony event in NYC as well. Woohoo.
Peace, Love and Rock & Roll,
Garfeimao
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Cruise to Middle earth
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Colleen Doran
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Apr 24 2009, 9:22pm
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I'm just trying to pin family members down on the subject. No one is sure who wants to go yet, and I need to get tickets, soon!
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Apr 24 2009, 9:29pm
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We're all going Saturday night
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so hope you can make it then! It will be great to have you there.
NARF since 1974.
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Garfeimao
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Apr 24 2009, 10:26pm
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I'm just trying to pin family members down on the subject. No one is sure who wants to go yet, and I need to get tickets, soon!
I just checked the board with the Symphony thread in it, and there was one post with a bunch of names and seat locations and then tried to get seats near some of the people. I'm fine listening to the music on my own, it's the rest of the day and night that will be a blast with all the goofy TORnSibs that are around.
Peace, Love and Rock & Roll,
Garfeimao
The orange stripey One
Cruise to Middle earth
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Rosie-with-the-ribbons
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Apr 26 2009, 7:20am
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RingCon is from 2 till 4 October and the NYC performance is on 9 and 10 October.
I know, since I'm going to both (oops).
I already registered for Ringcon at the last convention. So when I later on saw the information on New York, I first decided I wouldn't go. But then so much of the folks here are going, and there is so much more going on. I decided to skip my summerholiday and go to both. So one weekend I'm in Bonn, and the next I'm in New York, talking about traveling. But I can understand you don't do both, it is a lot of money.
Hopefully I will see you in New York and maybe another time in Bonn.
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