gatecon 2004

[Gatecon]

There are usually couple of under 13's that go, maybe 4 or 5 max.

The rest is a bit hard to guage because trying to figure out a person's age can sometimes be hard.

Teenagers, 20's, 30's and 40's all seem to have a fairly equal sharing of the numbers, but we also get a lot of 50's and over.

And I think Rowan was way out with her male / female ratio... I think it's more like 20-1 :rolly2:

 

[philoSCIFI]

Thanks

:laugh: Wow (regarding female to male ratio)...Thanks Allan.

 

[Rowan]

Ratio ....

You're right, Allan. It's just folks like you, Dave, Ryk, Travis, Gord, et all seem to make it *look* like a larger male percentage...

Rowan

 

[winniethepooh]

ticket prices ??

Hi,

Does anyone have a rough idea how much tickets are for next year ??

Thank-you:blush:

 

[Highlander II]

Re: ticket prices ??

Originally posted by winniethepooh
Hi,

Does anyone have a rough idea how much tickets are for next year ??

Thank-you:blush:

Not sure, but if they run about the same as this year - ~ $200 US -- (This year they were $210 US - that could change) --

 

[xst]

Yes, there is a predominance of female attendees at Gatecon. And I did meet a few teens. One teen was there with her parents! I had a great chat with the Dad who sat next to me. And they are coming next year!! Together!!

My impression is that this was the best run Gatecon yet. It was very orderly and pleasent.... even when I was in the line-ups for autographs & photos. People were "nice" and not rushing around. The con volunteers were better prepared. I think it helped tremendously that the photograph & autograph sessions were not concurrent with the panels.

I have a few negative comments but they will be sent to Allan or Richard in a private email. Nothing too bad, but something that I was worried about....

I would give Gatecon 2003 a 9/10 score. Now if you can only get Chris Judge to come....

I'm dying to go to Gatecon 2004!!!

 

[philoSCIFI]

Re: Re: ticket prices ??

Originally posted by Highlander II



Not sure, but if they run about the same as this year - ~ $200 US -- (This year they were $210 US - that could change) --

Is that approx. $200 (US) for one ticket/one day or the whole three/four day thing?

 

[Rowan]

ticket costs

The $200+ price range [around $225 US, I believe, but it's been a year and some] is for the entire four days. The Day passes were running $75 US/Day this last year.

Rowan

 

[skydiver]

there have been a couple of kids in the past 3 years, i'd say 3-4 at the most under the age of 10. (on sunday there was one adorable little girl, around 4 i think, that was running around the back of the room)

there were some folks that brought their parents, parents that brought thier teenaged kids, husbands that brought wives and vice versa

 

[Rowan]

Who brings who ...

Originally posted by skydiver
there were some folks that brought their parents, parents that brought thier teenaged kids, husbands that brought wives and vice versa

And Tara brings Boomer. Or it may be the other way around...

Tara is Gatecon's first 'Make-A-Wish' child and Boomer is her dog. Boomer played the dog Jack O'Neil gives Cassandra in "Singularity". Tara's "wish" was for Boomer to have a change to be in a movie and/or TV.

Her wish came true, Boomer's been on Stargate, the X-Files [I believe] and the two of them have come to come to Gatecon every year.

Rowan

 

[philoSCIFI]

Aww...That's wonderful. It's great to hear stories like that. I'm glad Tara's wish for Boomer came true. Any news on how Tara is right now? Will she be making it to Gatecon 04?

 

[Gatecon]

Tara had brain tumor (hence being a Wish Child). That side of it is pretty much OK, but there are a few lingering effects like impaired hearing.

Tara (and Boomer) are so special to us , and I certainly hope she can make it next year.

 

[chipmunk]

Originally posted by winniethepooh
Hi
Does anyone know when tickets for next year will be available
thanks,
:blush:

Any news on the date for ticket sales yet ........

thanks...

chipmunk:kisses:

 

[Rowan]

Tickets...

Right now, just keep checking back on our Main Webpage . And since Allan's our webmaster, he'll also let us know when things are ready.

Rowan

 

[chipmunk]

Re: Tickets...

Originally posted by Rowan
Right now, just keep checking back on our Main Webpage . And since Allan's our webmaster, he'll also let us know when things are ready.
Rowan

Thank-you,

:blush:

 

[Rowan]

Tickets are available for sale...

For those who have this particular thread marked, tickets for Gatecon2004 are now on sale at the Gatecon Website .

Just follow the link on the left hand side of the page.

Rowan

 

[timdgreat]

hey all, just to finally jump in on this thread, if any of u are planning on going for ur first, i will say now its definetly worth it if u have the time and money,

i just did my first gatecon and it was a blast, and i already have my ticket for next year, signed up about 5 minutes after i got the email that tickets were available

and Rowan thanks again for all the hard work u did at the regestration desk, and behind the scenes, mabye next year i will be able to get u to take a break

:rolly2:

 

[Rowan]

Huh?

Originally posted by timdgreat
and Rowan thanks again for all the hard work u did at the regestration desk, and behind the scenes, mabye next year i will be able to get u to take a break

:rolly2:

I *did* take a break ... Sunday night at the Volunteer party.

And when I got my picture with Michael ...

Rowan

 

[philoSCIFI]

WOOOHOOO!!!

YES! THANK YOU soooooooo much for the 411. YES YES YES! Thank you thank you thank you....can't thank you enough! :rolly2:

 

[Rowan]

I think I'm missing something...

Originally posted by philoSCIFI
YES! THANK YOU soooooooo much for the 411. YES YES YES! Thank you thank you thank you....can't thank you enough! :rolly2:

I think I'm missing something. What's a '411' in this context?

Rowan <Confused as always...