In 2025 will be the 20th Anniversary of Sylum Clan. Suddenly I feel very old!
There’s a possibility of hosting a Clan Gathering in 2025, it would likely be in Los Angeles.
We’re not setting anything in stone, at the moment we’re more testing the waters to see if people would actually be interested.
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This the Last Poll to see how many are interested! At the moment we’re at 10 people, and to be honest that isn’t enough to make having a Sylum Con into a reality. If you have already voted do NOT vote again.
As a reminder …
If we have one it will be in Los Angeles, likely around Octoberish 2019. We’ll need at least 20 people interested, and by interested I mean truly plan to go – not just oh sounds like fun but can’t really make it. There will be a Con Fee to cover expenses for conference rooms, events, etc. At this early in the game we’re not sure what that will be, but it would likely start at $100.
As Cons like these are a lot of work, I’m starting this early! Please fill out the poll below to showcase if you’re truly interested.
This a secondary Poll to see how many are interested! At the moment we’re at 9 people, and to be honest that isn’t enough to make having a Sylum Con into a reality. If you have previously voted yes or no, please do not vote again.
As a reminder …
If we have one it will be in Los Angeles, likely around Octoberish 2019. We’ll need at least 20 people interested, and by interested I mean truly plan to go – not just oh sounds like fun but can’t really make it. There will be a Con Fee to cover expenses for conference rooms, events, etc. At this early in the game we’re not sure what that will be, but it would likely start at $100.
As Cons like these are a lot of work, I’m starting this early! Please fill out the poll below to showcase if you’re truly interested.
It was brought up to my attention as next year is the 15th Anniversary, that a Sylum Con would be a fun way to celebrate.
If we have one it will be in Los Angeles, likely towards the end of summer/fall 2019. We’ll need at least 20 people interested, and by interested I mean truly plan to go – not just oh sounds like fun but can’t really make it. There will be a Con Fee to cover expenses for conference rooms, events, etc. At this early in the game we’re not sure what that will be, but it would likely start at $100.
As Cons like these are a lot of work, I’m starting this early! Please fill out the poll below to showcase if you’re truly interested.
Unfortunately due to circumstance in my Personal Life, I will not be able to focus on/or host next year’s Sylum Con.
I’ll miss our regulars attenders!! *pokes* make sure to keep in touch!!
Meanwhile Bob and Bob 2 are still evil, still plotting and there are many fun, amazing, surprising things coming up in Sylum for Advent and all the way into next year!
And just to make everyone grin….
A pretty for all.
July 22nd – 27th, 2014
This year we’ll be looking at a more relaxing Convention!
Discussion will focus on the four Vineyards that are part of the Sylum Universe:
The Warren
La Grenouille
I Vigneti Antichi Tranquillatà
The Batcave
Hotel Information, Fees, Tours – etc will be announced soon!!
Make sure to book the days – it’s a convention you’re not going to want to miss!
Sylum Con
July 22nd – 27th, 2014
Napa Valley, California
Hope to see you there!!
We’re back!
Exhausted! Feet still hurt! But back to work on all things Sylum!
San Diego was amazing! The city was a gracious host if not exhausted after Comic Con.
Below is a picture of Petco Stadium taken from the St. James Hotel aka Ramada Gaslamp District Convention Center.
Just a few days before we arrived Zombies were running around this place.
Lucky for us they were gone before we got there.
As were the Padres.
There was only a few of us but that didn’t stop us from having loads of fun.
Or going to see some amazing places.
On Wednesday:
A few of us took off to see the Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala.
The first Mission in California.
Then we met up and did a quick hello and headed off to Old Town San Diego.
Some dared to see the Whaley House
While others had a few Margaritas!
On Thursday, five us of ventured out to view the USS Midway!
We got there at 10am left at 4pm. Only stopping for an hour for lunch!!
If you ever get a chance to see this. GO!!!
They say it takes 90 mins… HA! Maybe 90 Mins per Deck!
The Audio Tour gives a great guide through the decks and life on the ship.
Adds personal stories from crewmen to put into perspective of what you’re seeing.
There are many things to look at and learn.
Crewmen’s Quarters
Laundry
Engine Room
Mess Hall
Medical
But the main event is the Flight Deck.
On Friday we had our Clan Meeting
Discussion Topic: Maritime and Navy
Gee – I wonder why?
Gil gave a great lecture on Ancient Greek/Roman Navy
And their unique naming convention *smirks*
Shep gave us the history of the Coast Guard along with history/bios of a few Characters this will connect to.
Timothy Quinn gave us a history of the HMS Surprise and the Royal Navy.
Which we got to see the next day!
The Maritime Museum of San Diego was pretty awesome.
They had a lot of ships and a very detailed Museum.
But in truth the main reason we were there was for the HMS Surprise.
If you do not know the Surprise – You will need to watch Master and Commander.
Actually – let me just say this now!
Master and Commander is a very important element in Sylum and must be watched.
We spent the day exploring the HMS Surprise
And I won’t tell you how many photos were taken!
Back at the Hotel there was Pizza, Beer and some Trivia!
Sparrow and Shep fought it out to win the prize.
We’ll be listing out the Trivia later this week, to see what score you can get!
* Trying to get Speed off the HMS Surprise
* Intro to the Assassins
* The Elevator from 1913 that was fast in 1913 not so much in 2013
* ‘… like a goddamn Animal’
* He is him but not him but really him but not him cause really it is him
View from Roof of Hotel.
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We’re all ready planning Next Year’s.
Just a few changes in store.
Instead of Clan Gathering – it’s now officially called:
We have some ideas of where we’ll be going.
Well we had an idea but there may be issues so we’re working on new ideas.
An announcement will be made soon for the Dates for Sylum Con.
Followed by the where, when, how and why.
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Just to let everyone know that the Blog will be quiet for the next few weeks do to the Sylum Clan Gathering!
We’ll work to post at least Throwback Thursday and Coffee House Friday.
But don’t be surprised if we suddenly disappear!
Actually you should be worried.
This is when all the Bobs come together and plot!
When: Wednesday, July 23 – Sunday, July 27, 2013
Where: San Diego, CA
Hotel: St. James Hotel
Fee: $100 – Due by July 1st, 2013 (If you have any questions contact me at sylumclan@yahoo.com)
Some of you may not know but each year there is a Clan Gathering – if your interested Click Here – and leave a reply I’ll get back to you with more information!!!
A reminder – Gathering is coming up July 23rd – 27th and will be held in San Diego, CA
If you come you’ll get to experience great moments like these.
Top Ten Clan Gathering Moments:
10. Washington DC’s Hollywood Squirrel!
9. Strippers in Vegas – Save a Horse Ride a Pirate
8. Drunk Dude asking for phone to call friends who ditched him
7. Sparrow Flail Run through the rain
6. ish
5. Cafe DuMonde closed due to Fire
4. Telling particular Clan Members about events that will be coming in the Sylum Universe
3. 1st Vampire Tour
2. Meeting Nick and Speed for the first time
And the Number One Clan Gathering moment.
1. The Gibbsmack heard around the world!
So for those who have come to gatherings – what are some of your favorite moments?
When: Wednesday, July 23 – Sunday, July 27, 2013
Where: San Diego, CA
Hotel: St. James Hotel
Fee: $100 – Due by July 1st, 2013
Ramada Gaslamp/Convention Center, Formerly Hotel St. James
830 6th Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101
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