What's with all the rain here in Georgia? What happened to our old friend the drought? Well, drought no more and the rains came again. But not until after we got in a few hours with the kids and parents who came out to the GBI's third annual Missing Kids Event.
This event is designed to raise awareness to all the ways parents can protect their children from predators. And it's an event with fun activities, face painting, hot dogs, and helicopters!
The 501st troopers hit the scene at about 11am. Unfortunately the forecast kept away a good amount of potential attendees, but those that were there had a great time interacting with us and taking photos.
While the dark clouds were looming on the horizon, we decided to bring in the troops for our group photo. And just in time, too! 5 minutes later the heavens opened up and the downpour began. Notice the 501 designation of the GBI Van?
And that cut this troop short. We decided to call it a day. It still was a good time and we will be back next year!
Sunday, May 24, 2009
May 16, 2009 - GBI Missing Kids Event
April 18, 2009 - Borders Stonecrest "Outcast" Book Event
The Borders Bookstore at Stonecrest Mall in Lithonia, GA requested an appearance to raise awareness for the newly released Star Wars book called "Fate of the Jedi: Outcast". Sadly this was a not a book signing event with the author Aaron Allston, one of my absolute favorite Star Wars authors. His Wraith Squadron books, part of the X-Wing series are superb and so much fun. He is an extremely funny writer and his books are what old school Star Wars is all about.
Aaron recently suffered a massive heart attack on his current book tour and had to undergo quadrouple bypass surgery. He is fine and recovering nicely and in some small way this event was our way of sending out good vibes for a speedy recovery.
We don't often troop in the Stonecrest area and it was fun to see the reactions from the public spending the Saturday afternoon shopping.
We patrolled the store entrance posing for lots of photos and telling everyone who would listen about the new book.
And 2 of Atlanta's finest even wanted to pose for photos with us!
A great day and we sold a few books too.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Hitchhiking Ghosts, Star Wars Style!
My other "starring role" as a costumer is "Gus" (the hairy, raggedy fellow!), one of the Hitchhiking Ghosts from Disney's Haunted Mansion. Here I am with my fellow Hitchhikers Darrell and Detag as "Phineas" and "Ezra".
On Saturday night, in the lobby of the Marriott during Dragon*Con, the three of us found ourselves together again, only this time in our Star War personas. Darth Detag had the brilliant idea to honor our Hitchhiking alter-egos and we posed for this photo!
Here's another photo of us Hitchhiking found looking around on Flickr, taken by some unknown passerby!
Later, Darrell came up with some great observations about the similarities between our different personas. Phineas carries luggage - Scorch carries a backpack. Ezra has a stylish lid and is emaciated under that fancy outfit - Vader is the same. Gus has a ball and chain around his ankle - a Biker Scout has his gun and holster around his ankle.
I loves it!
