Worldwide HP4GU parties (was re: tom riddle's diary)

[Ebony]

No: HPFGUIDX 8925

--- In HPforGrownups at egroups.com, ABoyko at s... wrote:
> From my personal experience, the only person who turned out to be
> significantly different in real life was a woman who was a bit 
psycho.  But
> I've heard stories of men who've stepped off the plane 200 pounds 
heavier
> than the picture they sent, etc.


It's such a small world that I wonder why people would misrepresent 
themselves on the Internet.  Several times I've ended up chatting 
with "strangers" who turned out to be friends of friends... happened 
a lot when I was in undergrad.  Sending embellished pictures is silly 
for the same reason.  The online world is just like the real world in 
many ways.  Be yourself!

I know there's been talk about a 2001 or 2002 HP4GU trip to England.  
But I'm thinking it would be really fun to have annual HP regional 
get-togethers.  This way, those who can't afford the expense of 
traveling can still meet and greet other fans.  For instance, there's 
several regular posters who live in SE Michigan... lots in the London 
area... others in Texas... others in Australia, etc.  

When the movie comes out in November, why not see it with the 
families and friends of other fans?  I know although my sisters and 
sweetheart won't mind seeing it with me (they sat through 12 hours of 
Anne movies), they will not want to dissect it the way I'm sure 
another fan would.  So the first of the regional gatherings could be 
in November 2001.  We could plan a second one when Book 5 is released 
in 2002.

I've participated in this sort of thing in other fandoms... the 
Anne/LMM ones I've participated in are so much fun it's 
unbelievable.  It's always a blast meeting people in person.  The 
time flies by... and then there's pictures and memories.

List moderators, I'd be more than willing to help coordinate this if 
there's interest.  Should I set up a poll, or wait to see if anyone 
else would like to participate in this sort of thing?  For all I 
know, most of the list may cherish anonymity.  ;)

--Ebony