I was corresponding with a really good friend this morning. Corresponding that’s a good word and I can’t remember ever using it before. Anyway during the corresponding (that’s twice now) a long forgotten memory popped into my head.
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away..
In a time before my partner,before our Son, before Aspergers…
A friend had seen an advert for a reasonably local Star Wars Convention. It was decided that a small an exclusively stupid group would partake in the trip. A plan was formed involving fancy dress, a pre Convention drinking event and attendance at the aforementioned convention. What could go wrong…..
So a few weeks later I was sat on a train next to Darth Vader. In the seats opposite we had Hans Solo and Yoda. I myself being Obi-wan. Oh the looks we got.
The pre Convention drinking event was indeed just a little bit drunken. Strangely the Star Wars characters found much competition with a myriad of Stag and Hen night ragalia. A particular mention has to go to Darth Vader who could not get to grips with a revolving dance floor.
The morning after found a hotel room with sore heads and a few costume issues. Darth Vader and Hans Solo still almost intact. Unfortunately Yoda had forgotten to bring his green makeup with him and looked rather ungreen after the nights festivities. Unfortunately his pillow was now distinctly green. Meanwhile Obi was a sorry sight. I had lost my light sabre and false beard. When I say lost I mean that they had been confiscated by the nightclub bouncers as offensive weapons. Plus my Jedi cape was last seen on the revolving dance floor. Bizarrely I was twice asked why my Captain Kirk costume was so rubbish.
So while the others had a late breakfast I set off in search of a new Obi costume and some Yoda face paint. Unfortunately Northern cities don’t tend to have a Star Wars Costumes R Us. After two hours no luck. However as it was October I could find plenty of Halloween stuff. So I eventually returned with a Dracula costume. My thinking was as Christopher Lee had played both Count Dooku and Count Dracula, I could go as a vampire Count Dooku. Unfortunately the only face paint I could find was red. So Yoda went to the dark side and became an odd looking Sith Lord.
So we headed off to the Star Wars Convention in good heart. Just outside the event the others headed for a public toilet so I entered the hall first. Most odd many posters of the Starship Enterprise – I cant remember seeing Han Solo flying that. Then it dawned on me. This wasn’t a Star Wars Convention it was a Star Trek Convention. Thinking quickly I told the ticket person that I may have a passing resemblance to a vampire but in fact I was a replica of a Klingon Bird of Prey. A few minutes later Darth Vader strode magnificently into the hall. He was soon surrounded by a group of rather none too pleased Spocks and Kirks. AWKWARD.
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Thank you 🙏
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Priceless 😀
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Thank you so much.
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Sounds like one of my nights on the town. This is one of your best.
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I’d like to join you on one of those nights…. thank you so much.
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Awkward indeed. Star Wars vs Star Trek can get pretty heated. 😆
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Yes not too many saw the funny side. Bizarre.
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That’s just made me laugh out loud! Wonderful, truly wonderful!
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Oh shucks thankyou Katie. I’m so so pleased it made you laugh.
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It certainly did!
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LMAO! 😀 this is just priceless!
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I’m so pleased. I was a bit worried that people would find it just really boring.
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What a splendid series of disasters
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Thank you Derrick. Hope you are feeling well healed this morning.
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Much better than last time – but still a way to go – at least I now know that 🙂
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Thinking of you sir.
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Thanks very much
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Sounds like an awesome time,
We had same joy of awkward, outfit moments when we attended comic con convention 😀
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It is such a funny environment. Some people are there to have fun, some just take it so seriously. I had one person complain that I was disrespecting a Klingon bird of prey. I told him that if the Klingon Empire had an issue then they should directly address that with me. Still waiting…
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Lol, my kids take it very seriously they just take me along as a taxi, and dress me up in the outfits they have already used😀
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Yes I’m waiting for that to start. Happy days.
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It’s great
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Thank you
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Oh this is so brilliant.
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Thank you so much.
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Oh no 😱 sounds like a mistake I could easily make 😂🤣
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Can’t believe that you sound so organised……🤷♂️🧛♂️
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I occasionally see all sorts of costumed people heading to our convention center. I guess even “mature” adult still like to dress up and get together. I admired your adaptability in the face of adversity!😂
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In my case you probably see a lot of immature adults getting dressed up. It was also down to being the cheapest costume I could find. Thanks.
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I can belive that.rofl. Thank you for sharing.:))
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Thanks
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Hahaha…..oh no! Still sounds like a great time and fun memory indeed!
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It was, one I had completely forgotten about.
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Funny story. 🙂
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It was a most odd weekend
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Unfortunately has reached it’s quota for the month too.
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Hope you are ok.
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yup…fine as frog hair….
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I think ours is as fine as a rhubarb stick….
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AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHAHAHHAA!!!
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Wowzers, embarrassing! We all make mistakes. 😎
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Yes but it was fun, well maybe not for Vader.
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That’s life huh! you’re doing great though.
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Thank you so much.
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Great memory!
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Thank you so much.
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BWA HA HA HA HA! Nerds never cross the streams!!!
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But the Ghostbusters only defeated Zuul by crossing streams….
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So the problem here is that you and your friends didn’t have proton packs. Proton packs and elf ears. Just cross aaaaaall the streams now 🙂
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Couldn’t afford Proton Packs. Big dream is to cross beams some day…. Not sure I need elf ears, must be the Vulcan blood in me.
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LOL
Yeah, I’d love to get a proton pack for Biff, our biggest Ghostbusters fan. But even packs from the 2016 flop run at least 60bucks.
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I know I looked at one for his Christmas present but it was just too expensive. Biff wouldn’t take any nonsense from the ghosts…
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You bet your boots he wouldn’t!
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I wouldn’t rule out the little fella being the Avengers secret weapon against Thanos.
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