Ksenia Solo Rose City ComicCon 2014

There was no reason at all for me to get Ksenia Solo’s autograph again. I was able to see her in Houston less than a year ago and she was a super sweet. In fact, some friends even got to hang out with her in the hotel bar and she bought them drinks.

However, I saw this photo and I couldn’t resist.

As I waited in line, I saw her interact with people she met over the weekend and little ones.  She genuinely seemed to enjoy being at the show and getting to know fans. She didn’t hide her face in a phone or chat with her co-star, who was sitting next to her. She was up front and accessible.

As she signed for me, I mentioned how my friends got to hang out with her in Houston. While she couldn’t remember (and I told her I didn’t expect her to remember them) she tried hard to recall the event.  Then one of my fellow hounds came up and joined the conversation. He mentioned how jealous we all were. As a group, in Houston, we had just separated. Then we see photos on Facebook of what we missed.

She signed and we left. No drinks this time either.

AH

Neil Napier Tyler Rose City ComicCon 2014

The next autograph was slightly embarrassing for me.  I kind of knew who Neil Napier and was all set to get his autograph.   Things were going well. Despite a small paper airplane interruption, we were chatting.

He mentioned being in Canada for a show. He apologized for not having photos from that series.  So of course I had to ask. It was mandatory I follow up with the leading statement with a question. He said Helix.

Okay, I watch Helix. I enjoy Helix.  I didn’t recognize him. 

He read my eyes and saw what I was thinking: bit part. He told me he was the brother that was infected. Wow, once he said, I saw it.

In person, he’s a big guy. On the show as he lies on his back, he doesn’t seem that big. So he promised some nice surpass for season 2 and didn’t tell any spoilers. He did promise he would spend as much time on his back.

AH

Jennifer Spence Tyler Rose City ComicCon 2014

Another Stargate Universe alumnus was Jennifer Spence.

I really said nothing to her other than comment on the paper airplanes buzzing around.  I’m not quite sure if a ‘war’ is the way to describe it. There were 2 or 3 planes in flight at all times. She even paused to pick one up, read it, add a quick reply, and then send it back in the general direction from which it came.

Did I mention read the plane?  Yes, the celebs and vendors on that part of the floor were using the planes to send messages and generally disrupt any sense of decorum. It was great. I was unusual. It is a memory I will keep of Tyler, Texas.

AH

Peter Kelamis Tyler Rose City ComicCon 2014

As Peter Kelamis signed my photo, we chatted about Stargate Universe and all of the unexplored potential.

Of his selection, I liked this photo best.in the show, anything that made the characters’ lives easier, was slow in coming and hard fought.  The ability to explore outside of the ship was a milestone. For me it was a nice reminder of the show.

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Erin Marie Hogan Tyler Rose City ComicCon 2014

While Erin Marie Hogan was not really on the want list, I ended up getting her to sign a photo.

Unlike most celebs, she had a banner up advertising her location. On her table she had a nice selection of photos. Out in front of her table was ‘the photo’.  It’s the same photo I got signed.  Yes, I’ll admit I was distracted. Yes, I admit I did notice ‘the photo’ before I noticed her beautiful smile. Yes, I’ll admit, I’m a guy. I picked up ‘the photo’ and had her sign it. Think what you may of me.

As I moved down the line of celebrities, I stopped at another actors’ table. He noticed ‘the photo’ in my hand. Saw who it was. He took it from my hand. He stared at it a heartbeat too long. He looked over to her and shouted, ‘What the Hell, Erin!?!’   Then he said, ‘I want one of these.’   

Another male celebs then looked over to see what the ruckus was about. He then saw the photo.  He stared a few more heartbeats too long.  Plucked the photo from the first celeb’s hand and said, ‘What the Hell, Erin?  And you better get me one too!’

Pretty funny.

When I got home, I showed my wife the stuff I picked up at the show. I quickly heard: What the Hell! and then a swack! as she hit the back of my head.

AH