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[sam_gamgee]

The dinner went really well tonight, so I'm very happy about that. There were eight of us and almost everyone brought something, so we had a nice variety of food. So it was a night of good food and good conversation. :-)

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They announced the Shore Leave guest list and it looks like it's going to include Jason Momoa, Rachel Luttrell, Robert Picardo, and Christopher Heyerdahl.

I think I'm going to have to go. Seeing everyone but Jason holds some allure for me. I've already seen Jason twice, so I'm rather 'meh' about that, though I *am* curious to see how the Shore Leave people handle Jason, considering he has a mind of his own (like, he would've taken a bunch of us to the guitar store with him at CreationCon back in November if Tammy hadn't put her rather sizable boot down very firmly) and they seem to give the guests a bit of freedom.

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I'm now finished season one of "Due South". I absolutely love the show. I can't exactly explain why I do, but it just hits all the right buttons or something. It's comfortable - like your favorite t-shirt or something.

I was surprised that I didn't remember any of season one aside from "Victoria's Secret" (more on that one in a minute). I know I watched it when it was originally on, but I honestly only remember a little bit of it. Sure, I remember the characters (or, at least all of the ones I've encountered so far, though for some reason I thought Fraser Sr. was played by Leslie Neilsen and not Gordon Pinset), and literally a handful of scenes, but the only episode I really remember is "Victoria's Secret" - which I had always assumed was the finale for either season two or season three. (I had only seen a couple of Ray K's episodes, so for some reason I thought he was only around for season four.)

So now I'm ready to watch the rest of the show. And find Fraser/Ray V fic. I totally love the whole Fraser/Ray V vibe on the show. (And part of me wonders how much of their relationship Paul Gross and David Marciano played up, and how much was just natural chemistry, especially since there are moments when I'm watching it and thinking "You guys *have* to know how this sounds, right?".)

Comments

[betagoddess.livejournal.com]

Glad your dinner went well. There's nothing like good friends with good food. =>}

Ray V. was there for Seasons 1 and 2. Ray K. for 3 and 4.

Leslie Neilsen plays another Mountie later. =>}

I started reading DS slash at the beginning while the show was airing and loved BF/RV but as soon as RayK came along it was only ever BF/RK for me. *g*

[sam-gamgee.livejournal.com]

I know it makes no sense, but I'm afraid that that's going to happen to me. Nothing against RayK, but I love RayV so much that I don't want to let that go.

[betagoddess.livejournal.com]

I like both Rays as Rays. But I find CKR a helluva lot sexier. *g*

[sam-gamgee.livejournal.com]

I will admit that, yes, CKR is more aestetically pleasing. But for me there's something about DM that I find very appealing. It might be because I have more of a history with him than with CKR, so it's an appeal based on knowledge, if that makes sense.

[betagoddess.livejournal.com]

It make sense, but I'm wondering what history you have with him? =>}

[sam-gamgee.livejournal.com]

I mean history on the show. I've seen more of DM's episodes than I have of CKR's, so for me, I know Ray V better than Ray K, so I have more of a "history" with him.

[betagoddess.livejournal.com]

Ah. Okay. I thought you meant you knew him from some other show.

We watched the show when it first ran and when RayK showed up we were stunned and as confused as Fraser. But RayK sure grew on me. *g*

[kimberweeme.livejournal.com]

You should stay with kimberlyfdr and I! We're both going again. It will be fun, fun SGA times!

[sam-gamgee.livejournal.com]

I'd like to, but I already told Kath - nakedwesley I'd stay with her. Is there a way we could all stay together?

[kimberweeme.livejournal.com]

At Dragon*Con last year, I stayed in a room with 4 other girls. One girl slept on an air mattress between the beds. I'm probably not the one you need to be asking!

[sam-gamgee.livejournal.com]

LOL. I've done that at cons too. In fact - last year I spent a con sleeping in a bed with two other girls. :-D We'll figure something out - we always do.

[kimberlyfdr.livejournal.com]

Leslie Neilsen plays another Mountie in the series (he's one of Fraser's father figures and Fraser Sr's friend...who apparently can see him, too...yeah, he's a little crazy) Also, Leslie Neilsen plays Paul Gross' father in Men with Brooms, so maybe that's what you were remembering? He's very funny in all roles :D

[sam-gamgee.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I've figured that out. :-P And maybe I did mix Neilsen's roles up. He is a great actor.

[nakedwesley.livejournal.com]

I was a huge Ray V fan when I watched Due South, although I do like Callum Keith Rennie. Of course this was all pre-slash days. I get the feeling Ray K is the more 'popular' one.

Shore Leave: this is when you say to Jason, "Hey, a bunch of are going down to Crazy Lil's tonight. You wanna come?" Considering the Hewletts were caught shopping at Wegmans, safe bet they're allowed at least some freedom to do things they want to do.

This will be at least my 4th time seeing Jason. Second time for everyone else. Of course, I get to see Paul 3 times this year, for a total of...5 altogether? Y'know, they all start to run together after a while.

[kimberweeme.livejournal.com]

I adore Ray V. So much, that I'm having a hard time with season 3. I'm almost done with it, but I just don't feel the same chemistry most of the time. I miss the old Ray!

Re: Shore Leave. I haven't seen any of these guys, yet! HURRAH! Stick with me and you can pretend like you've never met them. I'll be nervous as heck, I'm sure.

[nakedwesley.livejournal.com]

Will gladly be your support person! We chickens have to stick together. *g*

[sam-gamgee.livejournal.com]

I *adore* him too. Honestly, I'm afraid of how it's gonna go when Ray K comes into it.

Jason's the only one I've met so far. But I will gladly stick with you! :-D

[sam-gamgee.livejournal.com]

LOL. I get that feeling too. But I think I'm always going to be a RayV girl.

Heh. I wouldn't be surprised if Jason beat us down there. :-P

Third for Jason, first for everyone else. You're a lucky girl getting to see Paul so much. :-D

[spikesleman.livejournal.com]

Dinner + friends = goodness, yes?

I hope you have huge fun at Shore Leave. I always wanted to go to that Con.

[sam-gamgee.livejournal.com]

Dinner + friends = goodness, yes?

Yes. :-) Dinner and friends are always good.

We had a blast last year, so I'm sure we will this year as well. :-D I think you would have a great time at Shore Leave. I hope one day you can make it.