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JohnnyBlaze

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Haven't gone yet but sounds like it could be worthwhile. However, I have to get to see some important places to the band (like Pancer's Deli, Fisherville Jr High, Lakeside Park, etc :)) to really feel good about making the trip.

Orbit Room of course

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jamie
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I went and I had the time of my LIFE!!!!

Alien Girl
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Go. Seriously...go. If you're considering going, go. You won't be disappointed. I've been to 3 (2006, 2007, 2014) and had the time of my life. And if I can swing it I'll try to go to this one too

sundog
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Another amazing time with fantastic people I haven't made it since 06, and the love was there from the minute we arrived (Baskin with the Biggest (Lift me off the floor) hug of the weekend!)   We c

JohnnyBlaze

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I'm not too far from Toronto, but I've never been to a convention. What goes on at these things? Is it stuff like cover bands, karaoke, interviews with ex-roadies, lots of merch to blow your cash on? I seem to recall a little segment in the documentary about it.

Strippers dude. Tons of strippers.

Alien Girl

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Haven't gone yet but sounds like it could be worthwhile. However, I have to get to see some important places to the band (like Pancer's Deli, Fisherville Jr High, Lakeside Park, etc :)) to really feel good about making the trip.

Orbit Room of course

Oh yeah, The Orbit Room definitely. Usually the end party is held there.

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toymaker

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I'm not too far from Toronto, but I've never been to a convention. What goes on at these things? Is it stuff like cover bands, karaoke, interviews with ex-roadies, lots of merch to blow your cash on? I seem to recall a little segment in the documentary about it.

Strippers dude. Tons of strippers.

 

Like, furniture strippers?

 

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JohnnyBlaze

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I'm not too far from Toronto, but I've never been to a convention. What goes on at these things? Is it stuff like cover bands, karaoke, interviews with ex-roadies, lots of merch to blow your cash on? I seem to recall a little segment in the documentary about it.

Strippers dude. Tons of strippers.

 

Like, furniture strippers?

Yeah! You should see what they do with the ottoman! Sexy!

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toymaker

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I'm not too far from Toronto, but I've never been to a convention. What goes on at these things? Is it stuff like cover bands, karaoke, interviews with ex-roadies, lots of merch to blow your cash on? I seem to recall a little segment in the documentary about it.

Strippers dude. Tons of strippers.

 

Like, furniture strippers?

Yeah! You should see what they do with the ottoman! Sexy!

 

The bigger the cushion . . . oh, never mind.

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EagleMoon

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Do the guys ever show up to these things?

 

No

Fordgalaxy

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I can't imagine anything worse.

 

I went once and it was mostly enjoyable. There are some folks who go every year and they hang out together doing things others aren't aware of/invited to, sort of cliquish, but there are also people who go once or maybe just a couple of times and seem to enjoy it. But yes, there is also a lot of the fawning type behavior that get's old.

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Xanadu

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I can't imagine anything worse.

 

I went once and it was mostly enjoyable. There are some folks who go every year and they hang out together doing things others aren't aware of/invited to, sort of cliquish, but there are also people who go once or maybe just a couple of times and seem to enjoy it. But yes, there is also a lot of the fawning type behavior that get's old.

 

It's funny the way you describe it because this is exactly how I picture it.

Tony R

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I can't imagine anything worse.

 

I went once and it was mostly enjoyable. There are some folks who go every year and they hang out together doing things others aren't aware of/invited to, sort of cliquish, but there are also people who go once or maybe just a couple of times and seem to enjoy it. But yes, there is also a lot of the fawning type behavior that get's old.

 

The "mutual masturbation society of the supersmug pricks" I heard it described as once. That said I know a few people that have been that are just normal people up for the craic.

 

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Lucas

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I can't imagine anything worse.

 

I read this 5 minutes ago, took my dog out for a short walk, and came back in ..

 

I'm still laughing

JohnnyBlaze

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I'm not too far from Toronto, but I've never been to a convention. What goes on at these things? Is it stuff like cover bands, karaoke, interviews with ex-roadies, lots of merch to blow your cash on? I seem to recall a little segment in the documentary about it.

Strippers dude. Tons of strippers.

 

Like, furniture strippers?

Yeah! You should see what they do with the ottoman! Sexy!

 

The bigger the cushion . . . oh, never mind.

The sweeter the pushin'

 

:LOL:

Laurabw

Laurabw

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Ohh, maybe I don't want to go??
Alien Girl

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Do the guys ever show up to these things?

Oh...god no.

 

:poke:

Xanadu

Xanadu

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Do the guys ever show up to these things?

 

No, however there IS supposed to be a big surprise this year, so.... ;)

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blueschica

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Do the guys ever show up to these things?

 

No, however there IS supposed to be a big surprise this year, so.... ;)

 

I know, I was thinking the same thing. :)

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JohnnyBlaze

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Do the guys ever show up to these things?

 

No, however there IS supposed to be a big surprise this year, so.... ;)

 

I know, I was thinking the same thing. :)

Isn't there a "big surprise" every year?

Having said that, if Geddy and/or Alex were to come, this would be the likeliest of all years so far.

 

It wouldn't surprise me if Lifeson showed up as he always struck me as the most approachable of the 3.

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Xanadu

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Do the guys ever show up to these things?

 

No, however there IS supposed to be a big surprise this year, so.... ;)

 

I know, I was thinking the same thing. :)

Isn't there a "big surprise" every year?

Having said that, if Geddy and/or Alex were to come, this would be the likeliest of all years so far.

 

It wouldn't surprise me if Lifeson showed up as he always struck me as the most approachable of the 3.

 

I don't believe you will get too many arguments there.

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Xanadu

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I booked the Chelsea but not through RushCon because I got a better deal....is this problematic in any way?
Alien Girl

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I booked the Chelsea but not through RushCon because I got a better deal....is this problematic in any way?

Not a bit, that's where it's being held. You don't have to book through Rushcon if you find a better deal there for the dates.

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Tony R

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Do the guys ever show up to these things?

 

No, however there IS supposed to be a big surprise this year, so.... ;)

The big surprise is that John Rutsey is turning up. Don't know where they dug him up from...

 

Laurabw

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I know I'm the one that started this thread but since I'm still out of work, I don't think I can really spend the money. Sigh.

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