Dragon Con and SkepTrack 2018

Wowbagger · 5th July 2018, 08:26 AM

So, who's going to Dragon Con this year?!

Me, me, me, meeeee!!!

Who else?!

What I like to call "Mardi Gras for Geeks" is not merely about science fiction and fantasy (though, that is most of it). It also includes a track of Skeptical talks, panels, and other events!

It's going on from August 30th to September 3rd, 2018; in Atlanta, Georgia.

More information about the whole con: http://www.dragoncon.org/

More info about SkepTrack at the con will be here: http://skeptics.dragoncon.org/
Though, as of writing, the 2018 info isn't on there, yet. You can see the 2017 content to get an idea of what it's going to be like.

I'll be flying in from a trip to Disney World (and Universal Orlando, but mostly Disney), so I won't have much time for pre-con activities, if there are any, this year. I know that sometimes the local skeptics in the area throw a few things together.

Wowbagger · 6th July 2018, 12:54 PM

Did I mention Peter Capaldi will be there?

Jimmy9 · 6th July 2018, 03:52 PM

Originally Posted by Wowbagger

Did I mention Peter Capaldi will be there?

Who??

Trebuchet · 6th July 2018, 05:02 PM

Originally Posted by Jimmy9

Who??

I see what you did there.

If you happen to be a Cakewrecks.com fan, I don't know if Jen and John might be there, but her parents do live in Atlanta. Otherwise, they live in Orlando....

Wowbagger · 7th July 2018, 09:48 AM

Originally Posted by Jimmy9

Who??

No. The character is simply called The Doctor. You might be thinking of the Peter Cushing character that was named Dr. Who. Or, maybe the person on first.

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LarianLeQuella · 9th July 2018, 07:11 AM

Leighann Lord will also be there as a host/MC for skeptical tracks.

Doubt · 20th July 2018, 06:28 AM

I will be at DragonCon this year. No clue what exactly I will do there. But signed up and have a hotel room.

Wowbagger · 23rd July 2018, 02:46 PM

Originally Posted by Doubt

I will be at DragonCon this year. No clue what exactly I will do there. But signed up and have a hotel room.

Have you been there before?

Doubt · 23rd July 2018, 08:29 PM

Originally Posted by Wowbagger

Have you been there before?

First time.

Wowbagger · 27th July 2018, 08:35 PM

Originally Posted by Doubt

First time.

Ah, well the first thing you will want to do is get yourself completely overwhelmed with the sheer number of all of the awesome things you could be doing.

After that, you can chill and relax for a while, because you will soon discover that no matter WHAT you decide to do, you will have a great time!!

Wowbagger · 31st July 2018, 09:42 PM

The Overpriced Photo Op Schedule is starting to form: https://store.epicphotoops.com/dragon-con/2018

Might be a couple of days for the full schedule to fill in.

5th July 2018, 08:26 AM	#1
Wowbagger The Infinitely Prolonged Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Westchester County, NY (when not in space) Posts: 14,959	Dragon Con and SkepTrack 2018 So, who's going to Dragon Con this year?! Me, me, me, meeeee!!! Who else?! What I like to call "Mardi Gras for Geeks" is not merely about science fiction and fantasy (though, that is most of it). It also includes a track of Skeptical talks, panels, and other events! It's going on from August 30th to September 3rd, 2018; in Atlanta, Georgia. More information about the whole con: http://www.dragoncon.org/ More info about SkepTrack at the con will be here: http://skeptics.dragoncon.org/ Though, as of writing, the 2018 info isn't on there, yet. You can see the 2017 content to get an idea of what it's going to be like. I'll be flying in from a trip to Disney World (and Universal Orlando, but mostly Disney), so I won't have much time for pre-con activities, if there are any, this year. I know that sometimes the local skeptics in the area throw a few things together.
	__________________ WARNING: Phrases in this post may sound meaner than they were intended to be. SkeptiCamp NYC: http://www.skepticampnyc.org/ An open conference on science and skepticism, where *you* could be a presenter! By the way, my first name is NOT Bowerick!!!!

6th July 2018, 12:54 PM	#2
Wowbagger The Infinitely Prolonged Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Westchester County, NY (when not in space) Posts: 14,959	Did I mention Peter Capaldi will be there?
	__________________ WARNING: Phrases in this post may sound meaner than they were intended to be. SkeptiCamp NYC: http://www.skepticampnyc.org/ An open conference on science and skepticism, where *you* could be a presenter! By the way, my first name is NOT Bowerick!!!!

6th July 2018, 03:52 PM	#3
Jimmy9 Scholar Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 67	Originally Posted by Wowbagger Did I mention Peter Capaldi will be there? Who??
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6th July 2018, 05:02 PM	#4
Trebuchet Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The Great Northwet Posts: 18,181	Originally Posted by Jimmy9 Who?? I see what you did there. If you happen to be a Cakewrecks.com fan, I don't know if Jen and John might be there, but her parents do live in Atlanta. Otherwise, they live in Orlando....
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7th July 2018, 09:48 AM	#5
Wowbagger The Infinitely Prolonged Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Westchester County, NY (when not in space) Posts: 14,959	Originally Posted by Jimmy9 Who?? No. The character is simply called The Doctor. You might be thinking of the Peter Cushing character that was named Dr. Who. Or, maybe the person on first. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk
	__________________ WARNING: Phrases in this post may sound meaner than they were intended to be. SkeptiCamp NYC: http://www.skepticampnyc.org/ An open conference on science and skepticism, where *you* could be a presenter! By the way, my first name is NOT Bowerick!!!!

9th July 2018, 07:11 AM	#6
LarianLeQuella Elf Wino Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 2,084	Leighann Lord will also be there as a host/MC for skeptical tracks.
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20th July 2018, 06:28 AM	#7
Doubt Philosopher Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 6,758	I will be at DragonCon this year. No clue what exactly I will do there. But signed up and have a hotel room.
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23rd July 2018, 02:46 PM	#8
Wowbagger The Infinitely Prolonged Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Westchester County, NY (when not in space) Posts: 14,959	Originally Posted by Doubt I will be at DragonCon this year. No clue what exactly I will do there. But signed up and have a hotel room. Have you been there before?
	__________________ WARNING: Phrases in this post may sound meaner than they were intended to be. SkeptiCamp NYC: http://www.skepticampnyc.org/ An open conference on science and skepticism, where *you* could be a presenter! By the way, my first name is NOT Bowerick!!!!

23rd July 2018, 08:29 PM	#9
Doubt Philosopher Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 6,758	Originally Posted by Wowbagger Have you been there before? First time.
Doubt Philosopher Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 6,758	__________________ Doubt world tour locations: Detroit, Mexico, Detroit, Mexico.... Repeat for all of 2017 except when on vacation.

27th July 2018, 08:35 PM	#10
Wowbagger The Infinitely Prolonged Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Westchester County, NY (when not in space) Posts: 14,959	Originally Posted by Doubt First time. Ah, well the first thing you will want to do is get yourself completely overwhelmed with the sheer number of all of the awesome things you could be doing. After that, you can chill and relax for a while, because you will soon discover that no matter WHAT you decide to do, you will have a great time!!
	__________________ WARNING: Phrases in this post may sound meaner than they were intended to be. SkeptiCamp NYC: http://www.skepticampnyc.org/ An open conference on science and skepticism, where *you* could be a presenter! By the way, my first name is NOT Bowerick!!!!

31st July 2018, 09:42 PM	#11
Wowbagger The Infinitely Prolonged Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Westchester County, NY (when not in space) Posts: 14,959	The Overpriced Photo Op Schedule is starting to form: https://store.epicphotoops.com/dragon-con/2018 Might be a couple of days for the full schedule to fill in.
	__________________ WARNING: Phrases in this post may sound meaner than they were intended to be. SkeptiCamp NYC: http://www.skepticampnyc.org/ An open conference on science and skepticism, where *you* could be a presenter! By the way, my first name is NOT Bowerick!!!!