http://armageddonexpo.com/nz
O M G
I have never seen the show so crowded. New Zealand's own "Mini-ComicCon" with an array of popular stars that drew fans from all over the country, and from overseas. Only up for the day (from Wellington), we didn't get to see any panels. It was a missions just to "swim" through the crowd to see a bit of the show and our two main events. Tokens pre-paid when we got our entry tickets. Everything sold out so fast. Crowded is a safe word. The place was literally packed to the gunnels and so slow-moving in places I found the panic of claustrophobia a bit much
Usually a stall holder, this year saw me attending as a regular public member and with my Hobbits (children) in tow. We went to meet and have pic taken with Jenna Louise Colman (Doctor Who) and ...I was going to meet my teen hero - Squeeeee!!!!
2.30pm rolled round and people tried to cue up for the signing event. The crowd organisers were thrown in the deep end with more people than ever to wrangle into an enormous conga line that snaked through the show (and probably beyond).
Luckily, I was within the first 15-20 feet of the signing table...about 25 people from the front, so we got to see Richard arrive and then watched patiently while all the VIP's got first dibs at the signing desk
...after 2 hours of complete stand-still the rest of us started to move forward.
If someone had told me at the age of 15 that I would someday meet Richard, I probably would have melted. At this stage in my life, my questions, the things to say all went out the window. BUT it was all in all by far one of my best Hero-meet experiences to date. While signing the chosen pic, he asked my how I was and we talked briefly about travel, of being tired and how he'd just seen Hobbiton, Matamata. Then....I asked if I was allowed to shake his hand please. At this, Richard gave me a surprised look What ...Why? ...(Me:) Why not. May I?...
Nice handshake, Mr Anderson. Pleasure to meet you
(I have to say that although you may be told that Matamata is "near Auckland" is is actually a 3 hours drive away and the road has many twists and turns.
It can be quite tiring, even as a passenger...let alone a jet-lagged one.
https://www.google.co.nz/maps/place/Mat ... 6143a2e1b0
RDA@Auckland Armageddon, NZ
RDA@Auckland Armageddon, NZ
~~ skipping through the applegrass ~~
Re: RDA@Auckland Armageddon, NZ
Well AMG I know the feeling .I met him 5 months ago in Germany at the FedCon .Welcome to the club
Great experience,isn't it?Too bad it was overcrowded.Must be tiring and stressful for everyone.
V
Great experience,isn't it?Too bad it was overcrowded.Must be tiring and stressful for everyone.
V
Re: RDA@Auckland Armageddon, NZ
Welcome in the forum AMG and thanks for sharing your experience
Claudia
Re: RDA@Auckland Armageddon, NZ
AMG wrote: Nice handshake, Mr Anderson. Pleasure to meet you
Thanks for sharing, AMG
"No matter how hard the past,
you can always begin again."
(Buddha)
you can always begin again."
(Buddha)
Re: RDA@Auckland Armageddon, NZ
Hi
I would of loved to been able to make it up to Auckland to meet RDA but as things dont always work out it did'nt happen I have been an avid fan ever since RDA first screen in NZ with Seven Brides for Seven Brothers ,MacGyver and Stargate ..
Have always wanted to meet RDA in real life and now wih finding out haveing blladder cancer I can see my dream not comeing true life can be cruel but still hopeing and praying on miricals you are and always will be awesum RDA xxxxx
I would of loved to been able to make it up to Auckland to meet RDA but as things dont always work out it did'nt happen I have been an avid fan ever since RDA first screen in NZ with Seven Brides for Seven Brothers ,MacGyver and Stargate ..
Have always wanted to meet RDA in real life and now wih finding out haveing blladder cancer I can see my dream not comeing true life can be cruel but still hopeing and praying on miricals you are and always will be awesum RDA xxxxx
Re: RDA@Auckland Armageddon, NZ
I'm so sorry to hear that, chebo.
There are no words to help you through this. But maybe being a member of this wonderful forum can distract you for a little while every day. Watching the pics of our hero may help you to find a little pleasure.
And always remember - having nice thoughts is a good way to support healing.
I hope you get better soon.
Greetings from the other side of the world
There are no words to help you through this. But maybe being a member of this wonderful forum can distract you for a little while every day. Watching the pics of our hero may help you to find a little pleasure.
And always remember - having nice thoughts is a good way to support healing.
I hope you get better soon.
Greetings from the other side of the world
"No matter how hard the past,
you can always begin again."
(Buddha)
you can always begin again."
(Buddha)
Re: RDA@Auckland Armageddon, NZ
My thoughts and prayers are with you chebo. Stay strong and try to think positive thoughts.
HUGS
Pam
HUGS
Pam
If you can't say anything nice.....
Re: RDA@Auckland Armageddon, NZ
I just met Richard yesterday at Armageddon in Auckland. Have been a huge fan for the last 30 or so years - first started watching MacGyver when I was about 10 or 11, then went on to be a big fan of Stargate SG1.
I never in my wildest dreams thought I would meet him (for a few seconds!!) & have a photo taken!!! I figured how many opportunities would I have in my life to do this, so thought you just have to!!!
He was really nice & was quite chuffed he said he liked my zombie t-shirt!!! Was buzzing on a high the rest of the day - even today!!!
I never in my wildest dreams thought I would meet him (for a few seconds!!) & have a photo taken!!! I figured how many opportunities would I have in my life to do this, so thought you just have to!!!
He was really nice & was quite chuffed he said he liked my zombie t-shirt!!! Was buzzing on a high the rest of the day - even today!!!
- Dollie_Mama
- Posts: 15
- Joined: Sun Mar 30, 2014 8:13 pm
Re: RDA@Auckland Armageddon, NZ
Also sending my love & prayers, Chebo. ***HUG***