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 Tyce-con II - in 2025 - 1 Mar & 2 Mar
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| Hugbot |
Posted on 26-02-2025 07:09
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Anybody might think those roos think they own the place! Beginning to be glad we didn't see any at Tycecon 1! Alien roos are even worse! |
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| BlueyH |
Posted on 27-02-2025 01:45
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Can't promise any roos (alien or earthly), but we do get a good number of these guys visit us on our deck here in the Adelaide hills. Let's see if I can arrange a visit... 
I look exactly as Avon reasoned I would.
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| Hugbot |
Posted on 27-02-2025 07:22
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Can't promise any roos (alien or earthly), but we do get a good number of these guys visit us on our deck here in the Adelaide hills. Let's see if I can arrange a visit... That would be nice – having Roj Bear at a B7 convention! |
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| Lurena |
Posted on 27-02-2025 20:45
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Tyce, I need to apologise for reacting so late, but I'm very sorry, I can't join your Tyce Con as it starts 9 am (my country's time) and every Saturday I am teaching Gamelan and have Gamelan orchestra rehearsal from 9 am to 2 pm. I would have loved to Zoom with our B7 fans... I wish you all a huge lot of fun! *No, I am not. I am not expendable, I'm not stupid, and I'm not going.*
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| Brad |
Posted on 28-02-2025 00:59
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2 AM Chicago time. Not sure if that's staying up real late or getting up real early....
. .  Cockatoo? What Cockatoo? I don't see a Cockatoo! |
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| Tyce |
Posted on 28-02-2025 04:37
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2 AM Chicago time. Not sure if that's staying up real late or getting up real early.... I guess it depends on how full on your Friday night drinking party is. LOL |
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| Hugbot |
Posted on 28-02-2025 07:03
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2 AM Chicago time. Not sure if that's staying up real late or getting up real early.... That reminds me of something that happened to a schoolmate yonks ago. She came home very late from a party, only to bump into her parents at the doorstep who were going our very early for a fishing trip. Instead of letting her go to bed, her parents said, 'As you are up at this hour, you can prepare breakfast for us when we come back.' |
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 28-02-2025 10:11
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2 AM Chicago time. Not sure if that's staying up real late or getting up real early.... That reminds me of something that happened to a schoolmate yonks ago. She came home very late from a party, only to bump into her parents at the doorstep who were going our very early for a fishing trip. Instead of letting her go to bed, her parents said, 'As you are up at this hour, you can prepare breakfast for us when we come back.' With no ETA; nice! 
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 28-02-2025 13:58
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Would love to Zoom in. I’ll have to try my best to clear the house out though (maybe I could fake a Hoffels Radiation alarm…) For BlueyH and all those who would rather no-one saw their knickers (or bockers) drying in front of the fire in the background, why not take a screen shot from your favourite episode and use it as a backdrop in Zoom? It's easy to do once you have an image. Either that, or use one of those supplied by the the Beeb. Just Google them. I can't wait to see what everyone uses. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 28-02-2025 14:03
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Tyce, I need to apologise for reacting so late, but I'm very sorry, I can't join your Tyce Con as it starts 9 am (my country's time) and every Saturday I am teaching Gamelan and have Gamelan orchestra rehearsal from 9 am to 2 pm. I would have loved to Zoom with our B7 fans... I wish you all a huge lot of fun! Gamelan! Wow! No end to your talents Lurena. Hopefully, this time we'll have some images to share so you won't miss out entirely. Sampai jumpa! Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| littlesue |
Posted on 28-02-2025 20:07
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So what time tomorrow morning in Blighty? Oh yes, it's 8am must set me alarm clock.... Edited by littlesue on 28-02-2025 20:25 Cold! You don't know the meaning of the word cold! Cold is when you have ice on the INSIDE of your window!! Sue's Book Shelf https://www.mediafire.com/folder/z1xg...Zine_Shelf Rebel Run Video https://youtu.be/8prqS-XZtLo |
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| Lorna |
Posted on 28-02-2025 20:44
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When are we going to receive the zoom link?
I look behind me, what do I see? A pair of golden wings seem to be attached to me.
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| Joe Dredd |
Posted on 01-03-2025 03:13
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or use one of those supplied by the the Beeb. Just Google them. You can also access the BBC B7 backgrounds using the links above in post 27. |
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| trevor travis |
Posted on 01-03-2025 08:05
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Morning, afternoon and evening!
Vote Og.
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| Brad |
Posted on 01-03-2025 08:06
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Morning, afternoon and evening! 2 AM here. . . Cockatoo? What Cockatoo? I don't see a Cockatoo! |
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| trevor travis |
Posted on 01-03-2025 08:07
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Is Groucho up? Vote Og.
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| Brad |
Posted on 01-03-2025 08:09
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Fortunately, no. Um... we do have the right day, don't we? We're expecting this to start any minute???? . . Cockatoo? What Cockatoo? I don't see a Cockatoo! |
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| BlueyH |
Posted on 01-03-2025 08:09
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Morning, afternoon and evening! Evening here…6.37pm, Grandkids have been packed off back home and a few beers in. Just waiting on the Zoom link 
I look exactly as Avon reasoned I would.
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| littlesue |
Posted on 01-03-2025 08:09
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No Zoom link as yet
Cold! You don't know the meaning of the word cold! Cold is when you have ice on the INSIDE of your window!! Sue's Book Shelf https://www.mediafire.com/folder/z1xg...Zine_Shelf Rebel Run Video https://youtu.be/8prqS-XZtLo |
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| Brad |
Posted on 01-03-2025 08:12
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The zoom link is in an email. just got ours.
. . Cockatoo? What Cockatoo? I don't see a Cockatoo! |
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| trevor travis |
Posted on 01-03-2025 08:52
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Getting ready for Part 2, but in the meantime, it's great to see you all!
Vote Og.
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| Paula |
Posted on 01-03-2025 08:54
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Getting ready for Part 2, but in the meantime, it's great to see you all! Yes, I've missed you TT. And of course all of the hard-core regulars who do things like this! Resist the Host
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| BlueyH |
Posted on 01-03-2025 08:54
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I hope nobody minds me eating on camera...it's dinnertime here in Adelaide.
I look exactly as Avon reasoned I would.
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| Paula |
Posted on 01-03-2025 08:55
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I hope nobody minds me eating on camera...it's dinnertime here in Adelaide. No worries. I've been eating the odd jelly bean to keep me going! Resist the Host
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| trevor travis |
Posted on 01-03-2025 08:58
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With a few technological problems this morning, we could do with the certain of a certain computer expert. Sue, could you let him out of your under the stairs cupboard?
Vote Og.
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| BlueyH |
Posted on 01-03-2025 09:38
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And we're out...good to meet everybody!
I look exactly as Avon reasoned I would.
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| trevor travis |
Posted on 01-03-2025 09:39
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That was fun! Good to catch up. To our Aussie friends, enjoy the rest of Tycecon!
Vote Og.
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| dodgyville |
Posted on 01-03-2025 09:47
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Ok I guess that's the end! My battery is almost flat too! It was great to finally meet so many of you. |
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| Joe Dredd |
Posted on 01-03-2025 10:06
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Great to see everyone and thanks especially to those who kept the chat going. |
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| Joe Dredd |
Posted on 01-03-2025 12:57
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Although at a different time than scheduled, Adrienne Burgess was able to attend Tyce-con II. Adrienne was a very interesting and informative guest, and very generous with her time. |
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| Joe Dredd |
Posted on 01-03-2025 13:03
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We learned Adrienne was born in Queensland, moved to Canberra, then studied a double-honours degree in English and Drama at Bristol University. She began writing a newspaper column, "London Bird's Diary" for the Sydney Morning Herald, which was telexed to Australia from the Reuters building in Fleet Street. Many articles by - and about - Adrienne can be found in the Trove newspaper archives. Canberra Times 14th August 1968  Exeter festival will provide a stage talk with Adrienne Burgess that is as good as going to a play. Her face is animated and her clipped voice expressive - understandable enough as Adrienne is a student in the drama department of the University of Bristol. The daughter of Mr and Mrs L. K. Burgess, of Red Hill, she is home in Canberra on holidays. At the moment Adrienne is elated. Her translation of the play 'I Am Not The Eiffel Tower' from French into English has been selected for presentation in December at the Union of Students drama festival in Exeter. Adrienne, who saw the Rumanian play two years ago, said, "It is a very funny play and a topical one with references to the Bomb and Vietnam, It has tremendous colour and is a bit flower-childish. "There are eight translations, so I just got in on time. The author, Ecaterina Oproiu, sent me the French version". The three winning plays at the festival will have a three-week run on the West End of London. Against odds of 149 to one, Adrienne was admitted to the Bristol drama department last year. She says the curriculum is a full one and that it allows the student to develop originality. "We have an average of eight essays, in the ten week term. Each has a minimum length of 2,000 words though an essay can stretch to 5,000. "In the English department there are no set topics. Instead you are told that a certain period will be studied and lectures are held mainly to inspire you". Drama is a fairly general course and includes a study of plays dating from 500BC to the 20th century. There is also a visual aids class which looks at the development of costumes and theatre buildings. Right from the beginning, students take part in plays. "We had eight productions last year, some of them extending beyond the terms", said Adrienne. "We often work with postgraduate students who come along for diploma courses or to write a thesis". There are about 90 students in the drama department - among them is Peter Finch's daughter Anita. For the first two terms of last year, Adrienne lived in one of the halls of residence which she described as "abysmal". "Too many restrictions - for instance, you were not allowed to have men in your room after seven at night". On her way home to Australia she stopped in Greece to look at the Greek National Theatre and in Singapore, where she saw a Chinese street opera. Adrienne docs not plan to be active in theatre productions in Canberra during the summer holiday. Instead she will be preparing for second year at the University of Bristol. Adrienne Burgess ... translated a Rumanian play from French to English. |
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| Joe Dredd |
Posted on 01-03-2025 13:05
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After the birth of her daughter, Adrienne wrote "Fatherhood Reclaimed", which was published in 1997. |
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| Joe Dredd |
Posted on 01-03-2025 13:08
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This led to Adrienne's long-term involvement with Fathers Direct, now known as Fatherhood Institute. Here is a video of Adrienne making a presentation on parental leave: 'Give me leave' - A presentation by Adrienne Burgess, Joint CEO of the Fatherhood Institute |
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| Joe Dredd |
Posted on 01-03-2025 13:14
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Adrienne didn't know how the BBC make-up people managed to style Hanna's hair for "Shadow". I'm still choosing to believe it was using old Aussie schoolroom favourite, Clag. Clag. Just the name is enough to make your hair stand on end. |
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| Joe Dredd |
Posted on 01-03-2025 13:33
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For those interested in such things, the con award winners were: Purplest person.... Tyce Best Servalan costume... Obsidian The Stamina Award... Brad & Paula Best Subversive Idea award... BlueyH Most Background Changes in a Session while Looking Lovely... TT Technical wizardry under Pressure... Ms Virn Enthusiasm award... dodgyville Best Offscreen Husband Wrangling... littlesue Best Person named Anne not actually named Anne... Anne Law & Order award... Joe Dredd Lorna Order award... Lorna. |
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| trevor travis |
Posted on 01-03-2025 15:08
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For those interested in such things, the con award winners were: Purplest person.... Tyce Best Servalan costume... Obsidian The Stamina Award... Brad & Paula Best Subversive Idea award... BlueyH Most Background Changes in a Session while Looking Lovely... TT Technical wizardry under Pressure... Ms Virn Enthusiasm award... dodgyville Best Offscreen Husband Wrangling... littlesue Best Person named Anne not actually named Anne... Anne Law & Order award... Joe Dredd Lorna Order award... Lorna. Thanks JD! Not sure if I was looking lovely, though, it was Soolin and Mrs Peel in the background! Vote Og.
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| trevor travis |
Posted on 01-03-2025 15:09
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Fantastic that Adrienne was able to join you!
Vote Og.
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| littlesue |
Posted on 01-03-2025 19:10
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With a few technological problems this morning, we could do with the certain of a certain computer expert. Sue, could you let him out of your under the stairs cupboard? Um...no. Not likely. Besides, I think Lurena might want to borrow him.... Cold! You don't know the meaning of the word cold! Cold is when you have ice on the INSIDE of your window!! Sue's Book Shelf https://www.mediafire.com/folder/z1xg...Zine_Shelf Rebel Run Video https://youtu.be/8prqS-XZtLo |
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| littlesue |
Posted on 01-03-2025 19:13
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For those interested in such things, the con award winners were: Purplest person.... Tyce Best Servalan costume... Obsidian The Stamina Award... Brad & Paula Best Subversive Idea award... BlueyH Most Background Changes in a Session while Looking Lovely... TT Technical wizardry under Pressure... Ms Virn Enthusiasm award... dodgyville Best Offscreen Husband Wrangling... littlesue Best Person named Anne not actually named Anne... Anne Law & Order award... Joe Dredd Lorna Order award... Lorna. Well thank you for that award. I'd like to thank...everyone. Although there were some tech problems I thought it was a great way to spend the morning. Edited by littlesue on 01-03-2025 21:47 Cold! You don't know the meaning of the word cold! Cold is when you have ice on the INSIDE of your window!! Sue's Book Shelf https://www.mediafire.com/folder/z1xg...Zine_Shelf Rebel Run Video https://youtu.be/8prqS-XZtLo |
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| Paula |
Posted on 01-03-2025 20:30
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Thank you for the Stamina award, Joe. There's nothing like getting up in the middle of the night to discuss Blake's 7. It was wonderful seeing old and new friends alike at Tyce Con. So glad Adrienne finally caught up with you all. We met her and her husband years ago at a con in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Nice couple. All the best to everyone and a big thank you to our Administrator, Virn (Evelyn), for setting up the Zoom link. It was a blast!
Resist the Host
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