h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

Thank you Ged for meeting me at Kings Cross and escorting me to the Science Museum for the Hitchhiker's Exhibition which was
Met up with B'Elana and Mazin Mad Fiddler, Phil and Metal Chicken, Dusk and her two friends, Croz, EV and fords.
All the props, characters' costumes from the show - and Marvin! In a wall behind glass, no photos allowed then I saw someone taking photos but I didn't 'cos I didn't want to get kicked out.
I wanted a "Don't Panic" t-shirt and a Hitchhiker's mug but they were beyond the depth of my tiny purse
I did get a Hitchhiker's fridge magnet and key ring and a "Don't Panic" pin badge
then trekked across London to find the pub.

Thanks to EV and fords for providing the quiz which was great fun.
I had two 'Twilight Zone' moments, one with Bassman and the other with coelacanth strange how with some researchers you can bounce from subject to subject, end up talking about Monty Python and a certain sketch, then that question appears in the quiz. And, show another researcher several photos inside DNA's official biography (which I was reading on the train) and have one pointed out and commented upon, and THAT subject was in the quiz.



The late italics were stars, leading the toast to absent friends and announcing 2legs as King of h2g2.
Those who have written 25 solo entries are going to be rewarded with a badge for their PS. Something was said about 50 entries but I couldn't hear whether it was another badge or an upgrade of the 25.
So, that'll be me then, I was on 55, and I've had another 2 since that count so

We all got a pin badge of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy except the quiz winners, who got a blue goo h2g2 t-shirt

There's new smileys on the way but Jimster would only announce one, a



A thoroughly good night - plenty of s and and sitting on knees, photo-taking, flirting, etc.

Wonderful to meet up with old friends and make new onesmiss you all already
I can thoroughly recommend h2g2 meets for cheering the soul

Mina your presence was sorely missed but I'm happy I'm going to be seeing you soon.

The journey back to Serephina's was uneventful - I was so tired I almost passed out on the train, I'd been on the go since 6.30am and hadn't had anything to eat since breakfast at 8am.. this was about 11-40pm when we left the pub and approx. 1.30am when we got to the crash pad.

Going to Kings Cross I joined a queue to sign the Book of Condolence in the searing heat, about 20 minutes but no-one complained. Then I had a walk around the garden and read some of the tributes.

My train was on time but had no air conditioning *gasp* I was glad I packed a fan which I made liberal use of.
Doncaster platform was alive with queens ugh ~shudder~ 50 long minutes wait for the Cleethorpes train.
Another 70 minutes and I was home. Laura forgot what time I was coming in so it was another half hour before I got my very welcome luke-warm shower.

Aaah

Been cleaning all morning, got my Monica head on, am totally revitalized it was a great weekend. Andrew's sports day tomorrow then he breaks up on Wednesday. Then roll on August.

EV's: http://community.webshots.com/album/398503563ARjMLw
Mine: http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/anniebarrnone/album?.dir=/4960&.src=ph
Ged's: (warning, possible xxx-rating with these) http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/gedg42/album?.dir=c024&.src=ph

More as I find them, must hit the sack now

You'll miss my email! Am about to start it. Oh well, you'll have something interesting to read in the morning.

It was no problem meeting you at Kings Cross Galaxy Babe, glad you had fun

Thanks for the Photos. Unfortunately my battery was flatterer than a pancake, so I didn't get to take any Really cheesed of so I thank you all for taking some...

Shall get them printed...