Portland Tolkienfest, 1/17/09

[thrihyrne]

It was fun! I got there not long after the first movie started, and ended up sitting in the third row. I hadn't realized just how popular this event was, and was so glad that it was a Portland tradition of sorts. It was, in fact, sold out, movie-wise, in regards to seating. I ended up being there solo, which was just fine. At the first break between movies, I saw a woman dressed as a hobbit and I just knew that I knew her from my one and only Barlibash, the infamous event in Bellevue, WA in 2002 (I'd thought it was '03!) when I first met snottygrrl. So I approached said woman and asked if she'd attended the Barlibash in Bellevue years ago, to which she said, "Yes..."
"Are you a harpist?" I asked, remembering that element as well.
"Yes!" She was indeed the same person. Such a small world fandom can be. She'd also attended the Two Towers/One Party Oscar Party I attended in Los Angeles back in the day, which ended up landing me in a color NYTimes photo above the fold the following year when RotK was up for so many awards.

During today's event, I cheered for Gimli. I was told my dress was gorgeous. There were 25 adults who participated in the costume contest, and I was in the top 8, so I now have a McMenamin's gift certificate. :) Oh, and the guy dressed as one of the Nazgul won. Apparently he's also a Portland Tolkienfest tradition. His costume was fabulous. I chatted with the Arwen in my pics for a while as well; we had a mutual admiration conversation about really caring about doing the research and sewing one's own outfits. There are still always far more Elves and Hobbits; almost never any other Éowyns. :sigh:

I'm sure you're just dying for the few pics that I did take, or not. But if you're curious,



Tiffany and Thevina




Thev and Nazgul and Arwen




Legolas (yes, it's his real hair; he got third place) and a self-proclaimed Gandalf the Young




The woman with greenery strapped to her as an Ent was in the top 5; her companion said she was Legolas, but really, she was much more a peppy Cupid-looking entity with real arrows strapped to her back. Still, she was enthusiastic!




This was just a shot of some of the folks in the contest.

Maybe there'll be something about this in The Oregonian, but I have no idea.

I think most of you know this, but I'll be moving tomorrow, into a very positive environment but also one in which I won't have dedicated internet until Tuesday. My friends down the road do have internet, so I won't be totally unplugged, but I may well be more sporadic than usual (especially on a holiday, which it is for me on Monday) until Tuesday evening. It may also mean that I'll actually get my holiday postcards written up and sent out!

Comments

[mrsquizzical.livejournal.com]

lovely pics. and congrats on the placing.

here's to a smooth shift and lots of positive time in the new abode.

*hugs*

[snottygrrl.livejournal.com]

it's tiffany! she and lauralinda are fast friends. last i heard she'd married and had children.

small world indeed.

glad you had fun.

[eccequambonum.livejournal.com]

looks like it was a wonderful day!! good luck with the move {{hugs}}

[eldritchhobbit.livejournal.com]

That looks like such a fantastic time! Thanks for sharing these pictures. You, as always, look fabulous.

Best wishes with the move. I'll be sending good thoughts your way and looking forward to your update when you're all settled in. Cheers for you! *hugs*

[garsher-03.livejournal.com]

I love that costume!

I hope this new space gives you the inner and outer peace that you need, yet gives you someone to talk, laugh, and share with as well.

[persephone100.livejournal.com]

Love the pics! Thanks for sharing them. It looks like a good time was had by all. Congtatulations on being in the top 8 costume-wise. You look so great as Eowyn! No one looks as much naturally like their character as you do. Got to love the "ent girl" very cute idea.

Good luck on the move and best wishes to be settled and happy there.

(((hugs)))

[stormwynd.livejournal.com]

Glad you had a good time, and congrats on the top 8 finish!

Oh, and Legolas in your pics is quite the hottie... :-)

EDIT: "top 8", not "8th place".

[cim-halfling.livejournal.com]

lovely costume! Wow, that looks like so much fun. Wonder if there is stuff like that going on here...

Good luck on the move!

\*HUGS*

[elfscribe5.livejournal.com]

What fun! I hope your move goes well. I've still been out sick and am only now starting to come back from it. *meep*
Hugs

[liriaen.livejournal.com]

Umm, speaking of moving and new addresses, say dear, did you ever get my xmas package?

[brumeux77.livejournal.com]

I don't know if I told you, but last time I watched LotR, every time Eowyn came on screen I thought "It's Thevina!" Only the hair is different.

[matildabishop.livejournal.com]

Happy move!

*burns sage to cleanse/bless the place*

haven't done my holiday cards yet either.

[dreambastion.livejournal.com]

Your dress is gorgeous, hon!!

[lena3.livejournal.com]

I'm not into LotR, but that looks like great fun! It always is when you get together with fandom type people. ;)

[verdenia.livejournal.com]

Hooray!!! Great pics, and I'm very glad that the event went well and you placed! :D
You look lovely, and a bit tan, if I may say! Perhaps it is the lighting, or mayhap you've been outdoors more?

*HUGS*

[solvarg-raven.livejournal.com]

You do make a very good Eowyn! Congratulations on the placing. Don't know why not more people go for an 'Eowyn', she is great in the books, if not so much in the movie...
And good luck with moving!

Portland Tolkienfest, 1/17/09

[koshweasley.livejournal.com]

That looks totally awesome! And the Nazgul looks awesome too, but I dare say not as good as you. All great pictures.

So glad you had a good time.