A Kirk/Spock Convention in the UK

[lexin]

From the organisers (of which I am not one...)

We are delighted - but slightly staggered - to announce that KISMET 2018 is ON!! We’ve signed the contract and paid the deposit, so we’re committed (or perhaps should be…)

When? : 31 August – 2 September 2018

Where? : Lane End Conference Centre (the same rooms we had last time!) Church Road, Lane End, Bucks HP14 3HH (www.lane-end-conferences.co.uk)

How much?: Friday afternoon to Sunday afternoon (fully inclusive of en-suite accommodation and all meals & refreshments) £245

For those who want to continue the fun - Friday afternoon to Monday morning (to include Sunday dinner, & Monday breakfast) £345

Supporting membership £30

It’s still early days, but further information & updates will be provided as soon as possible. We’ll be looking for lots of help, especially on the more techie stuff, and will post requests as we think of things we need (You have been warned!)

Any questions? Ask here, message Chrissy or email us at kismetcon@gmail.com

Want to register? (please!) Contact Chrissy for payment options (we have lots!) on chrissy.hornby@btinternet.com

Love from Anne & Chrissy (who are currently being measured for their straitjackets ~ Chrissy: Can mine be Vulcan green? Anne: Only if I can have Science Blue)

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ETAAs a further attraction, I shall be going. I have already decided, though I haven't yet talked to aunty_marion about sitting Smokey. Plus, it's only a week after my gaming event in Wales, which is irritating.

Comments

[aunty_marion]

Well, as far as I know, I haven't got anything else booked. I'll pencil you (and Smokey!) in, then, shall I?

[lexin]

Yes, please! And I will be going to Wales from the Thursday to the Tuesday the weekend before the August bank holiday...

[aunty_marion]

Is that 16th-21st? I'm assuming the BH is August 27th.

[lexin]

Yes, I think so.

[catalenamara]

Have a wonderful time! I so wish I could be there.

[lexin]

I wish you could be there, too. Maybe a lottery win?

[catalenamara]

The finances are of course a big question, and would depend entirely on the price of airline tickets. The biggest obstacle, though, is physical ability. Back in 2004 I had a bad injury to my left ankle, and that was my "good leg". The change in my gait aggravated two injuries to my right foot which happened when I was in my teens. They have caused me a lot of trouble over the years since they were never properly treated due to inadequate health care at the time of the injuries.
I now have end-stage arthritis in both feet and my left ankle. The only surgical option is so dangerous my podiatrist will only consider it in an emergency situation. At this point, I'm supposed to avoid walking and standing as much as possible for the rest of my life.
I have no mobility in either foot and can't bend my left ankle. Because of this I have a great deal of trouble walking on slanted surfaces, and because of balance problems it's nearly impossible to walk on uneven surfaces such as anything other than flat floors and sidewalks. Fortunately, it's very flat where I live and work and I only go to stores and restaurants with ample parking.
I've been talking to the Kismet organizers about these issues. The problem is the transportation from the airport to the venue and back again. Ideally, of course, I'd want to spend some time in England visiting friends.
Finances may make the possibility moot, but I'm still hoping there's a way to make this trip possible.

[lexin]

I'd no idea that your health had taken such a knock - I'm so sorry.

The venue isn't too bad for people with disabilities, but as you say the travelling would be very hard on you and the UK isn't designed for people who have trouble with slopes.

Could be worse, though: could be Wales, which is mountainous!

I do hope you can make it, though.