I'm almost certain 16 Magazine ran a photo of MM and he was sporting his natural (dark) hair. Anyone else remember this? I remember being very surprised...or do I?

 

I'm still kicking myself for not being able to get together with you when you were visiting a fellow forum member in my area a few years ago. Yes, we did get to talk on the phone that time, but it wasn't the same as if we'd actually gotten together in person. But hopefully one of these days...

Oh yes. I remember. That was the only disappointment of my entire vacation. So close, and yet so far. Of course by the time companion and I got to "Collinwood", disappointment faded to glory. What a thrill! Wish you could have been there. Though you probably would have hated me by days end. I put companion through hell, taking a photo about every 15 steps as we circled the great house. LOL.

dom

I believe the pop-up was a preference setting. But I could be wrong, though it would be the first time... 

d.

I plan on putting out the word whenever I travel. As a matter of fact I am currently in "negotiations" with a New Jersey forum member about getting together the next time I'm in Jersey. Strictly informal, you know, perhaps meeting for lunch, or something llike that.

Personally, I wouldn't mind opening my home for a luncheon if I knew someone from the forum was coming to town and there were others in the area that could (and would like to) attend. We could make it a pot luck, not that I'd mind providing lunch for a small group. We could watch videos, scream (with delight) whenever Quentin comes on screen, drink champagne whenever Liz tells off Roger, swoon at the sight of Briscoe, pop white jelly beans whenever Julia appears (lol),etc.

I once drove from Boston with another forum member to western New York State to visit a common DS pal. We rented a room for one night and met her for dinner and then the next day spent the afternoon at her house watching videos and talking and laughing. It was one of the most marvelous times I've ever had, and was worth every bit of the expense and effort.

I think one on ones would be nice too. Like meeting at an over-priced Italian deli for coffee.

I think anything larger than my suggestions above could get messy. It would take monatery donations and I agree, I don't think I'd like to be the one to arrange a mini-fest of 20 or more people. I do think that if it is kept simple it is doable and would be very enjoyable. But I don't have children, or a job, so I can understand that what would appear simple to me may not be so for others. And of course I wouldn't expect anyone to open their homes to a bunch of strangers. But I do think it's possible to have small informal gatherings.

dom

The Dark Shadows Offical Fan Club/Festival will continue to explore the presentation of other DS activities in the future, but we hope you'll be able to join us for this memorable three-day finale in August.

Looks to me like the Fest is expecting/hoping to continue running smaller events in the future. I guess we'll have to wait and see what they'll come up with. So all hope is not lost.

dom

LOL. I saw that and had a Planet of the Apes flashback!

I didn't even know he owned a car?  He just always seems to be walking all over the place.

Deb

Or flying and materializing.