doublexgeeks

How did March sneak up on me? Especially almost two weeks INTO March? With April starts bringing convention season!

The main one I will be attending is http://www.scifiontherock.com/Sci-fi on the Rock, as it’s held in my town. While new, it’s run by a great bunch of people, and some amazing guests. It takes place in late April, so is coming up way too soon. I’m also hoping to get to http://www.tcon.ca/polaris/modules/tconguests/Polaris, but it’s in Toronto so takes a bit more planning.

Last year for on the Rock I went as Kaylee, complete with engine grease on my face. Yes, actual engine grease. On the way to the con I realized that I couldn’t Kaylee without a bit of dirt on my face, but amazingly no one around me had anything that would work, not even mascarea. Sooo… I popped the hood and rubbed my finger along the dirty areas. Certainly was realistic!

I will probably go as Kaylee one of the days again this year, because I do a pretty good rendition of her.

However, I would also like to do some Trek this year! I already have a Voyager uniform. My very awesome Mom actually sewed it sans uniform pattern (modified a different one) for me. My Mom rocks indeed. I still need a proper undershirt, and a com badge, and to add the pips (we have some rivets are the exact right size!), but really, that’s nothing.

However, because I’m not a big enough dork, I also want a TOS (The Original Series) version! It’s much easier to sew, but requires harder to come by accessories. Like my Voyager uniform, I’d want the science version like this:

While not true to the costume, I’d probably wear leggings with it. Not sure I want to run around in something that short at a con. Actually, I’m very sure I don’t want to do that.

I’ve found the communicator badge:

Aaaaand… I really really really want this. The problem is that it’s not being released until April 22nd… so it cuts things a little close. And it’s $40 USD plus shipping. But SO COOL!

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