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hils

The weekend that was

Sep 22, 2015 15:08

Thanks to everyone for the kind birthday messages. It was really appreciated.

My actual birthday was great. The days either side were a bit rubbish but I'll go into that in a bit.

As I said I was at writerconuk on my birthday and I had an amazing time. I was a wee bit stressed in the days leading up to it as I was chair of the committee and I was sure ( Read more... )

writerconuk 2015

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spikesgirl58 September 22 2015, 15:26:08 UTC

Wow, you pack at lot into a few days, don't you? Great gifts and it's great that you had a great day! It looks like everyone had a good time and that's what's important - and *YAY* MFU goodies.

hils September 23 2015, 07:22:28 UTC

Yeah writerconuk is always a busy weekend and heaps of fun :D

sandy_s September 22 2015, 16:33:05 UTC

Love all the pics...it looks like so much fun! :o) Love that you got a good haul for your bday... And my parents do that same for me...a card with money to get something nice/do something nice. *grins*

The what to do when your fandom falls apart workshop/talk/discussion sounds interesting. What did people talk about?

hils September 23 2015, 07:24:30 UTC

Well it started with the panellist talking about her experiences in the Torchwood fandom when Ianto died and how the negativity and anger resulting from that caused the fandom to explode and she's found it difficult to get into any other fandom as a result. So we talked a bit about Torchwood and how to cope when things get toxic and nasty (fix-it fic mostly) and suggestions of new fandoms to get into

spikereader September 22 2015, 16:55:16 UTC

So many lovely pressies - and great pics and memories from the weekend too. Still loving your handbag and your robe looks super soft and comfy.

Glad your external HD is back with you now safe and sound!

hils September 23 2015, 07:24:55 UTC

Thanks! I do love my bag a lot. It's so pretty!

kazzy_cee September 22 2015, 18:07:31 UTC

You had a LOT of lovely birthday things!!

It was great to see you - I'm sorry you had some stressful stuff. *hugs*

curiouswombat September 22 2015, 18:31:29 UTC

Seconded.

hils September 23 2015, 07:25:23 UTC

*hugs*

hils September 23 2015, 07:25:13 UTC

*hugs* Thanks! It's all good now.

hab318princess September 22 2015, 18:17:41 UTC

lovely memories although I'm sorry to hear you had a horrid journey home

hils September 23 2015, 07:25:43 UTC

Thanks! It's all okay now. Just a bit stressful at the time