Supernatural SF Con 16
Supernatural San Francisco Convention
Hyatt Regency SFO
December 2-4, 2016
Second time around! I prepared fan art this time. I really should have read my blog entry from last year to remember what else I needed to bring. This time I stayed at the hotel too so I could attend karaoke and the Saturday Night Special concert. Next year I need to remember to bring a water tin, a watch, and cough drops. I have since made a con packing list. Also, the hotel is really cold so anyone who attends should dress warmly! I saw one girl dressed as a Crossroads demon, I don't know how she could stand the AC!
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2016
My dad dropped me off at Hyatt Regency SFO. I was able to check in early which was great. I registered first for Gold Weekend and did the photo op ticket swap (pdf print out for an actual ticket). After I settled in my room, I went back to check out the vendors (outside the theatre) and waited for the doors to open.
12 pm Welcome with Rob Benedict and Louden Swain
Richard could not be here because he was directing an episode of Supernatural!
12:20 pm Kim Rhodes and Briana Buckmaster
I loved how they played each other's characters spot on as requested by a fan. They sure do swear a lot and there was quite a bit of mention about 'The Suite Life of Zack and Cody' which Kim didn't mind.
1:15 pm Jason Manns
That voice! I loved his Prince "Kiss"/Meghan Trainor "All About the Bass" mash up.
2:20 pm Osric Meet and Greet
All attendees promised to not repeat any information stated during this time. I wasn't even sure if I could post the group photo but saw that others did so assumed it was okay.
3:15 pm Julian Richings
It was his first time in SF! On the plain ride over, a fellow passenger kept smiling and laughing at him. Julian was wearing a Louden Swain shirt but the guy thought it said "London Swine" when he was grabbing his bags to leave the plane. I admired his love for denim, specifically Levi's! He was wearing all Levi's during his panel as well as during karaoke.
4 pm Intermission
4:30 pm Photo op with Osric
Osric recognized me but didn't remember my name. He said "Nice to meet you again" twice.
I caught part of the auction as I went back to the theatre. The bids this year were quite low compared to last year. Maybe because of the holidays?
5:15 pm Osric Chau panel
Osric came out but went back in after he signaled to the band because he didn't want Blink-182's "All the Small Things" to be played but what sounded like a reworked Black Sabbath song with the lyrics "Kevin Tran". They still played Blink when he left the stage though, LOL. Funnily enough, Osric does not know a lot of music. He thought "Mr Crowley" was a song Louden Swain made up! The first question I believe ironically was what kind of music he liked. That was the question I had planned to ask him during the meet and greet but we didn't really get to ask any questions there. Osric mentioned that his most listened albums are Backstreet Boys' "Black and Blue" and Linkin Park's "Hybrid Theory". I love this guy!
6:10 pm Autograph Sessions
The order was Briana Buckmaster, Kim Rhodes, Osric Chau, then Julian Richings - complimentary for Gold Patrons. Everyone looked over my fan art carefully. Kim gave me a nice compliment. I had a short conversation with Osric about how I was named. I should have asked him how he was named! I gave him a special fan art I drew the day before just for him.
9:45 pm Karaoke 'Game of Tones'
Only a few people dressed up medieval, only about two handfuls. I saw a mother and daughter dress up as a queen and princess. I saw a hunter, Cinderella, and at least two Khalessi's in her queen outfit of beautiful blue and gold. I dressed up as a peasant and one person commented on my outfit. Most of the stars were dressed up except for Ruth and Julian.
Some highlights of the night:
-Ruth Connell special appearance, she's so small (wee)!
-Julian was dancing all across the stage and said goodbye before he left.
-Osric performed RHCP's "Can't Stop". How can I not love this guy?
-Kim's first time singing a karaoke song solo/lead "Tainted Love"
-90s pop and 80s rock, lots of songs from the Guardians of the Galaxy Pandora station
-Matt gave Briana a lap dance during Genuine's "Pony". She said it was the first time she ever blushed.
-When two girls sang Spice Girls "Wannabe", Osric mentioned 90s music is his thing. During this song, Briana and Osric stripped and changed tops!
-Kansas "Carry On My Wayward Son" as ending song by cast and Creation Entertainment staff
The concert ended at 12:05. Matt and Rob left for a little bit in the middle for a photo op.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2016
10:10 am Welcome Richard Speight, Jr
Hooray! He made it!
10:30 am Kim, Briana, Osric, and Ruth
It was early in the morning and they all had Starbucks coffees in hand and were still tired. Ruth had a big coat on and was carrying a gift bag.
Loved their stage banter and Ruth's flexibility. Apparently Ruth was a dancer and Osric a martial artist. Briana commented, "Imagine the sex you two would have". Ruth did imagine it and mostly said "yes" while striking different poses.
Someone had asked about the lap dance which was a surprise for Briana but she said anything sexy is because of her.
Kim fell to the floor/fainted due to Ruth, but I forgot what she did, maybe it was her flexibility or the fact that when she spoke, everyone just listens in awe and does whatever she asks.
One fan named Briana spoke with Briana Buckmaster about their same first name but her question was for Ruth, so Briana Buckmaster felt betrayed. LOL!
At the end of their panel, this happened:
Rob sang "just the four of us, shooting castles in the sky, just the four of us, you and I, I, I".
Richard: Why are they shooting castles in the sky Robbie?
Rob: I don't know... I didn't write the lyrics.
Richard: Why are they 'shooting' castles?
Rob: It's not shooting?
Richard: It's building castles in the sky.
Rob got embarrassed then asked, "Why are they building castles in the sky?"
Richard gave some witty retort.
11:30 am Supernatural Costume Contest
I mostly entered because I wanted to be in the group photo. I hope they'll post it or someone will so I can save it. I got some polite claps and a consolation prize - a photo of Misha and three 20% coupons for some vendors.
1:15 pm Photo op with Misha Collins
Misha was about to put his arm around me.
Me: Can we do back to back?
He immediately turns and crosses his arms. Misha winked at me after our shoot and was chewing gum when I told him "Thank you." Aww.
When I got back to the theatre, I saw instagram photos on the screen with #spnsf.
2:30 pm Mark Sheppard
He walked around entire theatre asking the people asking questions, "What do you want?"
Funny thing was he forgot a famous line he had said during an episode that one fan said was her favorite line by him. Some fans found the clip of him saying it and showed him! LOL.
3:45 pm Auction
It was too crowded at the vendors tent for me to catch the acoustic set with Louden Swain, Jason, Matt and Richard.
4:45 pm Richard, Rob, Matt panel
Richard and Rob liked the lighting and asked the crew to remember it because quite a few fans said they were all absolutely gorgeous.
Matt is in so many productions right now and commented how hard it is to remember names and lines for 'General Hospital'. Richard commented on the strange names in the show like Griffin Munro.
5:30 pm Misha panel
There were so many babies cooing and talking to interrupt Misha. He even got annoyed and wanted an age limit set. They must have loved his voice because they only made noises for his panel.
When he first played Castiel, Kim Manners asked him to be less spooky. Haha.
Misha's panel was at times hilarious and at times serious as he mentioned politics. I love this man.
6:40 pm Autograph Sessions
The order today was Mark Sheppard, Ruth Connell, and Misha Collins. I gave Misha a gift, a sticker that said "Only Kale Can Save Us Now". All of them complimented my fan art! During the autograph sessions, there was an announcement that both Jared and Jensen would be here tomorrow. One guy behind me and I said we knew that. I realized later that it was because Jensen's twins had been born that I guess it was a bit iffy? But he was contracted to come and Danneel and the twins were doing well. What a sweetheart. I'm so glad he came for us fans.
After a break for dinner and rest in my room, I went back and lined up for the concert. They handed us glow bracelets and FINGER LIGHTS. Never seen these before in my life and I have been to a LOT of shows.
10:15 pm-12:20 am Saturday Night Special
Highlights:
-Eminem "Lose yourself" cover by Osric was amazeballs! He rapped it all from memory.
-Kazoo solo for last Louden Swain song. I should have bought a kazoo. They played a few new songs off their new album out next month.
-Mark Sheppard was on the second set of drums. Richard and Chris played bass for a few songs. Osric played a bit of keyboard.
-Ruth sang "These Boots Are Made For Walkin'" by Nancy Sinatra.
-Kim Rhodes and Matt Cohen sang songs as well that I can't recall.
-Briana Buckmaster sang Elle King's "Ex's and Oh's and "Say Something" as a duet with Rob. Briana's voice... she said she was trained as a singer. I believe it.
-Rob was very passionate and in tears singing "She Waits". He also performed "Fare Thee Well" solo.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2016
10 am Gold panel
We all congratulated Jensen and thanked him for being here for us. Jared mentioned that Gen held the twins and wanted another baby. Jared's response was "You're already pregnant!"
Someone asked about baby naming. Jensen explained Zeppelin is based off a type of knot since his umbilical cord was twisted but he was safe. His daughter was named Arrow as they wanted an AA and to keep up the trend of strange names like Danneel and Jensen. So far, Stephen Amell has no comment on the name. Zeppelin was born first so he's not the baby boy. Jensen was very happy about that.
Jared warned us to not name anyone after Mark Sheppard as he had done. His boys go right for the nuts on Jensen.
I saw Jason Manns at his booth in the vendor's tent talking with fans and doing autographs. I did not talk to him though. My friend arrived. It was funny because we were standing right next to each other and about to call. I forgot he hadn't been to this location before.
2:25 pm Welcome
Rob and Richard sang a song on Millbrae and San Francisco adjacent. It's Burlingame yo.
2:45 pm Rowena
She taught us how to do V Club Mega moves and took a video of us she posted later online as the reception was horrible in the theatre.
She had goodies (bracelets) and stolen toiletries - others steal for her now - to give to people who asked questions. She also gave them hugs. So sweet!
She caught someone sleeping in the back since there's always at least one person wherever you go. She asked if she was boring him. She ate a chocolate from someone in the left side of the back of the audience. She pointed out all red heads and maybe gave them high fives; there were very few.
3:30 pm Jensen and Jared
Someone asked about their greatest/best fear. Jared said he was afraid of bears.
A female fan in the audience to my left: But you're the same size!
ROFL!
Jared demonstrated his scareabear app that you have to shake then it makes a bell ring sound or some other noise. Jensen mentioned how troubling it would be to have to enter your passcode first with a bear after you. Jared asked the same question back to the fan. They heard 'clouds' instead of 'clowns' and Jensen was about to lose it. I heard clowns and was wondering what the big deal was until they explained.
Last question of the year onstage! Twas a good one. That "Last Question" song gets stuck in my head.
5:20 pm Quad photo
I managed to tell Jensen the instructions, that we would link arms/hold hands, and do a sort of half victory pose. Somehow our intertwined fingers became held hands in the photo.
Jensen: Victory pose? Okay, got it.
There was confusion with Jared and Misha's hands on my right but I finally got the correct hand of Jared.
When I lined back up for the Jensen and Misha photo, I saw them doing a canvas signing and taking retakes/missed photo ops.
Jensen and Misha photo
I almost stepped on Jensen's right shoe, I at least hit it.
Jensen squeezed my right shoulder as I thanked him and left! #dying
5:45 pm Kings of Con panel
Video clips of Rob's side butt and some teasers. I got to watch this. A lot of the SPN cast appear on it. I missed getting one of the Kings of Con paper crowns though.
6:45 pm Autograph Sessions
Last ones, Jared then Jensen. Jared complimented my fan art and Jensen was the only one to sign it vertically because I guess he couldn't sign small?
7:15 pm (actually 7:30 pm)
I almost missed the Castiel photo op while lining up for aforementioned autographs, but luckily and fortunately a volunteer I knew helped me leave and come back to the same place in line.
Afterwards, we waited to get our photos. I saw my friend get a high five from Misha for his autograph session. Good times.
Hyatt Regency SFO
December 2-4, 2016
Second time around! I prepared fan art this time. I really should have read my blog entry from last year to remember what else I needed to bring. This time I stayed at the hotel too so I could attend karaoke and the Saturday Night Special concert. Next year I need to remember to bring a water tin, a watch, and cough drops. I have since made a con packing list. Also, the hotel is really cold so anyone who attends should dress warmly! I saw one girl dressed as a Crossroads demon, I don't know how she could stand the AC!
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2016
My dad dropped me off at Hyatt Regency SFO. I was able to check in early which was great. I registered first for Gold Weekend and did the photo op ticket swap (pdf print out for an actual ticket). After I settled in my room, I went back to check out the vendors (outside the theatre) and waited for the doors to open.
12 pm Welcome with Rob Benedict and Louden Swain
Richard could not be here because he was directing an episode of Supernatural!
12:20 pm Kim Rhodes and Briana Buckmaster
I loved how they played each other's characters spot on as requested by a fan. They sure do swear a lot and there was quite a bit of mention about 'The Suite Life of Zack and Cody' which Kim didn't mind.
1:15 pm Jason Manns
That voice! I loved his Prince "Kiss"/Meghan Trainor "All About the Bass" mash up.
2:20 pm Osric Meet and Greet
All attendees promised to not repeat any information stated during this time. I wasn't even sure if I could post the group photo but saw that others did so assumed it was okay.
3:15 pm Julian Richings
It was his first time in SF! On the plain ride over, a fellow passenger kept smiling and laughing at him. Julian was wearing a Louden Swain shirt but the guy thought it said "London Swine" when he was grabbing his bags to leave the plane. I admired his love for denim, specifically Levi's! He was wearing all Levi's during his panel as well as during karaoke.
4 pm Intermission
4:30 pm Photo op with Osric
Osric recognized me but didn't remember my name. He said "Nice to meet you again" twice.
I caught part of the auction as I went back to the theatre. The bids this year were quite low compared to last year. Maybe because of the holidays?
5:15 pm Osric Chau panel
Osric came out but went back in after he signaled to the band because he didn't want Blink-182's "All the Small Things" to be played but what sounded like a reworked Black Sabbath song with the lyrics "Kevin Tran". They still played Blink when he left the stage though, LOL. Funnily enough, Osric does not know a lot of music. He thought "Mr Crowley" was a song Louden Swain made up! The first question I believe ironically was what kind of music he liked. That was the question I had planned to ask him during the meet and greet but we didn't really get to ask any questions there. Osric mentioned that his most listened albums are Backstreet Boys' "Black and Blue" and Linkin Park's "Hybrid Theory". I love this guy!
6:10 pm Autograph Sessions
The order was Briana Buckmaster, Kim Rhodes, Osric Chau, then Julian Richings - complimentary for Gold Patrons. Everyone looked over my fan art carefully. Kim gave me a nice compliment. I had a short conversation with Osric about how I was named. I should have asked him how he was named! I gave him a special fan art I drew the day before just for him.
9:45 pm Karaoke 'Game of Tones'
Only a few people dressed up medieval, only about two handfuls. I saw a mother and daughter dress up as a queen and princess. I saw a hunter, Cinderella, and at least two Khalessi's in her queen outfit of beautiful blue and gold. I dressed up as a peasant and one person commented on my outfit. Most of the stars were dressed up except for Ruth and Julian.
Some highlights of the night:
-Ruth Connell special appearance, she's so small (wee)!
-Julian was dancing all across the stage and said goodbye before he left.
-Osric performed RHCP's "Can't Stop". How can I not love this guy?
-Kim's first time singing a karaoke song solo/lead "Tainted Love"
-90s pop and 80s rock, lots of songs from the Guardians of the Galaxy Pandora station
-Matt gave Briana a lap dance during Genuine's "Pony". She said it was the first time she ever blushed.
-When two girls sang Spice Girls "Wannabe", Osric mentioned 90s music is his thing. During this song, Briana and Osric stripped and changed tops!
-Kansas "Carry On My Wayward Son" as ending song by cast and Creation Entertainment staff
The concert ended at 12:05. Matt and Rob left for a little bit in the middle for a photo op.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2016
10:10 am Welcome Richard Speight, Jr
Hooray! He made it!
10:30 am Kim, Briana, Osric, and Ruth
It was early in the morning and they all had Starbucks coffees in hand and were still tired. Ruth had a big coat on and was carrying a gift bag.
Loved their stage banter and Ruth's flexibility. Apparently Ruth was a dancer and Osric a martial artist. Briana commented, "Imagine the sex you two would have". Ruth did imagine it and mostly said "yes" while striking different poses.
Someone had asked about the lap dance which was a surprise for Briana but she said anything sexy is because of her.
Kim fell to the floor/fainted due to Ruth, but I forgot what she did, maybe it was her flexibility or the fact that when she spoke, everyone just listens in awe and does whatever she asks.
One fan named Briana spoke with Briana Buckmaster about their same first name but her question was for Ruth, so Briana Buckmaster felt betrayed. LOL!
At the end of their panel, this happened:
Rob sang "just the four of us, shooting castles in the sky, just the four of us, you and I, I, I".
Richard: Why are they shooting castles in the sky Robbie?
Rob: I don't know... I didn't write the lyrics.
Richard: Why are they 'shooting' castles?
Rob: It's not shooting?
Richard: It's building castles in the sky.
Rob got embarrassed then asked, "Why are they building castles in the sky?"
Richard gave some witty retort.
11:30 am Supernatural Costume Contest
I mostly entered because I wanted to be in the group photo. I hope they'll post it or someone will so I can save it. I got some polite claps and a consolation prize - a photo of Misha and three 20% coupons for some vendors.
1:15 pm Photo op with Misha Collins
Misha was about to put his arm around me.
Me: Can we do back to back?
He immediately turns and crosses his arms. Misha winked at me after our shoot and was chewing gum when I told him "Thank you." Aww.
When I got back to the theatre, I saw instagram photos on the screen with #spnsf.
2:30 pm Mark Sheppard
He walked around entire theatre asking the people asking questions, "What do you want?"
Funny thing was he forgot a famous line he had said during an episode that one fan said was her favorite line by him. Some fans found the clip of him saying it and showed him! LOL.
3:45 pm Auction
It was too crowded at the vendors tent for me to catch the acoustic set with Louden Swain, Jason, Matt and Richard.
4:45 pm Richard, Rob, Matt panel
Richard and Rob liked the lighting and asked the crew to remember it because quite a few fans said they were all absolutely gorgeous.
Matt is in so many productions right now and commented how hard it is to remember names and lines for 'General Hospital'. Richard commented on the strange names in the show like Griffin Munro.
5:30 pm Misha panel
There were so many babies cooing and talking to interrupt Misha. He even got annoyed and wanted an age limit set. They must have loved his voice because they only made noises for his panel.
When he first played Castiel, Kim Manners asked him to be less spooky. Haha.
Misha's panel was at times hilarious and at times serious as he mentioned politics. I love this man.
6:40 pm Autograph Sessions
The order today was Mark Sheppard, Ruth Connell, and Misha Collins. I gave Misha a gift, a sticker that said "Only Kale Can Save Us Now". All of them complimented my fan art! During the autograph sessions, there was an announcement that both Jared and Jensen would be here tomorrow. One guy behind me and I said we knew that. I realized later that it was because Jensen's twins had been born that I guess it was a bit iffy? But he was contracted to come and Danneel and the twins were doing well. What a sweetheart. I'm so glad he came for us fans.
After a break for dinner and rest in my room, I went back and lined up for the concert. They handed us glow bracelets and FINGER LIGHTS. Never seen these before in my life and I have been to a LOT of shows.
10:15 pm-12:20 am Saturday Night Special
Highlights:
-Eminem "Lose yourself" cover by Osric was amazeballs! He rapped it all from memory.
-Kazoo solo for last Louden Swain song. I should have bought a kazoo. They played a few new songs off their new album out next month.
-Mark Sheppard was on the second set of drums. Richard and Chris played bass for a few songs. Osric played a bit of keyboard.
-Ruth sang "These Boots Are Made For Walkin'" by Nancy Sinatra.
-Kim Rhodes and Matt Cohen sang songs as well that I can't recall.
-Briana Buckmaster sang Elle King's "Ex's and Oh's and "Say Something" as a duet with Rob. Briana's voice... she said she was trained as a singer. I believe it.
-Rob was very passionate and in tears singing "She Waits". He also performed "Fare Thee Well" solo.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2016
10 am Gold panel
We all congratulated Jensen and thanked him for being here for us. Jared mentioned that Gen held the twins and wanted another baby. Jared's response was "You're already pregnant!"
Someone asked about baby naming. Jensen explained Zeppelin is based off a type of knot since his umbilical cord was twisted but he was safe. His daughter was named Arrow as they wanted an AA and to keep up the trend of strange names like Danneel and Jensen. So far, Stephen Amell has no comment on the name. Zeppelin was born first so he's not the baby boy. Jensen was very happy about that.
Jared warned us to not name anyone after Mark Sheppard as he had done. His boys go right for the nuts on Jensen.
I saw Jason Manns at his booth in the vendor's tent talking with fans and doing autographs. I did not talk to him though. My friend arrived. It was funny because we were standing right next to each other and about to call. I forgot he hadn't been to this location before.
2:25 pm Welcome
Rob and Richard sang a song on Millbrae and San Francisco adjacent. It's Burlingame yo.
2:45 pm Rowena
She taught us how to do V Club Mega moves and took a video of us she posted later online as the reception was horrible in the theatre.
She had goodies (bracelets) and stolen toiletries - others steal for her now - to give to people who asked questions. She also gave them hugs. So sweet!
She caught someone sleeping in the back since there's always at least one person wherever you go. She asked if she was boring him. She ate a chocolate from someone in the left side of the back of the audience. She pointed out all red heads and maybe gave them high fives; there were very few.
3:30 pm Jensen and Jared
Someone asked about their greatest/best fear. Jared said he was afraid of bears.
A female fan in the audience to my left: But you're the same size!
ROFL!
Jared demonstrated his scareabear app that you have to shake then it makes a bell ring sound or some other noise. Jensen mentioned how troubling it would be to have to enter your passcode first with a bear after you. Jared asked the same question back to the fan. They heard 'clouds' instead of 'clowns' and Jensen was about to lose it. I heard clowns and was wondering what the big deal was until they explained.
Last question of the year onstage! Twas a good one. That "Last Question" song gets stuck in my head.
5:20 pm Quad photo
I managed to tell Jensen the instructions, that we would link arms/hold hands, and do a sort of half victory pose. Somehow our intertwined fingers became held hands in the photo.
Jensen: Victory pose? Okay, got it.
There was confusion with Jared and Misha's hands on my right but I finally got the correct hand of Jared.
When I lined back up for the Jensen and Misha photo, I saw them doing a canvas signing and taking retakes/missed photo ops.
Jensen and Misha photo
I almost stepped on Jensen's right shoe, I at least hit it.
Jensen squeezed my right shoulder as I thanked him and left! #dying
5:45 pm Kings of Con panel
Video clips of Rob's side butt and some teasers. I got to watch this. A lot of the SPN cast appear on it. I missed getting one of the Kings of Con paper crowns though.
6:45 pm Autograph Sessions
Last ones, Jared then Jensen. Jared complimented my fan art and Jensen was the only one to sign it vertically because I guess he couldn't sign small?
7:15 pm (actually 7:30 pm)
I almost missed the Castiel photo op while lining up for aforementioned autographs, but luckily and fortunately a volunteer I knew helped me leave and come back to the same place in line.
Afterwards, we waited to get our photos. I saw my friend get a high five from Misha for his autograph session. Good times.