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Hi Shems! :)

so, at the weekend I visited in person my first convention with actors (and second convetion ever - first being The Ineffable Con <3)... The Republic of Pirates - an Our Flag Meets Death convention.

Since 2018/2019 I've been quite hyperfixated on Good Omens (could you tell? :D), and I was not much looking for new shows, but I heard about OFMD and in the months GO S2 in 2023 I was depressed from the ending and since S2 of OFMD was just coming out I decided to give it a try and I... fell in love Izzy Hands and Con O'Neill :D <3.

I started reading ao3 fics and watching other works with Con and after the whole Gaiman thing my hyperfixation on GO has been a bit shaken and complicated so to my great suprised I managed to hyperfixate as well on Izzy and Con.

So when I heard that there is an OFMD con happening with Con attending (and Vico Ortiz, Nathan Foad, Kristian Nairn and Rhys Darby), I just had to go. :))

It was this weekend and I still half can't believe it has happened! I met them all and they are all very lovely and funny and brilliant and Con is absolutely amazing and even more beautiful in person <3 <3 <3. I also got two hugs from Con! NGK!!!!!

Some months ago I started my FuckYeahIzzyHands blog (... you are very surprised by the handle name, I can tell :D) and I made stickers of what I think Izzy's pirate flag would look like:

to bring to the con to give ppl and since I had still some FuckYeahGoodOmens pencils I took them as well in case I will meet some GO fans. And after gave someone a sticker I asked: "Do you like Good Omens as well" and everybody said yes that they do and they do want a pencil! :D

So yeah, I think there might be a bit of an overlap :D.

(anyway if you've seen only one of them, I recommend watching the other one :D)

Sending hiya to all those I met during the con and I hope to see some of you at The Ineffable Con 6 next year! :) <3.

rhys was the only person I asked to write something specific cos the positive affirmations scene is one of my faves, I love how it's so hilarious and also just makes me want to cry and then punch every person who ever made stede doubt himself right in the face!

he was very friendly and relaxed, but a little fuzzy from jet lag and not quite as talkative as the other guests so his queue moved a little quicker. I wrote the quote out on a piece of paper just to make it easy and stress free, and he was really sweet with the way he was focusing super intently to write it exactly how I did.

I've never done a con before, but for the chance to meet 5 of the folk from my favourite little pirate show, of course I was going to break that streak. Especially since it was a convention entirely focused on them and the show.

And since this is liable to get long, lemme put a lil snip

... my heart is overflowing with joy and pride and the most happiness I've had in a while. So for now, just pics, words will come once they come - right now only EMOTIONS! Massive and HUGE and overwhelming. Very blessed, very happy, very very tired so yeah, have some pics!

TLDR; Republic Of Pirates: Airport Con! - Rhys, Con, Nathan, Vico, and Kristian; Photo Dumps on Tumblr; Positive Comments from the Con; ROP: Fan Spotlight!; More Cast & Crew Sightings: Rhys Darby; Taika Waititi; Zayre Ferrer; Voting Reminders; Love Notes!

Hey all! Sorry after tumblr killed my drafts I lost all motivation because I was very grumpy so this is much later than intended-- but it did let me get a hold of a few more lovely folks so it worked out!!

= Rhys, Con, Nathan, Vico, and Kristian =

So many of you got to make it to the Republic of Pirates Con this past weekend with Starfury Conventions! It sounded like a completely bonkers, amazing con! So many cool pictures from cast and crew, and fans alike!

Sources: Con's Instagram, Starfury IG/Twitter / 2

Some shots of Kristian's awesome concert with the cast!

Source: Vico's IG Stories

And that video of Rhys and Con from Rhys---Thank you @sherlockig for bringing it over to tumblr!

Source: @sherlockig's Tumblr

== ROP Photo Dumps on Tumblr ==

There were some awesome folks who attended the convention that posted more photos if you wanna check them out!

= Crimson & Clover =

Super huge thanks to the extremely kind @crimson-and-clover-1717 for sharing these uplifting pics!!

Rhysie Pics

Message and Pic From the Crew

Source: @crimson-and-clover-1717

= London Spirit =

Also major thanks to the darling @londonspirit who was kind enough to let me share her photo dumps and this cast photo! She's going to be doing a write up and another dump soon (but needs a much deserved break!) so keep an eye on her blog for more fun stuff in the future!

Photo Dump 1

Photo Dump 2

Source: @londonspirit's Tumblr

== Some Uplifting Convention Comments ==

Source: TrixnTreats Bsky

(Also by Rhys!)

Source: Comedy Nerd Bsky

== Republic of Pirates Fan Spotlight! ==

= Unicorn Death Race =

One of our incredibly talented crewmates @unicorndeathrace cosplayed as the absolutely devastated (and devastatingly gorgeous) Widow Olivia! The cast gave a standing ovation and everything! So well done hon!

Source: @unicorndeathrace's Tumblr

PS: Does anyone know who else placed in the competition? I'd love to reach out to them!

== Cast & Crew Sightings ==

= Rhys Darby =

Are you going to be in LA on the 6th of December? Well Rhys will be there at his RD Saying Funny Things Society! You can get tickets here: Tickets to the show on December 6, 2024 in Largo Los Angeles (Note: I could have sworn he was going to Galaxy Con Columbus that weekend but it sounds like he's not (either anymore or ever?), sorry if I gave the wrong info previously!)

Source: Rhys' Bsky

Rhys got a new phone pen and the Darby Daily Doodles are back!

Source: Rhys' Substack

= Taika Waititi =

More pictures from kokocamden from a couple weeks back!

Source: Julien MaxP Instagram

= Zayre Ferrer =

One of our Fab writers, Zayre Ferrer has been doing an "Imaginary Spin Off Series" set of posts where they are coming up with amazing spin off ideas for shows that have ended/been cancelled. Their latest is Nana-- but if you arent already following along, there are some pretty bad ass ones in there!

Source: Zayre Ferrer's Bsky

== Voting Reminder! ==

Voyage of the Damned by Frances White, and audiobook narrated by our beloved Lucius, Nathan Foad has made it to the final rounds of the 2024 Goodreads Choice Awards. If you enjoyed it and want to support it, can you please give it a vote when you have a moment? Thanks!

== Love Notes ==

Hey there lovelies! I hope those of you who got to go to the convention this past weekend had such an amazing time! Those of us on the opposite side of the world, or who couldn't make it really appreciate all the love and sharing you did! It sounds like you had such a blast! One thing I want to send is many many hugs because I know there's always the post-con funk that can happen, and I know coming down from that high can be a bit rough! Just remember to be kind with yourself and give yourself some extra grace if you're having some big feelings this week okay? Prioritize you! Things will look up again, and I hope you have those beautiful memories keeping you warm while they do <3