“Koman sava! How you are! Man, we’re glad for you to see us, we garr-ron-TEE!
Sorry about that, but man, we feel GREAT! Summer has drawn to a close (thank the gods), another awesome and fun-filled DragonCon Labor Day weekend trip has been successfully completed (we didn’t want it to EEEND!), Fall, with it’s attendant and highly welcome cooler weather, has arrived, and the U.S.S. Lafitte continues to roll forward with exciting outings and activities during the Autumn of 2013, and the beginning of Winter 2014!
But before we get to that, we’d like to welcome the advent of our area cousin group, the Southwest Louisiana Browncoats! Welcome, guys; many Lafitte members count themselves as Browncoats, so feel free to call on us any time you need anything! SWLA Browncoats Facebook Page
On the weekend of October 4th thru 6th, Lafitte members will be embarking to Dallas/Ft. Worth for another in the cycle of always-interesting “Dallas Comic Con: Fan Days” conventions. Guests include Grant Bowler and Stephanie Leonidas of “Defiance”, Robert Patrick of “The X-Files” and “Terminator 2: Judgment Day”, Michael Rosenbaum of “Smallville”, Ron Perlman of “Hellboy”, Giancarlo Esposito of “Revolution”, Katee Sackhoff and Jamie Bamber of the reimagined “Battlestar Galactica”, and many, many more. SciFi Expo Website
Then on Saturday October 26th is the U.S.S. Lafitte’s Annual Halloween Party, an evening of food, fun, and frights. Games, movies, or just sitting around chewing the fat is deriguer. Alcohol is allowed, but if you’re feeling too sauced to safely navigate in a motor vehicle, don’t hesitate to ask us to call you a cab or drive you home. This is an RSVP event with a $5.00 buy-in for the food, so get your order in at our meetup page here (Must be a member of the meetup group to see event)
In November, we make our annual pilgrimage to Conroe, TX for medieval merriment at the Texas Renaissance Festival. Come and join us for great food, copious amounts of ale & mead, cosplay, browsing the fascinating and entertaining shops and shows, and just plain enjoying the captivating sights and sounds of medieval Europe! Texas Renaissance Festival Website
Following that will be the U.S.S. Lafitte’s annual Christmas Party, December 14th please go to our Meetup page or Facebook for more information. This too will be an RSVP event with a $5.00 buy-in to cover the main course (a side dish is also appreciated). The entertainment and camaraderie is, of course, free. The movie of choice will be “Star Trek: Into Darkness”.
Lastly, to begin the new 2014 year, is Space City Con in Galveston TX, a Babylon 5-themed event sure to give any B5 fan plenty of fan-boy/girl moments to remember! Space City Con Website
Along with those fall highlights will be year-round activities such as volunteering and Lazar Tag onboard the U.S.S. Orleck Naval Museum HERE, leisure nights at Petro Bowl Bowling Alley HERE and Putt-Putt Minature Golf Course HERE, our regular club meetings, and whatever else our nimble minds can cook up. Recommendations are always welcome, too!
Additionally, all members of the U.S.S. Lafitte are cordially invited and encouraged to volunteer your time and talents on April 4th through 6th at CyPhaCon 2014!
So come pass a good time wit us, cheir, at the U.S.S. Lafitte!
