TooDamnSweets Shatnerball Experience...
Hey Everyone,
Mr. Kaye asked that I post some thoughts on the game here in the main forum.
Firstly, I'd like to thank Mr. Kaye and Load AO for talking me into playing at Shatnerball. I was orginally going as a spectator but they both are pretty good salesmen and convienced me I would have a good time playing. (I guess this means that I should thank you both for all the pretty bruises I got too) LOL.
Also, much mahalo's to Gibby, he helped me out alot in terms of how to play the scenerio style game and with my set up. Thanks for putting up with me
I volunteered at the registration tables from about 6:30am until 12 noon. So I didn't get to play the entire day. But helping out was really fun, I got to meet alot of people including DianaL, one of the members on the William Shatner BBS.
The first game I played in was in Bedlam, we were defending the town which got over taken by you Borg. My hopper got shot the first 5 minutes I was in the game so I thought I was out (I didn't read the rules). A medic comes next to me and says, "If you need a medic, call out for me" I had no idea what he was talking about and stood there looking dumb. Then he looks directly at me and says it again so I pick up on the hint and said: "Ummmm I think I need a medic" He then proceeded to wipe my hopper clean and I was cleared to go back into the game. I thought to myself, thats TooDamnKewl. I was standing near the edge of the hill when the Borg started to rush over, I think I shot one person, but I couldn't really tell, then I felt it, I got shot in the head. That HURT!!!! I was going to call for a medic but gibby told me that when you get shot in the head you're out of the game. The medic didn't seem all that great anymore. LOL (Just to let you know, I got shot in the head about 4 times during the entire event, I think Load put a curse on that mask...JK) While we were walking back to refill our air and get more paint, the Borg came charging over the hill and took the town. Ofcourse, we all know if I hadn't been killed, that would never have happened.
The second game I was in, was in Fort Courage. Running around in the bushes and hiding behind trees, that was really fun!!! It was a little frustrating to hear shots but not see where they were coming from. And to shoot but not see if I was hitting anyone or even shooting in the right direction. But, it was really exciting. I killed a Klingon who was hiding in some of the tree's, that was pretty awesome!! But after I killed him, someone came out of no where and shot me in the head so I was out of the game.
I met Mr. Kaye near the water faucets after my first game. Gibby went up to him and pointed me out. Mr. Kaye's first reaction...he rolled his eyes...what's up with that!! LOL He was really kewl!! We talked briefly about the game, what was going on afterwards etc. I kept telling gibby that he was much taller in person.
After the last game was over and WE WON, we went back to the volunteer area to start cleaning up. Thats the first time I saw William Shatner, he walked behind me to get to the trailor. I almost passed out...LOL
After a few minutes, all three team leaders went on stage for the auction. I wasn't really paying much attention because I don't have $3000.00 to spend on anything...Ha Ha Then all of a sudden I hear JJ Brookshire call out my screen name and he wants me to come onstage. I think my heart stopped. At first I was just gonna wave but not go up to the stage, but gibby made me go (don't let him fool you, he can be tough when he wants to be). I went on stage and tapped JJ on the shoulder, he gave me my choice of a Maxum magazine, or an autographed audio cassett copy of William Shatners Movie Memories book (doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out which one I picked). I walked up to Mr. Kaye to say Hi since I was leaving the next day and probably wouldn't have another chance to talk with him. Plus, he's tall and I wanted to hide behind him. (this would later prove to be a fatal mistake on my part). JJ started talking about me flying all the way from Hawaii to play in the game, I could see where this was leading so I started to back up, I don't like mass attention, but Mr. Kaye wasn't going to let me go that easily. He grabbed me and walked me up to the front of the stage, I was so nervous, I didn't hear one word that JJ said about me. He could've said that I was giving away money and I would've smiled and said yes...LOL It was so strange to look out into the crowd. Everyone was cheering (I still have no clue why) gibby told me later that someone bid $1000.00 for me LMBO!!!
After that was finally over (seemed like it lasted an hour), Mr. Kaye walked me over to William Shatner and introduced me. It was really sweet of Mr. Kaye to do that!! I don't think I said it before but THANKS. After he introduced me, we shook hands. I was so nervous all I could say was "HI". And I know I had a goofy look on my face. WHAT A DORK I AM!!! This is probably the only opportunity that I will ever have to meet Mr. Shatner and all I could say was "HI"! After that I just stood there for a few minutes, next to William Shatner and Tom Kaye, I leaned over to Mr. Kaye and told him I was gonna pass out but I don't think he heard me, either that or he was ignoring me because he didn't want to have to catch me if I fell...LOL That is an experience I will never forget!!
After I left the stage, gibby and I walked around to look for Load so I could gloat over our win. LOL We found him standing in the crowd with AGDJohn looking completely whipped. (Probably because WE WON!!!) AGDJohn was really kewl, he still had so much energy after the 8 hour game it was amazing. He told me the story of him getting shot in the titty by Mr. Shatner. Hey John, were you able to get your shirt autographed? We walked back to he Automags tent and I met musikman and Brian 123.
Musikman wanted to take my picture so I was hiding behind gibby, then Load comes up behind me and starts to push me in front of the camera for a butt shot. Of all people!! Load is the last person I thought would try to do that!!! You are such the disappointment!! JK
Anyway, we started wrestling and since he is a man he was winning. Can you guys believe he actually kicked me! How rude is that! LOL Someone got the whole thing on video but if it surfaces on this site or anyother site I will have to hurt you. (You know who you are LOL). I am very ticklish, but due to the fact that I met William Shatner 20 minutes prior and due to the swelling caused by the bee stings, I was not at my best. I'll be ready for you next time!!!
We took lots of pictures and I'll post them as soon as they're developed.
I can't wait until next year's game, hopefully I'll be a little more experienced. At least I'll know what a medic is.
Mr. Kaye asked that I post some thoughts on the game here in the main forum.
Firstly, I'd like to thank Mr. Kaye and Load AO for talking me into playing at Shatnerball. I was orginally going as a spectator but they both are pretty good salesmen and convienced me I would have a good time playing. (I guess this means that I should thank you both for all the pretty bruises I got too) LOL.
Also, much mahalo's to Gibby, he helped me out alot in terms of how to play the scenerio style game and with my set up. Thanks for putting up with me
I volunteered at the registration tables from about 6:30am until 12 noon. So I didn't get to play the entire day. But helping out was really fun, I got to meet alot of people including DianaL, one of the members on the William Shatner BBS.
The first game I played in was in Bedlam, we were defending the town which got over taken by you Borg. My hopper got shot the first 5 minutes I was in the game so I thought I was out (I didn't read the rules). A medic comes next to me and says, "If you need a medic, call out for me" I had no idea what he was talking about and stood there looking dumb. Then he looks directly at me and says it again so I pick up on the hint and said: "Ummmm I think I need a medic" He then proceeded to wipe my hopper clean and I was cleared to go back into the game. I thought to myself, thats TooDamnKewl. I was standing near the edge of the hill when the Borg started to rush over, I think I shot one person, but I couldn't really tell, then I felt it, I got shot in the head. That HURT!!!! I was going to call for a medic but gibby told me that when you get shot in the head you're out of the game. The medic didn't seem all that great anymore. LOL (Just to let you know, I got shot in the head about 4 times during the entire event, I think Load put a curse on that mask...JK) While we were walking back to refill our air and get more paint, the Borg came charging over the hill and took the town. Ofcourse, we all know if I hadn't been killed, that would never have happened.
The second game I was in, was in Fort Courage. Running around in the bushes and hiding behind trees, that was really fun!!! It was a little frustrating to hear shots but not see where they were coming from. And to shoot but not see if I was hitting anyone or even shooting in the right direction. But, it was really exciting. I killed a Klingon who was hiding in some of the tree's, that was pretty awesome!! But after I killed him, someone came out of no where and shot me in the head so I was out of the game.
I met Mr. Kaye near the water faucets after my first game. Gibby went up to him and pointed me out. Mr. Kaye's first reaction...he rolled his eyes...what's up with that!! LOL He was really kewl!! We talked briefly about the game, what was going on afterwards etc. I kept telling gibby that he was much taller in person.
After the last game was over and WE WON, we went back to the volunteer area to start cleaning up. Thats the first time I saw William Shatner, he walked behind me to get to the trailor. I almost passed out...LOL
After a few minutes, all three team leaders went on stage for the auction. I wasn't really paying much attention because I don't have $3000.00 to spend on anything...Ha Ha Then all of a sudden I hear JJ Brookshire call out my screen name and he wants me to come onstage. I think my heart stopped. At first I was just gonna wave but not go up to the stage, but gibby made me go (don't let him fool you, he can be tough when he wants to be). I went on stage and tapped JJ on the shoulder, he gave me my choice of a Maxum magazine, or an autographed audio cassett copy of William Shatners Movie Memories book (doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out which one I picked). I walked up to Mr. Kaye to say Hi since I was leaving the next day and probably wouldn't have another chance to talk with him. Plus, he's tall and I wanted to hide behind him.
(this would later prove to be a fatal mistake on my part). JJ started talking about me flying all the way from Hawaii to play in the game, I could see where this was leading so I started to back up, I don't like mass attention, but Mr. Kaye wasn't going to let me go that easily. He grabbed me and walked me up to the front of the stage, I was so nervous, I didn't hear one word that JJ said about me. He could've said that I was giving away money and I would've smiled and said yes...LOL It was so strange to look out into the crowd. Everyone was cheering (I still have no clue why) gibby told me later that someone bid $1000.00 for me LMBO!!! After that was finally over (seemed like it lasted an hour), Mr. Kaye walked me over to William Shatner and introduced me. It was really sweet of Mr. Kaye to do that!! I don't think I said it before but THANKS. After he introduced me, we shook hands. I was so nervous all I could say was "HI". And I know I had a goofy look on my face. WHAT A DORK I AM!!! This is probably the only opportunity that I will ever have to meet Mr. Shatner and all I could say was "HI"! After that I just stood there for a few minutes, next to William Shatner and Tom Kaye, I leaned over to Mr. Kaye and told him I was gonna pass out but I don't think he heard me, either that or he was ignoring me because he didn't want to have to catch me if I fell...LOL That is an experience I will never forget!!
After I left the stage, gibby and I walked around to look for Load so I could gloat over our win. LOL We found him standing in the crowd with AGDJohn looking completely whipped. (Probably because WE WON!!!) AGDJohn was really kewl, he still had so much energy after the 8 hour game it was amazing. He told me the story of him getting shot in the titty by Mr. Shatner. Hey John, were you able to get your shirt autographed? We walked back to he Automags tent and I met musikman and Brian 123.
Musikman wanted to take my picture so I was hiding behind gibby, then Load comes up behind me and starts to push me in front of the camera for a butt shot. Of all people!! Load is the last person I thought would try to do that!!! You are such the disappointment!! JK
Anyway, we started wrestling and since he is a man he was winning. Can you guys believe he actually kicked me! How rude is that! LOL Someone got the whole thing on video but if it surfaces on this site or anyother site I will have to hurt you. (You know who you are LOL). I am very ticklish, but due to the fact that I met William Shatner 20 minutes prior and due to the swelling caused by the bee stings, I was not at my best. I'll be ready for you next time!!!We took lots of pictures and I'll post them as soon as they're developed.
I can't wait until next year's game, hopefully I'll be a little more experienced. At least I'll know what a medic is.
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