ConFederation 88
Subtitled 'The Con at the Edge of the World', this was held in Christchurch, New Zealand in 1988. Guest stars were Michael Keating (Vila), Paul Darrow (Avon) and Janet Lees Price (Klyn).
It was before my time, but I know two people who were there and had a wonderful time. They still talk about it. They lent me a con report and photos to scan.
It was before my time, but I know two people who were there and had a wonderful time. They still talk about it. They lent me a con report and photos to scan.
Paul and Janet with dogs
I have no idea why Paul Darrow has a sheepskin on his head in one photo but I do know the story behind this one.
Paul and Janet visited Dogwatch, whose volunteers rescue condemned dogs from the pound and foster them till they find good homes. There were four dogs there that day, and Paul and Janet were photographed with Mitch and Abby, who found good homes after the picture appeared in the paper. The other two, Irish Setter cross puppies, were named Jenna and Cally, and I'm sure they too found a home. |
Cuddly wombats and scratchy koalas
Paul, Janet, and Michael visited Australia on their way here. 'Avon and Vila' were recognised at the Melbourne Zoo by two very excited Aboriginal girls on holiday from Alice Springs, with much giggling and photo-taking.
Janet, who had fallen for wombats, was given plush one which she immediately named Michael because, to quote her, "Well, they are rather small, plump, and cuddly".
Michael displayed his 'koala bear scar' to impressed con-goers. How very... Vilaesque to be scratched by a cuddly bear, though to be fair, koalas are nervous little guys and get very stressed too much interaction.
Janet, who had fallen for wombats, was given plush one which she immediately named Michael because, to quote her, "Well, they are rather small, plump, and cuddly".
Michael displayed his 'koala bear scar' to impressed con-goers. How very... Vilaesque to be scratched by a cuddly bear, though to be fair, koalas are nervous little guys and get very stressed too much interaction.