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FORKNI-L Digest - 4 Aug 2003 to 5 Aug 2003 (#2003-221)

Tue, 5 Aug 2003

There are 24 messages totalling 655 lines in this issue.

Topics of the day:

  1. FK  Jacket (14)
  2. A question from a newbie (2)
  3. FORKNI-L Digest - 31 Jul 2003 to 1 Aug 2003 (#2003-217)
  4. QoH Harp, was FK  Jacket
  5. Today's Birthday:  August 5
  6. FK vamp-bitten coffee mugs
  7. Today's Birthday, August 5
  8. FK ALUMNI- VCR Alert for August (3)

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Date:    Mon, 4 Aug 2003 19:45:16 EDT
From:    BJDFKFan@a.......
Subject: Re: FK  Jacket

>>>   For the collectors on the list, there is a Forever Knight Crew Jacket
available on eBay.  <<<

My goodness, their "Buy it Now" price seems rather a bit optimistic!

Becky -- DFKS, DK, IB, DT, UF, Ravenette, Cousin, FOD
http://members.aol.com/BJDFKFan, http://DKfanfic.tripod.com
We're cut adrift, but still floating.  I'm only hanging on to watch you go
down...my love.  (Bono, U2)
The world was bankrupted of ten million fine actions the night she passed on.
 (paraphrased from Ray Bradbury's F. 451, in memory of Libby M.)

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Date:    Mon, 4 Aug 2003 19:49:49 EDT
From:    Libratsie@a.......
Subject: Re: FK  Jacket

In a message dated 8/4/03 6:46:12 PM Central Daylight Time, BJDFKFan@a.......
writes:


> My goodness, their "Buy it Now" price seems rather a bit optimistic!

Definitely, but Nick's driver's license (wasn't it?) brought $3000 at a live
auction. I even know someone who paid over $250 for a fake dead lab white with
a bite taken out of it.

Now who'd do that???

Libs

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Date:    Mon, 4 Aug 2003 20:01:57 EDT
From:    Michele Canterbury <Mobody@a.......>
Subject: Re: FK  Jacket

In a message dated 8/4/2003 7:46:12 PM Eastern Standard Time,
BJDFKFan@a....... writes:

> My goodness, their "Buy it Now" price seems rather a bit optimistic!

Susan Garrett's crew jacket was recently up for auction and it went for
$1700... I know.. cuz I was about to bid even more for it before I came to my
senses.

Michele

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Date:    Mon, 4 Aug 2003 17:47:49 -0700
From:    Cloud <clouddancer@c.......>
Subject: Re: FK  Jacket

> Nick's driver's license (wasn't it?) brought $3000 at a live
> auction. I even know someone who paid over $250 for a fake
> dead lab white with a bite taken out of it.

Let us not forget the $3,200 spent to retrieve a Coke can from Mr.
Bennett's clothing.

--
Cloud

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Date:    Mon, 4 Aug 2003 21:18:04 EDT
From:    KnghtWtch@a.......
Subject: Re: FK  Jacket

In a message dated 8/4/2003 7:50:48 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
Libratsie@a....... writes:

> Definitely, but Nick's driver's license (wasn't it?) brought $3000 at a
> live
> auction

The price it went for was $4200.  And the Harp from Queen of Harps went for
2200.  One of LaCroix's crystal glass went for 1000.  And if I remember
correctly, I'd have to look it up but LaCroix's ring went for 3000.

All for Charity at Bridging the Knight.

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Date:    Mon, 4 Aug 2003 21:21:04 EDT
From:    Libratsie@a.......
Subject: Re: FK  Jacket

In a message dated 8/4/03 8:19:14 PM Central Daylight Time, KnghtWtch@a.......
writes:


> And if I remember
> correctly, I'd have to look it up but LaCroix's ring went for 3000.
>

I was remembering the ring, not the license, I think.

I remember Screed's daggar was $800. The man who won it let me touch it as he
knew I really wanted it.

Libs

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Date:    Mon, 4 Aug 2003 18:53:04 -0700
From:    J L Kerr <jlkerr1228@c.......>
Subject: Re: FK  Jacket

Was that a charity auction or an eBay-like auction. Whether the money was
going to a charity or not would make a difference on how much I would be
willing to pay.

J L Kerr
My fiction page:  http://members.aol.com/jlkerr1228/index.html


----- Original Message -----
From: "Michele Canterbury" <Mobody@a.......>
To: <FORKNI-L@l.......>
Sent: Monday, August 04, 2003 5:01 PM
Subject: Re: [FORKNI-L] FK Jacket


> In a message dated 8/4/2003 7:46:12 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> BJDFKFan@a....... writes:
>
> > My goodness, their "Buy it Now" price seems rather a bit optimistic!
>
> Susan Garrett's crew jacket was recently up for auction and it went for
> $1700... I know.. cuz I was about to bid even more for it before I came to my
> senses.
>
> Michele

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Date:    Mon, 4 Aug 2003 22:09:46 EDT
From:    Libratsie@a.......
Subject: Re: FK  Jacket

In a message dated 8/4/03 9:04:03 PM Central Daylight Time,
jlkerr1228@c....... writes:


> Was that a charity auction or an eBay-like auction. Whether the money was
> going to a charity or not would make a difference on how much I would be
> willing to pay.

Bridging the Knight was the forerunner to Lights Camera Auction. It was held
near San Fransisco after the final season of Forever Knight. Proceeds went to
a Toronto Pediatric AIDs home (and if I remember right, didn't the proceeds
keep that charity from closing?) as well as the Canadian Diabetic Association.

I do think the charities had a lot to do with how high the bids went there. I
know I didn't feel guilty bidding that much on the rat because I saw it as a
donation. The rat was just a bonus. LOL!

It really was a remarkable weekend of FK fans. Everyone was very generous
with letting others touch their auction wins. I was sitting behind the gentleman
who won the harp, and he let me hold it.  The man who won Screed's daggar was
working the event, and even commented he knew how bad I probably wanted it (I
really wish I'd gotten a picture of that daggar). There was another rat up for
auction as well, and I tried to get it but backed down when someone explained
it was a gift for someone else (the bidding went too high anyway).

Libs

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Date:    Mon, 4 Aug 2003 22:15:19 EDT
From:    Susankenn@a.......
Subject: Re: FK  Jacket

In a message dated 8/4/2003 10:04:03 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
jlkerr1228@c....... writes:


> Was that a charity auction or an eBay-like auction. Whether the money was
> going to a charity or not would make a difference on how much I would be
> willing to pay.
>

Hi

I agree. I went nuts at some of the Gertherings and LCA . After I came to my
senses I at least had the justification that I was giving to charity.

Sue
(the keeper of many props)

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Date:    Mon, 4 Aug 2003 23:23:56 -0400
From:    Don Fasig <argent@c.......>
Subject: Re: A question from a newbie

On 3 Aug 2003  Nancy Kaminski wrote:
> Official merchandise is limited to the two Fred Mollin sound tracks
> and the three novels. Then there are the crew jackets, hats, and other
> crew gift items. Everything else is fan-made.

Once upon a time, a long time ago, it was possible to buy official FK t-shirts.
As far as I know they were only available for a short time and even then you
had to buy a dozen or so at a time.  Some of us collaborated to get them.  They
are black (of course) with the Forever Knight logo (as used in the opening
sequence) embroidered on the left front. It's the one I'm wearing in the
picture on my FK pages.

Also, one Halloween, I don't remember if it was second or third season, Sony
ran an FK trivia contest on their web site. The prize (at least what I won) was
an official FK baseball cap - black with a red bill and the logo (same as the
shirt) embroidered on the front.

I seem to recall another contest with vamp bitten coffee cups as the prize.
Anybody else remember that one?

L8r

Don  ----,-'<@
argent@c.......

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Date:    Mon, 4 Aug 2003 22:38:35 EDT
From:    Carol Phillinger <CorvaCXVI@a.......>
Subject: Re: FORKNI-L Digest - 31 Jul 2003 to 1 Aug 2003 (#2003-217)

fkforever <fkforever@y......> wrote:

> If Allie Percy is still around, would you
> please contact me off list about the Goldplaid Script.
>

I'm pretty sure that Allie is no longer on this list.  If you are interested
in the Goldenplaid Script, you can write to either club@g....... or
quinn@g....... for details on obtaining a copy.

Carol

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Date:    Mon, 4 Aug 2003 23:57:26 EDT
From:    KnghtWtch@a.......
Subject: Re: FK  Jacket

In a message dated 8/4/2003 10:10:47 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
Libratsie@a....... writes:

>
> I do think the charities had a lot to do with how high the bids went there.
> I
> know I didn't feel guilty bidding that much on the rat because I saw it as a
> donation. The rat was just a bonus. LOL!
>
>

Your absolutely right.  Charity donations have a lot to do with the amount of
the bidding.  I went to LCA2 & 3 and purchased one of Nick's three business
cards.  I was willing to pay 450.oo for it because it was going to charity.  In
addition, I attended G5 and I am very good friends with a young lady who
purchased a set of matching Forever Knight towels, pillows, quilt [all fan made]
and a chance to sit with Ger at dinner for a light sum of 19,000.00.
Yes...that is the correct amount.  And it is the highest bid I have ever heard
of offered at a charity fund raiser.

KnightWitch;-]=

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Date:    Mon, 4 Aug 2003 23:08:17 -0500
From:    Nancy Kaminski <nancykam@c.......>
Subject: Re: FK  Jacket

> KnghtWtch@a....... wrote:

> Your absolutely right.  Charity donations have a lot to do
> with the amount of the bidding.  I went to LCA2 & 3 and purchased one of
> Nick's three business cards.  I was willing to pay 450.oo for it because it was
> going to charity.

That's what makes LCA a success--fun stuff to buy, and the proceeds go
to charity. I've dropped some money there and enjoyed myself a lot.

> In addition, I attended G5 and I am very good friends with a
> young lady who purchased a set of matching Forever Knight towels, pillows,
> quilt [all fan made] and a chance to sit with Ger at dinner for a
> light sum of 19,000.00.

It was amazing to see that happen!

> Yes...that is the correct amount.  And it is the highest
> bid I have ever heard of offered at a charity fund raiser.

LCA has produced some stupendous bids, the highest for set visits to
La Femme Nikita. I believe the highest went for $22,000, but that was
in Canadian dollars so the US cost was more like $14,000---still not
chump change, but not the $19,000 from G5.

The most mind-boggling bids have to be for the Coke Can Challenge,
though. I just can't imagine bidding the amounts that people do for a
Coke can---and a lot of the time, it's not even full! <g>

Nancy Kaminski
bemused LCA 1-5 attendee
nancykam@c.......

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Date:    Mon, 4 Aug 2003 23:22:36 -0500
From:    Nancy Kaminski <nancykam@c.......>
Subject: Re: A question from a newbie

> Don Fasig wrote:

> are black (of course) with the Forever Knight logo (as used
> in the opening sequence) embroidered on the left front. It's the one I'm
> wearing in the picture on my FK pages.

Those are very handsome shirts. Too bad they're not on offer any
more---unless someone who bought a dozen has one tucked away in a
drawer?? <g>

> Also, one Halloween, I don't remember if it was second or
> third season, Sony ran an FK trivia contest on their web site. The prize (at
> least what I won) was an official FK baseball cap - black with a red bill and the
> logo (same as the shirt) embroidered on the front.

Yeah, I have one of those! I got it in an online charity auction, and
then had Ger autograph it for me at G4. Needless to say, I don't wear
it. It's stashed away in my "save" drawer.

Nancy Kaminski
nancykam@c.......

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Date:    Tue, 5 Aug 2003 00:44:06 EDT
From:    BJDFKFan@a.......
Subject: Re: FK  Jacket

>>>  I was sitting behind the gentleman
who won the harp, and he let me hold it.  <<<

I was told (by Allie) years ago that Allie Percy had the QoH harp.   I take
it that there was more than one?  (I think I do vaguely remember Allie telling
me there was, but am not sure and am curious.)

Becky -- DFKS, DK, IB, DT, UF, Ravenette, Cousin, FOD
http://members.aol.com/BJDFKFan, http://DKfanfic.tripod.com
We're cut adrift, but still floating.  I'm only hanging on to watch you go
down...my love.  (Bono, U2)
The world was bankrupted of ten million fine actions the night she passed on.
 (paraphrased from Ray Bradbury's F. 451, in memory of Libby M.)

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Date:    Tue, 5 Aug 2003 01:03:07 EDT
From:    KnghtWtch@a.......
Subject: Re: FK  Jacket

In a message dated 8/5/2003 12:45:06 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
BJDFKFan@a....... writes:

> was told (by Allie) years ago that Allie Percy had the QoH harp.   I
> take
> it that there was more than one?  (I think I do vaguely remember Allie
> telling
> me there was, but am not sure and am curious.)
>

I believe there were two harps.  The One used in the pre-vampire Nick scene
was more ornate and new. The second  used in the 1996 story was worn and the
painted designs on the harp were worn, to show wear from age.   Two  were used
to reflect the difference in  the time gap between the two stories.

One at BtK and I'm not sure where the other one was auctioned off.

KnightWitch ;-]=

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Date:    Tue, 5 Aug 2003 01:48:04 -0400
From:    Marg <mytoronto@r.......>
Subject: Re: QoH Harp, was FK  Jacket

KnghtWtch@a....... wrote:

> II believe there were two harps.  The One used in the pre-vampire Nick scene
> was more ornate and new. The second  used in the 1996 story was worn and the
> One at BtK and I'm not sure where the other one was auctioned off.

The other one was auctioned off at Toronto Trek in '96 or '97, the year of the
first GWDFC Charity Bikeathon.

--
Marg mytoronto@r.......
In Toronto, the City of the Knight
off to see Ger in Wolfville, NS in two weeks time <g>

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Date:    Tue, 5 Aug 2003 07:15:10 EDT
From:    Libratsie@a.......
Subject: Re: FK  Jacket

In a message dated 8/4/03 11:45:06 PM Central Daylight Time, BJDFKFan@a.......
writes:


> I was told (by Allie) years ago that Allie Percy had the QoH harp.   I
> take
> it that there was more than one?  (I think I do vaguely remember Allie
> telling
> me there was, but am not sure and am curious.)
>

I seem to remember there being more than one as well, but also it was a man
and a woman sitting in front of me that day. I was relatively new to Fkfic and
Jadfe, and not subscribed yet to forkni-l, so a lot of names weren't
"clicking" with me yet at Bridging the Knight. One of them could have been
Allie, but I don't think so.

One of the strangest situations didn't realize until months later - there was
someone at Bridging who lived in the same town I do. I probably talked to
her, but we didn't really meet each other until after the event.

The only people I knew beforehand at Bridging was the two people who went
with me and PN Elrod (who talked me into going in the first place)

Libs

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Date:    Tue, 5 Aug 2003 06:31:03 -0500
From:    eowyn3@j.......
Subject: Today's Birthday:  August 5

Hi Y'all!

Today is the birthday of:       Our list gardener, Don Fasig   argent@c.......

You can send birthday greetings to Don at the above e-mail address.
Please NOT to the list!

People who share birthdays on this date include:
Loni Anderson, TV Actress
Neil Alden Armstrong, Astronaut
Niels Abel, Mathematician
John Huston, Movie Actor, Movie Producer/Director
John Merrick, "The Elephant Man"

Significant events on this date:
1844, the cornerstone for the Statue of Liberty was laid at Bedloe's
Island (now Ellis Island).
1858, Cyrus W. Field completed the Atlantic cable, establishing
telegraphic communication between U.S. & England.
1891, first travelers checks issued (American Express).
1957, "American Bandstand" TV Music hosted by Dick Clark, made its
network debut on ABC-TV.

I hope you have a very Happy Birthday, Don!

If you would like to be added to the birthday announcements, please send
your name, birthdate (no year needed) and e-mail address to me,
privately, eowyn3@j....... and I'll be glad to add you.

Terri
eowyn3@j......., eowyn@w.......
GWDFC, G-IV & V Attendee, Knighties Listowner, TKD, FK X-Stitcher,
Proud Survivor of Fk-fic  Wars 8-11, Keeper of the FK Birthday List
She can be taught!  But only in little bytes!

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Date:    Tue, 5 Aug 2003 09:25:53 -0500
From:    Lisa McDavid <mclisa@m.......>
Subject: FK vamp-bitten coffee mugs

I have one, and here's the background. Just before the third season,
Sony-TriStar had been all set to push FK hard. Ger had been supposed to do a
personal appearance at the Las Vegas convention of the professional association
of television programming executives (I can't recall the acronym). Then Ryssher
pressured USA out of the deal because they were concerned that FK was making
inroads on Highlander's ratings. Ger's appearance was cancelled.

A group of Forkni-lers had gone to Las Vegas to the convention to push FK. We
knew nothing about the situation with Ryssher. Nobody did at the time.  The
Forkni-lers found FK promotional items at the convention, including the mugs.
They're black, with the show's logo in red, and the rim looks as though someone
had taken a large bite out of it. Each member of the Forkni-l party came back
with one. I suppose there were others acquired by members of the convention.

Mine was a gift from one of the Forkni-l group after I told her how unhappy I
was at being unable to keep going up in the bidding for one that appeared on
Ebay. That one was from a junk shop, according to the seller.

McLisa
mclisa@m.......

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Date:    Tue, 5 Aug 2003 09:15:35 -0500
From:    eowyn3@j.......
Subject: Re: Today's Birthday, August 5

Hi Y'all!

Correcting a small error in today's significant events.  I wrote:
>1844, the cornerstone for the Statue of Liberty was laid at Bedloe's
Island (now Ellis Island).<

Bedloe's Island is now called Liberty Island, NOT Ellis Island.  I read
my source wrong.

Sorry for the mix-up.

Terri
eowyn3@j.......

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Date:    Tue, 5 Aug 2003 11:23:05 -0700
From:    Sherri C <sherric@e.......>
Subject: Re: FK ALUMNI- VCR Alert for August

I just turned on "The Secret Lives of Jules Verne" at 11 am (never being
home, I don't see much daytime stuff - was curious to see what the show
was...) and Nigel Bennett is in it - I suspect only as a guest, but one
never knows.

Bye fer noo...




Sherri                          sherric@e.......
"...freedom is not free, for in times of darkness, in the fires of war,
freedom is forged of iron, iron oft quenched by the blood of the innocent,
a terrible price to pay. Yet to let evil rule is even more costly."  (from
"Into the Fire" by Dennis L McKiernan)

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Date:    Tue, 5 Aug 2003 14:42:53 -0400
From:    Libratsie@a.......
Subject: Re: FK ALUMNI- VCR Alert for August

In a message dated 8/5/2003 1:23:05 PM Eastern Standard Time, sherric@e.......
writes:

> and Nigel Bennett is in it - I suspect only as a guest, but
> one
> never knows.

As far as I know, he was only a guest. Greg Kramer was also a guest in an
episode but I never got to see the episode :-(

Libs

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Date:    Tue, 5 Aug 2003 15:49:49 -0400
From:    Emily Lacey <laceye@e.......>
Subject: Re: FK ALUMNI- VCR Alert for August

>BEN BASS (Javier Vachon)
>Bliss                           HBO2            8,22
>Bride of Chucky                 USA             22

According to my lists, the Stargate SG-1 he is in will be on Monday,
Aug 11 at 7:00 pm. It's called the Curse and he portrays Steven
Raynor, mostly at the beginning and at the end of the show.

--
Emily Lacey
laceye@e.......

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