Lumos, Take Nine; Pics: Part Five...LJ People

[valis2]

I'm so sad...it's time for my last Lumos entry.

The Parade of Squids.

Here are the pics of those brave enough to hold a GIANT SQUID...

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ac1d6urn and sinick

They've informed me that the caption is to read "We prefer this tentacle."

I'd like to add that yes, that was really Sinick's actual expression at the moment. The squid was very happy to have retained all of his tentacles afterward.

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bronze_ribbons

Because even squids get thirsty.

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ellid

Aw, such a pretty scarf for the squid! He was quite happy to be so nice and toasty.

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furiosity

I feel like we should have procured a mini-bandanna for the squid for this pic.

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glockgal

She fed the squid a pixie stick! No wonder he was so hyper.

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gmonkey42

I lurve her t-shirt so much. And she didn't even bat an eyelid when I asked her to pose with the squid. Such poise! Such grace!

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jedirita

This woman is clearly used to cephalopods of all types.

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lampblack

A lovely woman, and so totally out of focus...I apologize!

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larilee

She was totally wearing a tiara and a witch's hat for most of the con. Now that's a decisive headgear choice.

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logospilgrim

I know, I already put this pic up. But I just couldn't resist putting it up again. Seriously. Of all the pics I took of Logos, this was by far the cutest.

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lunafish

Lunafish the brave, posing with a giant, clearly dangerous squid...

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marginaliana

I love her hat! And she was so happy about holding the squid.

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julian_black

The pic that will live on in infamy.

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mingbutterfly

Such a sweetheart!

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mysduende

She totally rocks. I love her shirt, too.

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scarah2

I only talked to her for 2.6 seconds, unfortunately. Or rather, fortunately for her, because I would have said about 3576235962378 things otherwise.

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sylvadin

Aw! The squid likes cuddles.

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tbranch

Tbranch finds out that the squid is a little too friendly.

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ziasudra_fic

Ah, yes. This one shares the cephalopod-love!



Pics Part One (Costumes)
Pics Part Two (More costumes)
Pics Part Three (Funny)
Summary Part One (Thursday)
Summary Part Two (Friday)
Summary Part Three (Saturday)
Summary Part Four (Sunday/Monday)
Pics Part Four (More Funny)
Pics Part Five (LJ People)

Comments

[gina-r-snape.livejournal.com]

Ha ha ha. OMG, these are great!!!!!!!!!! So many familiar names I can put a face to.

But why does the poor squid look like a penis in the hands of gmonkey42?

[mysduende.livejournal.com]

Squid dildo + gmonkey42 = OTP Mwoahahahahaaaa...!

[valis2.livejournal.com]

hee! Poor squid...he was just trying to give Lucius the spotlight, after all.

*giggles*

[mysduende.livejournal.com]

Awww... everyone looks so squidilicious! That squid reeeeally gets around. I, however, look like I needed to hydrate more. Travel always make me bloated. :-/

[valis2.livejournal.com]

You looked lovely, m'dear. You have a very commanding presence! And the squid lurved you so.

[mysduende.livejournal.com]

Awww, thank you, sweetie. The squid was my shoulder pal. Hee.

[http://users.livejournal.com/_vocalion_/]

Your squid is a social butterfly! With the exception of Larilee and Lunafish, I don't remember seeing any of the others at the conference. No, I take that back. I do remember seeing logospilgrim, but I didn't meet her. Thanks for posting these. It's nice to be able to connect a face with some of the names I recognize.

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Yes, it was so much fun!

And somehow YOU managed to elude the squid! Next time I'm tying you to a chair.

[lunafish.livejournal.com]

Squeee for squid pics! Thanks for sharing!

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Yay! Glad you enjoyed them.

[marginaliana]

Yay squid! These are truly delightful.

[valis2.livejournal.com]

The squid lurves you! :)

[harry-crazy.livejournal.com]

I wish I had gotten the squid as Luna! :( Could you explain, please, why exactly the squid is important? I'm outta the loop here...AND finally, do you--or anyone--know how to contact the artist Sharon who made the Hogwarts Grafitti or Morag? Thanks.

[valis2.livejournal.com]

I love the squid! He's one of my favorite things about the HPverse. When I found the stuffed octopus in Maui, I thought, squee! Perfect! So he became my mascot for the con.

Weirdly enough, I split a cab with her. She told me her LJ name, but I can't remember it for the life of me, I'm so sorry. I'll ask aubrem if she remembers, she drove over with me.

[aubrem.livejournal.com]

Wah! I want my pic taken with the giant squid!!!!!

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Aw, I'm so sorry!

Next con, for certain.

Hey, harry_crazy is looking for that girl we split a taxi with on the way to Lumos. Her name was Sharon...do you remember her LJ name by any chance?

[ziasudra.livejournal.com]

Squid pics! :D

I saw most of them already on your camera, but it's great to see them again. Lucky squid, I think he got the most love out of everyone in the entire conference!

[valis2.livejournal.com]

The squid is pining for the con, I tell you! He's very saddened by my lack of socialness here at home. He can't wait for Phoenix Rising. ;)

[lord--voldemort.livejournal.com]

These turned out fantastic! :)

I remember getting like... three pictures taken of myself and the squid on the very last day in the Art Gallery; because Lucius + Squid = <3333
lol.

[lord--voldemort.livejournal.com]

Nevermind... I'm a dork.
I knew I saw them somewhere, but didn't know where anymore. MY bad. :)

[valis2.livejournal.com]

I love the pic of you with the squid on your head! It totally makes me crack up. ;)

[lord--voldemort.livejournal.com]

*nods frantically*
I just wish that I was more serious! xD Lucius isn't like "Eugh. Squids" but rather, in the picture the caption is "*giggle* Squids!!! :D" rotflmao

[sylvadin.livejournal.com]

Did someone forget to have their picture taken with Squidiccino? I don't see you in any of the above pix...

If his Cuddly Tentacleness is going to Phoenix Rising in New Orleans then you'll simply have to find him a Mardi Gras mask and beads to wear *g*

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Hee! I somehow avoided my own squid!

And we definitely have to find him some New Orleans finery, there is no doubt about it. I think scenic pics of him visiting local landmarks would be nice, too!

[florence-craye.livejournal.com]

Tee hee hee hee! Of course, I love these. It's also nice to put faces to all the names I see on lj.

[valis2.livejournal.com]

I'm just so sad that it's over! I had such a great time.

You should come to Phoenix Rising!

[catsintheattic.livejournal.com]

Those picturees are great! It's so wonderful being able to link faces to names. I really hope to attend Sectus next year in London.

Thank you so much for sharing your fandom trip with us!

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Ooh, you'll have to give us a Full Report from Sectus! I wish I could go. :)

Glad you enjoyed reading! It was really a lot of fun writing it up.

[serpenatrix.livejournal.com]

Awwww, such lovely piccies... And thank you for the links to the rest of Lumos, it was most enjoyable! :)

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Hee! Glad you enjoyed my insane verbosity and my irritating photo skills. I had a blast, really!