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Las Vegas IndieMeet, 2009
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Mike Conway
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Posted:
4/5/2009 1:27:29 AM
Damn, it really is our 5th one in 6 years!
WHAT?
A bunch of filmmaking/artist types come to Vegas, for 3 days (sometimes 8!), to mingle, eat, drink and share knowledge.
WHEN?
Memorial Day weekend - May 22nd-24th.
WHERE?
Mike and Sheila Conway's house, in N/W Las Vegas. (PM me for the address.)
COST? No charge, but donations to cover the snacks/meals are deeply appreciated.
(Getting started)
(2008's roasted Marshmallow fight)
WHAT HAPPENS?
You can attend and watch movies/demos, while roasting marshmallows (see above pic) Better yet, get involved. Bring your short film (20 minutes or less) and we'll play it between or after features. Do you know about distribution or entertainment law? Talk about it. Present a demo. Past demos have included:
Airsoft/Blank firearms
Greenscreen shooting
3D Imaging
Making squibs
Silicone molds
Making blood
Makeup application
Music for film
Synthesizer basics
Cameras
Stunt fighting
Production, etc.
Please keep topics under 20 minuts. This year, there will be an exception, as we will light, shoot, edit and apply post-fx to a scene, which covers several topics.
(Feature times may be tentative.)
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
FRIDAY
6pm - Hors D' Oeuvres, meet and greet.
8:00pm - Feature movie, EXILE
9:30pm to 2am (approx.) - Short films
SATURDAY
1:00pm to 7pm - presentations, demos....and pizza!
7:30pm - Feature movie, CRAWLER (presented by sv Bell)
9:30pm - Feature movie, RECON 2023 (presented by Christian Viel)
11:15pm to 2am (approx.) - Short films
SUNDAY
1:30pm (approx.) - Several of us will go see TERMINATOR: SALVATION (Click on the titles to see corresponding trailers.)
The economy is dictating some very reasonable prices on rooms.
NEAREST LODGING:
Santa Fe Station
TEXAS STATION
Fiesta Rancho
All 3 on Rancho Drive. (All within 4 to 5 miles.) Additionally:
Cannery Hotel (7 miles, but a straight shot down Craig Rd)
Quicktime video of the 2006 IndieMeet (Allow about 30 seconds to load for broadband.)
If you want to keep track of who might be there, join the Vegas IndieMeet FaceBook page.
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Mike Conway
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Posted:
4/5/2009 1:33:57 AM
EDIT: Here is the fixed EXILE link.
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Vince Rocca
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Posted:
4/5/2009 9:03:45 PM
This is gonna be a loooooooong thread...
I'd like to take a moment to remind everyone that GPS the movie is available for sale. A movie might I add that I have nothing to do with... and now back to indie meat.
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Mike Conway
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Posted:
4/5/2009 9:13:57 PM
Don't stop there! You are welcome to come to the "meat" and personally plug GPS THE MOVIE. :>)
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Vince Rocca
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Posted:
4/6/2009 1:57:41 AM
I miss it every year because we always have a shindig of our own going on. This year I've also had to turn down topless girls at the river.
On a side note, completely unrelated - I'd like to take a moment to remind everyone to see I Love You, Man. A movie, might I add, that I have nothing to do with... and now back to indie meat.
meat=You're grilling right?
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FilmSail
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Posted:
4/6/2009 9:10:30 AM
Um Vince you still have that invite for the river I can represent for ya. LOL j/k
Oh and of course I have my 5th Annual I'll Be Missing The Vegas IndieMeet Again celebration. :-( A few more years when kids are in college I should be able to make it.
And I would liek to second the suggestion to go see "I Love You, Man". What a great movie.
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bird
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Posted:
4/6/2009 11:41:25 AM
I've got 10 million coming from Publisher's Clearing House, so I'll be there! :D
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Johnny Wu
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Posted:
4/6/2009 2:08:51 PM
Mike, Jean Claude is on his way to you...
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Mike Conway
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Posted:
4/6/2009 3:46:42 PM
Thanks, Johnny!
"I've got 10 million coming from Publisher's Clearing House, so I'll be there!"
You won't need that much. Getting here is the trick. We will put you up and feed you, if need be.
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SONNYBOO
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Posted:
4/6/2009 9:24:37 PM
I'm trying to work out if I can get the time out to head out to Vegas for this...I had such a blast when I went last time.
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Mike Conway
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Posted:
4/9/2009 3:25:00 AM
Sonnyboo, that would be great! Let me know if there's anything you need.
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Gene
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Posted:
4/9/2009 5:04:32 PM
Is there a place where I need to sign up? I'd love to be there.
GENE
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Gene
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Posted:
4/9/2009 5:05:51 PM
Wholly Crap... Its on my side of town!
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Mike Conway
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Posted:
4/9/2009 5:29:53 PM
"Wholly Crap... Its on my side of town!"
We're trying to be convenient. :>) Responding to this thread is your sign up. Welcome!
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Captain Scotty
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Posted:
4/10/2009 9:36:15 AM
I'll be there if it kills me! (And the way this past year has gone it just might.)
Is there a Best Western anywhere close to you? I get a discount from most BW's. I'm about going crazy to see how Exile turned out. Also I want to meet some of the crazy people from Indie Club.
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Mike Conway
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Posted:
4/10/2009 5:19:04 PM
There's a Best Western down Craig Road, about 10 miles. Craig is the road we live off of.
Best Western Nellis
5330 E Craig Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89115
(702) 651-1540
"I'm about going crazy to see how Exile turned out."
If you can't wait, EXILE is playing Saturday, April 18th, at 9pm, at the Plaza hotel. It is part of a sci-fi/fantasy festival, called Xanadu Las Vegas.
It is kind of a soft premiere, before IndieMeet happens.
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Captain Scotty
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Posted:
4/15/2009 12:50:45 PM
Mike
Do you know what they will charge to be able to come in and see the movie at this Xanadu festival?
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Mike Conway
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Posted:
4/15/2009 2:05:07 PM
I'm checking, Scott...
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Johnny Wu
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Posted:
4/15/2009 2:34:59 PM
we ought to do an indiemeet here in midwest too and force MIke to come out :P
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Mike Conway
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Posted:
4/15/2009 2:53:46 PM
Or, I'll be like you and send movies, Johnny!
Scott, it looks like I can sneak you in for EXILE.
I don't think there is a day pass and I know you don't want to pay for 3 days. Then again, it is a sci-fi/fantasy fest, so 3 day passes can be had here - Xanadu registration
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Mike Conway
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Posted:
5/11/2009 2:14:39 AM
Less than 2 weeks away...
"EXILE has all the right elements for good science fiction: monsters, androids, spaceships, but most importantly it has a good story." -Nic Brown, bmovieman.com
THE CRAWLER image, above, is a png. If it doesn't appear, click THIS.
BTW, anyone who is bringing a short (or above movie), I suggest Verbatim, Sony...DVD +-Rs. There's a certain brand that starts with "M" that I have trouble playing, as did the last festival I attended.
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plutone
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Posted:
5/11/2009 5:49:41 PM
Looks like I'll make it there this year along with Natasha. Indiemeet or bust!
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plutone
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Posted:
5/11/2009 5:50:53 PM
What's the weather usually like this time of year?
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Mike Conway
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Posted:
5/11/2009 6:19:22 PM
Last year, it rained (drizzled actually) all 3 days! That was abnormal. Expect 100 - 105 degrees and some wind.
We just got a new airconditioner and it cranks!
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cps
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Posted:
5/11/2009 6:55:50 PM
That "Crawler" poster is covered in awesome sauce!
-curt
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Bob
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Posted:
5/11/2009 7:25:10 PM
RE: The Crawler...
Nothing like some screaming cleavage to move product!
Isn't that right, Vince?
:)
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James
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Posted:
5/11/2009 8:58:49 PM
What's with the chick's mouth in the Crawler poster. Looks like she's beginning to turn into a werewolf with big heaving brestises. :)
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Mike Conway
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Posted:
5/11/2009 9:42:06 PM
"Nothing like some screaming cleavage to move product!"
Good, so you'll be there? :>)
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Mike Conway
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Posted:
5/11/2009 9:49:33 PM
"Expect 100 - 105 degrees"
BTW, Martin, I meant that those temps were daytime highs, when most demos happen inside....save for this year's compressed air blood cannon! We watch the movies at night, so probably 70s - low 80s in the evenings.
We still have room for a few sleepovers, if that helps anybody's wallet.
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Vince Rocca
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Posted:
5/12/2009 2:07:29 AM
Isn't that right, Vince?
That poster ROCKS! I'd love to know who did it. Sadly I think IC ran SV away long ago...
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magicalworldmovies.com
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Posted:
5/12/2009 8:02:58 AM
That Crawler poster is fantastically done.
It also inspires me to start painting my posters by hand. Not sure if this Crawler one is actually painted by hand but it reminded me of an ambition I had of painting my posters with poster paint in that whole dramatic fashion.
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Mike Conway
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Posted:
5/14/2009 3:56:53 AM
I want to shout out a big "THANK YOU!!!" to Eric Colley, Spencer and whoever else is responsible for the IndieMeet mentions on the Home Page and Newsletters! That is extremely cool.
The 7' tall, Alien Warrior Comedian, from Last Comic Standing will perform Friday night, right after EXILE shows. This guy is hilarious, and he also happens to be a big fan of TERRARIUM, which is why he's coming.
As long is it doesn't rain out, this is looking to be the best attended Meet, so far.
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plutone
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Posted:
5/21/2009 12:24:42 AM
Any reason to buy those Terminator tickets in advance for the Sunday showing? We're there. In fact coming in a day early to enjoy the Vegas strip a little before hunkering down in indieworld.
Bringing a short of Natasha's and a coupla folding lawn chairs.
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Mike Conway
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Posted:
5/21/2009 3:47:17 AM
"Any reason to buy those Terminator tickets in advance for the Sunday showing?"
You can if you want to, but those kind of movies are usually on 3 or 4 screens, at the multiplexes, so they don't really sell out. Still, not a bad idea. Sunday, Rancho Santa Fe, sometime closest to 1 or 1:30pm, is what we'll try for.
Excellent idea with the folding chairs and a day on the strip! I know Kelly Johnston and his girlfriend, Debi, flew in this afternoon, but haven't heard from them. Her first time to Vegas, so I know that they're making the rounds.
I tested out the projectors, tonight. One is a backup. Everything is working. A couple of us are building the screen support, Thursday morning. Picking up about 70 rental chairs, after that. Nothing as comfy as lawn chairs, though. :>)
Can't wait to see you and Natasha!
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Johnny Wu
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Posted:
5/21/2009 6:25:35 AM
good luck and have fun Mike!
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bird
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Posted:
5/21/2009 1:21:53 PM
Yap, have a great time Mike and company!
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Vince Rocca
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Posted:
5/21/2009 1:24:31 PM
Have some IndieMeat for me....
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Mike Conway
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Posted:
5/21/2009 4:01:48 PM
Thanks, Johnny and Bird! I'll be having double portions of IndieMeat, for Vince. :>)
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James
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Posted:
5/21/2009 5:14:20 PM
Do your thing, Mike :)
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Mike Conway
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Posted:
5/21/2009 10:08:09 PM
Thanks, James! Time to put my schmooze hat on...
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plutone
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Posted:
5/23/2009 1:29:52 PM
we're here. It's on. Exile is a blast!
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plutone
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Posted:
5/26/2009 12:19:10 AM
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plutone
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Posted:
5/26/2009 12:34:19 AM
A good time was had by all. Here's some random pics. Wish I'd taken more.
Mike directing an effects shot for the IndieMeet demo short.
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Natasha enjoying some of Sheila's fine food along with Jake and Terry
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Special Effects demo on Debbie's arm
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Natasha awaiting her shot in a cloning demo that shows her acting with herself
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The boom op has a very steady hand
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Natasha, Matt & Mike making great art
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The director's pose! He has multiple projects in various stages of development :)
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Natasha & Natasha
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Natasha Blasick & Mike Conway celebrating a masterpiece of cinema
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Glad we made the voyage.
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magicalworldmovies.com
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Posted:
5/26/2009 2:00:31 AM
Looks like you had a great party.
How many people attended?
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Mike Conway
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Posted:
5/26/2009 2:34:29 AM
Thanks for posting those, Martin! I'm waiting for Marcus to send me 3 hours of tape, so I can put together a montage.
The Meet was great. Weather was perfect, every night. In fact, I put on a jacket, late Sunday. The last guy left this evening (Monday night). I am sooooooooo tired. Fri, Sat, Sun nights I stayed up until 7:30am, 6:30am and 4:30am, respectively!
"How many people attended?"
Had about 60 people, Friday night. About 45 or more, Saturday night. About 25 for the Sunday pool party. Different people on each night, with a handful of regulars.
EXILE, followed by the Alien Warrior comedian had the biggest draw. He was really funny, and a bit aggressive.
*Scans man in front row*
"You have the highest sperm count in the crowd!.........Too bad, it's all on your chin."
Other stuff, I dare not repeat!
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Vince Rocca
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Posted:
5/27/2009 12:19:29 AM
Too bad, it's all on your chin.
Oh so Eric did come?
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Parker
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Posted:
5/28/2009 12:47:34 PM
Looks like you guys had a great time, wish I could have been there.....
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Mike Conway
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Posted:
5/28/2009 6:35:11 PM
Alan White took pics during the Saturday afternoon demos. Here is his
IndieMeet coverage.
Click "Fan Pics" to see the gallery.
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cdc
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Posted:
5/28/2009 7:04:01 PM
wow Mike, every year I plan on coming, and life seems to get in the way. Hats off to you for being involved and sharing the fun in a social setting.
It's funny, I live in LA but you have a better hands on networking and doing things which is hard to do here. Everyone is too busy getting by and making a buck.
Once again, I hope life settles and I can plan on coming next year if it's on again.
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Mike Conway
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Posted:
5/28/2009 7:13:48 PM
I'm pretty sure that 2010 is a go. A lot of people are asking. Memorial Day weekend, as usual.
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indieFX
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Posted:
5/28/2009 11:35:15 PM
when I read 2010 I thought it was the title of the next Conway movie. Then I realized I'm ancient!!!
Man, it always looks so fun at the indieMeet! I find myself wanting to thank the Conways, and I've never been to one! I enjoy seeing all the happy people engaged in filmaking activities!
Keep having them Mike, we'll all show up eventually!
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Martin Blasick
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Posted:
5/29/2009 3:20:45 PM
The Alien Warrior Comiedian.scared the living wits out of Natasha. After Exile's credits, she went in the house and screamed bloody murder. Turned out the 7' comic was waiting right inside the door to go on.
Another of his naughty jokes. "You monkeys think we like to use anal probes. That's ridiculous. I use my finger".
Alien Warrior Comedian, Natasha Blasick, Martin Blasick (yours truly)
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