tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60691702011-07-15T05:24:57.267+08:00The Perth Fannish Gossip BlogAriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13461964506680234217noreply@blogger.comBlogger431100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6069170.post-1124685399265145782005-08-22T12:34:00.000+08:002005-08-22T12:36:39.270+08:00

Gossip: Andrew W and Kate ? have been spending some time together. Things are apparently going well so far. Source: Spotted at various swancon screenings.Reliableness: Confirmed by Andrew.

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Gossip: He's finally here.Vincent John Parker was born last night at 9.50pm. Weighing in at 7 lb 8 oz.Congrats to Sarah & John.See Sarah's LJ for information about visiting etc.Source: Sarah's LJ (via mynxii)Reliableness: Pretty Darn Good.

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Gossip: Another pregnancy to report. Calli is most of the way through the first trimester. Congrats and good wishes. Source: Her LJ. Reliableness: Confirmed by her partner's blog.

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Gossip: Sean R and Samara W have announced their engagement, apparently during Christmas dinner. No further details so far. Source: Andrew W Reliableness: Samara's brother should know.

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Gossip: Just as the in production list had dwindled down to empty, a new entry! Fee & Jeff are expecting another baby, apparently in early June. Source: Kylie Reliableness: Well, she is Fee's sister.

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Gossip: Congratulations to Lee & Lyn on their latest production, Connor, who after his initial difficulties arrived with comparatively little trouble at 5:30pm 26th November. All are well. Congratulations also to Nik & Pete L. on the arrival of their new son (Robert Peter) also on 26th November at 7:10pm (missing his sister's birthday by about 5 hours.) Again, all well, though tired. Welcome to

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Gossip: People long gone from our midst appear to be returning, Bec H. is back from the States, Christopher and Jeanette have returned from Newcastle (UK). Source: Aria Reliableness: I seen them.

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Gossip: I'm informed that some older UCCans might be interested that a Fe Wheatley has recently had a baby boy, Seth Blade. For those who are confused, Fe is the wife of Greg Wheatley, who joined UniSFA in 1992 (and stuck around for some years afterwards). Not sure about his UCC affiliation - Anna Source: Anna H Reliableness: Pretty good.

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Gossip: Apparently Allan K has had a certain gold ring on a certain finger of his left hand since February. No further details were forcoming. Source: Various Reliableness: Saw the ring.

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Gossip: Callisto and Splanky seemed to have a particularly marvellous time at Splanky's 1/3 of a centry party due to much mischievious 'distraction'. Source: mynxii Reliableness: Instigator ^_^

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Gossip: John West, currently in town, but mostly across the other side of the world making playstation games (the lucky ***) has apparently gotten engaged to a nice American lady called Gabrielle. Source: John Reliableness: Well, he's being a little coy but admits to the engagement.

Ariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13461964506680234217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6069170.post-1090229716491434642004-07-19T17:33:00.000+08:002004-07-19T17:35:16.490+08:00

Gossip: Luscious Lyn and I had our 20 week ultrasound today and found out the sex of the baby: he’s a boy. We’ve decided on Connor James for names :) Source: Lee & Lyn Reliableness: Straight from them to you.

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Gossip: Grant Watson & Sonia Marcon are reported to be engaged Source: SimonO Reliableness: Well, Grant quite happily accepted congratulations

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Gossip: Andrew and Elaine W. have amicably and mutually decided to end the romantic part of their relationship. Source: Andrew & Elaine Reliableness: True.

Ariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13461964506680234217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6069170.post-1086610370679837662004-06-07T20:10:00.000+08:002004-06-07T20:12:50.680+08:00

Gossip: Well... Less gossip than: I wanted to post a general thanks to the people who helped me move my library / book collection For reference, the move took a grand total of 70 minutes from the first box loaded to the last box unloaded. Is this a record? (The people who got there a little late found that the last box was just being put in the cars, so they had to come with me and help me

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Gossip: Single female Perth fan trying to work out how to get the opportunity to shag Continuum's treasurer Source: Danny Oz Reliableness: Heard it direct from the lady in question

Ariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13461964506680234217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6069170.post-1083733958681990142004-05-05T13:12:00.000+08:002004-05-05T13:17:03.483+08:00

Gossip: Chris C has been observed bouncing happily around recently. Something has made her more cheerful of late. Source: Aria Reliableness: Seen the happy dance.

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Gossip: Born to Fe and Shay, 4:43pm Sunday 2nd May about 12 hours after the first signs of labour. Weight 3.24kg (7lb3oz), length 48cm, head circumference 35cm. All doing well and resting comfortably. Visitors welcome (SJoG Subiaco) give Shay's mobile a call or SMS first (visiting hours 3pm - 8pm). Photos are at http://www.earthyself.com/birthday/ Name as yet undecided, but we're working on

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Gossip:Dear scattering-of-friends-and-family-who-might-want-to-know, I'm not sure whether this is totally unexpected or completely to be expected. Your pick. Dion and I have agreed to amicably separate. I'll be moving out sometime in the next four weeks, so address and phone number will change but you'll still be able to reach me by email. Dion will be remaining in our flat, keeping the old

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Gossip:Have M² and Kylie been bitten by the romance bug? Source: Fe W Reliableness: They sat together at Pancakes.

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Gossip: Coreynn and Jeremy B were very friendly in a phone booth this con They were also very friendly in Sharon and Danny's room after the con. Source: Callisto Shampoo Reliableness: Confirmed :)

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Gossip: Candice & Froggy seem to be very friendly this con.Source: AriaReliableness: There are photos :)

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Gossip: Anna, Art, Isaac and Yves would like to announce the birth of their new daughter/sister this morning at about 25 to 1:00. Everyone is well and except for me, still in bed. Sorry, we haven't chosen a name yet. Picture available here Source: Art Reliableness: Well he should know.

Ariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13461964506680234217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6069170.post-1081141491683743412004-04-05T13:04:00.000+08:002004-04-05T13:08:35.373+08:00

Gossip: Elaine K has become a grandmother! Her son Vic (some con-goers will know him) has now a son of his own, born on the 23rd of March, named Mason. Source: Elaine K Reliableness: Excellent.

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Gossip: Apparently the most beautiful fan in the world (drat can't do the accent on blogs) has found a female fan worthy of his romantic attentions. Source: His blog. Reliableness: Pretty good.

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Gossip:Rohan and Kristina are now proud parents. Actually, they've been proud parents since the 25th February. Please welcome baby Emily, weighing in at 5lb 15oz, or 2.7kg. And here's a picture. Source: Rohan and Kristina Reliableness: Damn good

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Gossip: Cheshire and Callisto are heading off to Sydney for the Mardi Gras, then apparently not content with this depravity are also going to Adelaide :) You lucky sods, have a great time. Source: Callisto Reliableness: True Blue (with sequins)

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Gossip: Erica and Quinn (the Eskimo) have produced Joan Arcadia Valentine Quinn (born on Valentine's Day - hence the extra middle name) in the chilly depths of the scottish winter. Congratulations and hope everyone's keeping warm. Source: Fe Reliableness: Good. Pictures have been seen.

Ariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13461964506680234217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6069170.post-1074648977743781102004-01-21T09:36:00.000+08:002004-01-21T09:38:17.733+08:00

Gossip: Three old guard UCCans residing overseas are busy this year, two marriages (one gone, one still to come) and a birth expected soon. Source: Various Reliableness: ?

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Gossip:Fiona and Jeff are delighted to announce the arrival of Ruby Elisabeth, born at 3.04pm on Monday January 12th (and for those of you in the sweep stake she weighed 3625g which I think is about 8lb). - (Note the spelling of Elisabeth, which is a common name on Fiona's side of the family). Mother and daughter are doing fantastically well so far (31 hours and counting), and Dad is

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Gossip: Andrew W's brother Keith and his fiancee have just had a baby boy, Ashton John. Andrew is delighted at being an uncle :) Source: Andrew W Reliableness: Absolute.

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Gossip:...sprogged on Sunday morning, just after midnight. Sebastian Michael. Know nothing else at this point :-) Congratulations Jenny and Andrew! Source: Fe W & Gina Reliableness: Gina's seen him :)

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Gossip:Dave C's spa is now in and operational, just in time for his birthday party on Friday night. Hope those that can make it have fun. Source: Callisto Shampoo Reliableness: Probably good.

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Gossip: Lily C is definitely back in town and as those on the right mailing lists know will be having a gathering on the saturday after Xmas. Source: Anna Reliableness: V. Good

Ariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13461964506680234217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6069170.post-1072114043337037932003-12-23T01:25:00.000+08:002003-12-23T01:27:38.666+08:00

Gossip: Congratulations to Anthony and Lyndall on the birth of their daughter Imogen Rose on the 16th of December. Source: Simon O Reliableness: Good.

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Gossip: Two couples got back into town on Friday. Sam B and Chris M from Canberra and Jem and Kris(sp?) from somewhere over east. (I think Sydney). Only on short visit for Christmas holidays but Sam has already hosted a BBQ on the South Perth Foreshore on Sunday and both will probably be spotted around at various gatherings till they leave. Source: Horse's mouth Reliableness: Well, I was at the

Ariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13461964506680234217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6069170.post-1070122378117155322003-11-30T00:12:00.000+08:002003-11-30T00:13:07.630+08:00

Gossip: To those of you who weren't there. Shame! Seriously it was a lovely occasion. The weather was nice. The flies were a little annoying, but the ceremony went off without a hitch. There was much fun with bubbles and the geekiness of the participants was clearly illustrated by part of the ceremony being read off of a palm pilot. Large chunk of the Perth fannish community was there. Not

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Gossip: She is indeed apparently engaged. There's certainly a ring on that finger. However reports of her going to Queensland are premature. It's a possibility, but not a certainty and she thinks it more likely that she'll be around Perth for a good while yet. Source: Sarah X & Grant W Reliableness: Very.

Ariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13461964506680234217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6069170.post-1069226073617866772003-11-19T15:13:00.000+08:002003-11-19T15:16:05.053+08:00

Gossip:Departure. Robyn C leaves nest to go solo. She had a good start to her new life with excellent house warming party. Source: Helen C as Chris C was not invited :P Reliableness: Very.

Ariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13461964506680234217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6069170.post-1069225990807432992003-11-19T15:12:00.000+08:002003-11-19T15:16:33.803+08:00

Gossip: On Monday there were some very frustrated Armadale boys - ADSL was down and possibly still is. Due to flooding the boys will have to surf the net with prehistoric 56K modems and Wellington boots. Source: Helen C Reliableness: Pretty good.

Ariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13461964506680234217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6069170.post-1069225907380430442003-11-19T15:09:00.000+08:002003-11-19T15:15:46.273+08:00

Gossip: Apparently Glyn who has influence with Aunty asked his son Dean (younger gen SF fan) if he thought it was a good idea to put Dr. Who back on TV. Dean asked his geek friend Helen C (also younger gen SF fan) who said most assuredly yes. The rest is history. Source: Chris C Reliableness: Unsure, but it'd be nice to think fans helped.

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Gossip: Sarah X is, it is rumoured getting engaged, or moving to Queensland, or both. Source: Confused; includes Dave C. Reliableness: Not very

Ariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13461964506680234217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6069170.post-1068643332918489512003-11-12T21:19:00.000+08:002003-11-12T21:22:17.953+08:00

A while back after discovering so many of our friends blogging, and lamenting the loss of the gossip pages, it was suggested that maybe a gossip blog could be created. Whether this will end up being it I don't know for sure. But hey, where's the harm? So this may end up being a page for friendly gossip, who is with who, what are they doing, and lately, it seems, who are they producing. Or what.

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