Sandra takes Kevin Sorbo and Dylan Hunt around the world

Here’s another fantastic story about Kevin’s appearance at the 12th Costa del Sol International Science Fiction Film Festival in Estepona, Spain, last September 19-24, 2011. This one is from Sandra from Spain, who is famous for her fabulous pictures of her Dylan Hunt action figure in various places around the world. Gracias, Sandra. We love your pictures!

Kevin Sorbo was finally going to visit Spain. What a great joy! But everything that happened until the day came could be called an “X-Files”…

Fortunately, all ended well.

It began with the announcement made by the festival about the presence of the actor (Kevin Sorbo) to receive a well-deserved award given in a lifetime for his achievement on the fantasy films (the Unicorn Award). Taking advantage of the Estepona festival, they organized an event with fans – it would be a unique opportunity to be close to someone we admire for his work.

We’d be talking quietly while eating and we’d make him questions and having a good time with him at lunch.

The idea was very good, but how difficult to make it happen!! Just to tell you that not only we had to deal with the food price, but other issues came in that we had to come out in defense of the actor and the Festival. Something really surreal because in previous conventions we had no such problems… There were others, but not of that caliber with (the) press and all talking about the matter.

Well, I do not want to talk about the annoying issues… but how well I spent every day I was at Costa del Sol where high temperatures never left us.

Early Days of Tourism

I took the trip with my doll Dylan Hunt, who eventually became the protagonist of the trip. From Marbella, Malaga, Estepona and to Gibraltar I took his picture – some very funny moments because I did not just have a few laughs myself, but Kevin himself was part of this particular game.

After those days as tourists, it was time to see Kevin and to enjoy two days where we’d see him picking up his prize (The Honor Unicorn), would enjoy two of his films (“What If…” and “Coffin”), and enjoy the best food we ever had.

Those would be experiences that each one of us experienced our own way. Some got excited and some nervous… for others it was something warm like when you see an old friend from long ago, at least I felt that way, a more relaxed way.

It was great being there those days when I could load extra power for the months to come to hard work waiting for me as an editor. I enjoyed time with my friends that I had no longer seen (like) Almudena, Mariola, (and) Evelyn, and others I had not yet known: Fatima and Mónica.

Never forgetting about my closest friends, Teresa and Montse, who lived moments that thrilled them up, I somehow became the photographer of the event, and I was going up and down with my camera to immortalize all the good moments.

Before, I had made my contribution to the travel with my promo video for the visit of Kevin, enjoyed by the Festival people, so I got their permission to upload it to YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=242Yyk6bPaU

Finally, I will say that I hope to see my friend Kevin here either to a festival or a convention or even better to shooting a movie. Until then, I would like to thank the Festival people for contacting Kevin, and, thank you, Kevin, for making the effort to fly to Spain. And give us a few great hours…

Please see Teresa’s awesome vids:

(Photos courtesy of Teresa and Sandra; videos courtesy of Teresa)

Kevin Sorbo in Estepona: He was looking so wonderful and beautiful!

Sorry I’m late with this, everyone. Kevin is such a busy guy with an incredibly hectic schedule. Who can keep up? I’m tryin’…

Anyway… here’s another great story from Kevin’s appearance at the 12^th Costa del Sol International Science Fiction Film Festival in Estepona, Spain, last September 19-24, 2011. This one’s from Almudena from Spain. Muchos gracias, Almudena!

My first encounter with Kevin was very special because since I found out that Kevin would come to Spain, please, I’ve been so grateful to my friend Teresa for I could fulfill my dream.

So I started planning my trip.

I was so nervous, but days passed and nerves were getting calmer. When the day finally came to be I got up very calm at 7 a.m. and got ready to go to the bus station to go to Madrid and Malaga.

The trip went very quiet, and I got to Malaga. At noon I was looking for my friends Teresa and Sandra. It gave me great joy to see them on our tour in Malaga. We had enough time and took the bus to the hotel.

When we arrived in Estepona it was very good, and especially the views of the sea. I rested a little and then set to meet with two friends, Jenny and Evelyne. And although the language was a challenge I did not mind.

They had been there for two days until the big day arrived. We took a taxi and arrived at the hotel waiting for Kevin to come, and when he did I got so nervous! There were a lot of greeting cameras and photos and pictures…

It was then lunch time, and Kevin was looking so wonderful and beautiful! He alternated between the two tables. Not sure he had enough time to eat something, but he was wonderful and friendly and time was flying by so fast!

After that they showed the film and I liked it a lot, but an unwanted headache began to bother me. I took no notice until later the pain was so hard that I (missed) the Unicorn Award. The headache got worse the next day, but I had to feel good for all the ladies, and I would take photos and could not feel my legs and prayed for not falling down on the floor… LOL!

I wanted a signed photo and autographs… I finally reached (Kevin) and I got my photos, so my experience was wonderful and I met amazing friends!

At last I fulfilled the dream! I met Kevin, Teresa and other friends, and I got many memories. People were amazing and wonderful, and Estepona, too!

Thank you, Pedro, and all friends for this experience, and if Kevin comes again I’m coming to see him again. And although I was sorry to say, “goodbye,” to my friends, in my returning trip home I took so many memories!

Now, we just have to wait for the next (time), and I’m looking forward to meeting all my friends again!

(Images and video courtesy of Teresa)

Kevin Sorbo’s no male Diva at all!

Here’s another fantastic story about Kevin’s appearance at the 12^th Costa del Sol International Science Fiction Film Festival in Estepona, Spain, last September 19-24, 2011. This is from talented artist Montserrat from Spain who painted a scene from Kevin’s “Hercules: The Legendary Journeys” in which Hercules marries Serena, the Golden Hind (played by Sam Jenkins) as art imitated life prior to Kevin’s and Sam’s true nuptials. Gracias, Montserrat!

Kevin in Spain:

To be honest, I was not sure about going to Estepona to meet Kevin Sorbo, but, by the way my friends Teresa and Sandra talked (to) me about (it), I agreed to go to the Convention, and will be always grateful to them for that!

I was used to hearing about Cons like “Star Trek,” and something so different as meeting a celebrity really was making me curious.

The ladies had asked me to make Kevin a painting as his birthday gift, and that drove me nervous for I was afraid they could not like it and worst… Kevin could not like it!

The trip was so fun like I had not in years: being at so beautiful places, enjoying great food, and, most of all, enjoying the company of Teresa and Sandra and new friends as Almudena (and) Mariola.

My experience by meeting Kevin was “calm, easy”… like we met since ever, he’d feel so close to us all; he’s no “male Diva” at all!

He’d be so lovely at lunch (being with him gave me a huge appetite… I ate all the food on my plate… LOL!).

We’ve made the most of the only few hours of Kevin in Spain, and we all were so happy Kevin’s got his deserved award given to him by my country!

Like the Borg of “Star Trek” used to say, “Resisting is futile!”

And no one can resist Kevin’s blue eyes!

(Photos and vid by Teresa)

Kevin Sorbo meets Evelyne at Estepona, Spain, September, 2011

Kevin attended the 12^th Costa del Sol International Science Fiction Film Festival in Estepona, Spain, last September 19-24, at which he received the “Unicorn of Honor” Award. Our great friend Evelyne from France met him and offered this wonderful story. Merci, Evelyne!

That was my second encounter with Kevin.

After my friend Teresa told me that Kevin came to Spain I was not expecting to go. How my husband decided to go, too?

It’s easy because he appreciates Kevin. That made me happy. How to go 1400 Km by car, by plane???

Well, the freeway is better in order to head to Estepona… then we would leave two days earlier on September 18, and made our reservation to spend the night at the hotel. And we started out.

Long, long journey by car, but we finally got to Estepona. After resting in the hotel room, a nice spot overlooking the beach, we met with our Spanish friends, so nice and smiling as always; I appreciate them very much. Three days having rest and then we’d get to meet Kevin… I was less nervous than at Ghent’s (Belgium) Con.

We waited for Kevin to arrive at the hotel… Ahhh, he was exhausted walking along with his little wheeled suitcase and a beautiful smile that he generously gave us.

“Hello,” he said. We all were calling “Kevin, Kevin, Kevin” and the cameras began shooting pictures.

Other friends over there were English and German… a big friendly “good morning!” Well, to tell the truth I panicked; I did not understand Spanish or English. I would say that despite sitting on the table with the German, Kevin sat next to me. It was beautiful, but the only thing I could do was say, “Hello”…

Then I looked at Teresa for help, and she made the gesture as suggesting me to go to the other table. I had precipitated myself, uffff… I was more calm now. Lunch went well, and it was very nice. Kevin sat at both tables, classy Kevin. I was telling him about me and Marseille, and I felt so hot when he looked at me with his eyes that I felt I would need a doctor.

After that we all watched his movie at a beautiful room at the Hotel. I was not watching it because it was in English subtitled in Spanish, and I would not understand because of the language barrier… I would not have understood anything.

Kevin would later receive his prize. He changed clothes, and he was rewarded for his work and he looked happy.

The second day was dedicated to autographs. He signed my autograph and I was proud, and he wrote in the dedication: “All My Love” – his love for Evelyn. I understood what he spelled, and I told Kevin he is lovely.

The atmosphere was relaxed. Kevin was wearing shirt and shorts too short for me. Then it was time for the photo op with the photographer. Time passed by too quickly with Kevin. My husband forgot to set the flash for the photos. We all had our photos with Kevin… When my turn came, he said, “Oh, my French Lady…” I was very happy, but now I was thinking about the return trip home and the long road ahead of us. I wanted to say something to Kevin before we leave and if I could kiss him goodbye.

He said, “Yes,” and I gave him a big one on each cheek. I felt great… Before I left I gave a couple of kisses (for) each one of my friends, and keep waiting for the next Con with Kevin no matter where it is, because I will go to all around the world to see Kevin, I can tell you so.

Well, here it’s a few lines of my encounter with Kevin, my wonderful memories that I’ll keep it in my head.

(Photo and video by Teresa)

Can you keep up with Kevin Sorbo and his busy schedule?

We know Kevin does all he can for his fans, but, holy cow! Check out his upcoming schedule*:

August 25-28, 2011 – Fan Expo Canada, Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

August 26-27, 2011 – Comedy Bar, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (evening appearances after Fan Expo convention)

September 19-24, 2011 – Estepona Film Festival, Malaga, Spain (Kevin’s appearances September 21-22 ONLY)

September 23-25, 2011– 3^rd Annual Kevin Sorbo Celebrity Golf Tournament, Silverado Resort, Napa Valley, CA

Sunday, October 2, 2011 – 10^th Annual West Hollywood Book Fair, West Hollywood Library & West Hollywood Park, 647 North San Vicente Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA, to promote his forthcoming book, True Strength: My Journey from Hercules to Mere Mortal—and How Nearly Dying Saved My Life.

October 13-16, 2011 – New York Comic Con, Javits Center, New York, NY (Kevin’s appearances Friday and Sunday, October 14 and 16 ONLY)

Friday, October 14, 2011, 8:00 p.m. – “An Evening with Kevin Sorbo”, Marriott-Marquis Times Square, 1535 Broadway, New York, NY. Presented by 258 West Authentic Signature Events.

Monday, October 17, 2011, 6:00 p.m. – Book Signing, Barnes & Noble, Tribeca, 97 Warren Street, New York, NY

Tuesday, October 25, 2011, 7:00 p.m.  – Book Signing, Barnes & Noble, The Grove at Farmers Market, 189 Grove Drive, Suite K 30, Los Angeles, CA

October 28-30, 2011 – Central Canada Comic Con, Winnipeg Convention Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

*Please note that all appearances are dependent on Kevin’s work schedule. See the respective websites for updates.

Kevin Sorbo Shore Leave Convention Q&A, Saturday, July10, 2010

If you ever met Kevin during one of his appearances at the many conventions he attends yearly, you noticed what a nice and gracious guy he is. You remembered that he often takes time out from filming to trek around the globe to greet his fans, and appreciated the time he spent making you feel like a friend. You saw his amazing stage presence and genuine gift for public speaking as fans (denoted here as Q) asked him questions during his hour-long Question and Answer (Q&A) sessions.

If you haven’t had that opportunity, I give you some quotes from last year’s fantastic Shore Leave Convention in Baltimore, MD. Here are edited excerpts from Kevin’s Saturday, July 10, 2010, Q&A session:

Q:  Can you tell us a little bit about your charity?

KS:  It’s A World Fit For Kids! I’ve been doing it for 13 years now, and it’s a good program. We got an award from (former) Governor Schwarzenegger about two-and-a-half years ago for having the Best Afterschool Program in the State of California. And, if you’re interested, go to worldfitforkids.org. I work with over 12,000 kids in L.A. County, which has a 54% drop-out rate. We have a 98% graduation rate with the 12,000 kids in our program. It deals with physical activity, fighting childhood obesity, grades, mentoring, self-esteem and positive reinforcement. We have a golf tournament every year. It’s doing great. It’s just getting bigger and bigger every year right now. It’s fun.

Q:  Many years ago in Denver you auctioned off a pair of your Force Lance shorts. Are you planning to do that again?

KS:  I should do that again. I do crew gifts every year at the end of the year for the entire crew as a small “Thank you” for all their work. One of the years I got Force Lance shorts. On the front they had the “Andromeda” logo. On the back they said, “Have You Seen My Force Lance?” I’ve given out a lot through the years in charities and auctions for my foundation.

Q:  How did you get the role on “Andromeda” that was originally created for John Saxon?

KS:  “Andromeda” was written in 1969 by Gene Roddenberry. “Star Trek” had run its three-year course, and he wrote “Andromeda.” John Saxon shot the pilot, but it didn’t get picked up because the network thought the space shows were a waste of time. I got the part because when I was on my seventh season on “Hercules” with three months left in the show I was starting to look for something else to do. Majel Roddenberry called me and told me about Captain Dylan Hunt and that her husband had written three different pilots. He loved that name. It was the first captain he created after Captain Kirk. I said, “I’m a huge ‘Star Trek’ fan,” which I am. I’ve probably seen every episode 30, 40 times. She sent me a script, and I said, “I’m ready to do this.”

It was because “Hercules” was still such a successful series that they just offered me the show. I said, “I get to be Exec Producer on it. I get to pick the cast. I got final edit on the show.” I did a lot of things on the other side of the camera, which was a really good learning experience for me. And I got to pick the city. It had to be in Canada; I love Vancouver. I’ve shot there before and it’s in the time zone to get me back to L.A. So, that’s how that whole thing really happened. We had a nice five-year run.

Q:  You played both Hercules and Dylan Hunt, which of the characters do you prefer?

KS:  Obviously, “Hercules” is where it all started, but I had a great time with both shows. I’m very lucky I had two series that ran for 12 consecutive years and played two characters that were just so cool to play and so much fun. I was very blessed with great casts and great crews.

Q:  What are your favorite episodes of “Hercules” and “Andromeda”?

KS:  For “Hercules,” I’ll pick “The Apple” just because that’s the first one I directed and I loved it. I loved the storyline. And the second one is actually Michael Hurst’s first one directing called, “Fancy Free,” where I had to tango. It was the first episode in which I got to wear a different outfit. Actually, Michael and I did a bit that the writers kept in. We talked about it and said, “Well, this is perfect for this,” where he as the Widow Twanky said to me, “And we’ve got to get rid of that outfit you’re wearing.” I said, “Why? That’s all I ever wear.” And he said, “Yes, I know and I’m sick of it!” They kept it in, which was great.

“Andromeda,” I think, “Banks of the Lethe.” I really liked that one a lot. It was the teleportation episode. My wife was actually in that one. It’s a pretty good one.

Q:  You did the voice of Hercules in “God of War III,” how was being a different version of the character that you played for so long?

KS:  I’ve been doing a lot more voice-overs lately. I’ve got two games that came out. One’s called, “The Conduit,” and the other one’s “God of War III” in which I got to be Hercules. But that Hercules is very different from my Hercules, and it was fun. That whole voice-over thing is fun. I got to work with Malcolm McDowell, which was neat.

You do the voices first. They give me an idea of what the characters look like, but they throw in all these instructions and you do lines over and over and over again. My throat was dead. We did three days of it. It was a great experience. It’s a different kind of acting, even though it’s the same because we are acting. I hope to do more of it.

Q:  Do you have any new projects?

KS:  I’ve been busy. I shot a movie called, Avarice, and I play a guy that’s the caretaker of Pandora’s Box and it gets taken away from him. He’s not happy about it. I don’t play a good guy in this one. It’s got Patricia Richardson, Brad Dourif, Jason London and Tinsel Korey.

I shot another one called, Poolboy: Drowning Out the Fury. If you like Naked Gun and Airplane, it’s that kind of movie. It’s completely politically incorrect, which I love, and I get to make fun of everybody. It’s funny. It’s really stupid, but I laughed through the whole script.

What If was a wonderful film I shot in Michigan with John Ratzenberger and Kristy Swanson. It’s a really nice, faith-based film with a great message. It’s a reverse of It’s a Wonderful Life where John Ratzenberger is this curmudgeon angel who shows up to show me how I just really screwed up my life. And it’s good. It’s a tear-jerker, it’s a comedy, and it’s got a lot of good things.

And then on the flip-side of that is a movie I did called, Julia X. I played a serial killer and I get my victims off an internet dating service. It’s going to be in 3-D. We shot it in Shreveport, Louisiana. If you like psychological thrillers and seeing really weird things very close-up and 3-D then you’ll enjoy this one.

*Here’s Kevin’s upcoming convention schedule:

August 26-28, 2011 – Fan Expo Canada, Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

August 26-28, 2011 – Comedy Bar, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (evening appearances after Fan Expo convention)

September 19-24, 2011 – Estepona Film Festival, Malaga, Spain (Kevin’s appearances September 19-22 ONLY)

Oct. 28-30, 2011 – Central Canada Comic Con, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

*Please note that all appearances are dependent on Kevin’s work schedule. See the respective websites for updates.

Kevin Sorbo gave me four kisses… SUPER!!!!

Viviane from Belgium attended the 2009 F.A.C.T.S. Convention in Ghent, Belgium. Here’s her touching story of life, friendship, and how she became a Kevin fan:

I remember… I used to watch “Hercules” for at least four years, including the première, which I saw several times with great pleasure.

Thanks to “Hercules” my life regained beauty. My life used to be really hard and sad…

And I said to myself, “I can see in the actor’s eyes his good intentions; he’s honest, easy going, a good man (I work in Social Service). I can tell he’s a good father and a good husband, true to his wife.”

I surfed on the internet and found the Australian (fan club) website and then the European… I’ve read the forum, lots of questions. One thing (led) to another, and then a Heaven angel gave me a paid membership (to) the fan club as my birthday’s gift.

Someone then invited me to Facebook, and over there I met other people like Teresa, Evelyne, Heidi, and Lindsey.

I saved some money to see Kevin coming to Belgium, plus some more for a new dress, for I had lost a lot of weight due to my hard life.

I called my youngest cat with beautiful eyes, “Hercules.” (He) had almost died for lacking of his mother’s milk, but, survived for he’s stronger than his brothers… He’s almost two-years-old now…

Well, I finally came to meet Kevin… He’s so kind, so handsome, easy going; he likes to listen to what people have to say. He (has) thousands of fans around the world; he knows how to speak to his fans. He’s a busy man; I’m quite sure he tries to be among his family all the time he’s able to.

I am not disappointed! He became like part of my family, like an older brother… His wife and children are so beautiful!

Because of him I got new friends like Teresa, Evelyne, Silvia, Sandra, Mara, and lots of others. So happy you are all here because it’s been hard and you all gave me a new life because of my friends and because of Kevin… (one that) I’ve resisted.

If I win the lottery, I would never forget about Kevin’s charity (WFIT). I know what (it’s like) to not have a family around (and) living with my cats…

In Belgium Kevin was so sweet with every one of his friends… He (was) so busy signing pictures, taking photos… even jet-lagged he was smiling all the time.

I gave him a Keane’s CD.

Kevin gave me four kisses… SUPER!!!!

Cupid’s arrow pierced through my young heart. Kevin Sorbo appeared in all his beauty…

Silvia from Rome, Italy, provided this cute story with her photos from last year’s FACTS Convention in Belgium. Looks like she had a great time!

My “relationship” with “Hercules”

Hi, everyone!

Before I tell you the story (of) how I became a huge Kevin Sorbo fan, I must inform you that since I was born, as I have Greek origins, my real and biggest passion is Greece: Greek mythology and everything (that) belongs to Greece (and) its traditions, history, monuments, cooking, landscapes, and so on (well, I can continue for hours)… I can resume (by) saying that Greece is my second country after Italy.

It was 1996 and I was 12 years old. One day my mother said to me, “It’s starting, a new T.V. show tonight called ‘Hercules.’ I think you must watch it, and I’m sure you’ll like it,” because it’s based on Greek mythology.

When I was watching the (show’s) opening, I was just disappointed because there were many things on the show that didn’t correspond (to) the real myth and story of Hercules. (Since I love history, too, I pretend that all the historical T.V. shows and historical movies have to correspond to the real history or legend because people who are watching them could believe that they are real!)

I was turning off the T.V. when a Cupid’s arrow pierced through my young heart. Hercules (Kevin Sorbo) appeared in all his beauty and I immediately fell in love with him: his sapphire eyes, his smile, his body, his gentleness… He has everything a girl could dream about a man… and Kevin Sorbo represented (and still represents) my ideal man. So, I started to watch the show, but, only to see Kevin. Unfortunately, the show didn’t obtain much success in Italy and I had not a computer yet to search more information about him.

A few years later I found his address in a Greek T.V. magazine and I sent him a letter… Four months later he sent me back a picture of him with (a) dedication: “To Silvia. Follow your dreams. Kevin Sorbo”… This happened 10 years ago and I was 16. I think it was the best day of my life!

When I finally bought a computer I spent many hours searching about Kevin Sorbo news and pictures until I met other girls and women all around the world (from fan clubs, YouTube, Facebook) who share my same “man.”

I always dreamed to meet him, but, I’d never found the courage to go to any convention until last year. Kevin announced his appearance at a convention in Belgium… I had to go there! It was a great opportunity for me to meet him and to meet my new friends (“the Sorbo’s Girls,” as I call them).

In October, 2009, I finally met Kevin Sorbo: my hero, my “friend,” my first love. (He) took me finally in his strong arms like a Disney princess! (Can you imagine how fast my heart was beating?!?)

This could be a nice end for a fable, but, the fable continues… yes, because only six months later (April 3-4, 2010) Kevin appeared at a convention in my city, in Rome! It was so great meeting him twice, and when he saw me he remembered me and he kissed me: the sweetest and most desired kiss ever!

Well… this is my long story about me and my great love for Hercules/Kevin, a love (that has) lasted 14 years… What? Will he marry me? Sure… but next life!

Shore Leave: “Only for Kevin (Sorbo) would you be ready this early.”

Sandy’s memory is much better than mine! To her story’s end, I say, “Squeeee!” Here’s her excellent Shore Leave report with some of her photos:

See ya, guys. I’m off to spend the weekend with Kevin Sorbo (and several hundred other fans). My husband and sons don’t understand my obsession with Kevin, but they tolerate it as (a) minor character flaw.

They knew I had been waiting for Shore Leave 32 for months. When I was ready an hour early my husband said, “Only for Kevin would you be ready this early.”

Friday afternoon I went to Kevin’s autograph table. Kevin had just arrived and was putting his pictures out. There was one other lady looking at the pictures, and I said casually, “Mr. Sorbo doesn’t realize this, but he owes me a hug.” Kevin looked up and asked, “I do?” I explained that he said he owed all his Secret Santas a hug and I was one of them. “Get over here,” was his reply, followed by a great hug.

I spent most of Friday afternoon sitting on a bench that was out of the way, but near Kevin’s table waiting for Jan, Sue and Gina. When things were slow Kevin would chat to whoever was around, including me. It was amazing. I even told him one of my family stories and he laughed.

I pulled out the email he had sent me (you can read the details of that story in my earlier entry on this blog) and asked him to autograph it. He read it over and looked at me asking, “This is you?” I said yes it was, and Kevin said, “I remember this. I’m glad you showed me this. I like putting the pieces together.” He signed my e-mail: “I do remember this, Kevin Sorbo”

On Saturday was the photo-op and Kevin’s first Q&A. It was great fun. At one point a friend and I were joking around and Kevin asked what was going on. I said, “Nothing,” (and that) we were just sweet, innocent kids, and I suddenly heard (the) unmistakable sound of a small snort of disbelief out of Kevin and he was rolling his eyes. I couldn’t help smiling.

On Sunday came the highlight of the con for Jan, Sue and I. We were in the hallway reading signs about the Q&As being rescheduled when we looked up and saw Kevin walking towards us. Kevin stopped and asked, “What’s up, ladies?”

“We were just wondering when your Q&A was going to be,” I replied. He told us, and continued on his way. A few moments later we were walking to the elevator when I stopped dead in my tracks and said, “Kevin stopped and asked us a question!” Holy s___, he stopped to talk to us! Jan and Sue were as blown away as I was.

Kevin Sorbo looked down his T-shirt… “You want THAT for free?”

My Shore Leave report part 2:

We cruised around looking at stuff and talking to people. Gina accidently ran over my toes with her wheelchair several times, and I accidently pushed her into a wall a couple of times. I hoped this wouldn’t impair my impeccable driving record since I drive the same way on the highway!

Finally, photo-op time approached and Sandy, Sue, and I deposited Gina at the head of the line then took our places at the end. Fortunately, we arrived fairly early and didn’t really wait long. The line moved quickly, and there I was face-to-face with the Big Guy again. Man, he’s tall! I felt like a Liliputian! We (I) decided to have a funny photo, which I will NEVER post despite that he said I would. I should have bet him 100 bucks I wouldn’t… like shooting fish a barrel, and I would have a nice C-note to buy more pics! HA! Or contribute to WFIT.

Photos done, Sandy, Sue, and I walked toward the café, accidently leaving Gina at the photo room (not for long) because our heads were still in the clouds! Nice friends… We ate again and took more pictures of each other and things for sale at the con. We managed to kill some time before retrieving our photos to have Kevin sign them.

Gina bought a cool Hercules doll from one of the vendors. It was the larger one for which she had been searching for some time, and was very happy to have found it. She showed it to Kevin when we returned to his table, and he told us how it was made from leftover bodies of another action figure. Sounds a bit like Frankenstein to me… Herkenstein?

We hung around Kevin for a while later after he autographed our photo-op pics. I bought another photo that was just too gorgeous to pass up. It has a lovely sepia tone with beautiful contrast, textures, lighting, and other artsy terms, and, of course, Kevin. He signed it: “To Jan – Read my mind….. XX  Kevin”  For those speculating what he meant, I don’t know, but my guess is, “Who IS this crazy woman and why is she bugging me?”

The time for his Q&A arrived, and we rushed to get good seats and test our cameras. I will write a special post about both Saturday and Sunday sessions in the near future. They were very interesting and too funny! He’s a great speaker. Everyone really enjoyed them.

Kevin remained a bit longer after his Q&A talking to fans, signing more pictures, etc., and we left for dinner and drinks. The wonderful Davis Family held their reunion at our hotel, and we met such lovely, kind people. We decided we wanted to be part of their family, and they obliged. Very cool!

Sadly, the last day dawned and we packed our gear before heading to breakfast. The con was less crowded, so we pestered Kevin for a good part of the day, or so it seemed to me. He talked about the business, movies, and other topics, which, unfortunately, I could not hear very well, so you will need to ask Gina, Sandy, or Sue what he said. We went to lunch and returned to bother him again, but Hermie said he had gone to try to get his Q&A time changed so he could catch an earlier flight. Sweet! That meant less traffic for those of us who drove.

Sandy, Sue, and I walked to the main table to see if they had posted Kevin’s new time, which they hadn’t. As we turned the corner toward the café a wall of gorgeousness met us in the hallway, and asked, “What’s up, guys?” Sandy explained what we were doing, and Kevin said that he was still trying to reschedule. I was very happy about that since my trip home promised to be as harrowing as the trip there if I waited too much longer. He chatted with us a bit and returned to his table. We continued along the corridor and I thought Sandy would faint! She stopped and sighed with the biggest smile you ever saw, and declared, “He stopped US! Kevin stopped US to talk to US!” That was so funny and cute; I know she is still dreaming of that, right Sandy?

Kevin’s Q&A began and we had better seats this time. He spoke for an hour on Saturday and 30 minutes on Sunday. He did his best radio voice, segued into Bill Cosby’s Noah skit from the hilarious album, “Right,” and, of course, answered questions. We all learned much and loved listening to his jokes and stories. He really knows how to capture an audience. What a multi-faceted guy! Am I gushing too much???

At one point someone asked if he was still buff. He laughed and discussed his past and current exercise routines. He then looked down his T-shirt and said that he’s still solid. We wanted to see it, so many of us in the audience shouted for him to show us.

“You want THAT for free?” he asked, grinning.

This was when I wanted to wave some cash in the air. Missed opportunity!!! But we all know I couldn’t afford THAT… HAHAHA!

Too soon the con was over. We all headed home with happy memories of new friends, funny stories, less money, and more Kevin. Gina and Chris stayed at my house Sunday night. We sat on my patio and grilled some burgers and hot dogs. They departed on Monday, and I commenced to get good photos of my hat, find a secure place for my treasures, and try to gather my thoughts.

Whew! What a whirlwind! My head is still spinning, and I have lots to do in order to bring you a nice overview of Kevin’s interesting, informative and entertaining Q&As. Watch for it soon!

Thanks again to everyone who made Shore Leave and the entire weekend unforgettable. I KNOW I won’t forget!

And, thanks, Kevin, you’re one cool dude!