James Marsters holds a donation card to the Baltimore chapter of the SPCA. In a 24-hour time period, members of the Bloody Awful Poet Society raised $750.00 for the SPCA in memory of James' cat Zachary, which he had adopted years before from the SPCA in New York. James was given a donation card from the SPCA and a cat greeting card signed from members of BAPS. He also graciously signed some items that will be used in a small charity auction on BAPS later in the year. (Thanks to Shore Leave Chairman Marilyn Mann for helping to arrange the photo and Julie Caitlin Brown for taking it.) The letter from the SPCA thanking BAPS for the donation.

On July 13 and 14, 2002, James Marsters appeared at the Shore Leave 24 Convention. Those of us who were too young to be a part of Beatlemania had a taste of it with the excited crowds that gathered for James' Q&As and autograph sessions. It was two days where comfortable shoes were in order because standing and waiting definitely were a part of the experience.

James was a trouper throughout and definitely made the waits worthwhile. He was polite, patient and made each fan feel as though he or she were the most important person in the world during the few moments they had with him in the autograph line. We thank him for making the experience such a great one for the fans.

If you have any photos from Shore Leave to contribute to this page, contact alanesue@aol.com We'll also put up a link to your Shore Leave Web page!

TV Zone account of Shore Leave

Transcript for the 13 July, 2002 Q&A.

Transcript for the 14 July, 2002 Q&A.

Alanna's MP3s from Shore Leave

Cath's MPEG of James singing 'Smile.'

The Washington Post interview with James conducted during Shore Leave weekend.
 

Nimue's photos
 

Head-tilt alert ahoy!

James waits to hear all of the question before answering.

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Abby's photos
 

James genuinely seemed to enjoy interacting with the audience during the Q&As

He put thought into his answers before deciding what he was going to say

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Carole's photos
 

The ladies enjoyed James' shorter shirts, because they revealed a little tummy.

A highlight of any con is when James sings a song for the audience.

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Cath's photos
 

BAPS led a lively SRO room discussion panel on Spike's Redemption Friday night titled, "There's a New (Soul) Boy in Town." Pictured, left to right, are Colleen, Alane and Laurie. And, of course, Action!Spike.

During the Q&As, some folks were sitting so far back, they were watching a projection of James.

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Chris' photos
 

Here's a shot from the Saturday BAPS Room party. What exactly is Jeff doing while a picture of you-know-who looks on?

Saturday's autograph session was held out in the hotel court yard until rain threatened.

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Christy's photos
 

The classic head tilt was on display during Saturday's Q&A.

The audience on Sunday was treated to a rendition of James' song, Angel.

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Teresa's photos
 

James signs a photo in the courtyard on Saturday before rain forced the activities indoors.

Interaction with the fans was something that James did throughout the weekend.

 

Laura's photos
 

These three were taken through a window, but the essence of the moment is still there. Meeting James.

James signs while Laura looks on.

The wonderful moment of eye contact.

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