Post DragonCon Brief
With all I must get done in the post D*C days, I'm going to have to make this a brief one.
* Serious mixed feelings from this one. There were very positive moments, some hysterically fun times, and long stretches of distress, discomfort, and disappointment.
* Court was a great chance to meet some folks, see some friends unseen for a time, and introduce folks to each other. At the same time, the classic gonzo vibe was completely missing; lots of folks I had hoped were going to join us never made it, or only stopped by for very short whiles. The Marquis has become just about as insane as the Hyatt. If I do Court again next year, it will only be for one night.
* Drum Circle was very, very therapeutic. And, with the help of another very sexy redhead, we got Carinn to dance for the first time in decades.
* Having Brandon around was awesome. Carinn and he got on famously, thick as thieves.
* I really wish I could spend more time around Dan McGirt. Our day together was fabulous. On an offhand comment by him, walking out of the Walk of Fame, I found a place on the same floor to set up the "Walk of Infamy." We signed anything people wanted to let us sign (garbage, programs, coffee cups, my business cards). We promoted his book (Hero Wanted), thanks to Carinn having purchased one from him earlier. We promoted the fact that I "did stuff." We took pictures. We gained fans. We had a blast for about an hour or so. Possibly the best "event" of the show for me (outside of rather spectacular moments with my love).
* We spent stupid money on cabs for staying at the Days Inn. Getting a room in the Marquis this time around.
* The panel I was on went extremely well. Made some great contacts.
* The game I ran went extremely well. Made some great contacts.
* Got to see my good friend Nathan play in Abney Park's concert, and spend nowhere near enough time with him.
* Got to be at Amber's "80's Party" DJ concert. Carinn danced again, with and for me. It was insanely hot.
* Got to see my Queen of Bedlam looking like this, causing people to literally fall over themselves. Uh-huh. Mmm-mmm.
* I am happy for DragonCon that Shatner and Nimoy turned out to be great guests. Having seen the YouTube vids, their big appearance was really very good, and stories tell they stayed longer than arranged and really want to come back.
* I was very, very glad I hooked up with Richard Hatch before the show ended. It was a highly productive chat.
* My degenerative arthritis has advanced to the point that I am going to have to acquire a cane (and maybe some better pain meds).
And that's about that. Next cons are Con on the Cob and MACE.
* Serious mixed feelings from this one. There were very positive moments, some hysterically fun times, and long stretches of distress, discomfort, and disappointment.
* Court was a great chance to meet some folks, see some friends unseen for a time, and introduce folks to each other. At the same time, the classic gonzo vibe was completely missing; lots of folks I had hoped were going to join us never made it, or only stopped by for very short whiles. The Marquis has become just about as insane as the Hyatt. If I do Court again next year, it will only be for one night.
* Drum Circle was very, very therapeutic. And, with the help of another very sexy redhead, we got Carinn to dance for the first time in decades.
* Having Brandon around was awesome. Carinn and he got on famously, thick as thieves.
* I really wish I could spend more time around Dan McGirt. Our day together was fabulous. On an offhand comment by him, walking out of the Walk of Fame, I found a place on the same floor to set up the "Walk of Infamy." We signed anything people wanted to let us sign (garbage, programs, coffee cups, my business cards). We promoted his book (Hero Wanted), thanks to Carinn having purchased one from him earlier. We promoted the fact that I "did stuff." We took pictures. We gained fans. We had a blast for about an hour or so. Possibly the best "event" of the show for me (outside of rather spectacular moments with my love).
* We spent stupid money on cabs for staying at the Days Inn. Getting a room in the Marquis this time around.
* The panel I was on went extremely well. Made some great contacts.
* The game I ran went extremely well. Made some great contacts.
* Got to see my good friend Nathan play in Abney Park's concert, and spend nowhere near enough time with him.
* Got to be at Amber's "80's Party" DJ concert. Carinn danced again, with and for me. It was insanely hot.
* Got to see my Queen of Bedlam looking like this, causing people to literally fall over themselves. Uh-huh. Mmm-mmm.
* I am happy for DragonCon that Shatner and Nimoy turned out to be great guests. Having seen the YouTube vids, their big appearance was really very good, and stories tell they stayed longer than arranged and really want to come back.
* I was very, very glad I hooked up with Richard Hatch before the show ended. It was a highly productive chat.
* My degenerative arthritis has advanced to the point that I am going to have to acquire a cane (and maybe some better pain meds).
And that's about that. Next cons are Con on the Cob and MACE.