A Con-ventional vacation

[kenaiqueen]

I just got back home from a trip to Seattle's Emerald City Comic Con. Met up with 3 ladies (and the daughter of one) with whom I've been chatting on-line for over 10 years, but had only met one of them in person before. We did a cosplay day as the lunch ladies from the Stargate Atlantis cafeteria. Great fun! But no dolls! Honestly, hundreds of things for sale including figurines, but nothing articulated or that I'd call a real doll. Sad. I ended up with 2 new tees and a handful of books.

One of the high points was meeting my favorite author (and her delightful husband) and getting her autograph on one of my favorite trilogies in one lovely edition. Misty also signed some bookmarkers for my gal pals who were most delighted! Best part, I might have heard some spoilers about the next book and now I can hardly wait!

While I was there, the new Disney LE Briar Rose doll went on sale and I stayed up late one night and was able to order one. She was waiting for me when I got home this evening.

[neon_jellyfish]

That's great you had such a good time! And that you managed to snatch a limited doll!

Mind if I ask who is the author you mentioned?

[Kirahfaye]

So wonderful that you got to meet Misty and Larry!

I haven't checked into it in a couple of years (because we haven't been meeting), but our local group used to get together with others from DOA who were attending Dragon*Con so we could have a mini-meet up or two. It's always fun to meet people you've become friends with online or are even just members of the same forums.

[Eseme]

neon_jellyfish - Misty would be Mercedes Lackey, who is a member on these boards.

Glad you had a wonderful time, it is great to meet online friends, Kenaiqueen!

Eseme

[neon_jellyfish]

neon_jellyfish - Misty would be Mercedes Lackey, who is a member on these boards.

Wow, cool! Thanks!

[davidd]

Sounds like a fun time! I saw some photos on Instagram by a Smart Doll owner who took a Smart Doll to Emerald City.

[kenaiqueen]

Sounds like a fun time! I saw some photos on Instagram by a Smart Doll owner who took a Smart Doll to Emerald City.

Oh, wish I'd seen that. I would have talked to them and asked for a pic.

Truth be told, altho I had a good time, it was very overwhelming to be among so many people and while the first day wasn't so bad, the Fri & Sat elbow-to-elbow crowds were making me a little crazy. I'm from a little town in Alaska...4 cars at the same 4-way stop is gridlock because we all politely wave at everyone else to go first LOL! Having to sleep on the 22nd floor of a 40+ story building was terrifying and I kept feeling the ground move in some areas of pavement on the sidewalks. Driving home thru the mountains has helped get me re-settled tho.

My only regret is not having gotten one of Larry's maps when I had the chance. (*smacks stupid head!)

Glad I did it....hope I never have to get on an airplane again!

[Kirahfaye]

Which map?

Unfortunately, it seems Misty and Larry aren't going to be at DragonCon this year. And my dreams of them coming to JordanCon as guest Author and Artist have not come to fruition yet. I tend to only go to one day at D*C anymore because of the crowds and craziness and even then I spend most of my time in the High Fantasy secton or dealer/artist rooms. JordanCon is much smaller, calmer and more like family since I know or are acquainted with many of the people involved (and am married to one of the directors - LOL).

[victoriavictrix]

Which map?

Unfortunately, it seems Misty and Larry aren't going to be at DragonCon this year. \

Actually we are, I just haven't been home to use the home PC which will allow me to e-sign the acceptance letter. The laptops don't have that capability.

[Kirahfaye]

Which map?

Unfortunately, it seems Misty and Larry aren't going to be at DragonCon this year. \

Actually we are, I just haven't been home to use the home PC which will allow me to e-sign the acceptance letter. The laptops don't have that capability.

Awesome!