Or My Father Doesn't Know

After ranting about how I hate wristbands at Wizard World, the BCC had to go and issue them. We're they there last year and I didn't notice since I was admitted as press? The VIP's were issued a badge and a lanyard and I almost thought of upgrading just for that. But anyway, this isn't about wrist bands, this is about meeting Bagofleas, but trust me I will write more about the con.

For almost two full days the both of us ran around with various CGC witnesses. Mile, Molly(Pants), and Andrew, who wasn't Andrew, and Joe joined us or met us at various locations. For instance, I stood in line waiting for David Finch and text Bagofleas, since he was filling out forms at CGC when I was almost next in line, and he sent over a witness. We were both in line when he text Joe to come over for both Louise and Walt Simonson, of which we had to have them sign separately. Walt was just over battling a bout of something and fought to stay well to greet his fans. I chanced the sickness and shook both their hands in thanks.

Joe Rubinstein, Jim Starlin, Bob McLeod, Tom Defalco, Ron Frenz, and the reason we gutted and cracked many of out New Mutants' 9.8 comic books, Sal Buscema. I know I am forgetting others. I had a little over twenty books signed, the majority from my favorite set. I watched Bagofleas almost loose his calm. The sheer volume of what he accomplished was a harrowing task and nothing like the ease he had with his past con experience. At the end of the con he handled some books to me to get signed in NY. I plan on going Saturday and Sunday for one or two books for myself. I'll get to that later.

I have to say, meeting RonnyLama and Lee K in ECCC was great. Meeting Shivabali was an added bonus. The Boardie dinner was spectacular. At Wizard World in Philadelphia I joined others for dinner as well, which was the highlight of a dismal show. In Baltimore meeting Bagofleas was altogether different, because it wasn't like meeting a friend, it was like meeting a brother.

Thanks for Reading

Tnerb

Ps. When I first joined the registry there were a few I chatted with that captured my attention. A few disappeared but a handful I promised myself I would meet. RonnyLama was first, followed quickly by Lee K., and now Bagofleas, the last on my first list I hope to meet is Surfer99 and I hope we can all get together one day. Since then there are a few others I do hope to meet one day. Also a journal entry for a later date.

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