Thanks first to Steve and Morna for organizing a meet-up. I had unknowingly passed Steve twice and even talked to Morna once before realizing who they were. If we hadn't chosen a designated time to meet, I probably never would have figured out who they were! It was such a blast to get to meet everyone and, later, sit down for a delightful dinner at the Cherry Blossom.
Oh, and Morna and Gary, thanks for your comic book recommendations. Keira and I devoured the whole of Mouseguard volume 1 today and adored every panel. B.P.R.D. and The Marquis are next.
Thanks next to Mike M. and his friend (whose name escapes me) for some really fun dinner conversation. It was such a pleasure to meet the two of you and get so involved in discussing everything from terrorism to The Speedforce.
Thanks also to Sergio Aragones (who will probably never see this post) for being an absolute riot. He scored extra points for liking Keira's Aquaman shirt, as well
Finally, thanks so incredibly much to Stan for truly being the nicest guy in comics. When Keira and I first walked up to say "hi" at the convention, I was so nervous and at a loss for words that I just excused myself and had to come back later. But, as we got to spend more time with you, I felt like I was talking to an old friend. That's amazing. Talking with you over dinner and at the booth was tremendously fun, and you were so generous doing a sketch for us (with a tokage in it!!), signing comics, and even giving us those wonderful posters. You made our weekend so incredibly special that I can't thank you enough. Anytime you're within three hours of Cleveland, you'd better believe Keira and I will be there to see you!
So thanks to everyone for making this such a special weekend! I feel truly privileged to be a member of such a fine community, and though Keira is not a fan of the internet at all, she holds you all deeply in her heart, as well.
Thank you.
