Pam off to Comic-con Portland

[Leafs_Pam]

All the "Old Timers" on Leafschat know I went to Comic-con in San Diego every July. Moving to Oregon in May 2017 I could no longer attend it. In September 2017 I found out Portland holds a Comic-con but I didn't know it until the weekend of their Comic-con. I added myself to their email list so I could attend this year. It's not as good as the San Diego Comic-con but it's a fair substitute.

Tomorrow (Thurs) I am traveling to Portland and attending Comic-con Friday through Sunday and won't be home until some time on Monday. I'm not sure how often I will be able to check in here, but I will try to check in at least once a day. You guys are all good, so I am not worried about any problems. Stugats and Gerard can monitor just in case someone new joins.

One of my work friends from Qualcomm Technologies in San Diego was laid off the same day I was. His wife has a Arts/Crafts business and travels all over the place for shows like Comic-con. He attends the shows with her as often as he can. She has a booth at the Portland Comic-con so I hope to see her and also him this weekend as I haven't seen them since Comic-con in July 2016.

[TMan]

Have a blast Pam...I know you always look forward to this!!

[stugats1]

good for you Pam..have a great time

[Gerard]

Have fun Pam!! Dont forget to take lots of pics eh.

[Leafs_Pam]

Thanks guys! Right now it is 12:05pm Pacific. I picked up my 3 day badge about 45 minutes ago and now I am standing in line for the doors to open at 1pm.

[mokole]

I know you'll enjoy the weekend. Take care.

[Gerard]

How much money did you spend so far? lol

[Leafs_Pam]

Sept 8, 2018 9:46:09 GMT -5 Gerard said:

How much money did you spend so far? lol

Well, I've been sort of frugal, but still spending. I got the Comic-con Tshirt for myself and also one to send to my friend in the San Diego Star Wars Society, which I belonged to. I got the pack of 3 Comic-pins for myself, my friend and my Grandson. I bought 3 Star Wars books by Timothy Zhan to give to my Grandson for Christmas. He autographed all 3 for Bryon, and he posed with me for a photo which is on my phone.

Did you ever see the Men in Black movie? If you did you know about "the Galaxy on Orion's Belt." I bought a necklace like the Galaxy on Orion's Belt. Then if you ever saw the first Lord of The Rings movie, I bought the Crown like Arwen (the Elf) wears. I cosplay as a Jedi but I've always wanted to cosplay as Arwen ever since Lord of the Rings. Now I have the perfect excuse to finally do it.

[Gerard]

Great stuff Pam. Yes im familiar with those movies for sure. Sounds like lots of cool stuff there. 

[Leafs_Pam]

Sept 9, 2018 9:44:44 GMT -5 Gerard said:

Great stuff Pam. Yes im familiar with those movies for sure. Sounds like lots of cool stuff there. 

Yep, it is fun. If you know about the Star Wars fan clubs you have heard of the 501st (Stormtroopers, Dark Side). I won their 5:30pm raffle yesterday. I'll let you know later about the prizes. I won the largest and the best one.

[Leafs_Pam]

I just got home 30 minutes ago, so I will report in tomorrow because I'm too pooped to do it now.

[Leafs_Pam]

Sept 10, 2018 18:48:02 GMT -5 Leafs_Pam said:

I just got home 30 minutes ago, so I will report in tomorrow because I'm too pooped to do it now.

Unfortunately I woke up with a bad cold on Tuesday. Weather turned from prediction of a warm weekend (which my clothing was for) to too cool with rain on a couple of the days.  I was using the Bus and MAX Train to and from the Convention Center early morning and late evening and I guess with the wait between the Bus and Train I got too chilled. With the lack of sleep (Only 80 min on Friday night-couldn't sleep, and 4 to 5 hours rest of time), I've been sort of tired and feeling too achy to let you know about it.

I will move this conversation to the Non Hockey board - probably tomorrow - and let you guys know all what I got and some of what i saw.