GROSSMAN | 10 Jul 2014 12:48 p.m. PST |
Only a week away, I can almost smell the Krautdogs and overflowing restrooms…. |
MajorB | 10 Jul 2014 12:54 p.m. PST |
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45thdiv | 10 Jul 2014 1:52 p.m. PST |
Oh man, I did not need that image and smell brought on by that comment. :-( Other than those images I am looking forward to the one day I get to go. So, in the words of Emit from the Lego movie, "I'm so pumped up!" |
Cold Steel | 10 Jul 2014 2:06 p.m. PST |
The budget said I can go to Hcon or see my grandkids. So once again, I will miss the con. |
45thdiv | 10 Jul 2014 2:11 p.m. PST |
There will always be more conventions. Good call. :-) |
kallman | 10 Jul 2014 2:18 p.m. PST |
I have been geeking for some time and there have been times when I thought I would not be able to attend as there always seems to be something that comes up. The last few months have been a cycle of selling off parts of my miniature collection to secure going then having to use those funds to cover other costs. However, at this juncture it appears I will be heading north mid next week and looking forward to the venture. Grossman you are well named for that description you provided. |
GROSSMAN | 10 Jul 2014 3:57 p.m. PST |
Actually it's German for large or big man but the gross man works as well. I am profane as well as large. Sorry to hear that most aren't able to make it-maybe next year. |
Wizard Whateley | 10 Jul 2014 4:41 p.m. PST |
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redbanner4145 | 10 Jul 2014 4:52 p.m. PST |
I'm all sad and grumpy because I'm not going. |
Royal Air Force | 10 Jul 2014 5:05 p.m. PST |
The family and I are looking forward to it |
Jlundberg | 10 Jul 2014 7:08 p.m. PST |
Part of a big family trip. My son and his Dutch fiancé fly in Saturday and we will drive down Wed am to do my duty helping with Lon's booth. Doing last minute touches on the 5 games I am running. Right now it is more looming as a deadline with lots to finish up beforehand. |
Razor78 | 10 Jul 2014 7:21 p.m. PST |
I get the best of both…..I'm taking my grandsons to Historicon with me. |
jdpintex | 10 Jul 2014 7:30 p.m. PST |
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John the OFM | 10 Jul 2014 7:55 p.m. PST |
I just scratched off my weekly lottery tickets. I won't be going. |
Grimmnar | 10 Jul 2014 8:42 p.m. PST |
I am so geeking. I so need the time away even if it is just for the day. The HMGS cons are my little mini-vacay's i get 3x a year. Cant wait till the days happen again i can go for more than the day. And Cold Steel and 45th i feel the wrong call was made. Next year have the grandkids in the area and then plan to see them. Win win for everyone. :-) Grimm |
Chuckaroobob | 10 Jul 2014 9:03 p.m. PST |
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Finknottle | 10 Jul 2014 9:36 p.m. PST |
Currently, Steve and I are sitting at SFO awaiting our flight to DC. Anticipating a great convention! |
45thdiv | 11 Jul 2014 5:13 a.m. PST |
Grimm, sounds like a win/win for next year. :-) |
Admiral Yi Sun Sin is my Homie | 11 Jul 2014 6:10 a.m. PST |
I am excited. So is my son. We've been able to turn this into 4 days of gaming without the rest of the family. Which means we're going to enjoy this without complaints. When on site I guarantee there will be much elevation from "geeking" to "geeking out" to be had by many if not all who will be there. |
Frederick the not so great | 11 Jul 2014 6:28 a.m. PST |
I will be there for sure. Look for me out front smoking a cigar and recommending where to go eat. |
GROSSMAN | 11 Jul 2014 7:06 a.m. PST |
I hear you Jlundberg, I ran a Stalingrad game last year that I worked on for 3 hours a night for three months to get ready for and it burned me out. I ended up leaving Saturday night after my game, and didn't touch the hobby for 4 months. |
Sergeant Paper | 11 Jul 2014 9:23 a.m. PST |
Got my tickets for flight Monday nite, got the Guide App on my phone, going to the bank to take out a loan today… |
Double G | 11 Jul 2014 4:31 p.m. PST |
Loading the van on Monday, heading out first thing in the AM on Tuesday, can't wait. AND, it looks like we're catching a major break this year with the weather; should be in the low to mid 80's all week, none of the 95+/high humidity weather we've had the past couple of years. Travel safe everyone…………. |
Rev Zoom | 11 Jul 2014 4:37 p.m. PST |
I am salivating heavily. Is that like geeking? |
SFC Retired | 11 Jul 2014 4:47 p.m. PST |
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shaneypops | 12 Jul 2014 9:03 a.m. PST |
My current schedule/agenda is looking like: Thursday – buy approx $10,000 USD of metal/plastic goodies Friday – win Bolt Action Tournament Saturday – win Painting Competition (All categories) Sunday – save event organizers cat from bizarre accident, kindly accept offer to have event name changed to ShaneypopsCon. Or something like that ;) Seriously, this is my first trip to Historicon and I am seriously pumped up, can't wait!!!! |
rampantlion | 12 Jul 2014 11:57 a.m. PST |
Can't wait, I won't be worth a damn at work Monday and Tuesday! |
Ceterman | 13 Jul 2014 11:05 p.m. PST |
I be geekin' hard!!! Can't wait… |
Grimmnar | 20 Jul 2014 5:44 p.m. PST |
Got my geek on Saturday. Have to say something was off and no i dont know what. But i enjoyed myself. Was a much needed break. Didn't get a chance to catch up with the usual crowd. Most of them dont make the trip south like the other HMGS cons. So me and the SO spent the day shopping in and out of the con. Got some good deals in the FM area. Got some great deals in the Dealer's Hall to boot. Good prices on the Wargames Factory boxed sets. Back to work tomorrow and NOT looking forward to it. How many days till Fall In again? Grimm |