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sasha_feather) wrote2022-05-30 04:59 pm
sasha_feather) wrote2022-05-30 04:59 pm
WisCon 45
Brief WisCon report!
Friday
The gathering was quieter and lower key, due to lower attendance, and this suited me. I dropped off some stickers and pins, picked up some plants at the exchanges. Sat and worked on a puzzle; talked with Bessy G. (a greyhound owner and nerd friend) and some new folks. I bought two graphic novels from the dealers' room.
Had supper at Short Stack, outside on the patio, with Emily H, new person Anna something, then ThingWithWings and Eruthros. Possibly Bronwyn joined us?
I went to nearly the whole vid party, in-person. There is something about seeing vids on the big screen that is amazing and moving compared to my little laptop screen. Having other folks in the room cheer, laugh, and clap was also very cool. I got a headache and struggled with it, but stayed anyways up until my vid played, then went home. During an intermission I had a nice conversation with Beth P. and her wife Danielle.
Saturday I had a picnic lunch with some folks on the Capitol lawn; I believe it was ThingsWithWings, Eruthros; Kate Nepveu; Sam; Suzanne B; possibly Emily? Possibly Bronwyn?
Vid Deep dive panel had no AV, so Suzanne, ThingsWithWings, and I talked about vids generally. This was really fun and the audience seemed into it. Afterwards I thought about attending a panel but realized I was too anxious so I sat outside and talked with Gremlin for a bit. I wore my t-shirt "I'm here, I'm queer, my joint pain is moderate to severe" and the guy at the coffeeshop laughed quite hard at it.
I went home to feed the dog and take a nap; slept for about 4 hours.
For supper I grabbed some Ian's pizza. Emily H. and I went to the Argus bar for a drink, where we could sit outside. The bartender/owner Gwen was excited to see me; she must be one of those people who never forgets a face.
On Sunday I was very achy and I went back to bed for a while. I virtually attended the Not Another Race panel, then was on the virtual panel for Vid Party Discussion, which was fun although I felt I could have been better prepared.
I went into the con for supper; sat at Short Stack with Naomi Kritzer, Jackie M, Bronwyn, ThingsWithWings, and Eruthros. Naomi talked about how people really have a need to process the pandemic, to talk about it publicly, and maybe cons should make space for this.
I attended the Guest of Honor speeches, sitting with local friends Jackie L and Debbie C. Afterwards we hung out in the lobby and talked with Brackett and Liz Henry.
Today I am resting and recovering!
Friday
The gathering was quieter and lower key, due to lower attendance, and this suited me. I dropped off some stickers and pins, picked up some plants at the exchanges. Sat and worked on a puzzle; talked with Bessy G. (a greyhound owner and nerd friend) and some new folks. I bought two graphic novels from the dealers' room.
Had supper at Short Stack, outside on the patio, with Emily H, new person Anna something, then ThingWithWings and Eruthros. Possibly Bronwyn joined us?
I went to nearly the whole vid party, in-person. There is something about seeing vids on the big screen that is amazing and moving compared to my little laptop screen. Having other folks in the room cheer, laugh, and clap was also very cool. I got a headache and struggled with it, but stayed anyways up until my vid played, then went home. During an intermission I had a nice conversation with Beth P. and her wife Danielle.
Saturday I had a picnic lunch with some folks on the Capitol lawn; I believe it was ThingsWithWings, Eruthros; Kate Nepveu; Sam; Suzanne B; possibly Emily? Possibly Bronwyn?
Vid Deep dive panel had no AV, so Suzanne, ThingsWithWings, and I talked about vids generally. This was really fun and the audience seemed into it. Afterwards I thought about attending a panel but realized I was too anxious so I sat outside and talked with Gremlin for a bit. I wore my t-shirt "I'm here, I'm queer, my joint pain is moderate to severe" and the guy at the coffeeshop laughed quite hard at it.
I went home to feed the dog and take a nap; slept for about 4 hours.
For supper I grabbed some Ian's pizza. Emily H. and I went to the Argus bar for a drink, where we could sit outside. The bartender/owner Gwen was excited to see me; she must be one of those people who never forgets a face.
On Sunday I was very achy and I went back to bed for a while. I virtually attended the Not Another Race panel, then was on the virtual panel for Vid Party Discussion, which was fun although I felt I could have been better prepared.
I went into the con for supper; sat at Short Stack with Naomi Kritzer, Jackie M, Bronwyn, ThingsWithWings, and Eruthros. Naomi talked about how people really have a need to process the pandemic, to talk about it publicly, and maybe cons should make space for this.
I attended the Guest of Honor speeches, sitting with local friends Jackie L and Debbie C. Afterwards we hung out in the lobby and talked with Brackett and Liz Henry.
Today I am resting and recovering!
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That is a good T-shirt.
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https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/14225521-im-here-im-queer-my-joint-pain-is-moderate-to-seve
Glad you enjoyed!
I love the hybrid format, but it requires a lot more volunteer staff.
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