September 9th, 2009

Not much actually… other than spending 4 days with over 20,000 fanatical freaks, geeks and butt cheeks (seriously, it should have been called “Butt Con” this year.) I had 5 costumes to debut, but only got around to 4 of them.  Hey, there was a LOT to do! This one above was a wonderful collaboration with my mother which goes something like this:

“Mom, I want a vintage styled Star Trek dress.”  and Mom says “Ok.” And I’m all “So, if I cut out the pieces, will you put it together for me?” To which she’s like “Yup.” and a week later “poof” we have a dress. (The hair was all my jumbo bumpits used to achieve a retro-do.)

This photo was taken after the big parade, Jeff (that’s him on the left) marched with our friends’ 6 year old “B.” He was such a trooper. (groan. I know, even I thought it was a bad pun.) But I was so stinkin’ proud of this little boy, he was such a little man. He posed for photos and pointed his little blaster and put on a great show for all the fans that were positively beside themselves in the presence of teeny stormtrooper. He was the only teeny trooper in the bunch. HERE is a link to a photo of him with the whole brigade. (Is brigade even the right term here? Is there some other snazzypants Star Wars word I should be using?)

I have quite a bit more to share, but will have to follow up later. I’m nursing a wee bit of a cold and need to focus on preparing for my exodus to the beach this weekend!

So peace out, live long and prosper, and may the force be with you and stuff.

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4 Responses to “So, what’d you do this weekend?”

'Webmaster' Gradin Says:

That’s my boy! He was a real trooper! Don’t forget that “Uncle” Jeff actually put the costume together for the little dude.

Cold, eh? Sounds like you didn’t stick to steady regimen of Airborn even though you brought it with you. Tisk, tisk.

Jeff Says:

Thanks for the props, Ole!

Ted Says:

As usual, the costumes looked great. Amanda, the word “stunning” springs to mind. I’m glad you enjoyed yourselves.

Spazzmanda Says:

Airborn is a crock. And no, I didn’t. But I don’t think it be the “Con Crud” I think it was something incubating that crossed my path last week and then lack of sleep sealed my fate.

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