Dude, great pictures!
I actually didn't take many pics. I was just soaking it all in. The atmosphere and the energy of the place was just amazing. SO many vendors were incredibly nice, and didn't mind taking a couple minutes to talk to you if you had questions. I admit some of the frag stations were a little rough...there were a few pushy people all trying to get the best frags....but all in all I'd say most people were extremely courteous and well-behaved. The speaking engagements were worth the cost of admission by themselves if you ask me. I only got to go to three, but if I could have cloned myself I would have hit all of them!
It goes without saying that meeting Seth and Krista was one of the highlights of the convention for me. We all met up for Korean BBQ on Saturday night, Seth, his beautiful bride, the lovely Krista, her mom, and of course Richard, myself, and our spouses. A FMAS buddy of ours came along too; I don't think Menfis is part of the SWF crew, and I was glad he got to meet everyone. But it was a lot of fun, with some interesting food (all great, even the fishcake!!) and great conversation. I think a little steam came out of Seth's ears when he was informed that they didn't have any SWEET tea....he just couldn't understand the concept!!! And Krista tried pretty much everything, despite her aversion to fish. I'm still having a hard time dealing with that, BTW. I just can't wrap my head around it. Like Seth and his tea. Despite the fact that the restaurant was a little off the beaten path, I can't imagine a more entertaining night. I had a blast.
I'm still coming down off of the post-MACNA high. I wish we could do this sort of thing every month, and I'm very sorry to see my long-distance SWF friends go. To both Krista and Seth....I completely enjoyed your company, and I hope maybe we can meet up again for MACNA 2014. Denver, Baby!!