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Hi Guys
Just a little announcemnt in case you hadn't heard and might like to come along - Mark and I (and quite possibly our esteemed editor Mr.Wacker ) will be making an appearance at the Baltimore convention in September.

It's the only convention I've actually been able to attend this year - so it would be great to meet as many of you as can make it along and I'll be happy to do as many sketches for free as time will allow!

As always, thanks for all the support you've shown me here at Legion World. Sorry if I've not been around quite so much recently - but aside from nearly removing my right thumb with a circular saw (not a recommended activity for someone who makes their living drawing ) but lightning has severed my internet connection too!

I will be around as much as I can though - and look forward to meeting as many of you as possible at the convention!

Barry,

Ouch!!!! I bet we can find a few volunteers here to assist you with your home improvement projects if you promise not to use power tools again!! We can't risk you losing that thumb, it does seem to be a bit of a requirement in your profession! Glad you're okay!

I wonder if I can convince my wife to move to the Baltimore area before your appearance? She's usually very supportive of my habit.. Unfortunately that is probably the only way I could get to the con there! Hope you get a great turnout there though! Take care!

I'm booked to go to Baltimore, although you never know if you're going to get where you're going these days. Hope to see you there, Barry.

Maybe Craig could tell the Mrs he's going to check out housing/employment options in Baltimore?

I'll look forward to seeing you FC!

Sorry you can't make it Craig - maybe we can get someone to wait in line and then post you a sketch

I'll probably be hitching a ride with a friend as it has been a long time since I've been to a convention. Dragon-Con 2000 or something.

Barry,

Well now that is some great news. Can't wait to see you there.
Lightning killing your internet connection. Hmmmmm. Could it be the return of Mekt!

Great! I start looking for my flight right now!

I hope i will be able to be there.

Sorry to hear about your thumb. Hope you will recover well, Barry.

That would be fantastic!!
Any volunteers? C'mon, you guys know you'd love to have some original Barry artwork that you could share with us here!!!!

Hi Guys
Thanks! I hope we'll be able to organise a Legion event or two over the weekend!

My thumb is pretty much fully recovered now thanks - but I guess some of the secret behind the issues I missed is out now

I was thinking the same. I'd love to see Barry do an Edgar Allan Poe sketch from Poe's city.

I'm glad your thumb has recovered Barry. And I promise I had nothing to do with the lightning strikes.

Thanks LL!

Do you think we should have a codeword to recognise fellow Legion Worlders?

How about "Thumb Fall-Off Boy" as a codephrase?

...Or everyone could have their right thumb wrapped in a bandage.

I couldn't even decide which Graemlin was an appropriate response to that!

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Bollocks! I've already got plans here on the west coast that weekend

Have fun in that Baltimore town (city? state? city-state?)...

"Do you bite your thumb at me sir?"

"I power tooled my thumb, sir, but not at you sir"

I wish I could keep up with you guys!

it's worth trying....

Does anyone have been to Baltimore before?
How can we go to the place of the convention from BWI Airport? is it far from it?

And does anyone know about an hotel?

Because find my flight is not difficult but i'm a little lost after.

I think you can get most of your questions answered here:

http://www.comicon.com/baltimore/index.htm

I've never been before, but everyone I've asked about it has been very positive!

Querl . . & others considering attending,

Baltimore is really a fun show to go to. I have been going there for the past 3 years, traveling from Upstate NY.

It is about 10 miles, or 15 minutes from the Baltimore airport. If you don't have a car, or aren't renting one, cabs are about $25 each way.

Hotels near the airport are about 1/2 the cost of downtown. Sometimes a 3rd.

Best parking is about 1 1/2 blocks west of the convention center. All day parking for $10.

Good early morning coffee is a bit hard to find as the closest Dunkin Dounts is about 6 blocks away & Starbucks at the Harbor doesn't open until 10 (I think).

Food is pretty limited directly by the Con (Burger King across the street). About 1/2 mile away is the Inner Harbor with lots of cool restaurants and shops. A good distraction for the family while one attends the Con! My personal favorite "Chain" restaurant is there. The Cheesecake Factory. Also for those of you who like sports, The ESPN Zone with lots of cool sports games to play.

Also, the Yankees vs the Orioles late Saturday afternoon & early Sunday afternoon. So plan appropriately for coming & going as Camden Yard is very close to the Convention center.

And the guest there are great. Especially this Kitson guy they just signed up!

Hope this helps. Looking forward to seeing as many LW's as possible!

LLLater!

Barry,

Will you be doing commissions in Baltimore?

Thanks.

I think I'll be able to make to Baw'mor, possibly with kids in tow, so you all be on your best behavior.

There are a bunch of restaurants right on the inner harbor not far (walking distance) from the Convention Center, near the Aquarium and sub Nautilus, and sailing ship Constellation.

Lots of stuff packed in that Convention area, as mentioned above.

I'm not sure if I'll be doing commissions as such, but I will be doing sketches ABSOLUTELY FREE for anyone who has the patience to wait in line to get one...and listen to me babble on incessantly as I draw.

If there's time (and I'm suitably bribed ) I may do a very few commissions - but as I attend so few conventions I go mainly to enjoy myself and meet folks. I don't want it to turn into a 'working weekend'.

I will try to make sure everyone who wants a piece of art from me gets one though