18 August 2016

   First full day of the con.  The convention center is so large that we are spread thin and it sometimes seems empty.  But there is life here.
   The center is almost at the top of a hill.  (I had forgotten Kansas City's hills).   That means that most things outside are downhill from the center.

On the other hand, it also means that it is an up hill walk back to the center.
 
   Last time I was here, I was younger and must have been in better shape.  I sure don't remember trudging breathlessly uphill.

   But there is some cool spray paint along the way.

    There are some interesting exhibits in the hall for fans.





Quite a few of them have to do with our space explorations.  That fits nicely with one of our guests, Jeanette Epps from NASA.









Hall costumes are becoming more in evidence as the con progresses.

 







     Our younger members take advantage of the opportunity to dress up and look impossibly cute.

   We have begun to meet some of the guests and artists.   Fran and I spent time with Kinuko Craft and her husband.


    We took the opportunity to acquire her lavishly illustrated book of fairy tales.

    Alas for our purse, only the first purchase of the con.

Voting for site selection 2018 began at noon.

The bidding tables were busy soliciting votes and pre-supporters.

Tonight was the first night of parties.