Yes, it was quite an experience for me and the family...our first Con, and our first time trooping with the Mercs...my wife helped hold down one of the event tables next to the 501st/TDH's, while we boys made the rounds...I don't think I've had my picture taken so many times in my life! We couldn't go anywhere between the hotels without being stopped 5 or 6 times for photo-ops...but, the kids loved it! Hell, I loved it!

I forgot my camera at the motel room, so here's a cropped pic of me in my armor for those folks I met, but didn't get to introduce myself to (my apologies to Jimmy BufFETT for this pic of his that I butchered

)....
Case-in-point: I met Jimmy BufFETT and Gilmore, but didn't know it, 'cause I didn't catch the nametags (you guys are swell

)...I did that kind of thing all weekend...and to all the other Mercs and Fett's out there I met but got no names, it was indeed a pleasure!

Rob
(PS...I learned what things on my kit need to be fixed...a helmet fan, and some suspension for my thigh armor are definately coming soon! I was pullin' those plates up all weekend!

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