Back from “Farpoint”

Was gone for the past few days attending “Farpoint” convention in Maryland. As always, a very pleasant and low key endeavor. Guests included Tony Amendola, David Gerrold, Kathy Garver from “Family Affair,” and folks such as Bob Greenberger, Howie Weinstein, Mike Friedman, and Keith “Second Coming of Peter David” deCandido.

High point for us was a sketch Kathleen and the girls performed as part of masquerade called “One Night in Who-Ville.” Pictures are viewable at:

http://homepage.mac.com/kathodavid/PhotoAlbum24.html

Plus, over in her website, Kath gives a blow-by-blow description of the sketch itself. She won third place in the category of “Champion’s Cup” (which she had to enter in since she’d won two awards in previous competitions) and also took Best Presentation.

At one point I was wandering around with Caroline, and she came upon an ice machine. Curious, she pushed the button, which I didn’t want her to do since I knew if she kept doing it, she might jam the machine. So it made the hellaciously loud grinding noise that ice machines usually make. Caroline jumped back, her eyes wide, and she blurted out (I swear, her exact words), “Oh no!” I said, “Quick, Caroline! Let’s get outta here!” And she turned and bolted out of there, her curly hair streaming behind her like the Flash. So I doubt she’ll be messing with any ice machines in the future.

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