So we decided that this weekend we would head down to the Farpoint convention. It had been off the charts for quite some time since originally I was going to be getting out on the 15th, and it would’ve been impossible to coordinate. But when they moved my release date forward to the eighth, suddenly it became a possibility again. However, the convention committee kept the possibility of my appearance as a secret, because I did not want to disappoint people if I didn’t feel up to coming at the last moment. But come Friday, I felt up to going and Kathleen was willing to handle the driving requirements of getting down there.
I’m so glad we did. We arrived during opening ceremonies on Friday night, and when they announced my presence and brought me on stage, the response was a several minute standing ovation. I was, frankly, astounded at the response. I mean, I figured it was just me, you know? I hardly thought people’s response would be so vociferous. But it was, and I was deeply moved. People came out of their way the entire convention to greet me and thanked me for showing up. Many even said the convention would not have been the same if I wasn’t there. I’m really not sure how to react to such aggressive appreciation. All I know is that it was very sweet and very much appreciated.
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You are a very silly man indeed not to realize how loved you are. Glad you had a good time.
I wasn’t able to connect with you and most of the other authors, but I catch a glimpse of you walking back to the dealer area. I was quite happy to see that your recovery was very well underway. Hope to see you doing cartwheels for Bill Shatner at Shore Leave 🙂
I didn’t have a chance to catch up to you and most of the authors, but I did see you walking back toward the dealer area. It was good to see that your recovery was indeed very well underway. Hope to see you turning cartwheels at Shore Leave 🙂
Face it Pete – you’re the Sally Fields of the Sci Fi set!! (and well deserved too)
Marvelous, marvelous news — and I’m glad the con-goers recognized it, too.
(BTW, Glenn — I’m having trouble connecting properly unless I go through the malibulist address. Is something up with the alias?)
TWL
Almost every year I don’t go to Farpoint because it is usually held at a time of year where money is tight. This year I had the money. The only reason I didn’t go is that I didn’t think you would be there. In my 20 years of being a fan of yours I’ve never once see you at a convention.
Almost every year I don’t go to Farpoint because it is usually held at a time of year where money is tight. This year I had the money. The only reason I didn’t go is that I didn’t think you would be there. In my 20 years of being a fan of yours I’ve never once see you at a convention.
I second Elayne’s comment!
Aw, I’m glad you were able to go. I teared up a bit reading the post.