![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
A-Kon Wrap-up
Jun. 7th, 2004 07:11 pmWell, that's done. It wasn't bad - no where near as busy as I'm used to conventions being for us. We broke even, which is as much as I hoped, all things considered. Our booth was not near any RPGs, we did not get any advertising in their on-site or pre-registration books, we did not have any presence on their website, etc. The fact that our expenses equalled our income is acceptable, although not thrilling.
However, there should be some big changes with our presence there next year. It's interesting to hear from some of the con reps that they really want to grow the RPG side of it, then hear the total indifference from other con reps. We'll see. I imagine we'll give it at least one more go.
On the positive side, I love working cons in spite of all the stress. This one was not really all that stressful because of the slower pace for our booth, and the close vicinity of our shop when we forgot items.
I got to see some old friends, and hang a bit with my sister. Hanging with the sis is always good. I was mistaken for her at least once, and she was mistaken for me once, as well. Hehe.
The only major unsatisfying thing for me about A-Kon was the constant nagging knowledge that I had asked for those days off, had them approved, and did not get them. /sigh
The Fianna gathering on Saturday was as nice and laid back as I expected. I met a lot of DAoC names, had a chance to hang out with some old friends. One of the highlights was meeting Dellerane, Syntaix, Qithos (he has such blue eyes!), Manogen, and Griffon.
I really missed having Tracy here, though.
Today was really busy, as I knew it would be, having to catch up with two days of missed work. Tomorrow I take Sanji & Darryl to the airport, and the A-kon fun will be officially over. /pout. I won't get to hang out with them until this time next year. Ah, well. It's good to have friends, and even better to be able to spend time with them. ^_^
However, there should be some big changes with our presence there next year. It's interesting to hear from some of the con reps that they really want to grow the RPG side of it, then hear the total indifference from other con reps. We'll see. I imagine we'll give it at least one more go.
On the positive side, I love working cons in spite of all the stress. This one was not really all that stressful because of the slower pace for our booth, and the close vicinity of our shop when we forgot items.
I got to see some old friends, and hang a bit with my sister. Hanging with the sis is always good. I was mistaken for her at least once, and she was mistaken for me once, as well. Hehe.
The only major unsatisfying thing for me about A-Kon was the constant nagging knowledge that I had asked for those days off, had them approved, and did not get them. /sigh
The Fianna gathering on Saturday was as nice and laid back as I expected. I met a lot of DAoC names, had a chance to hang out with some old friends. One of the highlights was meeting Dellerane, Syntaix, Qithos (he has such blue eyes!), Manogen, and Griffon.
I really missed having Tracy here, though.
Today was really busy, as I knew it would be, having to catch up with two days of missed work. Tomorrow I take Sanji & Darryl to the airport, and the A-kon fun will be officially over. /pout. I won't get to hang out with them until this time next year. Ah, well. It's good to have friends, and even better to be able to spend time with them. ^_^
