Lori's Lair: Gen Con 2004: Thoughts

Thoughts from Gen Con 2004:

Always remember to bring your camera.
If you're starting your own business, and you're trying to pass out advertising in the Exhibit Hall; don't be deterred if the people in the booths don't react well on the first day.
When I have human babies (in addition to the feline ones I already have), I still will be able to attend Gen Con as evidenced by the inordinate number of babies at this year's convention.
Do not schedule the Dork Storm Breakfast at 7am and five blocks away from the convention center.
Mentioning to men wearing kilts that you brought blue ribbon isn't a good idea. Some of them never heard of the song by Bryan Bowers.
The bubblers (that's "drinking fountains" to anyone outside of the Midwest) in Indianapolis do not flow with cold water.
It's okay to play a game at Gen Con that you could also play at home, no matter what the SO thinks. I haven't played Euchre in a long time, so I played at Gen Con and won because I scored three lone hands.
My sandals are more comfortable on my feet than my sneakers.
The free swag at the D&D 30th anniversary party, which was awesome (swag and party), was easier to obtain than the food.
I didn't need to buy tickets for "Whose Line is it Anyway?"
I had a blast playing "Whose Line is it Anyway?"
I admired the lovely young lady who wore a denim mini skirt with a pink t-shirt proclaiming, "I love my geek." (also see note about camera)
The onsite program still can't be trusted, but I should have looked at the update screen next to the ticket booth.
The Writer's Workshops are always worth the money.
"It sucked." is a valid phrase to use, especially in a review (thanks, Mike Stackpole)
Definitely have a meal at the Rathskellar, especially if (like me) you like beer and were raised on German food.
The NFL should never schedule a game in downtown Indianapolis the same weekend as Gen Con. Just ask the New York Jets.
I believe the blonde woman wearing four-inch heels, tight clothes, and very mini skirts was "hired" for the weekend.
All the ladies wearing revealing clothing, including the "Undefeated" cheerleaders, did know they would be ogled all weekend.
Gen Con and the entire gaming industry need a lot more beefcake in their products if they're going to draw in more women gamers.
Gen Con should never schedule seminars in the Embassy Suites; that's just too far from the convention center despite the walkways.
The program guide should include a better map of the downtown Indianapolis area. My hotel gave me a very nice map I could suggest.
Randy Porter, a.k.a. The Keeper of Ancient Gen Con Lore, is a valuable resource for Gen Con Indy.
Peter Adkison should commission a book on the history of Gen Con.
Good news travels fast: I heard on Thursday that my friend John's father made it through his heart surgery with very positive results. This news came from London.
I think we gamers freaked out the Colts' fans. One woman kept looking at us and saying, "Oh my." I wonder how she felt about the Metallica fans who were in town for a concert.
Water jugs and pitchers with cold water are nice when they actually have water in them.
Always make at least one trip to the art gallery.
Never eat a gyro from a place run by people of Asian heritage. Look for the one run by Greeks, or order food someplace else.
Never leave your sunglasses in the car. Or forget until Sunday that you put them in a drawer in your hotel room.