Me and #2 son off to our first Con of the year. York Winter Con. A misunderstanding in the morning meant we were late setting out, and with the rain pouring down it was a tense hours drive. Arriving just after 12:30, the queue was snaking round the parking area despite the rain. Priority tickets allowed us to jump the queue (thank god) and we were into the main trading floor.
We already knew that his swords would be a no go, but negotiations with Security allowed us to leave them with the staff at the front desk so that we could take pictures with them later.
It was heaving! Moving around was a slow process, but the mood was great and everybody was smiling and laughing. A tense moment when somebody said "Nice Lambert Costume" but we laughed it off.
Hot and cold food, and a licensed bar upstairs. By the time we got there, all the cheap food had gone so we scarfed down a footlong hotdog (£7.50 each) before checking out the local Star Wars enthusiasts and their display.
As the crowd thinned out we made our way around the floor. A few purchases down and people were starting to notice his costume. Photos were taken.
Time was moving on, so we went back to pick up the swords and take some photos for ourselves. Now fully equipped, suddenly photographers were popping up out of the floor, and a crowd started to gather. Then, a glamorous lady glided up and took her place beside him. Yennifer had appeared out of nowhere.
After a few more snaps it was back to the car and the rain drenched drive home.
The first of many Cons to come this year.
(Before you ask, I didn't go in Cosplay this time as I was there to support him.)
