@tombzz Very true, unfortunately, it's virtually impossible.
Having said that, some places are decidedly cleaner than others - this place was one of the most questionable during my travels.  

Thank you! I've always been a sucker for a good motorcycle jacket. 😁
The nickname comes from my normal hair colour. Otherwise, I need a different nickname for when I have purple, blue, or black hair.

@tombzz I wouldn't say it was a despairing level that required a stiff upper lip - It was more of a grungy curiosity that was surprisingly photogenic despite its petri dish state. 😆

Funnily enough, no motorcycles were part of the misadventures. I simply like that style of jacket.
I was lugging too much malarkey along for a motorcycle to be a sufficient mode of transport - cars, buses, subways, trains, and planes were how I got around the convention circuit at the time. 🫠

@KmacNessa Haha, I get it now — definitely more “grimy charm” than existential dread 😄
The whole petri dish vibe cracked me up 😆
The motorcycle was just a suggestion, anyway. All clear now!

With that kind of transport lineup, it sounds like urban jungle survival — but also a memory map in motion.
Conventions have their own vibe… and their own logistical nightmares.
Trust me, I know the drill — though I’m more of a concert guy myself.

@tombzz
Exactly.😆
I wish I had better documented that period of my life. It would have been interesting to compare the different modes of travel in retrospect..
There are aspects I miss about travelling, but for the most part, I don't miss the grind.

I prominently went over to work in Artist Alley, so I can't speak to the convention experience for the average con goer not on the clock, so to speak.
A concert with good acoustics is hard to beat, though. 

@tombzz I can’t speak for the others in Artist Alley, but I personally enjoyed it when attendees had questions.

Questions show curiosity and engagement. 😄
I consider it a good sign if a booth display/ artwork evokes an inquisitive reaction.

What concerts cha got lined up?