I’m really getting excited about the idea of going to Gen Con this year, especially now that I’ve realized (thanks for Atlas Games‘ announcement of their book, 40 Years of Gen Con) that this will be Gen Con’s 40th anniversary.
Aside from the big bash and parties that there will be, for sure, I have the release of the new edition of Changeling to look forward to, aside from whatever else crops up from now to August, plus the chance to finally meet face to face a bunch of online buddies, especially the whole podcasting family.
I’m just thinking, in Kabbalah, the number 40 signifies “a lifetime,” not necessarily as the time from birth to death, but a specific time in which a whole aspect of a life is lived. The classic example is Moses, who lived to be 120 and had 3 distinct lifetimes, each lasting 40 years: his time as Egyptian prince, his time as desert shepherd, and his time wandering the desert as leader of the Israelites. With this in mind, I wonder what will happen as Gen Con enters its second lifetime in 2008.
I’m so there this year.
I was listening to a podcast (All Games Considered) this morning where they did a 2006 year recap, and they spoke about Gen Con 06 and what a great time they had, blah blah. I wasn’t able to go last year, given I’d just come back from a trip to Europe, but this year, with no major vacation in plans, I’m really getting the hankering to go. I know it’s early as hell (Gen Con 07 is in August 16-19), but I need time to plan and save up. Ticket prices are around $200 for a round trip from Miami, which is certainly doable. I need to check with my buddy and see if he can swing it, if not, start planning with other friends around the nation to try and pool resources for a room, before they are gone.
Let’s see how this goes.
I can’t belive it’s 2007 already; I can remember ushering in 2006 just yesterday! Time truly flies as you get older, which is why we need to make the most of it at every single possible moment.
My wife and I stayed in to say farewell to 06; some party hats, some noisy horns that simply drove the cat insane, and sparkling wine and we were set. At the stroke of midnight we ate our customary
12 grapes and went outside to see the fireworks displays around our apartment and wish our neighbors a happy new year. We actually went to bed relatively early, because today, New Years Day, my wife organized a brunch, inviting our family and some of our friends over for a calmer way of welcoming the new year. She made muffins (both orange and maple pecan), banana nut bread, a fruit salad, and baked eggs on a cheese-n-spinach bed that were just delicious. The brunch was very nice, a success by all accounts, and definietly an excellent way to meet with friends and family for the new year without the worry that comes with late-night partying.
Happy new year 2007 to everyone, and may it be full of goodness and prosperity.
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