We did breathe the same air once as you guys were just arriving and I was just leaving. Just enough time for a picture. Not sure why you weren't in it. Maybe you took it or were watching the kids.

I’m pretty sure I took this photo, it was the last time me and Shawn saw Jason alive. 😢 I didn’t really know you back then, and I was probably fully distracted with both kids; my daughter was about 2 and my son was still a baby in the stroller.

The next year I worried you guys weren't going to come and nervously messaged Shawn. Disaster already struck, kids puked in the back seat and you guys turned around to head back home. I go to Cracker Barrel to get a Cheerwine for Jason. Only place here to get it. He introduced it to me at Retrocon.

If anyone ever comes to Illinois for one let me know. My problem is either I find out about conventions after the fact, or they happen during my busiest time of year when I have other conferences and such to attend.