Well, will be leaving for Dallas early Thursday morning.  Hopefully everything is packed as i usually tend to forget something.  Riding down there with 3 friends. Generally i don’t like to ride with other people as i like to be in control of my vehicle and know i do/go wherever i want, but figured this would save on expenses and help them out too.

Looking forward to seeing Pyro and Trigger again, along with all their cohorts in the Assination City derby group.  Had a great time partying with them last year, and was great to see them in Arkansas earlier this year

This trip will also hopefully give me a chance to meet some other R2 builders. I know there is a group in the Dallas/FtWorth area, and would love a chance to talk with some of them and see their astromechs up close.  I think i have a good handle on the physical frame/skin and such, but still unsure of myself on the rc/electronics portion of things, and this would give me a good chance to see up close what is going on before starting on my own.

Of course no con is complete without the 501st, and I will be thrilled to see all my Star Garrison buddies again. I really need to get down to Texas to troop more often!! Aaron Douglas (Chief Tyrol on BSG) will also be joining us this year as a special guest of the 501st. He is a hoot to hang with, glad he could make it back this year.

All in all, hope to have a great weekend. Probably won’t get a chance, but will try to post a blog or two from the con.