Dude, This Stuff is Awesome!

Manitoba Comic Con 2008
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Whew, the Manitoba Comic and Sci-Fi Convention has wrapped up, and I've got photos aplenty!

Before I hand over the password to see the 278 images in the proofing section, I want to share a few great things about this event.
Conventions of this sort used to be considered the thing only guys went to, and the kind of guy who spent far too much time in his basement, that is not the case at all.

These events are a great time for the entire family, especially the kids.

Aside from that, these events do a lot of fund raising and community support programs. There are auctions of art donated by the guests with all the proceeds going to local community programs, and gift passes are given out to those special kids in our communities, and let me just say that by itself makes everything worthwhile.

My favorite part of the convention was a conversation I had with an 8 year old boy who was confined to a wheelchair. He's a great guy, and has a very positive attitude that makes me feel like kind of a baby about my aches and pains. The best thing about his convention, when he got to meet his heroes for real, he was the one flying, despite what life had dealt to him.

Also, the volunteers, I have to give special credit to them. This event was non-profit and run entirely by volunteers. I'm talking about people so dedicated to putting on this show for everyone, they take the two weeks off before the convention and spend that whole time helping to pull it together! Talk about super-heroes!

Last but not least, the organizers of this program, the board I had the pleasure of working with since July. You guys know who you are, and you did a magnificent job. Congratulations, and thanks so much for making me part of your event.

Now that that's all out of the way, on with the content. Head back over to my proofing area and enter comicon2008 as the password. All 278 of the very best shots are available for your viewing pleasure.