Throwback (to a few Mondays ago) Thursday. aka Better Late than Never?

Throwback Thursday!!

Well, let us pretend that it is at least two Mondays ago when I was supposed to start this thing, and let folks know a little bit about me and the kindsa stuff I’ve been doing.

Let’s just say I’ve been a little busy.

First things first however, let me introduce myself. I am a mid forties dad, a husband, an artist, a martial arts instructor, and a generally open minded fellow.

I like taking pictures of flowers, making Steampunk and Fantasy related artwork, and studying things that randomly interest me.  All in all except for some rather odd quirks, such as not being at all interested in organized sports for the most part, I’m a pretty average fellow.

I had a good life growing up. My relatives were positive role models for me, and I was blessed to be able to spend a great deal of my childhood around a wide variety of relatives. It was a generally positive experience I have to admit.

I plan to use Monday Blogs to talk more about me in the future, so that I can be open with folks about my perspectives and share with you all some of the reasons why I might come to look at certain maters in the manner I do. I tend to lean towards some odd perspectives, and so I do not expect folks to agree with me always. You might not agree with me at all, and that’s fine. I encourage that. I even encourage you to state so in comments or an email. I will ask that folks try and do so in a polite and respectful manner.

Now.

What have I been doing lately you might ask?

If you’re one of my Facebook friends or such I’ve been bombarding you over the last several months about the Steampunk Convention I was helping to set up called Vandalia-Con, which we held in Parkersburg, WV this past Weekend.  It was Amazing!

The Convention was a fundraiser for WV BCCSP and Bonnie’s Bus. We raised more money than expected, (and we are still awaiting a final count to my understanding) and we also exceeded the projected turnout for the event as well. So from the goals we were trying to accomplish, Vandalia-Con was a success. Many business minded people dressed in nice suits are meeting and discussing our future all this week and into next week at various points. I can say prospects are strong, and things keep swinging in our favor, so I am staying positive.

If things go the way I hope they do,  we will have big news to share in our future!

I do want to make sure to take the time to express my appreciation and gratitude to so many folks.  Dr. Cream’s Elixir, Painless Parker, The Battle Weary Band, The Dead Frets and most especially Unwoman, who flew in from California to support our cause. We are grateful to our Featured Artists Thomas Wileford, Mark Twain, Professor Bubblemaker , The Airship Hyapatia & the Crew of the Dead Rabbit. All of whom came and supported us through panels and presence. I am also very appreciative of the authors who came and supported us, Cindy Lynn Speer whom I’ve crossed blades with many times in the past and have a great admiration for, and Susan Sheppard, a lady of incredible narrative talent who also treated guests to a in depth ghost tour of the city. Next up, the Local Ghostbusters and the amazing White Zombie Cast and crew insured that all our guests young and old were entertained throughout the weekend, and for that we are indeed grateful.

Thank you to all who attended!!

However I would be remiss if I were not to give a huge Thank You to the Staff of the Historic Bennerhassett Hotel and to all the people from BCCSP, Mountains of Hope, Hot Tomato Pin Up Academy, The Crew of the Inferno, and so many others who gave of their time as staff to help make this past weekend happen. 

Thank You ALL!!! Thank You So Very Much

And Finally, to My Lady Wife, My Captain, Shelly Dusic for heading this up and giving everyone an incredible weekend all while helping women across the State. I would also like to thank my two daughters Zena & Lilly, who were the best assistants I could have asked for all weekend. 

Bravo.

You All show the Community the Wonderful I see everyday.

Ok.. So despite it being over a week and a half late..

I think that’s a pretty good start.

I had a Blast!