Here's where Joe Crowe will be at http://www.dragoncon.org/. Find him and insist loudly that he give you your Duran Duran records back.

AVENGERS SYMPOSIUM
About the Avengers history book that Joe helped write. Friday 1 pm

AT THE MOVIES WITH...
RevSF debates sci-fi movies from the past sci-fi year.
Friday 7 pm

STUMP THE GEEKS
Joe Crowe hosts the sci-fi nerd challenge of a lifetime. Also includes live readings from "Manimal."
Friday 8:30 pm

THE BLOODY PULPS
The new generation of pulp-style writers examines the old stuff and the new stuff.
Sat. 11:30 am

THE DAY THE EARTH REALLY STOOD STILL
The old movie and the one with Keanu in it. Which was Gortiest?
Sat 4 pm

ON THE HORIZON
Predictions and previews for this year's sci-fi TV.
Sat. 7 pm

TV ZOMBIES RISING ON DVD NEAR YOU
A look back at the year's TV fatalities, such as Pushing Daisies, Reaper, and Sarah Connor.
Sun. 11:30 am

TRIBUTE TO FORREST ACKERMAN
The legacy of the "Famous Monsters of Filmland" founder.
Sun 2:30 p.m.

We'll be roaming about giving out free CDs and other nerdly stuff. Become our willing thralls!

Generic reason why blogger did not go to sci-fi convention.

Long, rambling post of real-life activities not related to sci-fi.

Long, rambling post about how little money blogger has.

Long, rambling post about physical discomforts of attending con.

Long, rambling post about somewhat crazy thing that happened at con a decade ago.

Blogger reveals too much about location and extent of vacation.

Blogger reveals exact moment he will return, so followers can set their watches.

Blogger reveals too-personal need for vacation, seeks sympathy response.

Blogger logs in again at last possible moment before vacation begins to see if anyone left sympathy response.

I have an important decision to make. I've rassled with this quandary for many days, but a course of action has eluded me.

And so I turn to the only citizens whose opinions I value. Then when my Facebook friends are too busy making up trivia quizzes about themselves, I turn to you.

Which T-shirt with a superhero on it should I buy?


Hawkman?


The Shazam guy?

Firestorm?


Plastic Man?


Red Tornado?

Wrath of Khan was good.

Even-numbered ones are good.

[Actor's name here] is old.

Scotty gained weight.

They should have done a movie about [obscure reference to Next Generation episode.]

There should have been a Deep Space Nine movie.

[Sci-fi thing they did in a Star Trek movie] is not possible!