Comments on: Convention stories

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 01:39:11 +0000

pointing out, all of the women in your stories are beautiful, and, while i don’t know about most of them, i did see this one, and her nose is a bit crooked, Reshi

By: Valentina

Valentina — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:47:12 +0000

Reading this blog entry of yours, reminds me of Triumph the Insult Dog’s visit to comic-con this year:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYTKET6Q1hEI agree with you about the hallway thing. I don’t go to conventions often anymore, but one thing I’ve also learned: never wear anything that trails behind you. I once dressed in 12th century garb and the dress trailed behind me… only for dozens, if not upon hundreds, of other convention-goers to step on my dress everywhere I went.In any case, hope my last personal letter didn’t bug you (that is, if you ever got to it considering you get a thousand a day or so!). I was having a weird day where anything from the past was bringing me to tears. I got over it. Let’s just say I miss so many people I used to work with at the Pointer.I saw you the other day right after I witnessed a car hit a motorcycle. You were wearing your “No, I am NOT Pat Rothfuss” T-shirt and that made me feel silly, so I didn’t say hello. By the time I was distracted away from the accident, you were gone. Hope you’re well! Hug Sarah for me. She’s an awesome person!!! Every time she visits Dala’s store when I’m working, she always has something pleasant to say to make my day.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 04:51:17 +0000

“Yes I know most people have cell phones these days. But that shouldn’t make any difference. People used to have watches.”I once had a girl ask me (after looking at her cell for the time) “What did people do before mobile phones?” …The realy sad things was that when I looked down at her wrist she was wearing a watch. All I could do was shake my head

By: Steve Stair

Steve Stair — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:32:25 +0000

I enjoyed meeting you at Worldcon, even if I did cause your second book's release date to be pushed back another week. 2028, was it?And Jim Butcher really did call you a bastard at ComicCon (for making it look too easy).I added the "serious face" picture of you I took at Worldcon to your Wikipedia entry.

By: Bek

Bek — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 23:46:38 +0000

I missed you this convention, Pat! I really wanted to listen in on your panels but my damn…I mean, wonderful relatives chose those days to come out and visit.Hilarious about the hallways. Maybe that’s one reason most of the newer high schools make their hallways so wide. To prevent anarchy amongst the student body. When one can still sift through the throngs of social butterflies, there’s one less reason to rage.

By: Greg

Greg — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:59:29 +0000

The cell phone gaffe was especially funny as Pat had just gotten finished informing everyone in the room of the importance of turning cell phones so the panelists wouldn’t lose their train(s) of thought. In fairness, though, Pat did use his <>Hand of the Moderator (TM)<> to smooth over the irony. :) Seriously, though, it was a cool panel, Pat…and I’m with you on the hallway business.

By: QingTing

QingTing — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:57:00 +0000

Speaking of cons, your Tour Schedule says you’ll be at Dragon*Con, yet their site doesn’t list you among the guests… What gives?Hoping to see you there.

By: Jay Belt

Jay Belt — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:31:48 +0000

Wow, thanks for the laughs Pat. That last section on airlines just had me in tears and caused strange looks from co-workers as I laughed and blubbered about sodomy and getting a full can of coke(not just a cup).Also add me to the number of people who liked the pamphlet Rusty.

By: marky

marky — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 07:20:23 +0000

HA! Quality work Sir Rusty!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 05:56:05 +0000

I can’t say i know much about the halls at conventions but based on the large amount of people that agree, it must be true. I can testify to the truth of it on other places, however. One that stands out would be a high school with nearly 2000 students all trying to get to their lockers and classes at the same time! You’re late and the two girls in front of you, already walking as slow as possible, stop to chat with their 4 “besties” to take up one entire half of the hall while the quarter on the left is taken up by people going in the opposite direction and the quarter on the right is occupied by 25 students waiting for their teacher to show up and let them into the room. I’m sure this stirs all of your blood as much as mine.On another note, vibration and silence mode on phones is a wonderful thing. Saved me from getting in trouble many times while the silly people at the back of the class get their’s confiscated etc.As for watches, I love them! They don’t even hav to be expensive either! My aunt got quite a nice one for 15 dollars and its lasted quite a while. Saves you from having to dig into your pocket or backpack too =DGreat post!! made me laugh a lot especially being able to relate. Thanks a ton, keep ‘em coming and, like everyone else I’m sure, can’t freaking wait for book 2!!!! ;D