I <3 you all. [Pic stolen from Tactix - Thanks!]

As you may have guessed from all the other CBlogs PAX was aaaaaawwwwweesome but surprisingly that’s not what I expected at all.

On the days leading up to PAX I cannot describe how nervous I was. I was more terrified than excited about going to PAX. I had spent all my savings on flights, hotel and entry, I felt like I was taking the biggest gamble of my life. I honestly didn’t know what to expect, what was going to happen or my biggest fear; would I get on with anyone?

I can accept that I’m not the most confident, out-going, extrovert person around and I was, as Niero put it, shitting bricks all the way though my flight right up until I got to the restaurant on the first night. All I could concentrate on was that I knew 80+ Dtoiders were going to PAX and that there was no way I could expect to get on with everyone.

Oh how wrong I was, I had completely under-estimated how friendly, warm and inviting everyone was going to be. There was no hand left un-shaken, no body left un-hugged and no ass left un-raped.

I may have only had the honour of spending a few days with everyone but in that short period of time you all made me feel like part of a close-knit family.

It sucks that I have to live here in the UK so far away from where all the fun shit happens.

I miss you all already.

The GHost – You flew all the way from Zambia to queue up with me on the first day to not get into PAX when it opened. <3
FooLiz – You make Australia cool. Thanks for the endless stream of hugs.
Riser Glen – You should totally get drunk and marry Liz in Vegas. Also if I find your spine I’ll make sure to post it to you 1st class.
Macca – You are the most fun, crazy son of a bitch I’ve met. I still have your name written across my chest.
Necros – You may have hair like the unshaven groin of a 600 pound woman but I love you anyway. <3
LostCrichton – Short-shorts + Helmet = Win. You’re just too much fun for this man to handle.
Nademagnet – You made the DToid stripper happen. I bow to you. Also you have to make that photo album.
Coonskin05 – Not only are you awesome but you are doubly awesome when drunk. Great chest hair.
Blehman – You are honestly the nicest most relaxed guy I have ever met, just being around you was great.
Wardrox – It was good to see at least one familiar face. UK NARP at mine before the end of the year.
Pheonix-Blood – Thanks for not remembering who I was even though we had met before, but you have boobs so all is forgiven.
Tazar – For being pleasantly surprised that I wasn’t a chav.
Conrad – For hanging out chatting. I want your hat.
ImpossiblePlant – For telling me I need to get a girlfriend. Thanks. Pip-pip.

I can’t stay awake any longer, the jet lag is killing me so sorry if I didn’t mention you, you are all full of win and kittens.
I guess all that’s left is to say thanks to Niero for making all this possible.

See you at PAX 09. (Hopefully sooner)