My Friend Loves Java and Jabba Loves Robert

While I'm putting the finishing touches on my cat illustration (see previous post,) I thought I'd give you a window in to my infinitely exciting social life (that's sarcasm folks!) Actually this past Sunday was exciting if you're a comic book or Star Wars fan/geek/nerd. I'm guilty on both counts but my passion for both comics and Star Wars is unbelievably tame when compared to many of the folks one finds at conventions like the one my sister, nephews and friend Robert attended in Manchester, NH (Granite Con.)

We were greeted at the entrance by many Storm Trooper, Boba Fetts, jedi, Princess Leia, Darth Vader and get this--a LIFE-SIZED, WORKING Jabba the Hutt puppet made by, one can only assume, the die-hard fans dressed in costumes. Once my nephews saw Jabba and his minions, it was like trying to drag Bill Clinton away from a chubby intern (or Hillary from a pants suit.) The rows upon row of comics, toys, artists and even Stephen King's son signing his own best-selling novel and comic series paled in comparison to Jabba and friends. Who can blame them? Truth be told, that was the highlight of the day. Some of us enjoyed our time with Jabba a little too much as is evident from the above photo of my friend and Jabba admirer Robert. I wonder if his new wife will consider this act of "slug love" cheating...