Here is Andy and I using our various nerd technologies. Andy's playing DS (N+, I believe). I'm probably trying to post something to some website. Or Twittering. Or something.

My caramel apple is gone.

Tycho sums up what PAX means in today's post over at PA. I think he hits the nail on the head.

Leaving PAX is like... it's like leaving that steamy love-affair you had in Italy with a handsome, dark haired stranger who has eyes as deep as the seas. It's having to come back home to your regular life after a weekend of goodness that you can't entirely describe, but you know it's something you want to hold onto just a little bit longer, as Tycho says in his post.

PAX feels less like any other con I've been to and more like a community. It feels whole.

ILU PAX.

Edit: I've only got about 1/3 of my caramel apple left that I bought on Thursday. When that's gone, then the trip will REALLY feel over.

Here are some photos from Friday & Saturday:

MC Frontalot is one of the nicest guys. He's always around and always so sweet to his fans.

This is from Friday, waiting to get into the con. We got there right away, hoping that they'd pass out wristbands for the concerts first thing like they did in 2006. Instead, we waited for several hours for that to happen. That was dumb, guys. Just one of my few gripes.

Mike and Jerry answer questions in the opening Q&A on Friday. I love how Jerry subtly mocks people who ask stupid questions.

Andy plays some Sam & Max. Yay for Telltale!

I wish this photo were better because I think it sums up, well, everything. Video games are fun. And they're fun for everyone.

What's this "Warhammer" I keep hearing about? No, seriously. I signed up for the beta TWO YEARS ago at PAX 2006.

These kids are rocking the fuck out at the new Guitar Hero booth. Look at the dedication on the drummer's face. Look at the classic Beatles guitar playing style. Look at the guy with no posture staffing the booth.

Yes.

Godspeed, PAX08.

Some photos

My poor lens couldn't cope with the lighting in the Exhibit Hall this year--less so than in 2006. So next year, I'll have to borrow my brother's nice lenses or finally invest in more of my own.

I'll write more about PAX tomorrow... but I'm worn out and I didn't even do half of the things I wanted to.

However, great success!

Jeremy and I got to Seattle on Wednesday because Seattle is one of my favorite cities. I wanted to spend some time here with friends and just enjoying the city.

Here are some photos of Wednesday and Thursday.

Caramel Apple!

Holy Crap...

Ichiro

Justin Morneau... Twins won, 6-5

Jeremy and Andy (and the pig) and Pike Place Market (tourist trap, yay!)