Any SF Book, and Media Fans ever get to a World Con?!

I went twice, each on a Sat (what I could afford) by Amtrack from NYC down to Baltimore, and Phillidelphia two years later.

Oh, I had such fun, between the Panels, the Vendors's Hall, and the the cities vying for a Future Wirld Con. In fact at Baltimore I voted for Phillidelphia.

At Baltimore I think JMS (Babylon 5, , comics, later Sense8) was supposed to be GOH. But he had (or recovering from) pneumonia. Luckily he did do a phone in.
And David Brin one of my favorite authors (The Uplift Universe, and Existence) was on a 3 author's panel.

I ran into an acquaintance who'd became a fantasy author. I think I might have run into someone else I knew. I remember an exchange of notes on the physical Buliltine Board.

And then there was the Art Hall. Omg, as an artist - it was swoon worthy! 🥰
Especially seeing some of my favorite SF Illustrators' original artworks from their book covers! Plus anyone else's cool works new to me!
I wore an extra home made badge with my own art on it.

I still have the official magazine, and the shedule booklet for each show!

The only sad thing post convention was Philadelphia was in 2001.

9-11 totally took over my focus for a time. Totally forgot about Phillidelphia WC untill weeks, even months later when I ran into my Con materials in a drawer.

I do wish but I know it's a money issue that we have a SF/F World Con in NYC.
Just freaking once for Life's sake like in the next 5-ish years!!!
Saving on travel fare I could actually go for a Sat AND Sun!

😑 😔 Le sigh!