Kansas City in 2016 pre-bid party

Kansas City in 2016 pre-bid party at Loscon, November 2011.

We were the hit of the weekend.

Saturday afternoon fans were heard talking about going to the masquerade and the speakeasy. Some dealers reported customers buying things to wear for the occasion. One fan (trinsf) currently studying out of state made sure to pack the right dress for the flight here.

The party floor Saturday night was mostly "dry." I think we were the only party "pouring" while we were open. Which is ironic, because it's like the Prohibition era extended the entire length of the party floor, not just our suite. But that's Loscon for you.

A word about our costumes. missmea made herself a Flapper-era dress, and styled a wig for a period hairstyle. She instructed me on my outfit, which consisted of plain black shoes (no fancy shoelaces), a new pair of paints with suspender buttons instead of belt loops, proper suspenders, a white dress shirt (without a ballpoint pen in the pocket), a vest (with penguins on it), no beard, no teddy bear ears, and slicked-down hair.

My favorite remark that she reported from three people who had made it past me at the door, and all the way to the bar, was the question "Where's Chaz?"

( The password notice needs to be more obvious... and more notes about the party )