FishKepr

Unfortunately I was wrong...

Assuming that each phase lasts three weeks, that puts Phase 4 at July 7. In theory that gives EFNW about a month of buffer time in case something goes wrong. Of course there’s a risk, but I would be optimistic at this point.

Given those parameters I'd go with a Glock 19: Large enough to handle well. Small enough to carry comfortably. Simple in design and operation. Proven reliability track record. Readily available. Has been in production for years At first glance, Glocks look like an ergonomic train wreck, but they perform extremely well. ETA: You mentioned 'pocket or a small bag'. 'Off body' carry is usually a bad idea as it reduces your control over the weapon. Pocket carry is also not recommended as the trigger is not covered without a specialized holster.

Context is important. A pistol for teaching a beginner? Sure, but we need do know more, What is the end goal? What kind of aptitude does the student have toward mechanical devices? For example: I've had a few beginners that I would never start with an M9 and others that I would. (It's a tad complicated.) So with that in mind: What is the setting for the narrative, what kind of character is the student, and WHY do they want to learn how to shoot? ETA: You used the word 'nut', which conjures up all kinds of negative impressions. So, I'd like to know your motivations here.

I worked for Southern Pacific for seven years. Union Pacific offered me a job when they were bought out, but it required a move that we were not willing to make. Still miss it sometimes.

Awesome, I'm sure the service member thread will be resurrected so keep an eye out for that.

Yeah, Amy Keating Rodgers said that when the controversy blew up she was concerned for the fate of the character. I'm glad we downloaded the pre-ban version of The Last Roundup before it was pulled from iTunes.

"Funny, you don't look newish." I brought my daughter to EFNW and it was such a great time for us. If you make it to EFNW 2013, you will thoroughly enjoy the company of your fellow fans and of course meeting the VAs/staff.

Well, if you have a camera in your hand, how are you going to get your stuff off the table quickly and allow the next person to get their things signed? I am not sure of the rules on this at this time, but you can ask a staff member in the autograph room when you get there for an official answer. You'll have to talk to someone in order to get your voucher for your autograph(s), so kill two birds with one stone. That sounds like you're making the assumption that everyone will be alone. One person can hold and distribute items, while the others takes a photo. That's how we've worked it before. But we'll ask on arrival for the rules.

No photos of the autograph sessions at all? I thought that the protocol was that we could not ask the guests to take the time for a personal photo, but that we could take a photo of the guest signing our item being autographed.

I feel more comfortable now. (Not that I felt UNcomfortable before.)

Photo Finish is a homage to: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anna_Wintour

You walk right through your favorite author's neighborhood. I want to be a certified Java expert. (This one should be easy.)

I suspect they asked because it's extremely unusual for a male to be interested in MLP prior to G4. Either that or you're about to be hit on.

I bet there will be older Bronies at the convention. Yes, 42 here. Daughter is 12. (Assuming we get passes on Saturday) Both of us are pretty hard core fans. I know a brony on another forum who is in his late 40s. BTW, that forum is non-MLP oriented but we have developed our own brony sub-group on it.

My daughter has been a fan of MLP since the G3 days. She's autistic and developmentally delayed so she was into G3 all the way to age 9 or so. I watched the G3 show with her, usually patiently, but often not so. Then along came the transition to FiM, and at once I knew this was different. "Hey, this is a lot like The Powerpuff Girls" I thought. (little did I know at that time) And soon I was laughing my butt off, especially at "I got the tiiiiicket. I got the tiiicket." and "SHE KINDA IS!!!!" But the moment truly came with Call of the Cutie, specifically the scene where Twist opens the door. Before that episode I still mostly watched the show because our daughter did. But seeing AB so totally destroyed with that little quivering lip made me gasp, "OH CRAP! What is she going to do now?!" That was the moment when I realized that I was truly hooked on the show because I had begun to genuinely care about the characters and what motivates them.