I always try to load up on Mexican food when I’m in AZ because the stuff they call Mexican up in VA just… ain’t.
ARG!!! My father in law has planned a big family dinner for Monday night. Are people available Sunday night instead? Otherwise we could do something later (8 or 9?) on Monday?
I’m sorry I’ll miss this fest. I’ll be in Las Vegas, Sat.-Wed.
Sunday night is ok for me too, no location yet?
lel can’t make it on Sunday 
What about everyone else? I am really nervous about trying to do something later on Monday because I don’t know how late this Monday night thing will last… it’s sort of the “christmas before christmas” with that branch of the family…
Yes, he definitely think you’re lunatics! But he thinks I am too, so I guess that’s OK 
Yes, Epic’s nice. I would’ve liked to go down there too, but I had some work to finish. It was great meeting you guys, and I hope everyone has fun in Phoenix!
Talk about quick, Opal! Anyway…I probably can’t do Sunday…but whatever you all decide, have fun and I’ll see what I can do!
Just chiming in that I had a great time too - I need to eat downtown more, there’s plenty of great stuff I can’t get on the East Side.
I may be able to make it the Phoenix event in January, depends on how a few other things line up…
-Jeff
Hi zlexiss!
BTW, if you want to find out more about my car, you can e-mail me at the address in my profile.
Opal, please ask your father in law to recommend a restaurant a few miles south of his home, and give us a convenient time to meet on Sunday or Monday.
Ok, we’re leaving to drive up in a few minutes. When we get there, I’ll ask and try to make a post asap.
Ok how is this… how about we get together tomorrow night at 8:30? that way lel can make it and I will be leaving here late enough that I don’t interfere with the family plans.
Sound good?
How is this:
My Florist Cafe (recommended by my father in law, and open until midnight)
530 W. McDowell Rd
602 254-0333
8:30pm
Take I-10 to 7th Ave exit (North) and turn right onto McDowell
Sound good? I’m going to consider this “the plan” unless someone has a problem with it… ok?
Sounds good to me Opal, I’ll see you Monday.
Sure, I’ll be stopping by. See y’all tomorrow!
Ok I’ll tell them that my name is Opal and I’m meeting people, so if we can’t find each other maybe they can help. I’ve got red hair and I’ll be wearing blue jeans, a black shirt, and a black sweater. I have a big, shapeless brown sack of a purse.
Hey I finally got the photos posted! http://tinyurl.com/ys33d
I really enjoyed meeting you two! Too bad more people couldn’t have made it out–but this is the way it goes sometimes. GIGO: Can you email me a copy of the raccoon picture? My scanner is totally croaked and I wanted to post it! (He made a really cute cartoon based on the moon landing hoax parody page I made a while back. It’s great!)
The next morning I was traumatized by finding yet another scorpion in my hotel room, btw!! (Total of two in three days!)
So, my “secret” activities are being revealed! 
That’s ok, I could not remain an anonymous entity forever! (Really, whoever heard of a cartoonist that would like to become popular by hiding forever?) I am still looking for work in the technical field. However, my other training was in graphic arts and I am thinking seriously into getting involved there more.
Posting my cartoon in the moon landing parody page so quick after I send it to you! Thank you Opal! I thought my New Year’s resolution of my work being posted somewhere on the web, was going to be for later in the year! It is just the first day of the year! (Is that a record on fulfilling resolutions?)
Well, it is a great incentive! Thank you once again for putting it in your site and for coming to visit us here in Arizona! 
You’re most welcome! I was thouroughly flattered that you made it and couldn’t wait to post it!