Another FanEXPO done.

My health was not good, but we went yesterday.
The crowds are usually pretty big at these events, but this year was incredible. When we got there on Saturday we had to wait at the main entrance for well over an hour because they'd suspended ticket sales due to overcrowding issues.
A convo with another family who had multiday passes revealed it wasn't just the number of visitors causing delays - a few of the celebs and special events were late or cancelled too.

Unfortunately, my health really put a cramp in my photography - got very few pics this year.
Made it through... though still paying for it health wise.
It always takes quite a few days to get over the effects of the triggers I encounter during outing like that.


Personal rants:
Due to my allergies/sensitivities I already end up missing all the vendors close to the food court - but the real killer is all the wandering bombs...  
It's incredible how many went past me with their private Stink shields at maximum stun!!! OMG!!! *Cough, COUGH, COUGH hack choke puke*
Folks, when attending big conventions, do us all a favour, PLEASE DON'T BASTE YOURSELF IN YOUR FAV PERFUME/AFTERSHAVE/BODYSPRAY - You chase all the oxygen outta the aisle you occupy.

Now I really don't like to advertise it & I absolutely hate when I'm in rough a shape that I must, but occasionally I have to use a walker.
Thankfully it's not an everyday thing (yet).  It's not like I don't expect the extra hassle, after all with the huge crowds and some in intricate costumes, it's hard to get around when you're just walking naturally.
Yes, I know everyone is busy trying to get their own stuff done, but it's sad how often the thought must be "They're moving slow - they won't mind if I squeeze by".
One click of 6 that past me & a guy on crutches actually joked about "the show needing a special slow lane to get all the 'speed bump gimps' out of the way".
I was shocked at how many people were willing jump in an elevator ahead of those with mobility issues. Those with baby-strollers I can understand, but it's pathetic when ya see 8 completely healthy folk rush into elevator while those in wheelchairs, walkers and crutches are waiting!
When we were leaving, one woman in a wheelchair had finally had enough & took one group to task (guilting them into vacating the lift & join the throngs on the escalators).