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<DIV><FONT face=Verdana>First met Sergio Aragones at the Mid Ohio Con many years ago and have seen him a few times since at conventions in Detroit and Chicago, but it's been at least five years, so was looking forward to crossing paths with him again at this year's Mid Ohio Con (with the added bonus of Mark Evanier also being present). </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Verdana>Arrived right at the opening time but had to wait through a half hour line before I finally got in the exhibition hall. After picking up a couple of programs with Sergio's great cover, immediately went to his table. Fortunately, he wasn't too busy yet and was able to chat and get a couple of pictures with him and drop off my most recent MAD lists (Sergio is the second most frequent contributor behind Al Jaffee with 408 issues and has the second longest consecutive streak behind Dick DeBartolo with 373 consecutive issues). Friendly, gregarious, and funny as always, it was a blast meeting him again and watch him interact with other fans. He even had enough time to work on a commissioned original sketch for me with and Alfred E. Neuman running a marathon theme that I requested. Didn't take him long as he's as fast as always (faster than I run a marathon!) and the finished product was also great as always. Also met Grooper Dominick (sp?) while he manning Serigio's...nice guy! </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Verdana>Later on, went to the always entertaining panel by Mark and Sergio and then said my goodbyes after another fun trip to the Mid Ohio Con!</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Verdana>Mike S.</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>