Just got back from ReaperCon in Dallas Tx, and had a blast. learned new stuff, met new folks, painted some stuff, traded in a bunch of old metal for new, and got in contact with a long lost friend.

One of my classes was Conversions, which was supposed to be taught by Bob Ridolfi, but he was unable to attend for personal reasons. However all was not lost as I still learned a bunch from the "sub" (Froggy the Great on the reaper boards).

The other class showed how to make urban bases, and by urban they meant 40k(ish), still learned a lot that I can apply towards the pulp figures I am working on, I will just have to tone it down a bit.

There were a few issues at the con that I could see, there didn't seem to be enough seating if you wanted to paint, and paint and take was always full. I would like to see more tables for next year as the convention seems to get bigger. Also on the subject of paint and take, as someone mentioned, the figured seemed like they were primed with talcum powder. The other issue was I could never seem to get the times for a speed paint or Sophie says event. Last year they had sign ups for all of those and the table was always hopping, and this year it seemed as they only had one event a day. Yes I could have asked, but luckily(?) I was busy enough that I forgot/didn't think about it.

Outside of ReaperCon we went by Fry's electronics, and ate at some really good restaurants: (this is more of a note to myself for next time)
Angry Dog - 2726 Commerce St, Dallas
Sonny Brian's BBQ -  West End, Dallas
Two Rows - 17225 Dallas Pkwy, Addison
Best Thai - 4135 Belt Line Rd Addison