What was I doing away from the Bay? Makin' friends and meetin' old ones. Already in my collection: David and Veronica. New acquisitions: Ken and Craig. Still in the Archies: Betty and Jughead. I'm off to find protective sheets today to keep them in pristine condition. I may wind up trading my storage bin for a Ralph, but only if the price is right. I should know more about that in two weeks. Until then, I may find myself smack dab in the middle of Iowa – preparing for Gnomedex and doing my best to pump up attendance. Will you be there? Will you bring a friend? I promise you a weekend you'll never forget.