I went to SF and all I got was a cold…

Okay, its not entirely true that all I got at the SF Pen Show was a cold but it was the most memorable. I am currently suffering from laryngitis with no voice at all as well as a healthy does of bronchitis. Despite the rapid onset of the con crud, the show was really good. Everyday was busy, full of happy people buying new pens, inks, paper and accessories. But, in the few tiny moments that I could, I was able to pick up a few little bits. I had friends bring me lovely gifts as well. My darling pal came to her first fountain pen show, bought a vintage pen and gave me a handmade crocheted Totoro plush. She made that! Isn’t he amazing?!?! I was asked by someone “Do you know who Bill & Ted are?” When I replied in the positive, I got a handful of Bill & Ted stickers, a few other random stickers and three more charms from Audrey Matteson to add to my notebooks or even use as a stitch marker. I got a copy of the Kobe ink guide sheet which is just a cool little bit of information. I was able…