Looking for a great shirt, you too can purchase one from our website...www.graphittidesigns.com!!Gina and I doffed our hard hats over the weekend to "raise funds" to actually pay for all this construction. Though not quite the relaxing weekends we'd like, the show was very successful. We sold tons of shirts, books and toys...oops, I mean action figures, met with many longtime friends and actually accomplished a considerable amount of business. The shows are physically exhausting. After the unloading and setting everything up prior to the start of the show, the shows is then open to the public from 10 am to 7 pm daily. We're on our feet all day (no chairs or sitting are allowed by that mean bastard boss!!). The exhibit is constantly busy and often we're overwhelmed with customers trying to throw their money at us. How can we say no? Normally bathroom breaks and maybe a brief lunch (eaten at the exhibit area), are the only respits to be had. Even with my years of intensive, on-the-job training, it's hard on my time-ravaged body. Though Gina's been heard to whimper and whine every so often, she always comes through with aces. I can't imagine working a show without her.
"If this person would buy two more shirts, we can get those cool antique door knobs we really want!!" 
Here's Ryan trapped behind the table negotiating with a local mercenary for his freedom.The show ended Sunday evening at 5 pm. We then dismantled the display, boxed everything up and loaded up the truck for Ryan to drive back to the warehouse in Anaheim. All this was completed by a little after 7 at which time we hauled our sweat-soaked asses back to the hotel to retrieve our car and bags. Plans were to drive up to Sonoma in time for our 8:00 dinner reservations. Between leaving later than we wanted and getting lost for 5 or 10 minutes on the way, we arrived at the hotel in Sonoma a little after 8:30...not bad considering.
Ever vigilant, Gina becomes aware of some building materials and a shower fixtures that we like. For some reason, she then asks "how much room we have in our bags and if I have a pipe wrench in my pocket?" Is she getting frisky or is looking to do some in-room demolition?
Though it rained in Frisco all weekend, the weather in the Napa Valley was sunny and clear. Guess that's why all the grapes hang out there!!
This is Terry and Robyn who we traversed Sonoma with. Guess which one was the designated driver and didn't drink even a drop? They are also currently building a house from the ground up...in Houston, TX. Terry created STRANGERS IN PARADISE and is now working on his new comic series ECHO. Check out Terry's blog at: http://terrymooreart.com/blog/
Sterling Vineyards is now offering wine in the Family size. Strap it on your back and you can keep a family of four happy for the week.
Terry and Gina having a heated discussion regarding the age requirement posted. It's kinda' like the "you gotta' be taller than Mickey" sign at Disneyland? 
"The family resemblance is amazing!!". Being the wine that Wolfgang Puck brings in for all the Oscar bashes has it's benefits. Though never starring in a flick, Sterling Vineyards gets their own award!!
Photo taken from the skyway gondola at the Sterling Vineyards. Nothing better than being suspended in mid-air after a day of wine tasting!!
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