I'll be at WisCon this year!

[cafenowhere]

About two weeks ago, I finally made arrangements to attend this year's WisCon in person. It will not be the first con I've attended during the pandemic, as I went to Sirens in 2021, but I'm still nervous about going. I wanted to attend Readercon, too, but I couldn't face the prospect of three different airports. When I flew to Sirens, it was a straight flight with mask mandate in effect, but I was still grossed out by the number of people I saw who weren't wearing, or were improperly wearing, masks. WisCon is within driving distance for me, which I hope cuts down on my risk of Covid exposure. I think I will get a booster before the trip, just for extra protection. I don't expect to be on any panels but I might do a reading with a group.

 

Comments

[gwynnega]

I'm nervous about attending WisCon too (and grossed out at the prospect of flying). It's good you can get there by car. I will get a booster before the trip if my pharmacy will allow it. Looking forward to seeing you!

[cafenowhere]

I'm so excited that you've decided to attend also! Have you volunteered to be on any panels?

[gwynnega]

Yay! I did volunteer for some panels. The weather should be nice in Madison, so I'm looking forward to spending some time outdoors there!

[queenoftheskies]

I really want to go, but I'm so afraid of Covid and flying.

[cafenowhere]

Those are very legitimate fears. One thing that tipped the scales for me was knowing that there won't be a WisCon next year. If I wanted to break my isolation in a comfortable environment, this was the time to do it. But I can't in good conscience recommend anyone take the risk as long as Covid is a problem.

[oracne]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! I hope you have a great, and safe, time.

I am considering getting a second bivalent booster (if allowed) at the end of April, before the emergency declaration expires 5/11 - I don't think I'm up for a con yet, though.

[cafenowhere]

Thanks for the good wishes. And thank you for mentioning the emergency declaration expiry date! That is a good thing to keep in mind as I make preparations.