Saturday is the busiest day of the con. With the masquerade and other events, it will be a busy day.

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Up to 2 Am, writing last day's report and I only got to Skit competition before I gave out and passed out on my bed. Morning I got up and switched batteries to top up for today's events. Breakfast was wonderful. I know now that trying to keep up to date reporting is quite useless. With over 280 pictures for Friday, I could never process them over night.

I found I could not upload as I had hoped at the local library asI had hoped to do since I didn't have the right info to do so. So much of the con (pre)report will have to wait until my return to London. I headed out later than I had hoped to do.

I reached Anime North about noon and first order of business again as coffee. I tried to take in a bit of the artists alleythen head later to Suzumiya dance. I ended missing it since they held the dance competition first. No doubt videos it will be on Youtube. With the Masquerade being earlier this year things changed. By the time I left the ballroom, the masquerade setup in the hallway was underway.

I manage to get some good photos of some of the contestants before heading to get inline.

With the lineup at the time short, I decided it was best to head to get something to eat. Once again, I ate at the Dragon Sushi for a bowl of wonton soup and yakitori. It was a real treat for me.

The lineup grew modestly though the lineup wasn't as long as it looked since the inside line wasn't compact. Clouds made way for blue skies.

After the masquerade the cosplay chess group was headed to round two and the photoshoot which I had suggested was in full swing. The problem of con staff standing in the way for the group shot was annoying since to get the entire group required me to move back. It took a several times to get one guy out of the shot. Even standing on a chair proved pointless as people decide to sit on the chairs that was the dividing line for photgraphers.

Outside there was still good light for photos, I did go inside only to find the dealer's room closed but Artist Alley was still strong with a few missing booths. Artists rarely get a chance to see the con so I can't blame those who at least took the chance. With so little funds this year, it was hard not to spend money in the Artist Alley. I did take some cards and thought of scanning them for a page with links of those I thought were good.

I miss the artist alley more for the friendship I built over the years with 4 Koma Project and other art challenges. Hopefully next year my finanaces will be in better order so I can enjoy one part of the con which I think many miss out on. I have never been much time to enjoy guests or other events.

Still there were some great costumes hanging around and even artists had some great costumes. With things wrapping up early, I headed back. I met up with Noghtko again and with my daypass was able to save him a subway token.

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