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JoeFest 2026 – the A Real American Book! Convention Report / Part 3 of 3

Catch up on Part One/Thursday and Friday or Part Two/Saturday.

SUNDAY—–

*** Reminder: “Mark” (no last name) is host and producer of Talking Joe, a weekly podcast that I co-host. He, plus family member Peter and fellow fan Simon, flew to JoeFest from England. These are generally the only people to whom I refer by first name only. ***

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Realizing I hadn’t been outside in over 24 hours, and wanting a little variety in my food after so many meals at D’Agostino’s, I walked to New Moon Cafe on the main drag. It was hot and humid and I was immediately sweating, so I embraced it by sitting outside. My breakfast sandwich and fruit smoothie were great, and for some reason I also got a muffin — too much food! I had been hungry enough to set out for breakfast alone, but was texting with pals Peter and Simon (who also ate at Blue Moon, but 20 minutes after) and Mark (who was maybe going to skip, or maybe Peter and Simon would bring him food.)

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JoeFest 2023 – The Real American Book! Convention Report / Part 1 of 3

-It’s hard to expose for skin tone backlit by an illuminated sign-

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If this is to be a year to re-engage with working on my G.I. Joe history book, and my schedule is clearer for not teaching, then this is a year to check out several Joe conventions I’ve long heard about. These smaller, regional shows are particularly important in the continued absence of the official G.I. Joe convention.

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