April 24, 2005
Story by Jim Lauzonis (Jimsjedi)

THE SHOW IS OVER
Almost time to head home. After a nice night of alcohol abuse, I somehow managed to wake up at 7:30am, and got all of my things packed. I wasn't planning on going back to CIII, but couldn't resist the temptation. I met up with Spice for the final time. Spice is a hot s**t, no lie. Him and his family are great people, and I am very happy I had the chance to hang with them. Spice is also a great salesman. The Sandtroopers T-Shirts were everywhere. So many people purchased these bad boys.

A "Huge" Thanks goes out to Jim and his staff from Federation Toys on selling these at his booth. I also promised a shirt to Jerome Blake, and he actually took off his shirt he was wearing, and put the Sandtroopers shirt on. Wow. I really didn't see any other shirts from the other forums at all. It just goes to show you that the Sandtroopers Staff really cares about this site, and the people that have belonged here from day 1, to the new folks that come around each day. We are no way by far done with growing here, and look forward to meeting all members whenever the chance comes. After all, everything we do here is for you. Without you there is no us.

As I was flying home, I couldn't believe it was over. Yes, the lines and the CIII store sucked big time, but for the most part everyone I met was extremely polite. I didn't get the chance to see everything, but I did hang out in Indy for 5 days with the thousands of fans that came to celebrate are one true love... "Star Wars".

I also want to give a huge thanks to Dustrho for posting all of the photos that Spice and I sent him. I do hope you all have enjoyed the pictures that were sent in, as for I enjoyed taking them for all of you to see. Thanks for letting me be your guide these last couple of days. Just think, only about 3 weeks to "Revenge of the Sith" I hope you all enjoy it. Thanks.

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