The first science fiction convention that I ever attended was Westercon XXX in July 1977. Here I am with Bill Hawkins, Becky Bennett and Greg Bennett. (Photo by Bill Seil)

Jerry Pournelle and Larry Niven on a Westercon panel. Greg Bennett hovers in the background. (Photo by Bill Seil)

Here I am with my very first art auction purchase. The title is "Spit & Polish". I no longer recall the artist's name or how much I paid. (Photo by Bill Seil)