Darlo's Telford Expo Adventure

Welcome To Darlo's Telford Expo Adventure! February 24th marked the first Midlands MCM Expo. Darlo had written a guide of directions on many forums online, so an obligation was made to be there. The night before as Darlo worked hard until about 1.30am, he had a recollection about being the first man to pass through the doors of this new expo. Here is his day.
	It's 7.30 in the morning and Darlo arrives at the Expo (despite knowing full well his fast track ticket won't get him in until at least 10!)
	Darlo has a very happy look knowing that he's the first person in the queue, with a 2 and a half hour wait.
	Soon this area will be full of people.
	After some people come along, Darlo learns how to protect himself should he end up in a Romero film.
	(CLICK TO PLAY) Darlo meets people in the queue and is still awake.
	Darlo admires his fellow queue members.
	Yes, she was playing Smoke On The Water ^_^
	And here come the troops!
	Thats right folks, he's not a Jedi (and neither is Mike)
	Darlo discovers a way to make his Air Rifle sessions much more fun for the kids he's instructing.
	The storm troopers found the queue for the toilet a bit overwhelming
	A joke about Darlo's first wife might come in handy here.
	Run Darlo! She's spotted you and is talking about comitments! ...... not that Darlo's scared of comitments, he has been in that queue since 7.30.
	But ask him if he can bowl. Go on.
	It seems Darlo wasn't the only one who thought about camping outside the expo to make sure they get in first.
	The NO ENTRY sign seems to be very strict at this particular expo.
	Our beloved Shropshire Star photographer lured Darlo, Amber and Mike away from their spot at the front of the cue with a piece of Pocky
	But then he revealed how it wasn't real Pocky, just a painted stick O_o
	He is the real Hulk Hogan!
	The guy stealing centre shot has a rather 'chibi' walk don't you say?
	Yes you're handcuffed together, near the back of the queue and have a child emerging from your shoulder in a Total Recall fashion, but come on, give us a smile ^_^
	Aww....it looks like Amber has a new friend .... or is about to become breakfast.
	(CLICK TO PLAY) Darlo is anxious about remaining at the head of the cue and Amber (Hello Kitty) learns the full extent of Darlos vocabulary.
	(CLICK TO PLAY) Darlo is officially the first guest into the Midlands MCM Expo! Celebrations!!! Well it had to be a guy from Telford in first, right?
Now, something must be explained here. In expos gone Darlo was well known for taking pictures of anything that moved ... and everything that didn't move. However, for some reason unknown to all Darlo didn't take many pictures inside the expo. Why? Darlo blames his memory and claims that he's going to see a Neurologist in Birmingham next month. Others say that Darlo just couldn't find his camera (phone) whenever there was a good shot around. Truth be told no one will ever know why, EVER!
	Darlo meets up with the guys from Sweatdrop Studios and remenisces about the old times (old times being hours ago when he was last on the forum)
	Though he has the drawing skills of a blind dying yak, Darlo gives into the pressure of competition and sits down in artists alley. This is a WIP of his entry.
	And here is his completed ..... thing.
	After Cin from Sweatdrop sticks it to the wall, Darlo goes off to spend £150 ... the foolish one.
	(CLICK TO PLAY) In Telford Darlo could well be one of the best on DDR, despite the fact that he can fail on Normal levels. So when these guys come to town, the whole county feels shame.
	Before Darlo goes home tired and poor, he bumps into Feeeee (5E's ^_^) & Sci Bob from the group Interabang.
	For reasons unknown Darlo felt obligated to take another picture of a piece of paper.
	Before going to work the next day, Darlo spreads all his Expo things across his bed for a big group shot. You can see a full list of what he bought on his Live Journal.
	Unfortunately Darlo forgot to clear off his bed before going to work. So when he came back from a very rough and busy shift at the bowling alley at around midnight, he had a nice little surprise.
	They were still there!
	After clearing off the bed Darlo gives a Guu like laugh and collapses in a heap on the bed, passing out almost instantly (wait till he has to pay his credit card bill!)