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Message: <blockquote data-quote="eleran" data-source="post: 4086961" data-attributes="member: 26319">GodSpeed GaryIn 1985 I went to Milwaukee for my first GenCon.  My best friend and I were staying at the Hyatt.  We went down to the hotel bar on Thursday night to have a couple of pre-dinner drinks.  We sat up at the bar and as I looked to my right I realized the man sitting next to me was none other than Gary Gygax, the Creator.  I introduced myself and my friend and thanked gary for bringing about such a rewarding pasttime.  We talked for an hour or so and he is the one who made me realize I don't like Gin & tonic.  Every year from that day forward i made it a point to seek him out in the exhibitor's hall, thank him, wish him well, and get my PHB signed.  We are all very saddened by the loss, and we are all very grateful for the memories his creation has brought to us.</blockquote>