I was expecting [AN](http://animenorth.com) to be kind of sad this year, what with [Bill](http://thesidekick.ca/) off on his honeymoon. And, I mean, it’s not like I actually watch anime much anymore.
But it was fun, for the most part. I got to see a few old friends I don’t get to see very often. I got to hang out with people I see quite a lot, but never tire of. And I got to buy an awesome set of Long Cat pins. I mean seriously, check them out!
![[Long cat is LOOONG]](http://lh6.ggpht.com/_AsVHTyvxkUs/TAbOsGBbn_I/AAAAAAAACSU/MxZxI6vlMUs/s400/31818_433500350481_622420481_6127855_5883865_n.jpg "Long Cat is LOOOOOOONG (photo by Karl)")
I also got to see Rin (who was too busy dealing with real life to bother with nonsense like Anime North this year) and watch [this week’s installment of Doctor Who](http://tardis.wikia.com/wiki/Cold_Blood). She wasn’t entirely pleased with the ending, but I thought it was pretty brilliant.
Back at Anime North, score one for Kwartzlab, as [Alex’s commissioned Bowser costume](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7NAJUCy5MM) (aka the KwartzMonster, so named because he’s been living in the ‘Lab for many weeks) won Best in Class in the Master division. Go Alex!
Oh yeah, I even watched some anime:
* [Kuuchuu Baranko](http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=10953). Weird, and I didn’t have the patience for it.
* [Nyan Koi!](http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=10686). Harem show about a dude who talks to cats. A couple funny moments, but not worth tracking down.
* [Toaru Kagaku no Railgun](http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=10706). Potentially half-decent sci-fi show about a city full of super-powered high school students.