Survived the geeky Bubonic Plague

Mario here:
I barely survived this year's Bubonicon (yes, named after the bubonic plague, and the mascot is Perry the Rat). Con number 42. The first one was held in 1969. Where were you then?
Unfortunately for us, the hotel was undergoing renovation, which meant the restaurant and the bar were closed. Horrors! But the local contingent of Trekkies sailed to our rescue. Details further on down.
The Guest of Honor was Peter David (left), comic book guru (Spiderman, The Incredible Hulk) and grand p...