So, every year, when the Salute to Supernatural Convention dates are announced, she starts dropping hints that she'd like to be one of the many fans in attendance at the Chicago convention. “Oh, look, babe, the Supernatural convention is in October this year.” Then as more and more of the cast members are announced, she just happens to mention it again. “Wow, they got Jensen and Jared again this year.”
As sure as I am that her yearning to go is completely Jensen motivated, I have to admit that I'd like to go, too. I've always religiously watched the show and think it would be awesome to see some of my favorite characters, like Jim Beaver and, of course, the Winchesters themselves. Plus, it would be a cool opportunity to meet other fans and ask our burning questions of the various panels throughout the weekend.
The stumbling block, besides the wife trying run away with Dean, is that the ticket prices are astronomical. Creation Entertainment, the company that runs the Salute to Supernatural Convention, as well as many others, including Star Trek and Twilight, offers packages for attending the conference. But then, on top of the cost to get in, gaining access to some of the best opportunities, like one-on-one photos or autographs with Jared, Jensen, Misha and Jim, all carry hefty price tags, too. And, they have to be paid up front when you purchase your tickets, or you're out of luck.
My wife and I have both been to other conventions separately before, from baseball—Go, Cubs—to Star Trek—many, many moons ago. The thing that makes the Salute to Supernatural Convention different and more appealing is that we both want to enjoy it together—someone's got to wipe the drool from her chin.
I'm pretty sure that in the wrestling match between cost and sharing a cool opportunity together, heading to the convention is most likely going to win eventually. Sure, we may be out a couple thousand dollars, but I know we'll create memories that will last a lifetime, like watching security drag her off the stage.