a photo from the back of the convention stage with Nathan, Con, Vico and Kristian on stage and hundreds of OFMD fans behind them (including me!)

an expensive professional convention photo of four pirate actors and four pirate fans all posing and mugging for the camera

the level 2 convention floor foyer of the sonesta hotel columbus, where a group of 20 or so pirate fans are sitting in a big circle, yapping and crafting and having the best time ever

Nathan Foad upnostril cam

A year ago I had one of the best weekends of my life thanks to so many of you 🥹🥰 #GCCCrew

Nana is the best of all of us, please chip in if you can 💜 #GCCCrew

just one third of a large table flatlay displaying just so many swag swaps and gifts (and a small amount of purchases)—friendship bracelets and art prints and snacks and flags and trinkets and stickers and badge ribbons and NOSTALGIA

just one third of a large table flatlay displaying just so many swag swaps and gifts (and a small amount of purchases)—friendship bracelets and art prints and snacks and flags and trinkets and stickers and badge ribbons and NOSTALGIA

just one third of a large table flatlay displaying just so many swag swaps and gifts (and a small amount of purchases)—friendship bracelets and art prints and snacks and flags and trinkets and stickers and badge ribbons and NOSTALGIA

a large table flatlay displaying just so many swag swaps and gifts (and a small amount of purchases)—friendship bracelets and art prints and snacks and flags and trinkets and stickers and badge ribbons and NOSTALGIA

right, it might finally be time for me to get out my #GCCCrew conhauuuuugh no it’s still too overwhelming!!! how were there this many wonderful people in one place 😭

If anyone has more info on the assault accusation(s) at #GCC #GCCCrew, can you please DM me here or on the same username on Discord? I run a Discord server and I'm trying to help keep my community safe.

Feel a bit like a stalker but can't help going through all the pirate photo ops at #galaxyconcolumbus #gcccrew are hilarious

Hey so!

#GCCCrew

I really need to say this/be heard I guess.

I and two others I know of/witnessed were assaulted by a crew member at Galcon Columbus. I also witnessed transphobia and other inappropriate behaviors from this individual.

Admins of some groups and servers have acted 🧵

Two stickers, pixelated versions of Lucius’s sketches of Ed as a seahorse and a flower

Friends please help @ericavee.bsky.social and I need to know who was handing these out at GCC for REASONS

Anybody have any idea?

(They crack me the fuck up is my reasons)

#GCCCrew

A laptop covered with various OFMD stickers

I have never stickered a computer in my LIFE. So of course in a covid induced haze I….

GCC forever 💖

#ofmd #GCCCrew

Galaxy con Columbus our flag swag swapped and given by fellow pirates. Featuring, buttons, ribbons, stickers, post cards, friendship bracelets and more! Physical representations of the love we have for this dumb sweet pirate romcom

My #gcc loot! Every piece represents an interaction had with a fellow pirate. Every time I go to a con I’m blown over by the immense talent and creativity this fandom has. Thank you for the tokens and memories!

#gcccrew #ofmd #ourflagmeansfoundfamily

Thanks to #GCCCrew who contributed to the pile for the brunch/pigeon/negroni adventurers who joined me today! @escorbutodeene.bsky.social and I COVERED the table for @smallestchurch.bsky.social, @nomadsland.bsky.social, @endofadream.bsky.social, @bktrashcat.bsky.social and @bbyteach.bsky.social 🥰

Why yes I did make my bag OFMD themed using swag I got at #GalaxyConColumbus, thank you for noticing!
#OFMD #OurFlagMeansDeath #gaypiratebrainrot #GCCCrew

One of my favorite moments from GCC weekend. Us being unhinged in a bar and cheering like it’s a sporting event #gcccrew #OurFlagMeansDeath

The larger point that I am stumbling to make is: THANK YOU! ALL of you!

This fandom has brought me so much joy and positivity that I didn't even realize had been missing from my life. It's been like switching from a b&w silent to a Technicolor musical. I love it. I love you 🌈🏴‍☠️

#GCCCrew
#OFMDfanart

Selfie of Con looking at person dressed as Ed, who looks thrilled and like they are living their best life hahaha

It’s been a week but I can’t stop smiling at this #GCCCrew #ofmd #izzyhands #caketopperEd @therealcononeill.bsky.social

Last batch of photos. Always an honour and a privilege to show Con my Val. I got lots of compliments on this one. Then the bonus of getting to talk to Con about knickers. #crewforlife #gcccrew #ofmd #ofmdfandom #ofmdforever #cosplay #columbus2024 #cononeill
#valpearson @therealcononeill.bsky.social

Ofmd bulletin board with a shit ton of stuff on it

Ofmd bulletin board with a shit ton of stuff on

Ofmd bulletin board with a shit ton of stuff on

My ofmd bulletin board is. Quite full now thanks to #GCCCrew

Vico giving out hugs that heal broken and bruised hugs. Celebrating queer joy indeed. And looking good whilst doing it #vicoortiz #jimjimenez #gcccrew #ofmd #ofmdfandom #ofmdforever #cosplay #columbus2024 #bettertogether @vico-ortiz.bsky.social

I miss him already 😭 #gcccrew #ofmd #ofmdfandom #ofmdforever #cosplay #columbus2024 #kristiannairn #weejohn #valpearsom @kristiannairn.bsky.social

Day 2. Seriously, can this man be any more gorgeous! Baby Mason gets another cuddle from the man #spongebobisqueermedia #gcccrew #ofmd #ofmdfandom #ofmdforever #cosplay #columbus2024 #nathanfoad #luciusspriggs #valpearson

A bin with beading supplies packed away

Packing up my beads is making me feel emotional over #GCCCrew send help

Okay but going from getting multiple hugs a day from pirate moots to getting no hugs per day now that I'm back home really fucking sucks 🥺
#GCCCrew

It was a day for silly faces. The inimitable @vico-ortiz.bsky.social being excellent, supportive, kind and ever so cool. #gcccrew #ofmd #ofmdfandom #ofmdforever #cosplay #columbus2024 #vicoortiz #jimjimenez #queerjoy

Watching him watching them was too precious.
#OFMD #OurFlagMeansDeath #gcccrew

Some very blurry and slightly drunk karaoke photos from GCC
@thechargrey.bsky.social @flockingcosplay.bsky.social @guobia.bsky.social #galaxyconcolumbus #gcccrew #OFMD

It’s been a WEEK and I’m still just out here like…

#gcccolumbus #gcccrew #gccofmd

Making silly faces with this incredible man. So sweet, so kind, so engaged. How did we get so lucky to have this amazing cast? Also got the chance to capture the amazing Wee John jumper an amazing fan made him! #gcccrew #ofmd #ofmdfandom #ofmdforever #cosplay #columbus2024 #kristiannairn #weejohn

Various trinkets and OFMD art items displayed on a bed

I'm late I know, but ..

BEHOLD! .....my stuff

So many generous people in this fandom, and so many amazing things to purchase in the Artist alley I ran out of room on my bed for my amazing haul from this con!!! #GalaxyConColumbus #OFMD #GCCCrew

i talked to the staff of every place we went, and every single one said that we were the kindest, easiest, most understanding, and best tipping group they’ve ever had. the bar staff at DW got emotional over it, saying that they “saw our community for the lifesaving force it is” #GCCCrew #ofmd

I might have to do this again. #gcccrew #OurFlagMeansUs #OurFlagMeansDeath #galaxyconcolumbus

The exact moment @abedofmoss.bsky.social became my son. I’m so proud of my child and their little naked friend. #GCCCREW #OFMDGCC