The eleventh installment in my #roadtosteemfest series, the brain-child of @anomadsoul as he encourages attendees, and those trying their hardest to get there, to write about their journey along the way.

If you missed the first nine posts, you can catch up here 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,10 if you wish.

And now that you have totally not clicked any of the links above, let's begin...
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A rehash of a meme I posted during the way home following last years Steemfest to start proceedings, and what could be linked to a likely common fear of some attendees - what if people don't like me?

Having made one festival already, I am probably less fearful than some Steemians making their way to Poland this year. I'm not worried about losing the odd follower, and based on my experience, as long as you don't take a dump in the main conference hall, touch @neds hair, or offer your services as this years stand-up comedian, you are probably likely to add to your total.

As a group of people coming together with one huge thing in common, there's always a conversation to fall back on, with literally everybody you see. Just go up to someone and ask:

Do you think @anomadsoul is 2 or 3 days without shower now?

What's that new @steemmonsters game everyone's talking about?

When moon?

Yeah, I'm talking the talk now, but I too was concerned last year:

https://steemit.com/steemfestdreams/@abh12345/steemfest-2-red-fish-and-minnows-welcome-to-swim-over

I held around 4000 SP prior to last years event, and < 4000 followers (on memory). Fortunately, I have around 3 times of each now, and so not fearful here. Most people still like me, and if you follow the 'guidance' above, the same will be true for you. Actually, touching Ned's hair might bring you even better luck than me, just probably don't do the other two.

If I was presenting at the event, then I would likely have that way at the top of my fears list. Today I was doing a little analysis work to go into one of the presentations (Go @llfarms!), and spent way more time than usual making sure I had it right. Happily though, I can pass this over to the presenter and as long as they understand the data/chart, my work is done and I can sit back and heckle to my hearts content.

What about the house I'm staying in though? How many party animals and guys that snore like troopers do we have present? This is a concern, not so much a fear, but late nights and early starts are not my cup of Cider. The plan here, and I think it's wise to have a few plans as it provides guidance/solutions when new things arise - like a 40 year old guy snoring like bear just a few feet away, is to sort some ear-plugs out, and drink water.

I've read a couple of #roadtosteemfest posts and comments this evening, and I'm learning that others are discussing water intake. Hopefully I'll be reminded by these seeing these guys with water, and think 'that's a good idea', instead of something beginning with 'P', and sounding like 'hussies'. Luckily in this regard, the local temperature will be around -27 and it's only beer dehydration that I'll have to worry about.

Oh yeah, keys? How many house keys are we going to have? Who's going to be in charge if it's less than one each? I'm not really down for standing outside a house, looking like a lost tourist. Should we leave one under the left plant-pot by the porch?

I'm only taking a carry on bag, and so have to state (again) that I'm a little concerned about my clothes variety. However, If I continue mentioning this in every 3rd post I write before the event, hopefully people will come to accept that my undies will be clean, and the rest likely worn the day before. (@roelandp, I have last years t-shirts, are we doing woolly Steemit Hoodies this year cause that would be fantastico)

Only having the time to write shit-posts. There's one! 100% mobile is not really a great excuse for short/sub-par posting if you look at the work some do here on just a handheld device alone, but I'm stating in advance: Shorter posts, no 'data' posts, and...

No Engagement League post on Sunday 11th November

Perhaps I'll do a midweek special upon returning home to make it up to you.

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Two trips abroad, and around a year pretty much full time Steem. I guess the fear is that all this ends up as a huge waste of time. I'm hopeful this wont be the case, and it's likely that the other 300 or so fearless attendees are feeling confident for the future of Steem too.

We all own crypto, not much left to be afraid of after this years roller-coaster 😃

See you in a few!

Asher