10. Go. After every TARcon, there are dozens of posters who say they are sorry they missed it. Don't be one of those people! The more the merrier.

9. Record the final episode at home. Despite the organizers' best efforts, previous TARcon locations haven't always been the best places for people who need to catch every word. Recording the finale will prevent you from throttling your fellow TARcon attendees.

8. Overcome your shyness. This is a biggie. Introduce yourself to not only your fellow posters but also the racers who attend.

7. Travel with other TWoPpers. Find out who lives near you and see if you can carpool, ride the same train, or take the same flight. It starts your TARcon adventure earlier! And who knows, you might become another bunch of inconsiderate asses!

6. Consider staying overnight. Sure, you could leave right after the finale. But the party only really gets started after the show airs. Plus, there are other fun events the next day, like SephoraCon and DimSumCon. They provide more opportunities to get to know fellow posters and even racers.

5. See the city. Yes, New York can be intimidating. But you can start out small. Stay in Manhattan and see Bethesda Fountain, or go to Queens and race to the Unisphere.

4. Take lots of pictures. Don't forget your Kodak Easyshare.

3. Put your pictures online. Share your pictures with those who weren't able to attend ... and those who did attend, but can't remember what happened.

2. Volunteer to help the TARcon organizers. Suggest, procure, or design items for the gift bags, or help assemble them. TARcon is great, but you can help make it even better!

1. Don't wait until the last minute to RSVP.