Have Gia Gunn, will dazzle ... (All images by Matthew Rettenmund)

My final day at RuPaul's Drag Con NYC only really happened because the WoW folks asked me to haul ass over there this morning for a special announcement.

Staging gracefully

So, I did as asked, showing up for the tail end of a panel that included Todrick Hall, Ross Mathews, Michelle Visage and Carson Kressley. After they shared some illuminating memories of RDR, Michelle announced that the U.K. version of RuPaul's Drag Race would go on tour, and then announced the biggie: The first-ever RuPaul's Drag Con U.K. is happening January 18-19!

Ross & Carson were super accessible — and relatable! Don't forget relatable!

After that ripple of excitement, I wandered around grabbing any loose ends or interesting photo ops.

A visage of loveliness — from her head down to her toe-oe-oe ...

I did pester Michelle at her booth. She and the hubby allowed me to snap from the side (no posed), and then I returned later with my original 1989 Seduction promo hanging mobile for Michelle to sign. This time, I'm here as a fan, I announced, and she was all smiles.

The lighting was like shooting through a tin can, God bless it.

She also pointed out that there was a Band-Aid on her toe in the 30-year-old photo, something she bitched about to the label when she first saw it. But there was no Photoshop in those days! she said, laughing. I'd never seen the Band-Aid, but now that I had:

Enjoy my final pics from the day!

U.K. queen Scaredy Kat

You know what I was thinking, right?

Gia Gunn alone, and with Ongina

Waiting to play the Miss Fame game

I told him to pose, but not to expend too much energy ...

U.K. contestants Vinegar Strokes (twice) & Crystal

Shuga Cain & Rami Zein with Monét X Change

Mrs. Kasha Davis with Shuga Cain

I love the shots on the floor.

Ran into Desmond Is Amazing at the last second

And finally — 11th Avenue goes back to its roots.