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After another lovely Los Angeles Times Festival of Books - this time, I worked one day and attended the second. Best part? My comp parking pass for the first day worked to get me comped in the second day - FREE VIP PARKING YO.

(Kid spent the day with the most awesome sitter ever. I think we could give her a day a month just because she was that awesome. Thanks for being, no really. Anyone want a referral?)

I sorely needed the adult time. I'm feeling tanked up this morning.

Saturday, I spent the day outside Dodd Hall directing traffic and lovely traffic it was too. Absolutely effortless this year, and the shirts were fab as well. (This year, my shirt is a lovely shade of orange sherbet. Not quite screaming orange, but it'll do.) I brought knitting, books to read and all I did was stand and pace, keeping up a constant scan. People watching is a great way to spend a Saturday, and when it is peppered with cute pups and freaked-out wildlife, all the better. (Seriously - had a squirrel first thing in the morning trying to find *someplace* where there were no people and failing miserably. Hopefully he went up a tree and stayed there for the balance of the day.)

Sunday, I left home shortly after Jim went to work - had breakfast on-site, which was limited to a cup of coffee and two cake donuts (real faire food was at lunch...suggestion to someone wanting to make a buck next year...make BREAKFAST too), strolled across campus to pick up the tickets to the two panels I needed them for (and got them), then strolled back to Dodd Hall (honestly) to sit for my first one. No, I didn't plan it that way.

Since this was the hall sponsored by the Mystery Writers of America, what was it on?

Parenting. Four women who had written on the subject. And I'm one of about twenty folks total up at that hour wanting to hear them. I guess it's still something of a mystery. ^^

(To the good? Found two more local resources - GOOD ones. How do I know? I got a couple of tips I was able to put into play the moment I got home, and again this morning that worked like a treat. WIN.) Bought three out of the four books. What. Jim wasn't there, okay? (Now, if I can only get him to crack them open. Work with me on this, okay?)

Strolled through the exhibitors, and picked up bookmarks...and got a hit on some truly cheap used books I'll take with me to KY and abandon in the airports, then was stopped cold by a striking young lady authographing all three of her books - another trilogy about a half-fae, only this time the take is on a world build heavily influenced by fedual Japan, and the author? Red-headed with green eyes, S3 skintone (go check your Sims game). Striking. And she's local - the booth was for the Los Angeles Writer's Guild (I think) - so she wants to know what I think of the books once I'm finished. She knows not what she's done. No, really. So far, so good - yes, I fell asleep reading her first one last night - but the first thing I'm going to tell her is how many things she could do without and tell a stronger tale the next time. She's concrete to the point of putting stones in the prose. But I really like her take on the subject matter she's tackling. And the cover art for the books is lovely without being distracting from the stories inside.

Then I went in search of the Trader Joe's booth. Scored. They were selling their own cookbook, with a companion piece that was portable-sized. Authographed and you got a tote bag along with your purchase.

The only place to go after that was the cooking stage, and put myself in a chair - trying to decide what was going to be for lunch (it turned out to be a baked sweet potato) while watching two cookbook authors present. The first one, Anne Byrn, is the author of the cake mix doctor book - which now has a sequel, and another sequel coming to that one for gluten-free mixes (she reports her family has been GF for five months now as a result of all the cooking/tasting necessary). The biggest challenge? "Most GF mixes are rice-flour based, so they tend to be gritty and you have to work to overcome that." Sweet lady. Liked her lots.

Then Trisha Yearwood took the stage and was amazingly delightful. She reports her books are very light in the vegetable category, and even the carrot cake she made as a demo does not have any 'recognizable carrot pieces hanging out all over there' - she purees them first before adding them to the cake batter. Very laid back, but I had to beat feet early to make the new media panel across campus that had Wil Wheaton as one of the panelists.

He's tall, lanky, wore a Kings jersey which he took ribbing for (like a champ, I may add) and was in excellent company. I had to leave *that* panel early as well (so no book signings for either of the last events) because I needed to get home by 5:00 PM. Having to leave a panel that starts at 3:30 to get home by 5:00 PM only makes sense when you're at UCLA in Westwood. Just saying. (Yes, I made it.)

My feet are crunchy, I forgot my sunscreen on Sunday (so I'm glowing like the Rudolph) and I'm pleased to report nothing worse than that. During the break before Trisha Yearwood came onstage, the promotors came out and if you had $5, you could get a cookbook and all proceeds went to charity...so I found a desserts made with Splenda book for [livejournal.com profile] reannon I'll get in the mail this week. After I scan a few pages for myself, doncha know.

Not a cheap weekend, but a deeply satisfying one. The only thing missing was you. Really.
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After another lovely Los Angeles Times Festival of Books - this time, I worked one day and attended the second. Best part? My comp parking pass for the first day worked to get me comped in the second day - FREE VIP PARKING YO.

(Kid spent the day with the most awesome sitter ever. I think we could give her a day a month just because she was that awesome. Thanks for being, no really. Anyone want a referral?)

I sorely needed the adult time. I'm feeling tanked up this morning.

Saturday, I spent the day outside Dodd Hall directing traffic and lovely traffic it was too. Absolutely effortless this year, and the shirts were fab as well. (This year, my shirt is a lovely shade of orange sherbet. Not quite screaming orange, but it'll do.) I brought knitting, books to read and all I did was stand and pace, keeping up a constant scan. People watching is a great way to spend a Saturday, and when it is peppered with cute pups and freaked-out wildlife, all the better. (Seriously - had a squirrel first thing in the morning trying to find *someplace* where there were no people and failing miserably. Hopefully he went up a tree and stayed there for the balance of the day.)

Sunday, I left home shortly after Jim went to work - had breakfast on-site, which was limited to a cup of coffee and two cake donuts (real faire food was at lunch...suggestion to someone wanting to make a buck next year...make BREAKFAST too), strolled across campus to pick up the tickets to the two panels I needed them for (and got them), then strolled back to Dodd Hall (honestly) to sit for my first one. No, I didn't plan it that way.

Since this was the hall sponsored by the Mystery Writers of America, what was it on?

Parenting. Four women who had written on the subject. And I'm one of about twenty folks total up at that hour wanting to hear them. I guess it's still something of a mystery. ^^

(To the good? Found two more local resources - GOOD ones. How do I know? I got a couple of tips I was able to put into play the moment I got home, and again this morning that worked like a treat. WIN.) Bought three out of the four books. What. Jim wasn't there, okay? (Now, if I can only get him to crack them open. Work with me on this, okay?)

Strolled through the exhibitors, and picked up bookmarks...and got a hit on some truly cheap used books I'll take with me to KY and abandon in the airports, then was stopped cold by a striking young lady authographing all three of her books - another trilogy about a half-fae, only this time the take is on a world build heavily influenced by fedual Japan, and the author? Red-headed with green eyes, S3 skintone (go check your Sims game). Striking. And she's local - the booth was for the Los Angeles Writer's Guild (I think) - so she wants to know what I think of the books once I'm finished. She knows not what she's done. No, really. So far, so good - yes, I fell asleep reading her first one last night - but the first thing I'm going to tell her is how many things she could do without and tell a stronger tale the next time. She's concrete to the point of putting stones in the prose. But I really like her take on the subject matter she's tackling. And the cover art for the books is lovely without being distracting from the stories inside.

Then I went in search of the Trader Joe's booth. Scored. They were selling their own cookbook, with a companion piece that was portable-sized. Authographed and you got a tote bag along with your purchase.

The only place to go after that was the cooking stage, and put myself in a chair - trying to decide what was going to be for lunch (it turned out to be a baked sweet potato) while watching two cookbook authors present. The first one, Anne Byrn, is the author of the cake mix doctor book - which now has a sequel, and another sequel coming to that one for gluten-free mixes (she reports her family has been GF for five months now as a result of all the cooking/tasting necessary). The biggest challenge? "Most GF mixes are rice-flour based, so they tend to be gritty and you have to work to overcome that." Sweet lady. Liked her lots.

Then Trisha Yearwood took the stage and was amazingly delightful. She reports her books are very light in the vegetable category, and even the carrot cake she made as a demo does not have any 'recognizable carrot pieces hanging out all over there' - she purees them first before adding them to the cake batter. Very laid back, but I had to beat feet early to make the new media panel across campus that had Wil Wheaton as one of the panelists.

He's tall, lanky, wore a Kings jersey which he took ribbing for (like a champ, I may add) and was in excellent company. I had to leave *that* panel early as well (so no book signings for either of the last events) because I needed to get home by 5:00 PM. Having to leave a panel that starts at 3:30 to get home by 5:00 PM only makes sense when you're at UCLA in Westwood. Just saying. (Yes, I made it.)

My feet are crunchy, I forgot my sunscreen on Sunday (so I'm glowing like the Rudolph) and I'm pleased to report nothing worse than that. During the break before Trisha Yearwood came onstage, the promotors came out and if you had $5, you could get a cookbook and all proceeds went to charity...so I found a desserts made with Splenda book for [livejournal.com profile] reannon I'll get in the mail this week. After I scan a few pages for myself, doncha know.

Not a cheap weekend, but a deeply satisfying one. The only thing missing was you. Really.
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After another lovely Los Angeles Times Festival of Books - this time, I worked one day and attended the second. Best part? My comp parking pass for the first day worked to get me comped in the second day - FREE VIP PARKING YO.

(Kid spent the day with the most awesome sitter ever. I think we could give her a day a month just because she was that awesome. Thanks for being, no really. Anyone want a referral?)

I sorely needed the adult time. I'm feeling tanked up this morning.

Saturday, I spent the day outside Dodd Hall directing traffic and lovely traffic it was too. Absolutely effortless this year, and the shirts were fab as well. (This year, my shirt is a lovely shade of orange sherbet. Not quite screaming orange, but it'll do.) I brought knitting, books to read and all I did was stand and pace, keeping up a constant scan. People watching is a great way to spend a Saturday, and when it is peppered with cute pups and freaked-out wildlife, all the better. (Seriously - had a squirrel first thing in the morning trying to find *someplace* where there were no people and failing miserably. Hopefully he went up a tree and stayed there for the balance of the day.)

Sunday, I left home shortly after Jim went to work - had breakfast on-site, which was limited to a cup of coffee and two cake donuts (real faire food was at lunch...suggestion to someone wanting to make a buck next year...make BREAKFAST too), strolled across campus to pick up the tickets to the two panels I needed them for (and got them), then strolled back to Dodd Hall (honestly) to sit for my first one. No, I didn't plan it that way.

Since this was the hall sponsored by the Mystery Writers of America, what was it on?

Parenting. Four women who had written on the subject. And I'm one of about twenty folks total up at that hour wanting to hear them. I guess it's still something of a mystery. ^^

(To the good? Found two more local resources - GOOD ones. How do I know? I got a couple of tips I was able to put into play the moment I got home, and again this morning that worked like a treat. WIN.) Bought three out of the four books. What. Jim wasn't there, okay? (Now, if I can only get him to crack them open. Work with me on this, okay?)

Strolled through the exhibitors, and picked up bookmarks...and got a hit on some truly cheap used books I'll take with me to KY and abandon in the airports, then was stopped cold by a striking young lady authographing all three of her books - another trilogy about a half-fae, only this time the take is on a world build heavily influenced by fedual Japan, and the author? Red-headed with green eyes, S3 skintone (go check your Sims game). Striking. And she's local - the booth was for the Los Angeles Writer's Guild (I think) - so she wants to know what I think of the books once I'm finished. She knows not what she's done. No, really. So far, so good - yes, I fell asleep reading her first one last night - but the first thing I'm going to tell her is how many things she could do without and tell a stronger tale the next time. She's concrete to the point of putting stones in the prose. But I really like her take on the subject matter she's tackling. And the cover art for the books is lovely without being distracting from the stories inside.

Then I went in search of the Trader Joe's booth. Scored. They were selling their own cookbook, with a companion piece that was portable-sized. Authographed and you got a tote bag along with your purchase.

The only place to go after that was the cooking stage, and put myself in a chair - trying to decide what was going to be for lunch (it turned out to be a baked sweet potato) while watching two cookbook authors present. The first one, Anne Byrn, is the author of the cake mix doctor book - which now has a sequel, and another sequel coming to that one for gluten-free mixes (she reports her family has been GF for five months now as a result of all the cooking/tasting necessary). The biggest challenge? "Most GF mixes are rice-flour based, so they tend to be gritty and you have to work to overcome that." Sweet lady. Liked her lots.

Then Trisha Yearwood took the stage and was amazingly delightful. She reports her books are very light in the vegetable category, and even the carrot cake she made as a demo does not have any 'recognizable carrot pieces hanging out all over there' - she purees them first before adding them to the cake batter. Very laid back, but I had to beat feet early to make the new media panel across campus that had Wil Wheaton as one of the panelists.

He's tall, lanky, wore a Kings jersey which he took ribbing for (like a champ, I may add) and was in excellent company. I had to leave *that* panel early as well (so no book signings for either of the last events) because I needed to get home by 5:00 PM. Having to leave a panel that starts at 3:30 to get home by 5:00 PM only makes sense when you're at UCLA in Westwood. Just saying. (Yes, I made it.)

My feet are crunchy, I forgot my sunscreen on Sunday (so I'm glowing like the Rudolph) and I'm pleased to report nothing worse than that. During the break before Trisha Yearwood came onstage, the promotors came out and if you had $5, you could get a cookbook and all proceeds went to charity...so I found a desserts made with Splenda book for [livejournal.com profile] reannon I'll get in the mail this week. After I scan a few pages for myself, doncha know.

Not a cheap weekend, but a deeply satisfying one. The only thing missing was you. Really.
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Wow, that was a juggle - but doable, and done.

Changes, as one might expect - all of it downsizing on staff doing the Festival on the part of the Los Angeles Times (c'mon, you know what's been going on, right? Go talk to [livejournal.com profile] reannon if you need a thumbnail sketch of what's going on in the print journalism industry today), and they've dropped the [REDACTED] colored wristbands for costumed entertainers.

So yeah, we may have a repeat performance of the ROGUE CLOWNS incident of years past. (Me, I'm just waiting for the cosplay.) My hall is again right next to the Comic Strip (no joke), so yeah.

I am back at Dodd Hall on Saturday, which is the mystery writers panel building - Stephen J. Cannell is going to be in the first panel, and I am sorely tempted to bring my 21 Jump St jacket with me to say hi. It's been 21 years since I worked for him - I wouldn't mind.

Hmm. Last panel is at 3:00 PM - I'll be done inside an hour of that. I may have an hour to go see a few things! (Like jetting over to see Pico Iyer after his panel at 3:30!)

Guys, panels like you can't get at a con, for FREE. (Or nearly free - you order tickets ahead of time, you have to pay a .75 handling fee...and if you don't transit it, you have to pay parking. Whoop whoop.)

You love books - or just want to find some depth in the less than popular topics? (Seriously. You want something on gay studies, Islam, Buddhism, Hawaiian language, fiber arts...pick a topic...you will find a booth dealing with nothing but, perhaps more than one.) And the venue is the lovely UCLA campus - one of the prettiest campuses I've ever seen.

How many ways can I say this. (And I still can't figure out why more of my writer buds off the FL don't know, aren't coming and WTF is up with that - *grump*)

I have a couple of events I don't miss - primary because they are just the best bang for no buck - one is Nisei Week in Little Tokyo, and then there's this one. Seriously.

Got home last night to discover the kid had conked out THUD fifteen minutes before I got there (oh well), but popped up less than an hour later not quite awake. It would seem our kid is a bit of a sleepwalker, particularly if the day has been jam-packed and he didn't get a bathroom stop on the way to bed. It's not uncommon in any toddler cross-section, but it's particularly common in international adoptees and the CW on why is it's an overloaded processing grid. He can pop up crying and not really notice us there - we cuddle, put back down and he just drops right back off and sleeps normally (or needs a bathroom break, gets it and ditto).

Another thing to educate Jim about - this runs in my family, and I myself found myself upside down in Dad's golf bag once upon a time. In the garage.

This morning's drop-off at daycare went smoother, so I'm more at ease as well.
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Wow, that was a juggle - but doable, and done.

Changes, as one might expect - all of it downsizing on staff doing the Festival on the part of the Los Angeles Times (c'mon, you know what's been going on, right? Go talk to [livejournal.com profile] reannon if you need a thumbnail sketch of what's going on in the print journalism industry today), and they've dropped the [REDACTED] colored wristbands for costumed entertainers.

So yeah, we may have a repeat performance of the ROGUE CLOWNS incident of years past. (Me, I'm just waiting for the cosplay.) My hall is again right next to the Comic Strip (no joke), so yeah.

I am back at Dodd Hall on Saturday, which is the mystery writers panel building - Stephen J. Cannell is going to be in the first panel, and I am sorely tempted to bring my 21 Jump St jacket with me to say hi. It's been 21 years since I worked for him - I wouldn't mind.

Hmm. Last panel is at 3:00 PM - I'll be done inside an hour of that. I may have an hour to go see a few things! (Like jetting over to see Pico Iyer after his panel at 3:30!)

Guys, panels like you can't get at a con, for FREE. (Or nearly free - you order tickets ahead of time, you have to pay a .75 handling fee...and if you don't transit it, you have to pay parking. Whoop whoop.)

You love books - or just want to find some depth in the less than popular topics? (Seriously. You want something on gay studies, Islam, Buddhism, Hawaiian language, fiber arts...pick a topic...you will find a booth dealing with nothing but, perhaps more than one.) And the venue is the lovely UCLA campus - one of the prettiest campuses I've ever seen.

How many ways can I say this. (And I still can't figure out why more of my writer buds off the FL don't know, aren't coming and WTF is up with that - *grump*)

I have a couple of events I don't miss - primary because they are just the best bang for no buck - one is Nisei Week in Little Tokyo, and then there's this one. Seriously.

Got home last night to discover the kid had conked out THUD fifteen minutes before I got there (oh well), but popped up less than an hour later not quite awake. It would seem our kid is a bit of a sleepwalker, particularly if the day has been jam-packed and he didn't get a bathroom stop on the way to bed. It's not uncommon in any toddler cross-section, but it's particularly common in international adoptees and the CW on why is it's an overloaded processing grid. He can pop up crying and not really notice us there - we cuddle, put back down and he just drops right back off and sleeps normally (or needs a bathroom break, gets it and ditto).

Another thing to educate Jim about - this runs in my family, and I myself found myself upside down in Dad's golf bag once upon a time. In the garage.

This morning's drop-off at daycare went smoother, so I'm more at ease as well.
kyburg: (Default)
Wow, that was a juggle - but doable, and done.

Changes, as one might expect - all of it downsizing on staff doing the Festival on the part of the Los Angeles Times (c'mon, you know what's been going on, right? Go talk to [livejournal.com profile] reannon if you need a thumbnail sketch of what's going on in the print journalism industry today), and they've dropped the [REDACTED] colored wristbands for costumed entertainers.

So yeah, we may have a repeat performance of the ROGUE CLOWNS incident of years past. (Me, I'm just waiting for the cosplay.) My hall is again right next to the Comic Strip (no joke), so yeah.

I am back at Dodd Hall on Saturday, which is the mystery writers panel building - Stephen J. Cannell is going to be in the first panel, and I am sorely tempted to bring my 21 Jump St jacket with me to say hi. It's been 21 years since I worked for him - I wouldn't mind.

Hmm. Last panel is at 3:00 PM - I'll be done inside an hour of that. I may have an hour to go see a few things! (Like jetting over to see Pico Iyer after his panel at 3:30!)

Guys, panels like you can't get at a con, for FREE. (Or nearly free - you order tickets ahead of time, you have to pay a .75 handling fee...and if you don't transit it, you have to pay parking. Whoop whoop.)

You love books - or just want to find some depth in the less than popular topics? (Seriously. You want something on gay studies, Islam, Buddhism, Hawaiian language, fiber arts...pick a topic...you will find a booth dealing with nothing but, perhaps more than one.) And the venue is the lovely UCLA campus - one of the prettiest campuses I've ever seen.

How many ways can I say this. (And I still can't figure out why more of my writer buds off the FL don't know, aren't coming and WTF is up with that - *grump*)

I have a couple of events I don't miss - primary because they are just the best bang for no buck - one is Nisei Week in Little Tokyo, and then there's this one. Seriously.

Got home last night to discover the kid had conked out THUD fifteen minutes before I got there (oh well), but popped up less than an hour later not quite awake. It would seem our kid is a bit of a sleepwalker, particularly if the day has been jam-packed and he didn't get a bathroom stop on the way to bed. It's not uncommon in any toddler cross-section, but it's particularly common in international adoptees and the CW on why is it's an overloaded processing grid. He can pop up crying and not really notice us there - we cuddle, put back down and he just drops right back off and sleeps normally (or needs a bathroom break, gets it and ditto).

Another thing to educate Jim about - this runs in my family, and I myself found myself upside down in Dad's golf bag once upon a time. In the garage.

This morning's drop-off at daycare went smoother, so I'm more at ease as well.
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It's Tuesday night, and I'm just now getting around to telling you that I got no pictures on Saturday at the Festival of Books and I was a totally AWESOME Bookworm.

The Comix Strip - is going to need serious help, if it returns next year. Talk about being totally unclear on the concept of "young adult market." A cell phone vendor, some pretty sketchy booksellers and twin girls in Neverending Story gear writing horror novels (the WHAT) does not make for a successful outing. One truly "comic book" publisher - all alone. Very sad.

Weather HOT - but I had wonderful guests, great volunteers and all was good.

I got a hug from the Volunteer Coordinator when I left - and I didn't see him offering that often. (Yes, I give hugs. Really Good Ones. As often as possible. Take advantage of that, and your stones will pay. Promise.) I really liked him a lot, matter of fact - I may touch base with him during the year.

Jim got to talk to Ray Bradbury, and get a book signed. "I can go home now. I've accomplished my mission." Before lunch. He had a good fair - no doubt about it.

The Children's Stage had some really good music this year - wish I could find out who was playing. No, really. Good. Like, not really nasty "kids music." Slightly Pillows-ish in nature. First thing in the morning, too.

UCLA has a large contingent of stink bugs. Beetles in general, including cockroaches? Yeah. And more blooming things than you could shake a stick at - ACHOO. (I still have a spot inside my nose that is bleeding a bit. Yay allergies.)

I have a new polo shirt and a huge mug. I am happy - I sure hope circumstances will allow me to go back next year. It was every bit the experience I hoped.
kyburg: (Default)
It's Tuesday night, and I'm just now getting around to telling you that I got no pictures on Saturday at the Festival of Books and I was a totally AWESOME Bookworm.

The Comix Strip - is going to need serious help, if it returns next year. Talk about being totally unclear on the concept of "young adult market." A cell phone vendor, some pretty sketchy booksellers and twin girls in Neverending Story gear writing horror novels (the WHAT) does not make for a successful outing. One truly "comic book" publisher - all alone. Very sad.

Weather HOT - but I had wonderful guests, great volunteers and all was good.

I got a hug from the Volunteer Coordinator when I left - and I didn't see him offering that often. (Yes, I give hugs. Really Good Ones. As often as possible. Take advantage of that, and your stones will pay. Promise.) I really liked him a lot, matter of fact - I may touch base with him during the year.

Jim got to talk to Ray Bradbury, and get a book signed. "I can go home now. I've accomplished my mission." Before lunch. He had a good fair - no doubt about it.

The Children's Stage had some really good music this year - wish I could find out who was playing. No, really. Good. Like, not really nasty "kids music." Slightly Pillows-ish in nature. First thing in the morning, too.

UCLA has a large contingent of stink bugs. Beetles in general, including cockroaches? Yeah. And more blooming things than you could shake a stick at - ACHOO. (I still have a spot inside my nose that is bleeding a bit. Yay allergies.)

I have a new polo shirt and a huge mug. I am happy - I sure hope circumstances will allow me to go back next year. It was every bit the experience I hoped.
kyburg: (Default)
It's Tuesday night, and I'm just now getting around to telling you that I got no pictures on Saturday at the Festival of Books and I was a totally AWESOME Bookworm.

The Comix Strip - is going to need serious help, if it returns next year. Talk about being totally unclear on the concept of "young adult market." A cell phone vendor, some pretty sketchy booksellers and twin girls in Neverending Story gear writing horror novels (the WHAT) does not make for a successful outing. One truly "comic book" publisher - all alone. Very sad.

Weather HOT - but I had wonderful guests, great volunteers and all was good.

I got a hug from the Volunteer Coordinator when I left - and I didn't see him offering that often. (Yes, I give hugs. Really Good Ones. As often as possible. Take advantage of that, and your stones will pay. Promise.) I really liked him a lot, matter of fact - I may touch base with him during the year.

Jim got to talk to Ray Bradbury, and get a book signed. "I can go home now. I've accomplished my mission." Before lunch. He had a good fair - no doubt about it.

The Children's Stage had some really good music this year - wish I could find out who was playing. No, really. Good. Like, not really nasty "kids music." Slightly Pillows-ish in nature. First thing in the morning, too.

UCLA has a large contingent of stink bugs. Beetles in general, including cockroaches? Yeah. And more blooming things than you could shake a stick at - ACHOO. (I still have a spot inside my nose that is bleeding a bit. Yay allergies.)

I have a new polo shirt and a huge mug. I am happy - I sure hope circumstances will allow me to go back next year. It was every bit the experience I hoped.
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First episode of Torchwood I've watched in just about forever?

Yeah. *thwap* THAT one.

Remember, I had that kind of luck with Fullmetal Alchemist in Japan. First episode I ever got to see. Guess.

I did what every Sim-playing geek does at a time like this.

Booted up, loaded up and bred two more babies to name them after. Don't resemble them in the least. Don't care, neither.

...

Via [livejournal.com profile] aiglet - A candy blog that does with candy what [livejournal.com profile] drave117 does with drinks. Seriously. I just cut and pasted a wonderful recipe for using up hot chocolate mix, using cornstarch that will just rock my world. And that's just the start.

....

Did my walkthrough at the UCLA campus for next weekend's Festival of Books (I'm volunteering Saturday) - and I forget, every year, how really gorgeous that campus is. I graduated from Cal Poly Pomona, which is no slouch in the pretty neat department...but UCLA has some of the most incredible brick in Southern California you ever saw. We're not big on sharp, neat corners on our buildings - that implies stone or poured concrete, and you just don't do that in an earthquake zone. Much. Buildings around here are full of not-so-sharp, mostly wood and drywall, bullnosed, stuccoed into softness edges. Not knife-sharp.

Then I go to UCLA and get hit in the face with it again. Kinda like music. I remember it's a pretty place. I have to go back and look again to get the full effect. I took some pictures yesterday - and I got some little tidbits that have my curiousity piqued.

One, Ghiradelli Chocolate is going to back this year, handing out 'samples' near the culinary stage. Last year, they gave you three squares of different flavors and a $1.00 off coupon. That's just one bit of swag. This is a fantastic event - you just have to get there.

Two, as we passed Korn Hall, our guide mentioned it was the site of the 2004 "Korn Hall Riots" - I gotta go search the LA Times archives for that one. Missed that year - and I guess, it being the election year it was - there was something of a political press for address that go out of hand. Korn Hall this year? Not so much. Looks like most of the hot button stuff has moved to the Ackerman Ballroom.

Near Korn Hall is a very narrow overbridge - "Be careful crossing that. In 2005, a volunteer fell off it and broke her hip."

HOOKAY/ (I looked. She only broke her pelvis? Yeesh.)

"Free-speech" area is in the shade, under trees, on grass. Near enough the Ackerman Ballroom to be useful.

They're beginning to set things up now. I may open the essay on Facebook now, if I got good enough shots - and then add to it after the weekend, just to give an idea of scope. It's going to be a loooong day, but I am really looking forward to it.

(I will be released after 6:00 PM Saturday, so if anyone wants me? You can have me. After 6:00 PM.)

....

Riddle me this, Batman. How is it possible for someone who can find coffee and alcohol in anything that contains it, to be completely unable to tell spoiled food from fresh? I don't get this. Unless it's yet another leftover from a less than savory childhood I hear little about, food-wise, except for stories of the river of liver and general "eating everything in sight."

There's plenty of evidence that's coming back to haunt him in other ways, too.

You can't tell this stuff to go away, mind. Would if I could.

And so went my weekend. I'd like another one, please.
kyburg: (Default)
First episode of Torchwood I've watched in just about forever?

Yeah. *thwap* THAT one.

Remember, I had that kind of luck with Fullmetal Alchemist in Japan. First episode I ever got to see. Guess.

I did what every Sim-playing geek does at a time like this.

Booted up, loaded up and bred two more babies to name them after. Don't resemble them in the least. Don't care, neither.

...

Via [livejournal.com profile] aiglet - A candy blog that does with candy what [livejournal.com profile] drave117 does with drinks. Seriously. I just cut and pasted a wonderful recipe for using up hot chocolate mix, using cornstarch that will just rock my world. And that's just the start.

....

Did my walkthrough at the UCLA campus for next weekend's Festival of Books (I'm volunteering Saturday) - and I forget, every year, how really gorgeous that campus is. I graduated from Cal Poly Pomona, which is no slouch in the pretty neat department...but UCLA has some of the most incredible brick in Southern California you ever saw. We're not big on sharp, neat corners on our buildings - that implies stone or poured concrete, and you just don't do that in an earthquake zone. Much. Buildings around here are full of not-so-sharp, mostly wood and drywall, bullnosed, stuccoed into softness edges. Not knife-sharp.

Then I go to UCLA and get hit in the face with it again. Kinda like music. I remember it's a pretty place. I have to go back and look again to get the full effect. I took some pictures yesterday - and I got some little tidbits that have my curiousity piqued.

One, Ghiradelli Chocolate is going to back this year, handing out 'samples' near the culinary stage. Last year, they gave you three squares of different flavors and a $1.00 off coupon. That's just one bit of swag. This is a fantastic event - you just have to get there.

Two, as we passed Korn Hall, our guide mentioned it was the site of the 2004 "Korn Hall Riots" - I gotta go search the LA Times archives for that one. Missed that year - and I guess, it being the election year it was - there was something of a political press for address that go out of hand. Korn Hall this year? Not so much. Looks like most of the hot button stuff has moved to the Ackerman Ballroom.

Near Korn Hall is a very narrow overbridge - "Be careful crossing that. In 2005, a volunteer fell off it and broke her hip."

HOOKAY/ (I looked. She only broke her pelvis? Yeesh.)

"Free-speech" area is in the shade, under trees, on grass. Near enough the Ackerman Ballroom to be useful.

They're beginning to set things up now. I may open the essay on Facebook now, if I got good enough shots - and then add to it after the weekend, just to give an idea of scope. It's going to be a loooong day, but I am really looking forward to it.

(I will be released after 6:00 PM Saturday, so if anyone wants me? You can have me. After 6:00 PM.)

....

Riddle me this, Batman. How is it possible for someone who can find coffee and alcohol in anything that contains it, to be completely unable to tell spoiled food from fresh? I don't get this. Unless it's yet another leftover from a less than savory childhood I hear little about, food-wise, except for stories of the river of liver and general "eating everything in sight."

There's plenty of evidence that's coming back to haunt him in other ways, too.

You can't tell this stuff to go away, mind. Would if I could.

And so went my weekend. I'd like another one, please.
kyburg: (Default)
First episode of Torchwood I've watched in just about forever?

Yeah. *thwap* THAT one.

Remember, I had that kind of luck with Fullmetal Alchemist in Japan. First episode I ever got to see. Guess.

I did what every Sim-playing geek does at a time like this.

Booted up, loaded up and bred two more babies to name them after. Don't resemble them in the least. Don't care, neither.

...

Via [livejournal.com profile] aiglet - A candy blog that does with candy what [livejournal.com profile] drave117 does with drinks. Seriously. I just cut and pasted a wonderful recipe for using up hot chocolate mix, using cornstarch that will just rock my world. And that's just the start.

....

Did my walkthrough at the UCLA campus for next weekend's Festival of Books (I'm volunteering Saturday) - and I forget, every year, how really gorgeous that campus is. I graduated from Cal Poly Pomona, which is no slouch in the pretty neat department...but UCLA has some of the most incredible brick in Southern California you ever saw. We're not big on sharp, neat corners on our buildings - that implies stone or poured concrete, and you just don't do that in an earthquake zone. Much. Buildings around here are full of not-so-sharp, mostly wood and drywall, bullnosed, stuccoed into softness edges. Not knife-sharp.

Then I go to UCLA and get hit in the face with it again. Kinda like music. I remember it's a pretty place. I have to go back and look again to get the full effect. I took some pictures yesterday - and I got some little tidbits that have my curiousity piqued.

One, Ghiradelli Chocolate is going to back this year, handing out 'samples' near the culinary stage. Last year, they gave you three squares of different flavors and a $1.00 off coupon. That's just one bit of swag. This is a fantastic event - you just have to get there.

Two, as we passed Korn Hall, our guide mentioned it was the site of the 2004 "Korn Hall Riots" - I gotta go search the LA Times archives for that one. Missed that year - and I guess, it being the election year it was - there was something of a political press for address that go out of hand. Korn Hall this year? Not so much. Looks like most of the hot button stuff has moved to the Ackerman Ballroom.

Near Korn Hall is a very narrow overbridge - "Be careful crossing that. In 2005, a volunteer fell off it and broke her hip."

HOOKAY/ (I looked. She only broke her pelvis? Yeesh.)

"Free-speech" area is in the shade, under trees, on grass. Near enough the Ackerman Ballroom to be useful.

They're beginning to set things up now. I may open the essay on Facebook now, if I got good enough shots - and then add to it after the weekend, just to give an idea of scope. It's going to be a loooong day, but I am really looking forward to it.

(I will be released after 6:00 PM Saturday, so if anyone wants me? You can have me. After 6:00 PM.)

....

Riddle me this, Batman. How is it possible for someone who can find coffee and alcohol in anything that contains it, to be completely unable to tell spoiled food from fresh? I don't get this. Unless it's yet another leftover from a less than savory childhood I hear little about, food-wise, except for stories of the river of liver and general "eating everything in sight."

There's plenty of evidence that's coming back to haunt him in other ways, too.

You can't tell this stuff to go away, mind. Would if I could.

And so went my weekend. I'd like another one, please.
kyburg: (Default)
Went to my Bookworm training (for working the LA Times Festival of Books as a volunteer) last night and was heartily welcomed as a New Worm! Huzzah!

(Truly. If these people could be happier to see me, I don't know how. It's sincere, they adore me and wish to make this as fun as they possibly can for me. They've thought of everything, and I couldn't be happier. They think like I do.)

I have maps, schedules, parking passes...a list of expected equipment that will be issued to me (and they will need back), and a set of forms to fill out during the day. I'll be managing between 6 to 8 volunteers as an Area Captain, and will be working with another Area Captain dealing with getting people in and out of panels nicely and neatly all day Saturday. I work the outside of the room, my contemporary will be working the inside of the room.

I get to manage lines. Actually, I will be managing the people, managing the lines.

I already know where the handicapped access point to my building is. I already know what I plan to do to manage guests who need to use it (they'll be taken in like folks with credentials). Where the nearest TTY station is. (And I plan to press my DS with Pictochat into service. Fear not. I am mighty and damn experienced.)

I already know where the nearest first-aid station is. Where the nearest bathrooms are. Where my lunch is coming from. Who to call instead of 911, and I'll have that number in my cell phone tonight.

What I'll be wearing.

And I know what kind of crowd I'll be dealing with. They've given me Dodd Hall - which will be hosting all the mystery writers/books panels. Go check the schedule on the website for Saturday. Dodd Hall. That's where I'll be.

Now. To the discussion last night - the volunteer coordinator (who I also have a cell # for - now - yay) had a couple of things to tell us about what was new this year.

They've covered children and traditional adult ages very well, they think. They're trying to extend their reach into the young adult categories this year, with two types of areas - one, still under development...and two? An area for comics, manga, game-related so and forth, called...wait for it...the Comic Strip.

Guess where it is. Just guess. *wriggles*

Next to Dodd Hall.

Then he asked the room if anyone knew anything about something called Twitter...I lost it.

Most of the folks in the room are my age or older, mind. I'm telling them about Twitter, how it works and what to expect from a group of folks using it during a panel.

I was also the bright penny who asked about cell phone cameras when they were discussing photo policy. (For the record? No pictures. You want to take them, get press credentials FROM THE TIMES and leave the flash at home. Fergitabout the flash.) Laptops? UH. Someone brought one into a panel and used it? I didn't have the heart to tell them about the built in microphones most have. Policy says it really isn't polite to the people around you, so please no. That's the policy on laptops.

Everything, BTW, is "please, no." People don't respond to that, I got someone to call to let them have special attention. And that's how they want to handle things. I love them.

Oh, there will be security all over the place. There is also a "free speech area" which is where I suspect people get sent who were rude, clueless and pushy...I got handed stuff politely everywhere on campus last year. I had no issue to report with it. I doubt I will even know the "free speech area" from the rest of the campus. If that changes, I'll let you know.

AOD staffers will be deeply amused that to hear that the LA Times Book Festival has color-coded badges AND wristbands to designate special access, and the wristband set includes a bright REDACTED one for "costumed guests." That's right - they've had problems with ROGUE CLOWNS coming to the festival and passing themselves off as LA Times staff/VIP/whatsits. (With all the children-specific events, it's not entirely a laughing matter, but my sense of the absurd is just having a field day with this.)

With the advent of ...dadadum...THE COMIC STRIP...and cosplayers...I am much amused. I'm taking my camera. I'll document any cosplayers I find working for the LA Times. You can tell by the BRIGHT REDACTED tag.

[livejournal.com profile] kiyone, you REALLY want to come out for this. It's free, and I'll be there both days. You want comics immersion, here you go. Take a look at who's coming. I know you've been here A LOT this year already, but this is cheaper than Disney and a whole different exposure. Matter of fact, ANYONE doing web comics, or whatever...should show up. Really. Hey. I'll take flyers for you.

My writers...why oh why aren't you COMING. *whines*

(I'm not going to make anyone get on a plane or plan to get on a plane today, mind. No. Won't do it. Glad I'm not.)

There is a walking tour on Saturday, the 20th that I've been invited to do - not required as a Bookworm, but - I'm going to take Balls and see if there's any WiFi action. If so - I can definitely share favorite sites....

I'd so be a Virtual Adept, if I was a Mage. Tragic, it is.
kyburg: (HAHAHA)
Went to my Bookworm training (for working the LA Times Festival of Books as a volunteer) last night and was heartily welcomed as a New Worm! Huzzah!

(Truly. If these people could be happier to see me, I don't know how. It's sincere, they adore me and wish to make this as fun as they possibly can for me. They've thought of everything, and I couldn't be happier. They think like I do.)

I have maps, schedules, parking passes...a list of expected equipment that will be issued to me (and they will need back), and a set of forms to fill out during the day. I'll be managing between 6 to 8 volunteers as an Area Captain, and will be working with another Area Captain dealing with getting people in and out of panels nicely and neatly all day Saturday. I work the outside of the room, my contemporary will be working the inside of the room.

I get to manage lines. Actually, I will be managing the people, managing the lines.

I already know where the handicapped access point to my building is. I already know what I plan to do to manage guests who need to use it (they'll be taken in like folks with credentials). Where the nearest TTY station is. (And I plan to press my DS with Pictochat into service. Fear not. I am mighty and damn experienced.)

I already know where the nearest first-aid station is. Where the nearest bathrooms are. Where my lunch is coming from. Who to call instead of 911, and I'll have that number in my cell phone tonight.

What I'll be wearing.

And I know what kind of crowd I'll be dealing with. They've given me Dodd Hall - which will be hosting all the mystery writers/books panels. Go check the schedule on the website for Saturday. Dodd Hall. That's where I'll be.

Now. To the discussion last night - the volunteer coordinator (who I also have a cell # for - now - yay) had a couple of things to tell us about what was new this year.

They've covered children and traditional adult ages very well, they think. They're trying to extend their reach into the young adult categories this year, with two types of areas - one, still under development...and two? An area for comics, manga, game-related so and forth, called...wait for it...the Comic Strip.

Guess where it is. Just guess. *wriggles*

Next to Dodd Hall.

Then he asked the room if anyone knew anything about something called Twitter...I lost it.

Most of the folks in the room are my age or older, mind. I'm telling them about Twitter, how it works and what to expect from a group of folks using it during a panel.

I was also the bright penny who asked about cell phone cameras when they were discussing photo policy. (For the record? No pictures. You want to take them, get press credentials FROM THE TIMES and leave the flash at home. Fergitabout the flash.) Laptops? UH. Someone brought one into a panel and used it? I didn't have the heart to tell them about the built in microphones most have. Policy says it really isn't polite to the people around you, so please no. That's the policy on laptops.

Everything, BTW, is "please, no." People don't respond to that, I got someone to call to let them have special attention. And that's how they want to handle things. I love them.

Oh, there will be security all over the place. There is also a "free speech area" which is where I suspect people get sent who were rude, clueless and pushy...I got handed stuff politely everywhere on campus last year. I had no issue to report with it. I doubt I will even know the "free speech area" from the rest of the campus. If that changes, I'll let you know.

AOD staffers will be deeply amused that to hear that the LA Times Book Festival has color-coded badges AND wristbands to designate special access, and the wristband set includes a bright REDACTED one for "costumed guests." That's right - they've had problems with ROGUE CLOWNS coming to the festival and passing themselves off as LA Times staff/VIP/whatsits. (With all the children-specific events, it's not entirely a laughing matter, but my sense of the absurd is just having a field day with this.)

With the advent of ...dadadum...THE COMIC STRIP...and cosplayers...I am much amused. I'm taking my camera. I'll document any cosplayers I find working for the LA Times. You can tell by the BRIGHT REDACTED tag.

[livejournal.com profile] kiyone, you REALLY want to come out for this. It's free, and I'll be there both days. You want comics immersion, here you go. Take a look at who's coming. I know you've been here A LOT this year already, but this is cheaper than Disney and a whole different exposure. Matter of fact, ANYONE doing web comics, or whatever...should show up. Really. Hey. I'll take flyers for you.

My writers...why oh why aren't you COMING. *whines*

(I'm not going to make anyone get on a plane or plan to get on a plane today, mind. No. Won't do it. Glad I'm not.)

There is a walking tour on Saturday, the 20th that I've been invited to do - not required as a Bookworm, but - I'm going to take Balls and see if there's any WiFi action. If so - I can definitely share favorite sites....

I'd so be a Virtual Adept, if I was a Mage. Tragic, it is.
kyburg: (HAHAHA)
Went to my Bookworm training (for working the LA Times Festival of Books as a volunteer) last night and was heartily welcomed as a New Worm! Huzzah!

(Truly. If these people could be happier to see me, I don't know how. It's sincere, they adore me and wish to make this as fun as they possibly can for me. They've thought of everything, and I couldn't be happier. They think like I do.)

I have maps, schedules, parking passes...a list of expected equipment that will be issued to me (and they will need back), and a set of forms to fill out during the day. I'll be managing between 6 to 8 volunteers as an Area Captain, and will be working with another Area Captain dealing with getting people in and out of panels nicely and neatly all day Saturday. I work the outside of the room, my contemporary will be working the inside of the room.

I get to manage lines. Actually, I will be managing the people, managing the lines.

I already know where the handicapped access point to my building is. I already know what I plan to do to manage guests who need to use it (they'll be taken in like folks with credentials). Where the nearest TTY station is. (And I plan to press my DS with Pictochat into service. Fear not. I am mighty and damn experienced.)

I already know where the nearest first-aid station is. Where the nearest bathrooms are. Where my lunch is coming from. Who to call instead of 911, and I'll have that number in my cell phone tonight.

What I'll be wearing.

And I know what kind of crowd I'll be dealing with. They've given me Dodd Hall - which will be hosting all the mystery writers/books panels. Go check the schedule on the website for Saturday. Dodd Hall. That's where I'll be.

Now. To the discussion last night - the volunteer coordinator (who I also have a cell # for - now - yay) had a couple of things to tell us about what was new this year.

They've covered children and traditional adult ages very well, they think. They're trying to extend their reach into the young adult categories this year, with two types of areas - one, still under development...and two? An area for comics, manga, game-related so and forth, called...wait for it...the Comic Strip.

Guess where it is. Just guess. *wriggles*

Next to Dodd Hall.

Then he asked the room if anyone knew anything about something called Twitter...I lost it.

Most of the folks in the room are my age or older, mind. I'm telling them about Twitter, how it works and what to expect from a group of folks using it during a panel.

I was also the bright penny who asked about cell phone cameras when they were discussing photo policy. (For the record? No pictures. You want to take them, get press credentials FROM THE TIMES and leave the flash at home. Fergitabout the flash.) Laptops? UH. Someone brought one into a panel and used it? I didn't have the heart to tell them about the built in microphones most have. Policy says it really isn't polite to the people around you, so please no. That's the policy on laptops.

Everything, BTW, is "please, no." People don't respond to that, I got someone to call to let them have special attention. And that's how they want to handle things. I love them.

Oh, there will be security all over the place. There is also a "free speech area" which is where I suspect people get sent who were rude, clueless and pushy...I got handed stuff politely everywhere on campus last year. I had no issue to report with it. I doubt I will even know the "free speech area" from the rest of the campus. If that changes, I'll let you know.

AOD staffers will be deeply amused that to hear that the LA Times Book Festival has color-coded badges AND wristbands to designate special access, and the wristband set includes a bright REDACTED one for "costumed guests." That's right - they've had problems with ROGUE CLOWNS coming to the festival and passing themselves off as LA Times staff/VIP/whatsits. (With all the children-specific events, it's not entirely a laughing matter, but my sense of the absurd is just having a field day with this.)

With the advent of ...dadadum...THE COMIC STRIP...and cosplayers...I am much amused. I'm taking my camera. I'll document any cosplayers I find working for the LA Times. You can tell by the BRIGHT REDACTED tag.

[livejournal.com profile] kiyone, you REALLY want to come out for this. It's free, and I'll be there both days. You want comics immersion, here you go. Take a look at who's coming. I know you've been here A LOT this year already, but this is cheaper than Disney and a whole different exposure. Matter of fact, ANYONE doing web comics, or whatever...should show up. Really. Hey. I'll take flyers for you.

My writers...why oh why aren't you COMING. *whines*

(I'm not going to make anyone get on a plane or plan to get on a plane today, mind. No. Won't do it. Glad I'm not.)

There is a walking tour on Saturday, the 20th that I've been invited to do - not required as a Bookworm, but - I'm going to take Balls and see if there's any WiFi action. If so - I can definitely share favorite sites....

I'd so be a Virtual Adept, if I was a Mage. Tragic, it is.

Okay -

Apr. 4th, 2008 03:11 pm
kyburg: (Default)
Schedules are up for the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books - and I got my confirmation in the mail yesterday. I'm scheduled for all three shifts on Saturday...ANNNND...I have parking for both days. I. Am. Chuffed.

The panels on Saturday look promising...for 'fun'...Ray Bradbury is showing up, so is Elizabeth Taylor and Joseph Wambaugh. Ooh, Laura Schlesinger. As a volunteer, I sure hope her kid stays home. And look there, at 3:00 PM. A panel on reading manga.

I'm working. I'm sure it will be an experience. And a half -

Checking the stages, there are two slots still showing TBD - but no Alton Brown yet.

Julie Andrews all over the place, both days.

I'm going to start squirreling away spare change now. There will be more books in one place than the biggest Borders you ever saw.

Okay -

Apr. 4th, 2008 03:11 pm
kyburg: (chillin')
Schedules are up for the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books - and I got my confirmation in the mail yesterday. I'm scheduled for all three shifts on Saturday...ANNNND...I have parking for both days. I. Am. Chuffed.

The panels on Saturday look promising...for 'fun'...Ray Bradbury is showing up, so is Elizabeth Taylor and Joseph Wambaugh. Ooh, Laura Schlesinger. As a volunteer, I sure hope her kid stays home. And look there, at 3:00 PM. A panel on reading manga.

I'm working. I'm sure it will be an experience. And a half -

Checking the stages, there are two slots still showing TBD - but no Alton Brown yet.

Julie Andrews all over the place, both days.

I'm going to start squirreling away spare change now. There will be more books in one place than the biggest Borders you ever saw.

Okay -

Apr. 4th, 2008 03:11 pm
kyburg: (chillin')
Schedules are up for the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books - and I got my confirmation in the mail yesterday. I'm scheduled for all three shifts on Saturday...ANNNND...I have parking for both days. I. Am. Chuffed.

The panels on Saturday look promising...for 'fun'...Ray Bradbury is showing up, so is Elizabeth Taylor and Joseph Wambaugh. Ooh, Laura Schlesinger. As a volunteer, I sure hope her kid stays home. And look there, at 3:00 PM. A panel on reading manga.

I'm working. I'm sure it will be an experience. And a half -

Checking the stages, there are two slots still showing TBD - but no Alton Brown yet.

Julie Andrews all over the place, both days.

I'm going to start squirreling away spare change now. There will be more books in one place than the biggest Borders you ever saw.
kyburg: (Default)
I didn't do it.

No, I know who did.

And I got it nailed. But.

I have been SLAMMED. Three ways to Sunday and it's only Wednesday.

When I get some air, I'll tell y'all more - but I'll tell you this much.

I've already submitted my volunteer app to the Festival of Books, and AOD staff should expect queries about my competency because I've asked to be put on the Special Sekrit Service tasks...and that requires a resume.

I'll get a t-shirt and lunch out of it. At least.

For the rest - catch you later!
kyburg: (Default)
I didn't do it.

No, I know who did.

And I got it nailed. But.

I have been SLAMMED. Three ways to Sunday and it's only Wednesday.

When I get some air, I'll tell y'all more - but I'll tell you this much.

I've already submitted my volunteer app to the Festival of Books, and AOD staff should expect queries about my competency because I've asked to be put on the Special Sekrit Service tasks...and that requires a resume.

I'll get a t-shirt and lunch out of it. At least.

For the rest - catch you later!

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