The insanity begins...

[mdlbear]

... in about an hour. The plan is for me to load the van, then stay here while Colleen plays truck-driver. I get to accept delivery of packages, reload the van whenever it shows up, search for the missing con suite supplies, collect the Y.D. at school, and finally end up at the hotel in time for the rehearsal dinner.

(11:00 all supplies found, including the large coffeepot, which finally turned up under the dining table behind a case of wine. I still have to hard-boil a big pile of eggs, and of course pack, but I'm not actually moving in to the hotel until tomorrow.)

The real insanity starts tomorrow.

I got a little less than I expected done yesterday at work, but only a little. The little CGI side-project got sidelined, but the main rush job (also a CGI) was brought to a workable state in time for the other group needing it. It was down to the wire: I was sending pessimistic status emails right up until 5:15, when it finally worked. All hail Perl, the Swiss army chainsaw of programming languages.

A lot of things have fallen through the cracks. I don't think any of my songs made it into the CD-ROM "songbook", for example, and no work to speak of has been done on the next album or the collaboration/subscription website that is intended to serve in lieu of pre-orders. And taxes? Hah!

This comic strip by ohiblather is, unfortunately, right on target for me.

Comments

[hms42]

I don't think any of my songs made it into the CD-ROM "songbook"

Not of you singing them, but your lyrics did make it onto the CD-R. I know I submitted "Toolmakers" from OVFF 1.

Time Change

[idea-fairy.livejournal.com]

Another bit of trivia to keep in the back of your mind: I believe Daylight Saving Time starts Saturday night of the con.

That shouldn't affect the main programming but might need to be considered when scheduling night-time work shifts for the Con Suite and such.

And it also may make people more likely to be late for Sunday morning program items, as well as things like Sunday hotel checkout and flight times.

So everybody should just sort of be aware of it.

[lapislaz.livejournal.com]

Unfortunately Barney and I will not be there. Please give our best to Chaos and Selkit.

Will think good thoughts for you from Ventura.

[hellloooonurse.livejournal.com]

Sadly I won't be able to make it, as I am having difficulty in getting around. Please give Chaos and Selkit my best.

[roaringmouse.livejournal.com]

BREATHE!!! You will not have to repeat this for another 5 to 6 years. Giggle!!!!

My Bad

See you at the con!!!