Wishing everyone a wonderful new year.
I came down to Davidson to visit an old friend, Diana B, whom I haven't seen face to face in over three years. It's been fun just to sit and chat and catch up.
Going to head home later today.
New Year's resolution: stop procrastinating and get the studio project done!
Thursday, January 1, 2015
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Holiday wishes
Here's hoping all is well with all of you. Nothing new with me but nothing bad, either. I'm looking forward to next year and getting my studio set up. See you then.
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Update & RIP
Not much is going on. I'm still tussling with the shed company, trying to get the permit app ready, planning on doing the site drawing, etc etc. My brother has run into some legal problems with his boat title, just as he was ready to leave (no, really). Have been plagued with allergies for the last week but all seems to be getting better now (mucho rain helped).
Am going to try to find a haircutter who can do something interesting with my hair.
Geoffrey Holder has died. He was a great dancer & choreographer and also did some acting (such as the villain in the James Bond film "Live and Let Die"). Most people (of a certain age) will remember the Dr. Pepper commercials with the large (6'6") black man in a tropical suit with a sonorous voice and laugh. That was the Holder. Sad
Am going to try to find a haircutter who can do something interesting with my hair.
Geoffrey Holder has died. He was a great dancer & choreographer and also did some acting (such as the villain in the James Bond film "Live and Let Die"). Most people (of a certain age) will remember the Dr. Pepper commercials with the large (6'6") black man in a tropical suit with a sonorous voice and laugh. That was the Holder. Sad
Sunday, September 7, 2014
DragonCon last & Personal RIP
Sunday evening, after Quinn's last panel, Amy and I and Quinn met in a large, noisy bar in the Hyatt. I got a plate of charcuterie and some kind of weird martini-like drink (it was green). We had a nice chat for an hour or so and then wheeled Quinn up to her room and said goodbye. I then went on home and Amy went back to panels and whatnot.
Personal apology to Stephanie Moss, whose last name I got wrong in the previous post. So much for my memory.
We left about 1pm on Monday in order not to have to deal with Labor Day traffic. At some point, about an hour from Atlanta, we saw bumper to bumper stalled traffic heading for Atlanta, and congratulated ourselves for going the other way. Stopped at Cupboard Cafe in Dalton GA for lunch -- got the Crabcakes plate with two veges and got a vege plate with four types, so six veges all together, and we shared everything down the middle. Got home about 4:30 or 5:30 ish -- was still light out.
Many thanks to Sharron and Luke for being excellent hosts.
Very sad news: Phyllis Palm died on July 10. She and I met in 2008 at the Madison KOA where we were both workampers. We hit it off immediately and enjoyed each other's company all summer. We stayed in touch and phoned each other about once a month or so. Last fall, when Amy and I took my RV on a trip to NY and PA, we stopped by her house for a few days. I'm so glad we did. She always sent cards for my birthday and xmas etc. so when I didn't get a bday card I began to get concerned. I called and her phones were disconnected, so I began emailing the only addresses I had for her (relatives, she didn't do email herself) but got no response. Yesterday, I googled her name and found her obituary.
Damn. A good one gone.
Personal apology to Stephanie Moss, whose last name I got wrong in the previous post. So much for my memory.
We left about 1pm on Monday in order not to have to deal with Labor Day traffic. At some point, about an hour from Atlanta, we saw bumper to bumper stalled traffic heading for Atlanta, and congratulated ourselves for going the other way. Stopped at Cupboard Cafe in Dalton GA for lunch -- got the Crabcakes plate with two veges and got a vege plate with four types, so six veges all together, and we shared everything down the middle. Got home about 4:30 or 5:30 ish -- was still light out.
Many thanks to Sharron and Luke for being excellent hosts.
Very sad news: Phyllis Palm died on July 10. She and I met in 2008 at the Madison KOA where we were both workampers. We hit it off immediately and enjoyed each other's company all summer. We stayed in touch and phoned each other about once a month or so. Last fall, when Amy and I took my RV on a trip to NY and PA, we stopped by her house for a few days. I'm so glad we did. She always sent cards for my birthday and xmas etc. so when I didn't get a bday card I began to get concerned. I called and her phones were disconnected, so I began emailing the only addresses I had for her (relatives, she didn't do email herself) but got no response. Yesterday, I googled her name and found her obituary.
Damn. A good one gone.
Saturday, August 30, 2014
DragonCon
Amy and I drove down on Wednesday, arrived about 4:30 at Sharron & Luke's house, who are friends of Amy's (here, have a nice run-on sentence). Thursday early (10am) Sharron, Amy and I went for breakfast and then took Marta (subway) downtown to get our con badges. And it was a snap -- walked in, walked up to the counter, got badge, done. Back home by 1pm.
Friday, I went down early to get to Quinn Yarbro's first panel at 10am. Drove my car to the Marta lot, parked in the shade, was downtown in about 20 minutes. Sat in on the panel (forgot the name) for a few minutes: Kat Richardson was one of the panelists (love her Greywalker series). Came back in at the end and greeted Quinn. Turned out Stephanie Mills was up from Florida and sharing Quinn's room and wheeling her around in a wheelchair. It was nice to see her as I haven't seen her since ICFA in 1997.
After the panel we went down to a bar (had to wait until 12noon to get alcohol) and chatted a bit and made plans to get together for dinner. They went off to get ready for the 1pm panel (with Cherie Priest and others). I wandered in to that one for a bit, too. Mostly I sat in the lobby of the Westin and people/costume watched. Totally forgot to take any pictures.
I decided to take a shot at the vendor area in the AmericasMart -- and am really glad I had my foldup stool in my backpack -- made a good battering ram. Got out as quickly as I could.
Around 4pm I decided to stroll over to the Marriott for the autographing session at 5pm. Hot hot hot outside. Finally figured out how to get into the hotel from the skywalk (after some backtracking). And then I walked into the wall of people and noise and shouting and singing. Finally made my way down to the bottom floor to wait for Quinn and found there was no seating anywhere. Sat on my stool for a while and found it to be very uncomfortable, so that's getting returned Monday. Then I sat on the floor, which my knees didn't like (the down-getting and the up-getting).
Eventually, the signing was over. Quinn had wanted to go to a restaurant a few blocks away called Fire Brazil (meat!) and Stephanie wanted to not go. But I told Quinn I couldn't push her chair as my knees and rest of legs were about to give out. So we settled on Sear Restaurant there in the Marriott. It was good but really pricey. Quinn got her meat (full rack of baby back ribs) and some wine. I had a good meatloaf ($10 less than the ribeye at $32) and a Lemon Drop Martini (with cointreau).
Then I took myself home on the Marta at about 8:30pm. And I didn't go into the Con at all today, a really good idea as Sat. is the busiest of all days, what with the parade and all the single-day people. And my legs felt like stumps, so I just hobbled around the house and stayed cool.
Tomorrow (Sun.) Quinn has four panels, and I may go or not. I'll give her a call later and maybe suggest breakfast on Monday (she has a panel at 10am and has to go to the airport by 2pm). I'd really like for her to meet Amy so we'll try to make this happen.
Amy's having a great time. She and Sharron and Luke got in about 1am and left about 10am today. It's being a fine time for all.
Friday, I went down early to get to Quinn Yarbro's first panel at 10am. Drove my car to the Marta lot, parked in the shade, was downtown in about 20 minutes. Sat in on the panel (forgot the name) for a few minutes: Kat Richardson was one of the panelists (love her Greywalker series). Came back in at the end and greeted Quinn. Turned out Stephanie Mills was up from Florida and sharing Quinn's room and wheeling her around in a wheelchair. It was nice to see her as I haven't seen her since ICFA in 1997.
After the panel we went down to a bar (had to wait until 12noon to get alcohol) and chatted a bit and made plans to get together for dinner. They went off to get ready for the 1pm panel (with Cherie Priest and others). I wandered in to that one for a bit, too. Mostly I sat in the lobby of the Westin and people/costume watched. Totally forgot to take any pictures.
I decided to take a shot at the vendor area in the AmericasMart -- and am really glad I had my foldup stool in my backpack -- made a good battering ram. Got out as quickly as I could.
Around 4pm I decided to stroll over to the Marriott for the autographing session at 5pm. Hot hot hot outside. Finally figured out how to get into the hotel from the skywalk (after some backtracking). And then I walked into the wall of people and noise and shouting and singing. Finally made my way down to the bottom floor to wait for Quinn and found there was no seating anywhere. Sat on my stool for a while and found it to be very uncomfortable, so that's getting returned Monday. Then I sat on the floor, which my knees didn't like (the down-getting and the up-getting).
Eventually, the signing was over. Quinn had wanted to go to a restaurant a few blocks away called Fire Brazil (meat!) and Stephanie wanted to not go. But I told Quinn I couldn't push her chair as my knees and rest of legs were about to give out. So we settled on Sear Restaurant there in the Marriott. It was good but really pricey. Quinn got her meat (full rack of baby back ribs) and some wine. I had a good meatloaf ($10 less than the ribeye at $32) and a Lemon Drop Martini (with cointreau).
Then I took myself home on the Marta at about 8:30pm. And I didn't go into the Con at all today, a really good idea as Sat. is the busiest of all days, what with the parade and all the single-day people. And my legs felt like stumps, so I just hobbled around the house and stayed cool.
Tomorrow (Sun.) Quinn has four panels, and I may go or not. I'll give her a call later and maybe suggest breakfast on Monday (she has a panel at 10am and has to go to the airport by 2pm). I'd really like for her to meet Amy so we'll try to make this happen.
Amy's having a great time. She and Sharron and Luke got in about 1am and left about 10am today. It's being a fine time for all.
Sunday, August 24, 2014
DragonCon
Yep, Amy and I are off to see the wiza . . . er . . . dragon in Atlanta. This is a huge con, uses five hotels in downtown, cosplayers everywhere. Fortunately, we're staying with some friends of Amy's and taking Marta in each day.
Quinn Yarbro, my writer friend, is scheduled to be on ten panels in the Fantasy / Urban Fantasy / Horror tracks, so I'll get to see her (last time was in SF Bay area in 2010 when I was still RV-ing. There was a big earthquake (6.0) this morning nearby so I'll call her and my brother soon to check in.
Not only will be it hot (like 88-90 or so), it'll be full of -- wait for it -- people. I plan to do a lot of drifting around the far edges and finding hiding spots to retreat to. If I can do those two things, I'll enjoy the people-watching in short snatches.
Of course, I have lots to do before Weds., like buy a jack & tire iron (just got a spare "space saver" tire), get cash, pack. Am also going to buy one of those canes that have fold-out seats so I can rest the knees from time to time when waiting in long lines. Also, host gifts. Also also -- check my list.
If I survive, I'll post.
Quinn Yarbro, my writer friend, is scheduled to be on ten panels in the Fantasy / Urban Fantasy / Horror tracks, so I'll get to see her (last time was in SF Bay area in 2010 when I was still RV-ing. There was a big earthquake (6.0) this morning nearby so I'll call her and my brother soon to check in.
Not only will be it hot (like 88-90 or so), it'll be full of -- wait for it -- people. I plan to do a lot of drifting around the far edges and finding hiding spots to retreat to. If I can do those two things, I'll enjoy the people-watching in short snatches.
Of course, I have lots to do before Weds., like buy a jack & tire iron (just got a spare "space saver" tire), get cash, pack. Am also going to buy one of those canes that have fold-out seats so I can rest the knees from time to time when waiting in long lines. Also, host gifts. Also also -- check my list.
If I survive, I'll post.
Friday, August 15, 2014
RIP belated
Mary Stewart, author (birthname Mary Rainbow -- too cool)
How did I miss this? She died back in May (or so). I hadn't thought about her for many years, but she was one of my favorite authors for many years. I suppose you'd call her books "romances," but her heroines were intelligent and brave, her settings were interesting, her plots not too outrageous, and her dialogue was witty and true.
Of all the books she wrote, I most enjoyed Nine Coaches Waiting.
How did I miss this? She died back in May (or so). I hadn't thought about her for many years, but she was one of my favorite authors for many years. I suppose you'd call her books "romances," but her heroines were intelligent and brave, her settings were interesting, her plots not too outrageous, and her dialogue was witty and true.
Of all the books she wrote, I most enjoyed Nine Coaches Waiting.
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