I got home last night from my long trip, safe and sound. The end of the trip had an extra hassle or two, but they are overcome and will only cost a little to fix…
Road Trip Wrap Up
July 25th, 2012Quick review: The Dark Knight Rises
July 21st, 2012Saw The Dark Knight Rises with Mom and Dad. In short, very well done movie. I enjoyed the ending, which had a twist that caught me and then was satisfying. It left enough hooks for a sequel but doesn’t require one. A satisfying Big Summer Action movie and conclusion to this Batman series. Read the rest of this entry »
A Visit To A Shinto Shrine
July 20th, 2012Yesterday, my Mother and I drove to the Tsubaki Grand Shrine of America. It is a Shinto shrine – the only one in the continental United States – located in Granite Falls. It’s a little over a half an hour from Mom and Dad’s house, up into the mountains. It’s in a lush green spot, right on the Pilchuck river. Read the rest of this entry »
Road Trip 7 Addendum – Moonrise Kingdom
July 13th, 2012Went out this evening with Mom and Dad and saw Wes Anderson’s “Moonrise Kingdom”. It was a charming little film with all sorts of characters in odd situations. I enjoyed it very much, but I like Mr. Anderson’s movies.
The cast was full of excellent people, and the plot was sweet and odd at the same time. A pair of misfit kids falls for one another and won’t be kept apart. Love conquers all.
Road Trip 7 – Friday afternoon
July 13th, 2012I’ve had to work this week, so haven’t done much interesting. Today’s been a bit odd as we’ve had flaky electricity and Internet due to a huge thunderstorm that’s moving past. Giant, rolling peals of thunder shaking the buildings. It’s made work a challenge.
More next week, when I’m on vacation again.
Road Trip 6 – Sunday at Westercon
July 8th, 2012Got up early this morning to get everything packed up. Did so, ate food, packed a lunch, loaded everything into the car, checked out of the room and then went to an 11am panel. The panel, on converting text to e-books, was well attended and I took some notes. Four panelists with entirely different toolsets and goals. Read the rest of this entry »
Road Trip 5 – Saturday at Westercon
July 7th, 2012Got moving earlier in the day. Went to a few panels, and picked up lunch from Hospitality. Talked to a couple of random fen there, mostly about Westercons past. Lots of people recall Westercon 44, in Vancouver. Read the rest of this entry »
Road Trip 4 – Friday at Westercon
July 7th, 2012Woke up earlier than I expected after being up till 3am. Got ready to go out, slowly. Ate breakfast, took a shower, etc.
Went to an 11:00am panel, but decided the next couple were dumb, and wandered a bit. Looked at the art show – cool stuff, bigger than last Westercon, bigger than Baycon, but everyone says smaller than Norwescon – and am glad nothing demands I take it home. Dealers room was similar. Picked up some unusual comic books (which are small, so I can get them home) and didn’t buy the deliciously steampunk cane. May try and find some books tomorrow. Read the rest of this entry »
Road Trip 3 – Thursday at Westercon
July 5th, 2012Got to the con a little late. Made it to the “Closing Ceremonies” a little late. The con is apparently caught in a time warp and scheduled backwards. Several people tried to explain that to me and I didn’t get it till I got there.
Road Trip Part 2
July 5th, 2012Tuesday, I left Roseburg, OR, and drove to my Aunt’s new house in Ocean Shores.. I got the tire pressure light to go off – the Internet knew the correct inflation for the tires – and I got a speeding ticket in Salem. Made me grumpy, but I was speeding so it really isn’t as if I can complain.