I’m a bad boy. I haven’t been following the orgy of self-congratulation going on in Boston that closely, though I will admit to keeping up with events through weblogs. The newest addition to my blog roster is John Aravosis’ AMERICAblog. He’s helping out with the Sirius OutQ coverage from the DNC, so that provides an additional bit of interest. It’s amusing to see pictures of OutQ’s posh broadcasting facilities at the Fleet Center.
Meanwhile: we had a lovely dinner with tervicz last night at the Mad Hatter. We’ve been remiss in meeting Vish all the years we’ve been down here and it’s nice to know another friendly face in the area. We’ll definitely have to get together again soon, maybe to hit the new Greek place down here in Apex.
Got a surprise phone call last night that could mean a couple of trips out to Asheville next week. Depending on the timing, I may look into spending the night at my parents’ place, which is only 90 minutes from there (Mom, Dad: Surprise! Just when you thought you were going to get some peace and quiet…) I’ll be in touch with the relevant folks as soon as I know more.
Speaking of driving and other fun stuff, I’ll probably be driving up to Chicago sometime the week of August 9 in preparation for the Midwest FurFest staff meeting. Our accommodations for the weekend of the meeting are covered (yay!), but I’ll need to get in touch with a certain panther about imposing on his generous hospitality yet again. Likewise, I need to shake some of the dust off my employment contacts and once again investigate possibilities up there. Not sure how long I’ll be up there this time, but as soon as I have a general idea of my schedule, I’ll let y’all know.
In the immediate future: we’ll probably be hitting a computer show this weekend, just to browse around a bit. Also, 
Janelle mentioned some possibilities about celebrating Donald‘s birthday, so we’ll block out some time on the calendar for that as well.
And now it’s off to shower before heading out to do the weekly grocery shopping. Also on the menu for today: checking out and rehabilitating five laptops (to be named Nikki, Muk, Luk, Dixie, and Sylvie) for MFF’s Registration system.
Balto reference
What about Jenna, Steele and Kevin Bacon?
Your Winamp skin could be James Horner?
~/~ Reach for the light…you might touch the sky….~/~
Great now that’s stuck in my head….bastard.
Re: Balto reference
Well, Balto, Jenna, Boris, Kaltag, Star, and Steele are already machines either on our home network or on the Registration network. I think we’ve pretty much used all the animal names from the first movie, so I guess anything we add will have to start with Aleu and work our way up from there (geeze, I guess that means I’ll have to break down and actually watch Wolf Quest).
And a little Steve Winwood is always good for you!
Re: Balto reference
Valerie, gimme some good lovin.
Don’t you know what the night can do?
Bring me a higher love! I’m stuck in TRAFFIC.
As long as you are making plans, there is going to be a celtic music thingy at the Anderson County Fairgrounds on Saturday, 9/18. Someone near and dear to both of us threw out the paper that had the specifics, but there were five groups involved and Carbon Leaf is one of them. This is a benefit for the local “Make-A-Wish Foundation” and the admission is $10.00 a head. The event starts at 3:00 PM. The “hotel” is vacant if the interest is there.
Forgot to add that you should be able to find more specifics on line via the Anderson Independent. One of the sponsors is Corbett McGee’s, another is Ronnie Cole (local attorney)….if this is of any help.
Paper wasn’t thrown out after all…..the other three (3) groups are : Seven Nations, The Prodigals and The Charms. Haven’t heard of any of them.
Losing points on my fur card.
I guess I have to watch Balto now to work registration at MFF. And, yes, I know I’m bringing shame to Brophey by not having seen it.
I’ll squeeze it in between the Bourne Identity, Shrek2, and all this data I have to slog through.
Hope to see the two of you soon. Y’all take care of yourselves.