Friday"The time has come," said the Walrus ....
Working half a day today, then off to visit my M.D. (diabetes labwork - no biggie) and then to the Ramada to see what other signs and portents have manifested. I'm hoping there's a mob scene of people demanding we take their money, but would gladly settle for a mini-mob.
No word yet on Maureen McHugh, one of our "regulars" who probably won't make it this year (deadlines can be harsh). I had been hoping she would make it at the last minute. But, as a consolation prize, she has a new story up at Sci Fiction.com and it's a great, thought-provoking, read.
Also no word if Geoff Landis will be part of the Mars Society presence at Context. If he is, be sure to congratulate him on his Hugo Award for "Falling Onto Mars." I just wish I had been able to get a picture of him wearing his helmet at the "Iron Poet" competition at WorldCon!
Well, we survived Friday, with virtually no earth-shaking disasters to speak of!
I received a nice email from Geoff Landis, who found my speculation about him and took the time to let us know he can't make it this year. Lyle Kelly, President of the Ohio Chapter of the Mars Society did their presentation for our Science & the Future symposium, so they were well-represented. Maybe next year - Geoff has been a semi- regular at Context and is always welcome, either on his own or representing the Mars Society.
The popcorn machine didn't materialize, sad to say. But that didn't keep the the anime/video room from drawing healthy audiences.
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