Origins Day 2

Didn't get cranky about all of this until I went through Hartford airport security for the second time in two days. (In the same direction.)

FWIW, the dead license has made it through four inspections so far. So that much is OK.

The worst thing is that I am now very sleep-deprived; was already running on deficit yersterday, and was allowed only one or two hours last night so that we could get back to the airport in time. I can't predict how this will affect my Origins experience. Likely now that I won't attempt to be Mr. Volity until tomorrow, but we'll see.

Also the wireless in the airport is free. Hey, that's OK too.

Sad that my guts are complaining loudlly of the stress. I may be doomed to play a round or two of Throne of Agony once we finally make it to the hotel. IF YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN

Sad also that my plans of better flying through alcohol were foiled. Had a giant (and expensive) airport beer last night and it was having its desired effect but then they canceled the flight. Now instead I just drank a coffee (coz I don't want to get a headache on top of everything else) and they cruely don't open the bar at 6 a.m., and I have two flights to look forward to since they're shunting us to DC first.

I think the coffee's improving the guttal situation, but now have to hope I don't shit my pants from the upcoming catapaultage.

Hey jmac I hear they have bathrooms on planes now. No, once we are airborne I cannot move. It will be my job to remain as still as possible so that I can listen to to every variation in pitch from the engine noise.

Calling our numbers. Whee! See you.

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At Origins, by god

Sorted out the problems with registration, checked into our hotel room, have showered and shaved and eaten (though I probably could have chosen better than greasy pad thai given my abused stomach... oops). I have said hello to a few Looney people as I happen to run into them but haven't really debuted yet; been letting Zarf do this.

After this trip it's hard not to wonder if some malevolent force isn't throwing resistance up at every step. I'd say "other than delaying us by a whole day it's not been very successful" but that delay actually is a real bummer; now we have only two full days here. OTOH, the most recent obstacle was trying to get wifi to work in the hotel room, and that was just a matter of using Firefox instead of Safari.

I will presently go back to the convention center and seek a nice hot tea to sip.