Tuesday was a gentle day, dear reader. I awoke early, and was greeted one by one by arriving Locusfolk. Kirsten, then Rachel, then Liza, then Carolyn. I had bagels – they only feed you bagels at Locus now – and coffee and chatted. There was a quick trip out to recover an ailing child, then back to the office to work on recommended reading. A worthwhile afternoon. Then over to Bob and Karen’s for pre-dinner drinks, and over to a wonderful Indian restaurant on Solano Avenue in Berkely. We talked all things science fiction and such before I headed back to the house and bed.

Wednesday started early. I was up at about 4.45am so I could be ready to leave at 5.30 for the airport. Kirsten was kind enough to drive us, so Liza and I got there on time. I’d purchased an extra seat on the flight which necessitated some messing around on check-in, but the flights were comfortable and as easy as any I’ve had. Liza and I talked work and other stuff, even doing some work, as we flew from Oakland to Chicago. Tailwinds were sufficient to get us in a half hour early but they were also sufficient to keep our connecting aircraft in Minneapolis. Three hours drifted by in an airport bar, where more chatting and work went on.

We did, eventually, get into Columbus though, where we quickly met up with Alisa then Cecelia, Gary, Ellen and a bunch of the World Fantasy crowd. Some pink drinks were had, then dinner too. I left the bar at midnight so I’d be sure I’d be up for my 8.30 breakfast with David today. After that, who knows? Dealer’s room, podcasting and such. I’ll try to report back as the day goes on, but a good start to Columbus already!