Layers, check. I usually have at least 2 jackets on me, but packing for Em is a challenge in it's self. Also trying to get all of packed in one bag.

Also, anyone have a spare porta-crib or Pack n Play? We'll have one in the hotel, I was thinking about the BBQ and putting Em down for her naps. She's too mobile in her sleep to sleep on a big bed. Deb, could we possibly borrow your bedroom for Emeline nappage?

What is it with you Californians and armwarmers? What the hell IS an armwarmer?

Um - Californian sitting right here - and I don't know what armwarmers are, either. I'm fairly sure I've never worn them, in any event.

Are they like legwarmers, but for arms? That you'd wear with otherwise sleeveless tops?

Because my shoulders would freeze - they get cold faster than damned near any other portion of anatomy. I'm all about layers.

What is it with you Californians and armwarmers? What the hell IS an armwarmer?

I've worn them during the last two Hallowe'en F2Fs - these. I normally wear them with baby tees.

The only people I've ever heard mention them have been ita and Juliana, and Juliana only since she moved to SF. Hence, armwarmers = A California Thing.

eta: Oh, THOSE! I've been thinking of those as fingerless gloves. I love those! I've been picturing an armwarmer as something like this, but on the arm.

Deb, could we possibly borrow your bedroom for Emeline nappage?

Yep - but does someone have to stay with her the whole time? Because we have a VERY tall bed and I'd be hyper-worried.

I take it she doesn't fall asleep around crowds of noisy adults? Jo used to, which floored me and made me very, very happy.

juliana, those are armwarmers? OK, got it - I tend to think of legwarmers are being thicker, or at least heavier - more in the knit vein. So I was picturing knit tubes on the arms, or trying to, and failing miserably.

edit: this #^%$% disease. Sorry. Can NOT type today.

If there's a crib-type thing, then no, noone needs to be there with her. If there's only the bed, then we'll think of something.

And Em's a champion sleeper. She sleeps in any noise. Which, very much for the happy making.

juliana wearing her armwarmers: [link]

"Hell is a very large party in a very cold room where everyone has to play hockey properly."

Plus, I really want to meet as many new Buffistae as possible. Hying off on a daylong trip with only 3-4 people seems...selfish or something.

Honestly, I've been very scared of something like this. That is, people grouping with people they know and breaking off into groups. It's made me loath to commit to things because I'm afraid I'll just end up feeling a bit lonely. I want to help the planners by RSVPing for things and ponying up the money, but I keep wanting to hold back and play it by ear emotionally.