Ginger has so many nice things, she's acquired Actual Museum Cases for them!

What I admired about the walls of books was not just their number, but the fact that so many of them were ones that showcased a deep understanding of the genres -- there was a lot of good solid Taste on display.

After looking at all the pictures I have come to the conclusion that I wore the most unfortunate outfit choice in all of F2F history.

And I'm talking about the purple thing.

I wore the most unfortunate outfit choice in all of F2F history.

I am Spartacus!

All of those with the courage to wear the purple thing are braver souls than I. And let it be known that it was Kate's personal sacrifice that resulted in our being treated to Bicyclops in the garment. There was no way I was going to prance about in it, even in front of my loved ones. Who knew I was so vain and/or shy?

eta a smooch for Trudy

I have made it home from the F2F and my subsequent business trip to Savannah.

The F2F was a lot more fun, the people were better looking and better dressed. Even taking the purple thing into account.

::smooch::

I haven't seen all the pictures posted so I haven't seen a picture of me in the purple. Which I want to see.

although I'd probably need a shot or 4 of fernet to handle it.

Sail and I have arrived. We had a short tour of the city, from the ridiculous (the downtown dildo building) to the sublime: a drive-by glimpse of Winston-Salem University, a more in depth tour of Old Salem and Salem College, est. 1700 something, Graylyn, former estate of the Gray family, now a conference center, Reynolda House and Village, with a quick drive by of Reynolda Gardens, a fast driving tour of the Wake Forest University campus, and an exploratory drive through the NC School of the Arts campus. DH gave Sail a tour of the birdfeeding stations in the back yard, and she's now eating his wonderful turkey loaf with sour cream and horseradish on the side, and mashed potatoes and watching AI.

It was a fun drive, if a longish one. I get to hold onto F2F until I put Sail on a plane tomorrow morning.

Miss Ginger, miss Katie, miss all my peeps, and miss Atlanta! Too short!

I'm not so sure I want to be put on a plane tomorrow, but rather put in a plane. Either way, don't wanna go! Alas, I must go find job so I can come back again. And again. And maybe again. It's pretty down here and it has Bev!

Just wanted to reiterate what a blast I had. Now I am back at work. What is it I do again?

Minor regrets:

• No one got a photo of Vortex in front of The Vortex.
• Did not go back to Little Five Points to get pictures of the area.
• Forgot to send postcards to loved ones.
• Did not buy a single book on this trip (when I travel I usually like to make a purchase at some local indy bookstore).

That's pretty much it for regrets. Not sure I will ever willingly drive quite THAT far again in so short a time (I'm referring to my return trip), but if I could duplicate the way the trip down went in terms of hours per day (approx. 2-6 hours each stretch), I would do it in a second.

Hey y'all, just checking in from South Beach, where I am alive if somewhat worse for wear. The beach has been a blast. I've spent the last day and a half walking around town, wading in the surf, sunning, and napping. (Well, and dealing with after effects of either a stomach bug or mild food poisoning, but it hasn't interfered with any of the above. At least this is one vacation where I'm fairly sure of losing weight rather than gaining!) Today should include more beach time, meeting up again with Laura and Brendon, and possibly touring the World Museum of Erotic Art. It's really odd to be wandering around solo after days of hanging out with friends everywhere... can we have f2f 2008 in a few weeks?