Hear ye, hear ye:

Since F2F planning time is getting short and our Philly peeps seem to have been caught up in stuff like having lives, there is a suggestion on the table to default to Providence and get things underway again. Info on the hotel bid is here sj "F2F5: I forget that everyone isn't us" Apr 19, 2010 7:00:27 am PDT and here sj "F2F5: I forget that everyone isn't us" Mar 11, 2010 5:38:00 pm PST

And general city pimpage here: sj "F2F5: I forget that everyone isn't us" Mar 20, 2010 11:17:25 am PDT

Come on over and weigh in!

And as a follow-up...

The wise and beautiful smonster said the following:

::sigh:: I hate to say this, but since a lot of people's plans seem to have changed and it is suspiciously quiet in here, even if it's definitely Providence should we do a yes/no/maybe poll on being able to go? I have in mind the NOLA f2f and don't want anyone left on the hook.

We have narrowed F2F 2010 down to June 26-27 in Providence, RI, but we need to make sure we have enough people likely to attend to make it financially viable. Will you come?

Please respond to the survey here.

We need a minimum of 30 people (?) likely to attend to go forward, I think, but we can talk more about that in F2F.

In about an hour, I'm off to try again to donate blood.

I was full of confidence until just now.

Any calm, in control, no nausea, free (and quickly) flowing ~ma available would be greatly appreciated.

F2F Update:

x-posted with Press

Folks, it isn't looking good so far. I know we've only had the survey up for a day, but we've had 35 responses so far, and these are the results:

Yes 6
Probably 5
There's a small chance 7
No 17

If there's any chance you may be able to attend, please take the survey. I would say if we don't have a total of 25 (?) yes/probably responses, we may need to do something small and informal this year (maybe at someone's house?). Either that or propose another weekend. Not sure. Open for suggestions, all.

y'all, we're having a yard sale this Saturday in our driveway (4/24, 10-3) Come and check it out!

Please come to our yard sale- we can't bring all our stuff with us to New Orleans and we want our friends to have first dibs.

Kitchen stuff: vintage Le Cruset, current Le Cruset, cast iron cookware, polish pottery, Crate & Barrell dishware, martini glasses, saucepan sets, carbon steel wok, set of espresso cups and saucers, stovetop espresso maker, fondue pot, seltzer maker thing, lots of other things.

Furniture stuff: bookshelves, CD racks and small set of drawers painted in primary colors with fine British craftsmanship, area rugs, baskets, drafting table/computer desk, copper hangings, DVD player, galvanized tub

Stuff stuff: picture frames, photo albums, posters, framed prints, geeky collectables, jewelry, handcrafted woman's fancy hat, cassette tapes (!!!), hurricane lamp, toys, grill lamp, games, and other awesome stuff.

Where:

5 North Pine Street's driveway Salem MA

When: THIS SATURDAY! April 24, 10am-3pm

Let me know if you want me to put anything aside for you (as long as you come up and get it Saturday!) Also, this will provide the opportunity to hang out and catch up at the same time!

Posted over at MTV Books blog today about totems, rituals, and superstitions today.

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There has been some discussion in the F2F thread about whether or not we should move the date of this year's F2F because of the fact that so few people seem to be able to attend on the previously picked date.

Please take this survey if you have an interest in attending this year's F2F.

Click here to take survey

I get topical on Daily Kos. [link]

I have an extra pass to see the film Drones 10:30pm tonight at the Somerville Theater. It was directed by Adam Busch & Amber Benson and stars Jonathan Woodward. Email me if you're interested (profile addy is good).

I updated the Chapter 1 Evolution page on my blog.

I Play a Writer Chapter 1 Evolution

It's been a long time since the last update of that page since I had to revise all the other chapters first. Also, I don't know the origin of the second comment, but it obviously wasn't spam so it got approved.