Thanks Raquel, I so needed to hear that. I still can't help having the "Oh god they think I'm actually kind of cool and what if I don't seem that way in person and they all know each other and I don't know anyone and what if they all take one look at my boa and think its made of sub-standard feathers and talk behind my back about how it would be best if me and my boa slunk back to my hotel room and stayed where people are not" kind of fear.

Not that I'm overreacting or anything.

Seconding that KristinT should not be nervous.

No luck on the room, so I am still in DX's room. People should come play, so I can stop pretending to work.

Kristin, I'm telling you. Listen carefully.

Those fears? U-N-P-O-S-S-I-B-L-E.

Go, enjoy, and REPORT for those of us who are stuck househunting because our dream home has a cracked foundation.

Lee, FYI, we're all still here hanging out at my place, figuring out the best way to get everyone down to D.C. without resorting to strapping Sean to the top of my car.

I see no reason why strapping the sherpa to the top of the car should be a problem. I'm sure he's used to that treatment from Lee.

I vote for Roofing Sean.

I will see you guys whenever you get here. I actually do need to get some work done, which is why I didn't go play with people. Just not very motivated.

Hee. Delayed x-post with Deena, who is wise.

Maria - yes, used profile addy. Do you have another one? I can re-send. (Or ping me at my profile addy, and I'll respond w/ lists).

without resorting to strapping Sean to the top of my car.

But, see, there's a certain madcap sense of whimsy to that that could make it worthwhile. IJS.

Hi! Reema and I are in Philadelphia, getting ready to leave, printing out directions and leisurely eating raspberries.

Um, stupidly I cannot remember what we're supposed to do when we get there after check-in: go to the hospitality suite? How would I find it? I am embarrassed that I cannot remember this or find where to look it up!

Jen, it still hasn't shown up, but that's par for the course when I use earthlink's webmail client. Try my work email: maria (dot) neve (at) gm (dot) com.

I still can't help having the "Oh god they think I'm actually kind of cool and what if I don't seem that way in person and they all know each other and I don't know anyone and what if they all take one look at my boa and think its made of sub-standard feathers and talk behind my back about how it would be best if me and my boa slunk back to my hotel room and stayed where people are not" kind of fear.

This is me. Well, with the exception of the boa and slinking back to the hotel room. I'd have to slink all the way back to MD.

Maria, see my note to Kristin.

Don't make me come spank you into going when you're so very close.

Not hiding my bitter very well, am I?

*sigh*