Jessica, do you have a preference as to the hotels?

Not really -- I've never been to Seattle, so I have no idea what's near what.

Lyra, I think my flight times are going to be very similar to yours -- getting in around 10:30 Saturday morning, leaving around noon on Monday.

Signing's at half past seven Saturday night, Lyra, at the humongous Barnes and Noble at University Village.

I am so very much looking forward to this....

Susan! Bring your entire writers group! And Goth!abel!

I emailed way too many people my flight times, but I get in Friday night a little before 9:00, and I leave about 6:00 on Sunday night.

How about I make reservations at the Day's inn tomorrow, just to pull a name out of a hat, unless I hear otherwise in the mean time?

We get in early/mid afternoon on the Friday, and leave late Monday morning; it's only a 2-hour flight for us, so Nic can head into work.

Could I get a list of food allergies/preferences/suggestions from anyone thinking of attending Sunday's Halloween Brunch at Casa Marcontell?

mohmlet (at) gmail-dawt-com is good. Nuts, natch, are already out.

Plei, as long as there is coffee, I am good. (as long as I get to pour it.)

Plei, if we're talking lunch, my allergy is pretty straightforward: tree nuts (I'm fine with peanuts and cashews) are the only thing that will hit me in the head just by being there. Any other food allergies I've got are just a matter of avoiding eating them, so really, nuts is it.

Dear me, I am as jealous as a jealous jealous jealous thing who is jealous.

Cindy, can't you leave the bambinos with your honey for a weekend and scavenge some frequent flyer miles from someone?

(Sits with Cindy. Has a feeling this corner is going to get very crowded.)