Quick update

A couple of weeks ago, I was in Alexandra visiting my family. And my nephew had chickenpox. I’ve now got a headachey fever, and a couple of suspiciously blister-like spots. And I never had chickenpox as a child. Eeek!!! I’ve got a doctor’s appointment this morning – I’m hoping he’ll tell me I’m just being…

Typical. The pre-convention excitement kicks off today, and I’ve got a cold. Probably inevitable given how much racing around I’ve been doing lately, but I just wish it could have held off for another week… oh well, I’ve thrown half a pharmacy at it (not my normal behaviour at all, given that I adhere to…

It’s sleeting outside. In other news, a catch from the 150th celebrations: Hallelujah Now by T Davies. It was caught in a different place to where I left it, so obviously someone else has caught and re-released it in between, without making a journal entry.

The countdown continues. Lytteltonwitch and I spent a very constructive (though long) day yesterday doing more of the little last minute jobs and making ever more complex lists and spreadsheets. We even managed to get the accounts sorted out (well, reasonably – a full accounting won’t be possible until after the convention is over, but…

About half an hour ago there was a loud bang and our building shook. I thought at first it was an earthquake, but it didn’t feel like the right sort of shaking. My boss was just coming out of his office on his way home, and we discussed what it could be – the obvious…

That’s 100 bookstrings done (well, apart from sealing the knots and trimming the ends), and I’m almost out of string again. I think I’m starting to run out of inspiration, too – the last couple of strings looked a bit boring. Probably a sign that I should stop there, and channel my creative energy into…