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Vernard Martin ([personal profile] vernard) wrote2009-03-26 06:58 pm
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Where the hell have I been?

Finding it difficult to get in front of a computer when I'm not at work these days. I might read email but I rarely get anything serious going. not sure why I'm this way but its been going on like this for months.

In any event, I'm going to make a concerted effort to write more as I like to write and I haven't been doing much lately.

I survived FantaSciCon this past weekend. which was decidedly underwhelming this year. there were only 120 participants including volunteers and guests. And we moved again for the 2nd year straight which left us with accommodations that left much to be desired. For instance, not having any elevators and having the entire con be on the 2nd floor. Not good but there was no way around it. A lot of folks that I look forward to seeing at the Con were not present this year either. but there was a silver lining: I got to hang out with folks that I normally wouldn't so I got to know some folks better.

I've been going through all the stuff in my basement and making a pile to take to goodwill. While having extra chairs for when folks are at my parties is nice, they should be really of the folding variety and not the dining room table variety. Too annoying to store them.

I've ditching yet more computers. Anything which I haven't booted up in over a year is finding a new home or goes to the recycling folks. Drop me email if you are local to Atlanta and might need a computer.

Thinking about hosting a Mid-Summer Night's Eve part in the summer of course. I have this huge back yard that I never do anything with. I figure it might be worth a shot and I have plenty of time to plan for it.

Looks like I might be working on-site registration at DragonCon again this year. And might have even more responsibility. Will say more once I know more for sure.

health is doing ok. But I need to get more exercise. I've gone as far as I can with diet alone. Joy.

other than that, I think I'm doing fine.

[identity profile] ydnic.livejournal.com 2009-03-26 11:34 pm (UTC)(link)
I miss going to Fantascicon. Do you know if D&M are having Hallowcon at this new hotel?

[identity profile] vernard.livejournal.com 2009-03-31 04:20 pm (UTC)(link)
Its lightly up in the air right now. Apparently the old hotel where it was held for years has a new owner and wants to see if they can get our business back. I hope so.

[identity profile] ydnic.livejournal.com 2009-03-31 04:46 pm (UTC)(link)
I hope so, too! :)

[identity profile] dr-nebula.livejournal.com 2009-03-27 12:10 am (UTC)(link)
BTW - there is a party next weekend (4th) at my place. Details posted in the usual places.

[identity profile] fauxfire76.livejournal.com 2009-03-27 12:32 am (UTC)(link)
I could definitely use something to replace my old desktop. Even just something I could use to piece the best from it and what's salvageable from mine would help tons. We'll be at doc's party so at least we could touch base there.

[identity profile] vernard.livejournal.com 2009-03-31 04:22 pm (UTC)(link)
Drop me email letting me know what you have. I suspect that it might not be worth salvaging and I'll just give you a whole knew machine.

[identity profile] fauxfire76.livejournal.com 2009-03-31 06:16 pm (UTC)(link)
You're probably right. About the only thing I was using it for when it went splodie was a downloader/storage/dvd burner. Well that and playing a few games that wouldn't run right on my laptop.

[identity profile] vernard.livejournal.com 2009-04-04 07:14 pm (UTC)(link)
hrm. Game playing is a trouble sign. I'll need to know the speed, RAM and type of video card on the old machine. The machines I have aren't really suitable for playing 3D games at the moment. Drop me email at vernard@gmail.com

[identity profile] ikitten.livejournal.com 2009-03-27 04:46 am (UTC)(link)
I'm enough of a technophile not to turn down hardware. You got any monitors? I could use some for a docking setup for my netbook.

Me, skinny twig of a man that I am, I can get away with calisthenics. I'd recommend walks (to start) increased to jogging. Stretch lightly before so you don't pull a muscle, but save the real stretching for afterwards (it works better the warmer the muscles are. A lot of people mix up the order.)

[identity profile] vernard.livejournal.com 2009-03-31 04:21 pm (UTC)(link)
I have a 17" monitor that needs a good home. You are welcome to it.

[identity profile] ikitten.livejournal.com 2009-04-02 08:10 am (UTC)(link)
Drop me an email for specifics. justinreeves dot tch at gmail dot com.

I'm fairly sure we're fairly close, but I know I keep a crazy schedule so the opportunity to claim it might take some fudging of time tables.

[identity profile] shes-precious.livejournal.com 2009-03-27 09:06 am (UTC)(link)
Hey, been wondering where you were!

I still need a pc for my Dad if you've got one. Nothing fancy, just something he can edit pics on and load to ebay that runs reasonably. :-)

You'd be the bomb if you hosted a MSNE party!

[identity profile] vernard.livejournal.com 2009-03-31 04:21 pm (UTC)(link)
I've got something that your dad can use. I'll come chat with you about it later today.

[identity profile] shes-precious.livejournal.com 2009-03-31 04:22 pm (UTC)(link)
I have a doctor's appt and will be gone from about 12:30 till about 2ish. But back then.

[identity profile] vernard.livejournal.com 2009-04-04 07:14 pm (UTC)(link)
I will be bringing the machine with me to work on Monday. See you then.

[identity profile] shes-precious.livejournal.com 2009-04-05 02:34 pm (UTC)(link)
You rock.