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pre-Loncon Mon 8/11
First thing Monday morning, I went out to Camden Market. It's smaller than I expected, and yes, it's half a metric buttload of repetitive tat, though there were a couple of fashions I enjoyed but only were in female cuts. On the high street, though, there a couple of interesting shops, and at a Goth/Edwardian/steampunk sort of place I found a ( Read more... ) -
pre-Loncon Sun 8/10
My first day out and about was Sunday. I managed to find the river, and took my first selfie against Big Ben to send to my mother, who doesn't get much entertainment ( Read more... ) -
London in general
My brother says that the good thing about London is that it makes Paris look cheap. yowza!! I haven't settled on a description of the odd texture of the city yet, but fortunately there are signposts with immediate maps all over the place.
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Loncon days 0, 00, 000
I flew overnight from O’Hare to Heathrow; walked a mile or so to customs and luggage; and took the tube to Barb’s place in Brixton. (I claim I’ve known her more than all her life; her mother and I met when we were seniors in highschool.)She’s been there a dozen years, and has watched a bunch of gentrification. There’s still a lot of ‘Afro- ( Read more... ) -
Loncon phone no.
07749401574
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It's official.
I'm on Social Security.
To my surprise, the transition is inducing emotional reactions. For the first time in 46 years, I don't have to think about making the rent. Ever again! -
Loncon hotel lottery winner!
I have an extra half room at the Aloft London ExCel Starwood, and now an extra double room at the Premier Inn London Docklands ExCel.
Who wants some?
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REAMDE
It would be a strong Hugo contender if it were science fiction. -
Minicon
yay!