Ok, so unsurprisingly, making a great circle around the U. S. on the spur of the moment was too complicated and impractical. :D Am going to be in Portland until Monday morning, then presumably a night or two in Weaverville (near Redding), and other stops south likely, getting to Orange County around the end of the week. We're both doing ok. For ( Read more... )

Ok, so, due to the aforementioned clusterfuck, Eric and I are on the road and seeing the sights for a few. At this point, we have a choice ahead of us: head west shortly and take the coast down, OR, scrape together the resources to drive all the way to the east coast, eventually depositing him at mommy's in Atlanta for her summer visit, after ( Read more... )

Just to make things clear, no, we are not stranded, yes, we have somewhere to go, although it's not ideal for the long run. We're going to spend a week or so on a trip, then stay with my parents in Orange County for the near future. After that, it's a bit uncertain, but very likely to be still in California for the forseeable future, somewhere or

So, not going to Denver after all ( Read more... )

This has been on short enough notice that not many people know about it yet, but I'm moving to Denver for a year. Before I go, I'm having one last party at my place. Games, food, the usual. Saturday May 16th. Noon until whenever. Children welcome.

Ok, if those of you who are coming to the party AND are paying attention here could sound off in comments, even if I should already know, it would help ( Read more... )

Because isn't that what this journal has mostly become about over the last year ( Read more... )

Ok, I haven't posted much of an update on the party, because I realized there wasn't a lot to say about it! For those who have the other details, I will mention that I'm going to try to do a fair bit of cooking for it. South and central Asian, from Sri Lanka to Mongolia and Tibet but centering on India. People are of course encouraged to bring ( Read more... )

Next game party on Saturday, Sept. 13. Noon to whenever people leave. Details to follow in the next few days.

Hey, anyone in the Sacramento/Davis area know anyone good for babysitting, or willing to help out some themselves? Looking for long term possibilities, as well as, well, RIGHT NOW (or very soon) as I am sick and have both kids at the moment. Extra points for people willing to barter for cooking or tutoring. :)