...but of a non-SCA variety. Yesterday was the Fourth of July, and the All Star Orchestra, a local jazz band (of which I am a member) performed in downtown St Augustine before the fireworks. This year was not as bloody hot as years past, and it did not rain, so the humidity wasn't bad. It was still too hot to drink a lot of beer though. The ( Read more... )

Finally back home late last night from the event and the gig - I attended Arts/Sci Fri-Sun. It was hot, but not as bad as it could be. No rain, which was good. Lots of entries - 38 I believe, and a high percentage were VERY good. We awarded 4 perfect scores (all 4 received a nonpariel as well) and 2 Laurel's acclaim awards. I was able to spend ( Read more... )

Yes, I finally made it home - no flight problems, arrived on time - it's good to be home. Seattle is a neat city - a lot of things to do, lots of culture - I enjoyed my visit ( Read more... )

I went to the martini bar for a mid afternoon pick-me-up. It is a modern martini bar, of course - no classic gin and vermouth drinks here. I tried a "Black Martini" - Absolut Kurrant, Cointreau and cranberry juice. It was good, but VERY sweet - especially since I don't do sugar any more. But I paid $8.25 for it, so by golly, I was going to ( Read more... )

Second full day of the conference - I have learned some interesting things. For instance, when a defendant says he tested positive for alcohol because he ate bread that contains a small percentage of alcohol (some do), he is lying - he would have to eat 3-8 pounds of bread (depending on the brand) to equal the amount of alcohol in one beer. The ( Read more... )

The opening reception has a very good salsa band, but no drugs...I did find the needle exchange place, though, so I'm all set once I find the stuff. Off for more music and maybe a martini...

Well, the conference has started - so far I had a great continental breakfast, courtesy of the vendors - lots of good fruit, very weight watcher friendly, and got good swag from the vendors. The opening session is good - I skipped out a bit early to get more swag. The reception tonight has salsa music - should be good. Still looking for the ( Read more... )

Well, here I am at the National Drug Court Conference, and not a drug in sight. Pretty dull so far - have to see if I can stir things up, like last weekend in New Orleans. More later...

Well, we made it back okay Sunday - I got home a little before midnight, so I was pretty tired at work. Now today, Tuesday, I am getting ready to leave again - this time for a conference for work. I will be attending the National Drug Court Conference in Seattle. The bad part is the plane leaves Wednesday at 6:30 AM. Ugh! So from New Orleans ( Read more... )

I am actually doing something impulsive this weekend - I am going on a road trip to New Orleans with ysabela, finneaden, and compass rose...we really should call ahead and warn them, don't you think? I had planned a nice quiet weekend at home - but dear hubby Bron said "Go - it will be fun" He's right, this trip should be major fun - especially ( Read more... )