Brief insightful summary

At the con. Just read my friendslist, all 24 pages worth. Only net access is WiFi, a pair of Intel boxen running FreeBSD, and a literal handful of iMacs. So if you didn't bring your WiFi-enabled laptop, you're screwed. We don't have a WiFi-enabled laptop to bring.

The computer set at a convenient height for people in wheelchairs or scooters to use was free, so I'm using it. If I use it much longer, I'll need a wheelchair or a scooter myself. So this is just to let you know I'm alive. The entries I wanted to write will have to wait until there's a computer available that doesn't hurt to use.

Retro Hugo summary

In the morning, I'll tell you all about the Lord of the Rings exhibit, and the ritual Friday hotdog, and the capital of Boston Below, and how z_gryphon is right about the greatness of Mövenpick (especially for breakfast). But right now, I'm here to run down the awards for the ( best science fiction of 1953. )