Just one more fricken day …

[aadler]

5:00PM Central Afghan Time

Interesting times. I arrived in Bagram early-early the 21st, and was due to leave this morning, which would have meant four days here. The flight out got bumped back a day, however, so I won’t actually depart until tomorrow. In the meantime I succeeded in making reservations at a winter resort in Garmisch of which I had heard several people speak favorably (good), and got a couple of prescriptions refilled (good), but the one-day delay — with the inevitable stopover in Kuwait — means that I might or might not arrive at the time reserved (less than good).

So, this will be my fifth night in the transient barracks at BAF. A room, a light, a bed, nothing else. I brought a travel pillow (and exercised the standard GI trick of wrapping it in clothes and a towel, then tucking the assemblage inside my laundry bag, to increase its size), but unwisely failed to include the poncho liner that serves as a surprisingly effective blanket. As a result, I’ve been sleeping fully clothed, except for boots, with a fleece parka for cover; adequate, if not optimal. Tonight I’ll try the ultralight emergency sleeping bag I’ve carried since Fort Bragg, just to see how well it works.

Once I get to Garmisch and settle in, I’ll investigate how workable it will be to start uploading my most recent fic (“First Do No Harm”). And, on that note:

1.  I used some of my downtime to post three of my stories to I Need a Parrot. I’m afraid those are the only explicitly Xander-centered stories I have, but I’m happy to make myself a part of that community.

2.  How many of those who read this plan to go to WriterCon II?

Here’s my late late LATE notice of participation in
THE GREAT WRITE MEME

• Comment with your username, and those willing shall reply with thoughts on any fiction, fandom or original, that you compose. That means it does not make a difference what subject(s) your pieces reflect, whether they be popslash, sci-fi/fantasy, creative, etc. This is entirely open-ended.


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Be nice, and don't be afraid to put yourself on the spot. Constructive criticism is good for the soul. :)

One more thing: PIMP LIKE MAD.

(I don’t know from whom). Sorry, I’ve been restricted on terminal time!

Further details on my journey — because I know there are multitudes just panting for the news — as it progresses.

Comments

[chrisleeoctaves.livejournal.com]

I've sorta been lurking here for the last little while, but as you mentioned WriterCon- I thought I should stick my hand up and say that I am going. I was also in Vegas and heard you read your very compelling Willow-centric story.

[agilebrit.livejournal.com]

*raises hand* Me! I'm going to WriterCon! Can't wait.

[texanfan.livejournal.com]

I'll be at Writercon where I very much look forward to the chance to meet you. I'm working my way through your body of work at the moment. Enjoying it quite thoroughly. You have a very unique take on the universe.

Just for the record, I find these little glimpses into military life fascinating.

Writer Con

[sroni.livejournal.com]

I'm planning at the moment, but haven't decided for sure. It depends on where life takes me.