Morning Commute

The main roads & highways in the DC area were flawless today: clear of snow & slush and perfectly dry. Visibility was great, even if the wind was a little brisk. The streets in my neighbourhood have a little snow but the plows have cleared most of it to the side except where parked cars blocked their access.

Despite the ideal conditions, there were few commuters on the road today. Schools were shut down again in Baltimore and my county (Montgomery), as well as a few other places; some were opening 1 or 2 hours late. This should have been a day of relatively normalcy. Wimps.

Morning Commute

The main roads & highways in the DC area were flawless today: clear of snow & slush and perfectly dry. Visibility was great, even if the wind was a little brisk. The streets in my neighbourhood have a little snow but the plows have cleared most of it to the side except where parked cars blocked their access.

Despite the ideal conditions, there were few commuters on the road today. Schools were shut down again in Baltimore and my county (Montgomery), as well as a few other places; some were opening 1 or 2 hours late. This should have been a day of relatively normalcy. Wimps.

AC/DC!

I think I'm ready for our annual AC/DC square dance weekend here in Washington, DC!

• 50 copies of the 2007 registration form for at-the-door registrants: check.
  
• 150 copies of the 2008 registration form for pre-registration: check.
  
• 150 copies of the 2007 Harper's Ferry square dance weekend pre-registration: check.
  
• 150 copies of the restaurant list: check.
  
• 150 copies of the weekend feedback survey: check.
  
• 200 copies of the weekend dance schedule: check.
  
• 50 copies of the west coast advanced & challenge square dance registration form: check.
  
• 50 copies of the Chesapeake Squares' May fly-in event: check.
  
• 50 blank name tags for those who forget their club badges: check.
  
• confirmed sound equipment for the weekend: check.
  
• Confirmed stationery supplies for the registation desk: check.
  
• Confirmed sufficient 50/50 tickets for Saturday draw: check.
  

I hope to check into the Crowne Plaza Friday around 3 PM or so; parking may be a problem, but hopefully I'll find a place relatively close to the hotel. Dancing starts at 7 PM... we'll open the registration desk as early as possible in the afternoon, as soon as our registrar arrives.

Attention GCA callers: there are alternating A2 and C1 calling slots Saturday night, 10-11 PM, with a sign-up sheet at the registration desk.

We're going to Dakota Cowgirl for the cast party, Sunday, 3 PM. Sign-up sheet at the registration desk.

Any questions? Let me know!

AC/DC!

I think I'm ready for our annual AC/DC square dance weekend here in Washington, DC!

• 50 copies of the 2007 registration form for at-the-door registrants: check.
  
• 150 copies of the 2008 registration form for pre-registration: check.
  
• 150 copies of the 2007 Harper's Ferry square dance weekend pre-registration: check.
  
• 150 copies of the restaurant list: check.
  
• 150 copies of the weekend feedback survey: check.
  
• 200 copies of the weekend dance schedule: check.
  
• 50 copies of the west coast advanced & challenge square dance registration form: check.
  
• 50 copies of the Chesapeake Squares' May fly-in event: check.
  
• 50 blank name tags for those who forget their club badges: check.
  
• confirmed sound equipment for the weekend: check.
  
• Confirmed stationery supplies for the registation desk: check.
  
• Confirmed sufficient 50/50 tickets for Saturday draw: check.
  

I hope to check into the Crowne Plaza Friday around 3 PM or so; parking may be a problem, but hopefully I'll find a place relatively close to the hotel. Dancing starts at 7 PM... we'll open the registration desk as early as possible in the afternoon, as soon as our registrar arrives.

Attention GCA callers: there are alternating A2 and C1 calling slots Saturday night, 10-11 PM, with a sign-up sheet at the registration desk.

We're going to Dakota Cowgirl for the cast party, Sunday, 3 PM. Sign-up sheet at the registration desk.

Any questions? Let me know!

Mmmm...

I had the oil changed in my car this afternoon. At the end of an otherwise sucky business day, it might seem an unusual thing to do to unwind, but let me explain...

The guys at my local oil change shop are really hot. Seriously hot.

I guess I have a thing for blue-collar otters with calloused hands, labelled uniforms and a propensity to call me "sir." OK, they were all much too young --probably early twenties-- for my usual tastes, but damn, they looked good. Especially "Steven."

I need to change my oil more often.

Mmmm...

I had the oil changed in my car this afternoon. At the end of an otherwise sucky business day, it might seem an unusual thing to do to unwind, but let me explain...

The guys at my local oil change shop are really hot. Seriously hot.

I guess I have a thing for blue-collar otters with calloused hands, labelled uniforms and a propensity to call me "sir." OK, they were all much too young --probably early twenties-- for my usual tastes, but damn, they looked good. Especially "Steven."

I need to change my oil more often.