we is here

I put the title in small caps on purpose, I'm already tired. It has been a bit of a trek to get down here. I first spent a pleasant morning at my office scaring the crap out of my co-workers with these strange creatures (not all, some actually said they were "nice cats"). They think me a bit weird with all of this cat stuff, but that's okay, it's part of my charm. Then, with cats and heavily loaded luggage cart in tow I caught a cab by the Starbucks on C Street. I waved down an SUV-station wagon type vehicle and loaded up to be off to Tyson's Corner. The next lovely 20 minute ride was my cabbie "Jean" from Cameroon after my telling him I was off to a writer's convention felt compelled to telling me about the book he wants to write about power and corruption and how Jews don't like black people. I skipped pointing out my religious and ethnic heritage and mercifully arrived at my hotel without problem. I was able to check in early and breathe.

With the naked kidz fed they explored the room with joy and conversation, making me feel guilty about not having carpet at home, and then settled down for a nap. Luck for me, I got a double room so they get their own bed. It's nice; back in the boonies, but it is close to the elevator and I did get my requested fridge.

I think I will take a nap myself before the show begins...will blog the opening and show them in their costumes later. If you follow me on FaceBook, you can catch the pictures early.

25 or 6 to 4 b4 BlogPaws

Waiting for the break of day

Searching for something to say

Flashing lights against the sky

Giving up I close my eyes

Sitting cross-legged on the floor

25 or 6 to 4

Staring blindly into space

Getting up to splash my face

Wanting just to stay awake

Wondering how much I can take

Should I try to do some more

25 or 6 to 4

Feeling like I ought to sleep

Spinning room is sinking deep

Searching for something to say

Waiting for the break of day

25 or 6 to 4

25 or 6 to 4

I am exhausted.  I finished packing (I think) and my bags for the most part are ready to go.  The naked kidz get a big meal and baths this evening and tomorrow we are off to BlogPaws.

It's been a rough couple of days.  Nothing to do with the kidz, but rather just running around trying to get things done.  I've had to endure parades, protests, presidential and congressional motorcades, subway breakdowns, subway train fires, discontinues product lines, screwy roommates and limited transportation options.  I ordered a new tablet and phone and it probably won't get here in time for the convention.  I have to catch a cab to the hotel with all my luggage and the kidz.  I have to go into work before I go to BlogPaws...and the hits just keep rolllin' along.

In my daze, Chicago popped into my head and all I can think about is this song as I try to get the last detail finished and TRY to rest before convention.

See you to tomorrow.

In 3 Days for 3 Days

We are almost there.  BlogPaws starts on Thursday.  I spent the better part of this weekend going through lists.  It's amazing how much stuff I have to take with me just to go 25 miles away from my home.  The picture that I use to illustrate my point is not far off from the truth.  I have ONE bag,  the cats have two bags, plus a tent, plus carriers, stroller, litter boxes...see what I mean!

Still, we are happy to be going.  This convention is shaping up to be so much more than the previous meetings.  I still haven't quite decided what sessions I'm going to attend.  And the people!  It will be great to have a full complement of people and vendors here this time.

The naked kidz know it's soon too.  I had to pull out the stroller for maintenance and they thought we were going for a ride.  It still has been too cold to take them out for any significant stroller time this year which has me a bit worried.  They like their stroller and are not bothered by people too much, but usually before an event I ride them around and have them meet people leading up to an event such as this so by the time we get there they will be underwhelmed by the experience.  I thought we were going to be good this week, but we had freezing temps this morning and it won't be warm until this Wednesday.  I'm sure we will do okay, if I could just relax...☺

Sphinx Sphynx Schmuck - Wordless Wednesday





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