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RWA: Cold Weather, Warm GreetingsJuly 29, 2008
I totally packed wrong for this trip. I'm at the RWA (Romance Writers of America) Conference in San Francisco. Foolish me, thinking since it was July, that it would be nice and warm here, I'd get by with capris and flip flops. I should have packed flannel and heavy wool socks. When the temp doesn't even hit sixty in the summer, I tend to get cranky. But I'll spent the day hanging at the Marriott doing a meet and greet with everyone checking in. I absolutely love this part of any conference. There's squeals of delight as friends who haven't seen each other since last year (or longer) finally get together. Or they've only been online buds and are meeting face to face for the first time. Lots of authors work at home with little outside contact for great lengths of time and get to let loose here.
I can't wait until check in on Tuesday because there's nothing worse than having someone run up to you smiling and saying how great it is to see you and you have no clue who they are. My memory is mashed potatoes when it comes to that, but after registration everyone will have there name tags on and you just have to glace at their chest to see who they are. It's weird, but you get used to it. Until then, I just smile and apologize and ask who the heck they are. Faking it doesn't work well with me. Saw Linda Howard, Beverly Barton and Linda Winstead Jones. These three always seem to travel together and were all dressed in red, white and black. No, they didn't plan it, but admit that it happens often. Although Linda Howard told me her top was cherry and Beverly's was red (look the same to me, but who am I to argue with LH?). Lori Handeland stopped to say hi, but I didn't recognize her with her new do. She always had a little pixie cut, but now it's long and curly. I had to do a double take (batteries in camera dead, but I'll post a picture later). Everyone is talking about an earthquake in Los Angeles, but I didn't feel it this far away (thank goodness).
I took the day off Monday because Andrew's friends, Tonia and Chris live here while he is on a fellowship and they picked me up to take me on a very private tour of San Francisco. It was such fun hanging with them and this is the first time I've had a chance to see the city of a conference since I usually spend my time in the hotel. Then we went to a Mexican restaurant, drank a Margarita and ate very spicy food (yummy, but a volcano in your mouth). Of course, we needed an ice cream to cool off with, so Ghiradelli Chocolates it was. Covering this conference stuff is tough. Wednesday is the official start and Librarian Day, which I love. So I have to hustle over there by 7 a.m. Let the RWA fun and festivities begin! Bottom Line: Pack warm outfit no matter the season or bring unlimited credit card to do major clothes shopping. Posted by Barbara Vey on July 29, 2008 | Comments (17)               
July 30, 2008
In response to: RWA: Cold Weather, Warm Greetings RevDeb commented: Yes since my daughter lives in San Fran I have learned to pack warm - no matter what the season. And be prepared to walk the hills! The city by the Bay is lovely indeed. Have fun!
July 30, 2008
In response to: RWA: Cold Weather, Warm Greetings Amanda commented: I'm with you. I want summer to be warm. Looking forward to following the RWA stuff.
July 30, 2008
In response to: RWA: Cold Weather, Warm Greetings CHRISTINE commented: Please could you send some of that colder weather out to Detroit? It's 90 and drippingly humid (typical July). I'm so lethargic the only thing I have energy for is to lie on the chaise with a book...... Can't wait to read your RWA reports.
July 30, 2008
In response to: RWA: Cold Weather, Warm Greetings mary s commented: Oh Barb--I want to be you!! SanFrancisco & the conference & the freebies & the tours etc.! Have fun!!
July 30, 2008
In response to: RWA: Cold Weather, Warm Greetings Danniele AKA Playground Angel commented: How cool! Wish I was there. And I know you want it to be warm, but that picture of San Fran fog just looks so atmospheric! Enjoy!
July 30, 2008
In response to: RWA: Cold Weather, Warm Greetings Torsten Adair commented: "The coldest winter I ever saw was the summer I spent in San Francisco." --Mark Twain?
July 30, 2008
In response to: RWA: Cold Weather, Warm Greetings Torsten Adair commented: "The coldest winter I ever saw was the summer I spent in San Francisco." --Mark Twain?
July 30, 2008
In response to: RWA: Cold Weather, Warm Greetings Emily Howard commented: I'm sorry the weather isn't up to your summer standards, but it sounds like your still having fun. I can't wait to see more pictures!
July 30, 2008
In response to: RWA: Cold Weather, Warm Greetings Edie Ramer commented: Barbara, that's a great picture of Liz Kreger! That attractive brunette in the middle is Karin Tabke. I wish I was with them.
July 30, 2008
In response to: RWA: Cold Weather, Warm Greetings Barbara Vey commented: Thanks Edie! I'm looking for Liz to get the names. :)
July 30, 2008
In response to: RWA: Cold Weather, Warm Greetings Tori Carrington commented: Very definitely Twain/Clemens, Torsten. And very definitely true. But don't be fooled by the cool air, Barbara. One of the worst sunburns I've ever had I got in San Fran. Then again, it doesn't sound like you're going to venture far from the hotel. We are so very jealous that we're not there! I swear, we can barely concentrate on our latest deadline 'cause we keep thinking, "I wonder what's going on now." By the by, did anyone tell you about Harlequin's not-to-be-missed party Friday night? Email us and we'll give you all the juicy details. We only regret that Tony won't be there to give you a spin around the dance floor! xoxo Lori & Tony www.toricarrington.net * www.myspace.com/toricarrington * www.sofiemetro.com
July 30, 2008
In response to: RWA: Cold Weather, Warm Greetings Barbara Vey commented: Lori, if I can't dance with Tony, I'm not dancing with anyone.
July 31, 2008
In response to: RWA: Cold Weather, Warm Greetings liz commented: Darn it -- whenever I go to conference is it H O T!
July 31, 2008
In response to: RWA: Cold Weather, Warm Greetings liz commented: Darn it -- whenever I go to conference is it H O T!
July 31, 2008
In response to: RWA: Cold Weather, Warm Greetings Liza commented: Sounds like such fun, even if the weather is a bit cooler than you expected.
July 31, 2008
In response to: RWA: Cold Weather, Warm Greetings Keira Soleore commented: Barbara, my TwitBud, it's been sooooo wonderful meeting you here in SF. Looking forward to your blog about the Bandita party.
August 1, 2008
In response to: RWA: Cold Weather, Warm Greetings Missy Taylor commented: Sounds like so much fun! The best tours are with those who live there. And being so hot natured I love cool weather so I'd love San Francisco!
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