Thursday, November 16, 2006

We're here

We drove through rain this morning to Indianapolis, flew through rain (actually above it) to Washington, D.C., only to have the airport be closed due to rain. We ended up circling for about an extra 20 minutes before being cleared for landing. When we landed, the pilot said we were one of the few planes to get through. I always wonder, what happened to the other ones?

We had to wait for the baggage for quite a while; they couldn't unload because of the lightning. The poor people whose flights had been canceled were in worse shape than us. Their luggage was on the plane and couldn't be off loaded.

Anyway, we caught the Metro to downtown. Word of warning: If John Cook (Eisenbrauns acquisitions editor) ever offers you directions, don't take them. We walked several blocks the wrong way before he realized it. His defense, "I've been to Chicago, Atlanta, New York, Philadelphia. How much different can this be?" When pressed, he admitted to getting lost in all of them!

The hotel is nice. Continental breakfast included, free Internet, free wi-fi in the lobby. Dave is checking out the fitness room right now. We are staying at the Hampton Inn, about 3 blocks from the Convention Center.

It is clearing up now, but it is too late to get to the Sackler before they close. Bummer. Oh well, maybe later this week (unrealistic optimism is kicking in here!).

I will begin posting pictures tomorrow from set up, etc. Stay tuned :)

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