OH and I have had stern words with ourselves about not buying any books. Okay... maybe just one...
The convention budget is set and we have prepared in advance by making sure our transport and accommodation is covered. The convention have issued stern warnings concerning seemly attire, imbibing of excess quantities of booze and lost passes. I'm afraid there's nothing in the kitty to cover any 'replacement fee' so I'd better not lose mine, or I'll need to spend the whole time in the bar instead - which would be more expensive, and liable to lead to the imbibing of excess quantities of booze. I've said that as it is Brighton, and they sound a bit like grumpy teachers telling the kids off, maybe they should have a 'forgotten pass - go to panels in the nuddy' rule.
I don't have any panels, but will be performing some spoken word on Saturday.
I'm looking forward to seeing lots of friends, and some of my favourite writers are going, too. Joanne Harris, Terry Pratchett, Tannith Lee, and loads of others.
I'm working tonight and have been hearing the whizz-bang of rockets going off nearby - it's that time of year. time for pumpkin and spice... samosas and jalebis!
There was a Diwali celebration in the market square on Saturday, and I took my nephew along.
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| Lots of people watching the dancing |
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| Nephew likes the dancing... even though it's not Strictly. |
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| Karom boards to play with |
Happy Diwali!
In Frugal news this week:
- I've eaten a lot of 30p chocolate. It's been stressful.
- ...this despite a lot of homemade cake on offer at work as well!
- Nephew thinks going to town on the bus is an adventure and a treat!
- Picked up some bargain Christmas presents.
- A bit slow on the news front, really... ah well, bound to be more exciting next week.
I love how when they are young taking the bus is a treat for kids. Entertaining them then is great...and then they grow up :-/
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Ah - he's a delight!
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