- Home from San Diego, with many a high-five distributed and received in turn. High tales to tell, in a write-up that I'm about halfway done with. In the meantime, a huge thanks to everyone who came out to the 'con and said "hi". It really was the best San Diego Comic-Con I've ever attended.
- The LA earthquake, today, reminded me that I need to get one of those li'l 3-day emergency kits put together. I always figure the National Guard will be distributing food/water within three days, so a 3-day kit will do, yes? Also: Need to get my house foundation bolted. Ah, to-do lists I've been putting off for years! How lovely of you to come rushing back to my mind during the earthquake itself!
- I'll write more about it in the next few days, but here's the first heads-up for people living in SoCal: We'll be having the big, open-invite book launch party for "Pugs: God's Little Weirdos" on the night of Sunday Aug. 10th at the Crescent Hotel in Beverly Hills! All are welcome -- so mark your calendar and come on out to join in the awesomeness!
- Also! Scott filmed a fun little capstone to our San Diego trip, which -- if you jump to the 2:30-minute mark -- includes tidbits from one of our panel talks, and a scene from my favorite SoCal burger joint, "In 'n Out".
San Diego Wrap Up from Scott Kurtz on Vimeo.
Happy to hear you came through the quake okay. Also that it was a successful trip. Can't wait to read your report on the trip and the quake. What did people think of the governator's actions?
If you and your California readers have the time the Geological Survey [usgs.gov] will very much appreciate it if you'd let them know how it felt at your location even if you didn't register it at all.
The Planetary Society [planetary.org] has a short post about the why and wherefor.
You can see if the Earth moved for your neighbours here [usgs.gov]. Please do add your own datapoint.
Oh man, I used to love In N Out burgers when I lived in CA. I really wish they'd expand their chain to the East Coast.
Out of curiosity, what is that on your fries? Looks like thousand island dressing.
On channel 5 news they have been at the SOS Survival Products store in Van Nuys, and since hurricane Katrina they now say 7 days worth of supplies.
Great to see you at the Con. Will have to update my icon with the new sketch.
Still trying to figure out which In-N-Out you are at.
The french fries are called "Animal Style" It's a mix of the In N Out secret sauce, melted cheese and grilled diced onions- by far the best tasting french fries ever. They are part of the secret menu that In N Out has. Check their website http://www.innout.com for the complete menu.
I am so wanting In N Out now!
No In 'n Out in Ohio, drat the luck.
In 'n' Out isn't just a Socal chain any more - they've had branches in No. Cal. (where I live) for at least five years. They're expanding, but I hope they keep it slow, and keep the quality way, way up.
When is the next book going to be available? My pug-loving friend has been patiently waiting, but no longer believes anything I say about when it's due...
For the book signing party,is there an age limit? and we just show up right?
Your disaster kit should cover a week, and don't forget the pet kits! see http://www.uan.org/index.cfm?navid=36 for lists and suggestions.
I never remember the 'secret menu' when I go to In 'n Out. Just go with the Double Double. MMmmmm...meat!
The wife and I have an Emergency Kit with water, some cannned goods, a crank radio and cat food (have to think of our furry friends), plus other items.
Except for the water and food, an emergency kit can fit in a 5 gallon bucket with a lid. I prefer military MREs as the food. Well-tested.
Make sure you have a crank-powered light and radio of the sort that recharges through the crank.
