Yeah, I figure it should be possible for us to be in Göttingen around 3-ish. I'd like to wander around the city a bit still before going into the evening, but dinner together definitely sounds good.

Also emailed Deborah to find out Tad's schedule for the day; see if there's any chance of him joining us for dinner. Not too hopeful, he's probably swamped with interviews and the like, but worth a try. (And experience has taught me that Deborah is more on top of her email than Tad is.) :)

I guess I will really call some people tomorrow and see if I can find somewhere to sleep - I already asked my boss, and he says I shouldn't worry too much about being late on Friday (since I'll probably just miss my train to work), they don't need me that badly.

Just had an email from Tad that he probably won't have time during the day but will certainly come out with us after the reading. Yay for real  Smarchmoot!

Making food plans ... Sahi, you eat meat? Anything you hate?
Let men know ... and I hope you have no problems wirh cats!

Just to more days ...

Well, having met Tad, I understand even better why Smarchers are the way they are - the rule about "no drinking while Smarching" certainly applies to hearing him talk as well. I was so thirsty already, but didn't dare drink anything during the question and answer session because I don't think the people in front of me would have appreciated a shower.

Such a shame you couldn't be there, sisterdew. Tad says get better soon, and I did tell him this means he'll have to come back soon.

Though, if it's any consolation, some people had won a dinner with him, so they were waiting for him, and he didn't have time to talk to me afterwards. I did get the Smarchmap signed, though.
The reading was filmed, too, and will be put online - I'll post a link as soon as it's up.

And now I'm supposed to go back to work? Bah. Really not in the mood!

... there is still space in the house ...

Sahi wrote:

Join us in Göttingen?

I wish I could, I wish I could... been wishing since you all decided to go there... but it's much too far for a day trip, and I need to be at work on Monday.

Wonderful report!

ylvs, Sahi: For meeting up tomorrow, let's say 17:30 in front of the main entrance of the theater? We can then go wander and find dinner from there... (If you have a counter proposal, that's fine as well; we'll check this topic tomorrow before leaving.)

@yvls

I would love to and have even considered going and looked into train connections and hotels, but I can`t miss Monday at work. The Christmas season is truly upon us now and two of my superiors are coming (one all the way from Hamburg), and I need to be at my bookstore. Unfortunatley! But I will meet Tad on Friday. I will even pick him up from the station and take care that he has something to proper eat before we go to the store and start the signing. So, there will be something to look forward to.

Yep, 17:30 at the amin entrance is fine. There is two nice restaurants not far from there ...
See you later then!!!

@all

Have tons of fun!!!

Aan, Sahi, Xavie - have a safe and peasant trip home!