Well, yesterday we (Rob, Kate, Tony & I) went paintballing (again, in the case of Rob & myself). Tony & Kate had never been paintballing. Kate was strangely excited about it leading up, although she got a tad nervous on the day. Tony wasn’t entirely keen on the idea, but I talked him into it,… Read more
Last Saturday was the big paintball day. Sarah, Sverra and I drove up Friday evening. Scotty & Gus were supposed to be joining us, but had pulled out during the week. Rob was insistent on driving up there on the morning, which seemed to me a bad idea, but, he did. He also drove back… Read more
Back in high school I was part of a big group of people called the “geektree”, named after the tree around which we congregated in the school yard, which was named after us… Richard Stallman would be proud. ;) [Sidenote: I really should document the famous geektree at some point; remind me in a few… Read more
The conference proper kicked off with the welcoming reception at 5:30 or so on the Sunday night. Everyone gathered in the foyer area of the conference section, and Stephen Young said a few welcoming words. There was a whole host of assorted drinks going around, along with (from memory) some nibbles. Ashley, Brett & I… Read more