When the Morning Comes
Jul. 17th, 2023 01:43 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
tracker7Most of last week was a blur, not because it was chock full and moving fast, but because there was not much of anything going on. Got a pre-convention haircut. Little things around the house. Tried to read YA fantasy novel Goodreads sent me, with very little success. Just existed.
Then, Friday morning rolled around and it was time to head to West Virginia. The shop hasn't been able to get the Escape in, so I took the Canyon. The Escape is far and away the more comfortable ride, but since its AC is out, I opted to deal with the pickup's harsher ride. Took a Google Maps route that sent me through neighborhoods in Richmond - not recommended. Giggled at the "Sharkey Farmers" sign on I-64 East - it's funnier than Waddy Peytona heading the other way. Noted that seeing the Catlettsburg refinery in the middle of the day as an apocalypse-experiencing adult is a different experience than seeing it in the middle of the night as a post-apocalypse-obsessed kid.
Turned off the Interstate east of Huntington and headed north on West Virginia 2. It was a very nice along the Ohio River, separated from Ohio by the Ohio. Made it to Point Pleasant, navigated the compact downtown, and spent some time at the Mothman Museum! Cute, earnest enough, and a fun visit. Got back on the road, heading southeast on US35 - another Federal highway that has gotten a build to nearly Interstate level - and rolled into downtown Charleston. Checked into the hotel, then headed over to the Clay Center for my badge and a walk around.
Met and chatted with Anthony from Pithy Publications, who I knew from a Discord channel. Bought a copy of his Ghastbashers game, then headed to the RPG room to set up for DCC. Good game. Went back to the hotel and broke one of my rules of conventions and ordered Dominos to keep some rewards points from expiring. Quiet room and a comfy and I was out in a hurry.
More DCC Saturday morning. A number of repeat customers from the night before, and another good game. Met up with Gena Chattin, caught up, went to dinner (Pies & Pints, had been to the Lexington location) and had a good evening. Back to bed, as above with a side order of fireworks from the baseball park before I went to sleep.
Checked out Sunday morning, went back to the Clay Center for a few minutes, bought a Coriolis book from the Free League booth, then headed home. Made good time, and good mileage for the pickup. Got home, chatted with Dad, and got some rest.
Charcon was fun, and I think I'll keep this one on my list for next year. The drive, though ... it turned out to be at the far end of my tolerance. This is a sign I'm aging, and I do not like it. I don't know if I want to make the two-hour-longer drive to Archon in a couple of months. Maybe I'll just go up to Cincinnati instead.
That's for another time. Now, I need to drive 25 miles to pick up some printer ink, because I currently live way way out in the hinterlands.
Then, Friday morning rolled around and it was time to head to West Virginia. The shop hasn't been able to get the Escape in, so I took the Canyon. The Escape is far and away the more comfortable ride, but since its AC is out, I opted to deal with the pickup's harsher ride. Took a Google Maps route that sent me through neighborhoods in Richmond - not recommended. Giggled at the "Sharkey Farmers" sign on I-64 East - it's funnier than Waddy Peytona heading the other way. Noted that seeing the Catlettsburg refinery in the middle of the day as an apocalypse-experiencing adult is a different experience than seeing it in the middle of the night as a post-apocalypse-obsessed kid.
Turned off the Interstate east of Huntington and headed north on West Virginia 2. It was a very nice along the Ohio River, separated from Ohio by the Ohio. Made it to Point Pleasant, navigated the compact downtown, and spent some time at the Mothman Museum! Cute, earnest enough, and a fun visit. Got back on the road, heading southeast on US35 - another Federal highway that has gotten a build to nearly Interstate level - and rolled into downtown Charleston. Checked into the hotel, then headed over to the Clay Center for my badge and a walk around.
Met and chatted with Anthony from Pithy Publications, who I knew from a Discord channel. Bought a copy of his Ghastbashers game, then headed to the RPG room to set up for DCC. Good game. Went back to the hotel and broke one of my rules of conventions and ordered Dominos to keep some rewards points from expiring. Quiet room and a comfy and I was out in a hurry.
More DCC Saturday morning. A number of repeat customers from the night before, and another good game. Met up with Gena Chattin, caught up, went to dinner (Pies & Pints, had been to the Lexington location) and had a good evening. Back to bed, as above with a side order of fireworks from the baseball park before I went to sleep.
Checked out Sunday morning, went back to the Clay Center for a few minutes, bought a Coriolis book from the Free League booth, then headed home. Made good time, and good mileage for the pickup. Got home, chatted with Dad, and got some rest.
Charcon was fun, and I think I'll keep this one on my list for next year. The drive, though ... it turned out to be at the far end of my tolerance. This is a sign I'm aging, and I do not like it. I don't know if I want to make the two-hour-longer drive to Archon in a couple of months. Maybe I'll just go up to Cincinnati instead.
That's for another time. Now, I need to drive 25 miles to pick up some printer ink, because I currently live way way out in the hinterlands.