Hmmm..

Ok, so apparently I've been tasked (not really tasked, requested, since I'm a fan) with writing Milholland, and seeing if he can make the convention in July.

The good? The con offers what he requests for conventions. Free admission to the con,for him and a guest. A room at the hotel during the convention. And travel to/from. Either flight arrangements, or gas, if he's insane enough to drive. This would make him an artist GOH (Guest of Honor).

In addition to a table in the main hallway for him to sell his stuff.

Now, the downside?

I have no idea how to contact him. I know the convention sent him an e-mail, but given the sheer volume of mails he no doubt receives, I'D be surprised if he got it and could respond to it.

I don't have the in with him that others do. Any suggestions on an alternate e-mail, or someone to act as a go-between? Or, even just other suggestions?

Thanks.

YAY.

Ok, so I'm playing the LJ "Infection" game, as you can see on my user-info page.

Last game was a trial run, I'm sure the next few will also be.

Last game, I tried to create a virus for it, and it said I couldn't. Well, lo and behold, my virus was one of the first released this game, and is about to claim a victim. The disease I created is called "Spider's Rotting Clock".

I feel strangely satisfied with that. :-P

Once again, joined "The Army of Dorkness", and we'll see if I can manage to survive a while.

For those unaware? http://infection.combatcards.net/welcome.php

As I said, it's a work in progress, but a cute diversion, nonetheless.

Platelets.

Ok. Update on the platelet donation.

Went in early, got the normal blood donation paperwork out of the way, then got lead back to the machine.

Wow, it sure looks, not quite frightening, but close.

They hooked me up. The machine draws the blood out, removes the platelets, then puts the blood back in. They add an anti-coagulant to it, which in theory makes you a little nauseous (I can't tell if my current nausea is life, the donation, or hypochondria. Place your bets and spin the wheel).

Read my two comics (Newuniversal, awesome, can't wait for more, and Spiderman: Reign, which is kinda like Spiderman: The Dark Knight Returns), and waited. As this was my first time donating platelets, they only took a single. Next time, I understand, they will try to talk me into a double or triple.

With platelets, you can go in three days after having donated platelets the last time. Not quite prepped for that idea yet. However, you can only donate 24 times in a year. (think that's right).

So, the people at the blood center were explaining things, talking to me. Asked how I was early on, and told the girl that I noticed a very slight vibration at the insertion point. She checked, turns out that's when the machine is pumping the blood back into you. She made an adjustment to slow it a little, and the vibration went away.

So, after that, came home. Now to work on my spanish that is due tonite.

And, I didn't die in the Infection game. Woohoo. AND, someone on our team created an application to keep an eye on it, so you don't have to constantly be logged into the game.

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And now I can't find my cell phone. :-)

Ok, time to backtrack and call the places I've been today.

EDIT: Ok, been/contacted 3 of the 4 places. THe blood center has closed for the day, so I left a message. If I can't find it then? Will be contacting Mr. Mobo, to get the last 4 of his social, so I can report it lost, then look at going to T-Mobile and getting a replacement.

Feh. Gr.

Edit again: Found. It slippedout of my pocket when I moved boxes into the other room. Now, why it vibrate and rattle against the thing it had dropped onto, I don't know. but, it's found.