For those who missed my talk at TCASU

I didn't actually use it in this form, but what the hell. This the start of my planned talk on "Freaks" for the convention in Ireland a couple of weeks ago.

( Cut, 'cos it's 2000 words. You Have Been Warned. )

Bashful infoburst thing

Before I go for a quick run and thence the pub.

It's my birthday on Saturday. I'm going to be 36, which still sounds terribly old. Now, I'm not asking for anything from anyone, but if you do want to get me something, then my Amazon wishlist is a good place to start... :¬)

Trike bits also always very welcome. Bits to suit a Kawasaki ZZR1100-C1 will suit. Suggestions: pair of bar end weights, anodized fairing bolts set (both in red), "flip" windscreen. None of those are horribly expensive. :¬)

Celebration-wise, for the day itself, I'm going to be at Novacon. I'll see some of you there.

I'm thinking of a dinner in Chinatown the following week some time, maybe Weds/Thur/Fri, followed by a drinkie. The idea is that if we can get a decent-sized group together - say a dozen or more - we can order some massive selection of [I'd hope mostly veggie ;¬) ] dishes and everyone gets to try a little of everything.

Does anyone fancy that at all? Speak here!

Discovery

Shaving your own head is quite hard work and bloody fiddly, and it takes ages when you're meant to be going down to the pub.

Arse.

First run for ~3mth was hard work, too. Only managed 3 laps. [Gasp] Must Start Regularly Again!