2012 06 01 tweets
More thinking about writing, in another new post: Elbow, Wrist, Fingers, Pen, Words. http://www.plannedobsolescence.net/blog/elbow-wrist-fingers-pen-words/
Replying to @boone
Ha. Ha ha.
A blog post about a new review of my book, this morning at Planned Obsolescence: http://www.plannedobsolescence.net/blog/reviews-of-planned-obsolescence/
The review, if you want to cut to the chase, in the Los Angeles Review of Books: http://lareviewofbooks.org/article.php?type=&id=673&fulltext=1&media=
Replying to @wynkenhimself
Thanks! I was pretty excited to see it, needless to say.
Replying to @dancohen
I'm quite pleased: he's clearly really engaged with the book, despite a final difference of standpoint. +
Replying to @dancohen
But yeah, the "Corey" thing, as well as "Claremont College." Can't win 'em all, I guess. -
Beginning session at Now Visual Culture on the future of visual culture publishing, with @tmcphers and other great folks. #nvc2012
RT @LAReviewofBooks: Houman Barekat \(@HoumanBarekat\) on Kathleen Fitzpatrick \(@kfitz\)'s "Planned Obsolescence": http://bit.ly/KkMMJi
RT @FakeElsevier: Sign now: tell your kids you were there when the walls fell, hunched over your twitter client, w/ a bag of Cheetos: ht ...
New post: Spoilerz! \(Grrrr\.\) http://www.plannedobsolescence.net/blog/spoilerz/
Replying to @jmittell
IS ALL I AM SAYING.
Replying to @crsbecker and @jmittell
I got caught by last week's, too. That one was bad enough; this one pushes up on unforgivable.
Replying to @crsbecker and @jmittell
PS: That "unsubscribe" button sure can come in handy!
Replying to @patrick_mj
DAMMIT!
Rock on, you! // RT @meganeabbott: Hey! I'm in here! \(well, my book is\) BEA: 10 Not-to-Miss Fiction Books | Kirkus https://www.kirkusreviews.com/blog/fiction/bea-10-not-miss-fiction-books/
Replying to @savasavasava
Exclamations are fine, I think! A nice OMG! makes me look forward to watching, where details… not so much.
Replying to @dexterauthor
BREAKING: Characters on television series experience conflict; episode has dramatic ending!
Replying to @dexterauthor
You heard it here first.
Reposted for the afternoon crowd: be careful with those spoilers, folks. http://www.plannedobsolescence.net/blog/spoilerz/
Replying to @jwolman
I'm thinking of creating a pool in which folks can choose which connection I miss, where my suitcase gets lost, etc.
Replying to @nancybaym
Woo-hoo! I hope day 1 has been brilliant.
I have just inherited a 1964-65ish Magnavox Astro-Sonic Stereo Hi-Fi with Micromatic Turntable. Most gorgeous, but need a little repair. +
Anybody know someone in NYC who might be able to do an in-home estimate?
Replying to @academicdave
The wood is in perfect condition; I just need the electronics part.
Replying to @cscannella
OMG the difficulty involved in getting this thing into the city from NJ. Delivery finally achieved, however.
Replying to @academicdave
Will post picture as soon as I'm home again. It's gorgeous.
Replying to @academicdave
That, I don't know. It may be tubes; it's that era. I actually got the original documentation\(\!\), so I'll check.
Replying to @BendProf
I got it from FB this morning & wound up railing about spoilers on my blog, I was so mad.
This Magnavox Astro-Sonic Hi-Fi isn't mine, but it's the right model. \(PS: I love saying Magnavox Astro\-Sonic Hi\-Fi\.\) http://www.google.com/search?q=magnavox+astro-sonic&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en&client=safari#miuv=1
What the link in the last tweet about the stereo was meant to point to: http://www.flickr.com/photos/85364160@N00/3224202271
@academicdave According to the documentation \(of which my uncle kept not 1 but 2 pristine copies\), it's solid state. Phew.
The actual Magnavox Astro-Sonic Hi-Fi: http://yfrog.com/oem2eafj
Replying to @academicdave
Bad buzz in one speaker; turntable needs… to actually turn. Plus probably a needle.
The interior: http://yfrog.com/kkgo1wfdj
The brochure: http://yfrog.com/nxk2oxij
Replying to @wynkenhimself
It is very Don Draper. I also inherited a trove of amazingly kitschy LPs.
Replying to @wynkenhimself
No one has died \(yet\), happily; much-beloved aunt and uncle preparing to move to assisted living.
Replying to @surlyF
They're right there, hidden in the living room furniture!
Replying to @surlyF
Actually, according to the brochure, it's solid state. Has at least one blown speaker and needs turntable work.
Replying to @commish24
I have coveted this since I was a little kid.
Replying to @surlyF
Awesome; let's email. I am still in the market for tips.
Replying to @brettbobley
I know, right? I've loved this thing since I was a kid, and I had no idea how awesome the name was.
Replying to @triplingual
I most certainly do, once I can get the turntable working.
Replying to @triplingual
It does!
Replying to @melissaterras
That's what I'm hoping! Thanks much.
Extremely happy about this! // RT @MLAnews: New OA-friendly author agreements from MLA journals: http://www.mla.org/news_from_mla/news_topic&topic=596
Replying to @wynkenhimself
This was, as always, a team effort!
Replying to @mkgold
Thanks!
Replying to @wynkenhimself
Will do -- and thanks!
In other news, more blogging: Astro-Sonic. http://www.plannedobsolescence.net/blog/astro-sonic/
Replying to @digitaldante
You know, that's the funny thing: I don't remember any in particular. I've got some fascinating 60s-70s instrumental now, tho!
Replying to @mmwwah
Thanks! We're very happy about it, needless to say.
Replying to @digitaldante
I am 98% certain I now own that.
Replying to @veek
Hey, thanks! I'm pretty excited about it all.
Replying to @boone
WORD.
Replying to @boone
Super happy about that - as is my uncle.
I get all the issues folks have with the "unhappy assoc prof" article, but my assoc prof-hood was in fact the unhappiest part of my career.
And so, well, here I am.
Be the change, as they say.
Replying to @hjoseph
Thank YOU for the inspiration and support!
Replying to @cjprender
Amen.
Repost for the afternoon crowd, because I want everyone to know about the wonders of the Magnavox Astro-Sonic Hi-Fi: http://www.plannedobsolescence.net/blog/astro-sonic/
RT @s2ceball: Rock on @MLAconvention for the new open-access-friendly publishing agreements! http://www.mla.org/news_from_mla/news_topic&topic=596
Replying to @GeorgeOnline, @shanakimball, @surlyF and @jambina
Wow, just tuning back in. Contracts in production; once 1st are ready, we shd be able to share.
RT @rgfeal: MLA embraces "open access" writer agreements for journals | Inside Higher Ed: http://bit.ly/MisKcR
A quick post before I go: Departure. http://www.plannedobsolescence.net/blog/departure/
Replying to @katinalynn
Thank you! A wish I could certainly use.
RT @paoloman: New blog post http://blogs.library.duke.edu/scholcomm/2012/06/06/saying-the-right-things-then-doing-them/ by Kevin Smith on @kfitz & MLA #openaccess statement. 2 of my favorite thinkers &am ...
On that last RT, all I can say is thanks. Kevin Smith, I'm sorry you're not on Twitter so that I could thank you here properly!
Replying to @paoloman and @klsmith4906
Good to know; thanks!
I cannot tell you how happy it makes me that @JennyHolzerMom is back.
RT @profwernimont: very pleased to have generous funding from Mellon to plan regional SoCal digital humanities center in Claremont. Exci ...
Getting started at #GöSerial symposium, hosted by @jmittell and others at Georg-August-Universität.
I honestly do not know what I was thinking. http://www.plannedobsolescence.net/blog/ha/
Replying to @plragde
I often work quite well on planes. But not on planes that take off at 9.30 pm.
Replying to @jtheibault
I am! I will make a point of having someone take me there; thanks for the recommendation.
Replying to @rgfeal and @bfister
As in, "thank goodness this semester's over; now I can get back to my own work!"
New post: Annals of Comment Spam. http://www.plannedobsolescence.net/blog/annals-of-comment-spam/
Replying to @medieninitiativ, @jmittell and @ruthtweetpage
Great meeting you, too!
Yes, Pynchon fans, I am about to give a talk at the IG Farben Haus of Goethe Universität Frankfurt.
Replying to @plragde
Totally should have.
Good morning, east coast! Yesterday I visited the IG Farben Haus; Pynchonesquery ensued. http://www.plannedobsolescence.net/blog/pynchonesque/
Reposting IG Farben Haus adventures for the afternoon crowd: http://www.plannedobsolescence.net/blog/pynchonesque/
Replying to @literarychica
It's very odd to wake up here in the morning and realize that everyone there is going to be asleep for another 6 hours.
I should have gone to sleep two hours ago. I obviously did not listen to my future self's warnings.
You've already heard about yesterday's talk on digital authorship: http://www.plannedobsolescence.net/blog/pynchonesque/. Today, this: http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/06/12/after-long-resistance-pynchon-allows-novels-to-be-sold-as-e-books/?hp Coincidence?
Replying to @eetempleton
Oh, no. I have been slain by cute, and will now be useless for the rest of the evening.
Replying to @savasavasava
Yay! Even reluctant love is an improvement.
Replying to @carenmilloy
Excellent! Portions of this talk may sound very familiar to you. :) #elpubconf
Keynote accomplished. Now I get to enjoy others presenting! #elpubconf
Great pres from Rory Mcgreal of Athabasca UP on study of Amazon sales ranks of volumes from his OA press w/those of trad presses. #elpubconf
Mcgreal: found no significant difference in sales rankings btw OA press & traditional presses - plus OA had 200K free downloads! #elpubconf
Now @Graham_Stone on moving Huddersfield UP to OA publishing model. #elpubconf
Now: Pierre Mounier on working to create a robust economic model for "gold" OA publishing of books and journals. #elpubconf
Mounier: 2 models for gold OA: 100% grant/subsidies model; author-pay model. Each presents problems. #elpubconf
Mounier: 100% subsidy model runs risk of monoculture die-off: if there is a problem with the subsidy, the publications will die. #elpubconf
Mounier: author-pay model shifts financial bias from those who can afford to subscribe to those who can afford to publish. #elpubconf
FYI, Mounier = @piotrr70.
Replying to @fkelleter
Yes, indeed. Shifts financial burden/crisis from institutions to individuals.
Alternative model suggested by @piotrr70: freemium. How might such a model work for publishing in humanities and soc sci? #elpubconf
At @piotrr70's http://revues.org, free access in HTML plus premium versions in PDF/ePub. #elpubconf
Other premium services: email alerts, services for librarians, integration with library systems, documentation, etc. #elpubconf @piotrr70
OpenEdition launched in March 2011; 87 journals have adopted; 1000 books by end of 2012; will publish 16,000 by 2020. @piotrr70 #elpubconf
OpenEdition working with 25 university presses, multi-lingual platform; 36 research libraries subscribe. @piotrr70 #elpubconf
Freemium model is both pragmatic and political for OpenEdition. @piotrr70 #elpubconf
RT @jmittell: Please provide feedback to @MediaCommons about how you're reading \(or not reading\) @ComplexTV with this quick survey: http ...
Replying to @katinalynn and @wynkenhimself
Go to it for me!
Replying to @katinalynn
Yeah, things could be worse than this.
I think my eyes may be rejecting my contact lenses. Or my lenses may be very dirty. In either case, may have to return to glasses for a bit.
Replying to @rgfeal
Sim, està tudo bem!
Now, @carenmilloy from JISC on #oapenuk and its model for open access scholarly monographs in humanities and social sciences. #elpubconf
#oapenuk looking at ways policies, processes, mechanisms need to change to enable OA monograph publication. @carenmilloy #elpubconf
#oapenuk also studying measurable effects of move to OA, changing perceptions of OA monographs among participants. @carenmilloy #elpubconf
More on #oapenuk available at http://oapen-uk.jiscebooks.org/ #elpubconf
RT @pmphlt: New post: More reason to outlaw Impact Factors from personnel discussions http://hvrd.me/MJ1K7l
Replying to @captain_primate
DUDE. You need to buy a lottery ticket. You are seriously lucky today!
Replying to @academicdave and @captain_primate
Hey, you can't win if you don't play.
Replying to @BendProf and @rgfeal
One will do one's deeply jet lagged best!
Having a sorely difficult time getting myself moving this morning. Allergic freakout coupled with cumulative exhaustion. </whine> #onward
Replying to @ruthtweetpage
Thank you! It was great meeting you in Göttingen; I hope your return has gone smoothly.
Replying to @billwolff
Oh, wow -- I missed this before! Congratulations, and enjoy a well-deserved vacation.
Replying to @wynkenhimself and @sherah1918
OMG, no kidding. I have that dream All The Time. Except without the tearing up dollar bills part.
I totally love it when orgs email me to give me directions to something they've put something on their website. Without, say, linking to it.
On the other hand, it's more than slightly possible that I am too angry to be allowed on the internets right now.
Replying to @savasavasava
You're totally right. That and a little whiskey, and I'll be good to go.
I have a pending comment on a blog post that's about comment spam. The comment starts "Now I'm going to sound like a spammer…" +
and then proceeds to sound like a spammer, if one who's done her homework. And the commenter's URL belongs to a marketing company. +
And yet because of that self-consciousness and that homework-doing, I feel guilty about hitting "spam." It's a powerful strategy! -
Replying to @Ted_Underwood
It's much like that. She says she's looking forward to reading my book but takes the title to be connected to sustainability.
Replying to @shermandorn
I was contemplating that. A gray-area treatment for a gray-area comment.
It has been a full work day here in Portugal. On a Saturday. In Portugal. Something may be wrong with this picture. #sigh
Replying to @jmittell and @dancohen
Trust me, you won't miss it. Dan, do let the #THATCamp folks know about Jason's survey, tho: http://justtv.wordpress.com/2012/06/14/feedback-on-complex-tv-pre-publication/
Replying to @savasavasava
I am jealous of all of the above. But thx for the kitty pix, which made this morning better!
Sitting in outdoor cafe, looking for wifi on aypad. Waiter approaches, says "let me," and signs me on to encrypted network. #likethisplace
New post, in which I begin to ponder "unpopular seriality": http://www.plannedobsolescence.net/blog/unpopular-seriality/
Replying to @meganeabbott
Wow. The sadness coupled w/the hair! The thing that most freaks me out tho is the slight lean away from her instructor of #13.
I dreamed about trying to repair my inherited turntable last night, except instead of http://www.flickr.com/photos/kqf/7156143599/in/set-72157630057468008 it was the one I had as a kid.
Hey, so? Any European countries wanting to win their Cup matches? I'm willing to come visit. I'm clearly good for the local football.
Replying to @fkelleter
Actually, the US; you're all safe for the time being. I pass back through Germany next Sunday morning, so if you're playing then…
Replying to @fkelleter
I'm afraid I can't help you there. I'll be in LA. I wonder if they have any teams playing right now?
Replying to @publichistorian
#fromthegroundihope!
I would say that, given the horns blaring here in Portugal, this promises to be a long night, except that a taxi is picking me up at 4.15am.
Replying to @colindickey and @publichistorian
Indeed!
Replying to @nowviskie
Go, B. So glad you're there.
Replying to @DanConnell
Rats. I have to be in Nashville. At least rest assured that Tennessee will not throw the calculations off.
This should be an interesting day. Literally have not slept; need to be up in 20 minutes to catch 1st of 3 planes; end in Nashville at 6pm.
Replying to @rgfeal
You may be right.
RT @mediacommons: We are happy to open the review of "Open Review: A Study of Contexts and Practices." Please join the discussion! http: ...
So: flight 1 was totally on-time, flight 2 got in an hour early, and my forcibly checked bag met me where it should have. Awaiting flight 3.
Happy to have a moment to announce the open review of our white paper, "Open Review: A Study of Contexts and Practices" http://mediacommons.futureofthebook.org/mcpress/open-review/
Replying to @wynkenhimself
Dozed on flight 1; slept hard for a couple of hours on flight 2. Feel way better than I ought to!
AWESOME. // RT @nowviskie: Crowd begins to gather on the Lawn. #UVa https://twitter.com/nowviskie/status/214795134066360321/photo/1
Marking a milestone I never really believed I'd reach: Ten. http://www.plannedobsolescence.net/blog/ten/
Flight 3 now delayed another hour. Thank goodness it's the last flight of the day, and I have all my stuff with me...
RT @jmittell: Unmotivated Reading as Work - some thoughts on open review & academic priorities: http://wp.me/p3JAa-g1
RT @swarthmoreburke: They need a tank or something for Sullivan to stand on at #UVA, posed in front of the bldng where the board is meeting.
Replying to @bigjondaniel
Yeah, I do have status, which helps. But if you knew how much I pressed my luck today, you'd see how much luck I really have!
Replying to @bigjondaniel
By the time I get to Nashville, I will have flown 3 separate tkts on 2 airlines, with 1 bag checked across tkts 1 & 2.
Replying to @bigjondaniel
I know! It wasn't entirely by choice, & at 4.45 am, running on no sleep, my resistance was low. Thankfully, the bag showed up.
Go, @sivavaid! // RT @Andrew_Stauffer: #UVA Siva V. calling for reinvestment in public higher Ed across the nation
@swarthmoreburke @ted_underwood Certainly better than one saying "We're sorry you're so upset! Maybe you should go have a nice lie-down."
Replying to @dancohen
Thanks so much, Dan, for this and all your thoughtful input.
The open review report released today \(http://mediacommons\.futureofthebook\.org/mcpress/open\-review/\) would not have been possible without the input of our amazing advisory group: +
+ @dancohen @s2ceball @nickmirzoeff @CathyNDavidson and the pretty much Twitter-free Lisa Gitelman and Sidonie Smith; was a fantastic year.
Replying to @dancohen
Absolutely! None of the things that I've done in the last ten years could have happened without the blog. \(And thanks\!\)
"For passengers awaiting flight 4159 to Nashville, we're just waiting on an aircraft and a crew, and then we'll be ready to go." Um... yeah.
What was called a "delayed aircraft" apparently arrived at EWR at 12.45pm. With maintenance problems. Departure now tentatively 5.45pm. #hmm
Alright, let's go try this go-to-the-gate-and-board-the-plane thing again. #hopespringsetermal
I'm on a plane! #yay
Replying to @rgfeal, @stevegoldenberg, @jenifer_ward and @bendprof
Looking forward to getting there!
Replying to @rgfeal, @stevegoldenberg, @jenifer_ward and @bendprof
If dinner's late, sure! But not sure how lucid I'll be after starting in Portugal at 4am...
A-and, 24 hours later, I have arrived. **crashes**
Getting started this morning at #adefl with a plenary session on assessment.
Very, very happy to have had 8.5 hours of sleep last night, but not quite caught up. Mildly dizzy in that "when am I?" sense.
Replying to @rgfeal
Pretty much! Sooooo needed.
Replying to @rgfeal
Indeed! Very excited about the conversations to come at #adefl.
Bernhardt: How do you get instructors to focus on learning - that they're teaching *students*, not *texts*? #adefl
Bernhardt: The better we articulate to students what it is we want them to be able to do, the better they will be able to do it. #adefl
Replying to @rgfeal
From my time on the ground, no, they don't. Too many flinch at term "learning outcomes" and miss how important idea might be.
Replying to @wynkenhimself and @rgfeal
True. Most of the assessment allergy at my inst. was about management jargon. Which, given #UVA, I understand. +
Replying to @wynkenhimself and @rgfeal
But it often kept us from really articulating to ourselves what we were doing and why.
Replying to @wynkenhimself and @rgfeal
So we too often left things at "We want them to think critically!" Yes, sure, but how do you know when they do it?
Replying to @swarthmoreburke
Indeed.
We've got the seeds of a great discussion starting on "Open Review: A Study of Contexts & Practices." Come join us! http://mediacommons.futureofthebook.org/mcpress/open-review/
Replying to @rgfeal
EXCELLENT.
Now this is just plain neat: +
RT @NYUpress: "Reading Culture: The gradual extinction of paper" | @kfitz quoted in Daily Times Nigeria http://bit.ly/PjVzd3
Replying to @elotroalex
Congratulations! That's fabulous news. \(And it'll be great having you in NYC\.\)
Replying to @elotroalex
Even better!
Replying to @LibSkrat and @surlyf
I want to RT that comment more than I can tell you. Propriety insists that I refrain. Sigh.
So, hypothetically: how much of a problem is it if you're giving a 20-minute talk, and you only have slides for the first five minutes?
Replying to @academicdave
You may be onto something.
Replying to @academicdave
Actually, I bet that would work well.
Replying to @academicdave
I love this idea. A pool of evocative slides; mix and match.
Replying to @briancroxall
Dude, have you ever seen me talk? Lessig totally stole my routine.
Replying to @briancroxall
Plus, that "if you know what you're saying" part… could conceivably be part of the issue.
Replying to @academicdave
Okay, that's AWESOME. What conf is that from?
Replying to @academicdave
Really fantastic stuff. I completely get why!
That @kjhealy is indeed killing it. #UVa #BoV http://bit.ly/KzoAlN // via @wynkenhimself and a whole lot of other folks.
Replying to @gmbritton
Hey, good advice. #aaup12
Replying to @s2ceball
So completely wish I were there!
Replying to @savasavasava
Ha! Was talking about those two just a little bit ago. Hope they \(and you\!\) are holding up in the heat.
Quick note to everyone who's commenting on our Open Review white paper \(http://mediacommons\.futureofthebook\.org/mcpress/open\-review/\): you guys rock! Will respond to comments ASAP.
For those of you who haven't joined in yet, please do! Open Review: A Study of Contexts & Practices. http://mediacommons.futureofthebook.org/mcpress/open-review/
Replying to @LibSkrat
*files that away* \(PS: Thanks\!\)
RT @mediacommons: We just crossed the 100-comment threshold on our Open Review white paper. Come join the discussion! http://mediacommons.futureofthebook.org/mcpress/open-review
Replying to @samplereality
No LOKE-a-tiv adherents in the fray?
Replying to @samplereality
Too polite to throw down, one assumes.
The thing that I've been waiting for finally happened. +
I deplaned into a terminal, and for a second I had no idea what city I was in, or where I was supposed to be going. +
I don't expect this to have improved by the time I reach Prague on Sunday. -
Replying to @jmittell
Yeah, I try to be kind to the housekeeping staff. But I'm thinking I could definitely use that road manager.
Replying to @brettbobley
Exactly.
Replying to @samplereality
I find myself somewhat torn between "oh god" and "hey cool!" Definitely a sign I've been on the road too long.
Replying to @katinalynn
I do! And yes! So there's lots of up side.
Replying to @cjprender
I've been there several times; can't wait to get back.
Replying to @Scrivenings
I'm so sorry, and hope that you're able to find some peace as well.
LAX.
Replying to @savasavasava
YAY!!!
Replying to @Ed_Raso
Heh.
Wow, I completely forgot what Westwood is like. The restaurant by the pool at the W in Westwood? That x 1000.
As a \(very attractive\) friend of mine said to me on the beach in Santa Monica: "You & I? We're the ugliest people for miles."
This I will say for the poolside restaurant at the W, however: Best. Salad. Ever. Kale, pickled vegetables, light bacon vinaigrette.
I am in a little hotel across from the W. Some boy band is staying in the W, as witness the mob of teen girls lining my side of the street.
Replying to @wynkenhimself and @jenhoward
It's way better than the headline suggests. A focus on systemic problems; not saying "don't bother trying."
Replying to @wynkenhimself and @jenhoward
This is not to say that the stiff drink might not be warranted.
The most awesome thing about finding myself on the west coast is going to bed at 9 and waking up at 5, ready to go.
RT @dancohen: In the open review meetings, we actually discussed the importance of not producing something that's a refrigerator-toaster.
In which I whine about one of the more troublesome aspects of travel: Showers of the World. http://www.plannedobsolescence.net/blog/showers-of-the-world/
Hearing fantastic project presentations at #ucladh today. Very exciting movement of material & questions across multiple platforms & tools.
Two weeks, three countries, five talks, three panel discussions. Done. My brain shall very soon begin a nice long vacation.
Replying to @ryancordell
"For best results, do not stack the computers" = the tech version of the doctor joke punchline: "Then don't do that."
Replying to @LibSkrat
Very interesting! \(Though we will always need to acquire theme park rights for everything in PMLA, of course\.\)
Replying to @brettbobley and @toddpresner
They are delish! Thanks, NEH!
Replying to @brettbobley, @toddpresner and @ucladh
Exactly! And there was Nashville in-between. I head back to Europe tomorrow.
Replying to @mariabustillos
Have great table; see you soon!
Replying to @noctambulate
Like a dinner party s/he was afraid no one would show up to!
LAX, again. Today into tomorrow: EWR, FRA, PRG. Then three weeks of blissful stillness.
Additional good news: yesterday, I managed to get out of the center seat they had me in for EWR > FRA. Exit row window FTW!
Las Vegas. Unscheduled stop for medical emergency. My heart goes out to the gentleman and his wife.
Could somebody with access to a proper size screen let me know if there's a way to get from terminal C to B at EWR w/o leaving security? Thx
Replying to @ericdmj
Okay, I'll hope that's so! All I've ever seen is the AirTrain, which is outside security.
Replying to @ericdmj
GAH. I *had* 2.5 hours. Now may not make it.
Replying to @naypinya
No, alas, AirTrain is pre-security. There's a post security shuttle bus between C & A, but I fear not B.
Well, crap. Have just landed at EWR; connecting flight already gone. This should be fun.
Replying to @maximolly
Hi there! Will let you know should that come to pass.
This? Is not going well.
Replying to @savasavasava
Thanks. May be home shortly.
No seats out tonight. Am *waitlisted* for tomorrow.
Replying to @rgfeal
Dunno. Am in line again.
Replying to @rgfeal
is problematic. will try in a minute
Replying to @boone
It appears that I will, like it or not!
Replying to @unsworth
To Prague? Would be nice!
Heading home. Not how I hoped this would end.
The best part is that I get to come spend the day in the airport tomorrow waiting to see if I get on an overbooked flight off standby.
Finally on the train headed back into the city. Home for about 13 hours: sleep, a little laundry, repack, and do it again.
And I just realized I have no house keys. Thank goodness for the door guys.
Belay that. I'm less stupid than I thought. Keys are safely in carry-on.
Replying to @wynkenhimself
It's been a suck of a day, but I'm trying to keep it in perspective. Neither I nor a loved one had a stroke on a plane today.
Replying to @wynkenhimself
Which is not to say that I'm not deeply whiny right now. And there may have been tears.
Replying to @wynkenhimself
Thanks! It occurs to me that eating might be good too. Also water. All systems are screwed.
Replying to @wynkenhimself
R is there waiting for me. Today was supposed to be the start of the vacation, which is part of what makes it so frustrating.
Happy Pride, from the Terrace of Awesomeness. \(Kinda happy I didn't miss this, at the moment\.\)
\(Only sorry the camera can't pick up the colors on the top layer of lights: should be green facing me\.\)
Replying to @jwolman
Especially when you factor in the part where I'm waitlisted for tomorrow's flights.
Replying to @savasavasava
I'm so sorry it's lingering! Hope you find some relief soon.
It's a very weird thing to be transient in your own apartment. On the one hand, I keep thinking I shouldn't be here. +
On the other, it's like a second chance at packing. I keep thinking of things I can grab to make the next four weeks better!
Okay, 9 am. Laundry done, mail sorted, devices recharging. A few last things to repack. Will head back to the airport early, I think.
\(Considering the starting point of the Pride parade lies directly between me & Penn Station, earlier is probably better\.\)
Replying to @rgfeal
Probably your best option!
Replying to @savasavasava
So glad to hear that!
Penn Station achieved. Next stop, EWR, and lots of waiting. Cross your fingers for me!
Replying to @academicdave
If only I had a choice in the matter. \(See last night's stream\.\)
Replying to @academicdave
Exactly. There's now a shuttle btw C & A, but B remains isolated.
Replying to @mariabustillos
Thanks!
Replying to @Ed_Raso
Bought a round trip yesterday so I'm covered, thanks!
Replying to @lwaltzer
No, but it's outside security, so useless for transfers, etc.
Replying to @mmwwah
Kinda feels that way to me, too. Here's hoping it has a happy ending. And soon.
Okay, at the airport, in a line. Deja vu, man.
Processes thus far are not making me optimistic. First a colleague was brought in, and now a supervisor, who must rule on whether they can +
"accept" me on this flight. Plus a request for my paper ticket \(do they still issue those?\). Heart not exactly filled with light here.
Cautious optimism. Have boarding pass, but no seat.
Replying to @eetempleton
You're right; they did!
Replying to @rgfeal
EWR to Duesseldorf to Prague, gods willing. Slept fabulously, did laundry, hung with kitties. All is okay - but really want to go!
Replying to @rgfeal
That is a good life philosophy.
Replying to @rgfeal
I can and will find the whiskey.
So far, so good. Desk agent in Lufthansa lounge was sympathetic an helpful \(though he did begin with "so what happened yesterday?"\).
Cautious optimism continues. Plus device charging and a beverage.
Replying to @jmittell
I have at times watched that show with a discomfiting sense of familiarity. I'd probably do well, but for having to stop to tweet.
Replying to @katinalynn
Thank you! I hope your weekend is treating you well.
Nearing the one-hour-to-flight point. The waiting is making me nervous.
BUSINESS CLASS. \(I may weep\.\)
Replying to @jenifer_ward and @justinpickard
Thanks!
Replying to @amandafrench
Oh, no. They are too adorable! And very wise in their thinking about higher education.
Thanks for all the support, Twitters. I'm off. More from Prague.
Replying to @ryancordell
The bar by the pool has a great menu, including a killer kale salad. Also, happy hour, 4 to 7.
And there is wifi.
Replying to @ryancordell
It's pretty intense on the beautiful people meter, I'll admit. I sat at the bar and read. Clearly a foreigner.
Replying to @savasavasava
Is it sinus? That can last until you clear up the problem.
Alright. 8.37pm local time here in Prague, where I arrived 12 hours ago, and where my suitcase is set to arrive any minute now.
Not that I'm complaining! I had a lovely flight, thanks to the very nice desk agent in the Lufthansa lounge. And I'm here, which is great.
I'm… just saying. Is all.
Replying to @jmittell, @louisck and @samplereality
Ooh, fun. It will depend on the timing; I have #MLA13 responsibilities.
Replying to @jmittell
It's hard to say. There's stuff going on more or less every night, some formal \(pres address Friday\), some informal. +
Replying to @jmittell
My bet is that Thursday will be less busy, though.
Resolved: Oops. Is there discussion? #UVA #BOV
Replying to @amandafrench
I think it's three necessary to call a meeting. #UVA #BOV
"We look forward to working with President Sullivan…" #UVA #BOV
RT @wynkenhimself: Someone retweet the lawn stream, please! #UVa // Please! The roar isn't quite reaching Prague.
Replying to @miriamkp
Yay!!!
Those white spots out there? Swans. At least 40 of them, just hanging.
A slightly closer view.
R. just counted 53. #swans!
Replying to @LizClausen
Fantastic! I'll look forward to seeing the final version.
Replying to @savasavasava
Also: "SOON."
This picture brilliantly captures my cats' personalities, once you get to know them: http://instagram.com/p/MZTXe-D0IX/ \(My caption: "SOON\."\)
Replying to @mmwwah
You read A. correctly, but you've got H. entirely wrong. He's in full non-trap rub-my-belly mode.
Replying to @mkgold
Aww! Congrats, Matt, and I hope everyone is resting well.
Replying to @tmcphers
It never is. #sigh
Replying to @jbj
How awful. I'm so sorry.
Replying to @tmcphers
I'm so glad that guy graduated from my high school.
A new blog post, but one with more whining than substance: Not the Post I Want to Be Writing. http://www.plannedobsolescence.net/blog/not-the-post-i-want-to-be-writing/
Replying to @wynkenhimself
I thank you, and send all the positive vibes right back. Sounds like you guys are having a brutal few days on the east coast!
Replying to @wynkenhimself
No kidding - I'm so glad to hear it!
Replying to @acavender
Thank you - I'm certain they will.
Replying to @veek
Are *you* going to be in Hamburg?!? I will look forward to meeting this young'un!
Replying to @veek
Excellent! Will look forward to seeing you and to meeting Nico!
Replying to @veek
Eh, I'm sure I will. Rotten timing, but teach me not to pie up business travel right before my vacation starts.
Replying to @JenHoward and @libskrat
How about in-home day care?