Well, I'm Back

Just wanted to let y'all know that I'm now down and safe in Socorro. Had a smooth flight back, which is at least something after the rough time the last couple of weeks had been.

For anybody who may have been wondering just how far I did get through the big ol' stack of books I brought to read, the answer is that I finished The Three Musketeers, Kavalier & Clay, Snow Crash, and Sins of the Father (the Buffy book). And I was about a chapter and a half into Artemis Fowl: The Arctic Incident when the plane landed. So anybody who said "four and a small fraction," congratulations, you win the pool.

I had about 500 e-mails waiting for me when I got back, so, again, if I owe you e-mail, don't be offended if it takes me a while to get to it. In the meantime, I'd just like to say thanks to all those who offered their sympathies. So: thanks.