I had really weird dreams last night. I don’t really remember them, but I do recall that they were weird.<\/p>\n
I woke up to the usual noise. The Dutch builders are very punctual and assiduous in their work ethic.<\/p>\n
I checked out of my hotel and brought alll my bags to the conference center. My tram was delayed on the way so I missed the opening keynote. Le poo. The auditorium is… huge! Having said that, I can happily report that my talk went very well. I didn’t swear or say anything inappropriate (always a fear). I don’t remember anything of what I said – that tends to happen a lot when I give a talk in public – but the feeling I have and the confirmation from my colleagues is that I came across very well. I always think that I talk too quickly, but at least it comes across clearly so I can live with that.<\/p>\n
I managed to find a chhicken salad that didn’t look like it would kill me (and as I’m writing this now, it would seem that it won’t) and it was actually rather tasty.<\/p>\n
The plan now is to hang around here until 4:30, when we’re scheduled to break down the stand and pack everything up. I’ll accompany the other people that are also leaving tonight and we’re taking a cab to the airport. The flight is scheduled for 9:30 local (and we land at 9:35 BST, imagine that!) so we’ll probably eat and shop a bit at the airport. If all goes well, I should be home by 10:30.<\/p>\n
That last thought makes me happy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
I had really weird dreams last night. I don’t really remember them, but I do recall that they were weird. I woke up to the usual noise. The Dutch builders are very punctual and assiduous in their work ethic. I checked out of my hotel and brought alll my bags to the conference center. My…<\/p>\n