A favor…

Are you going to the Buttery New Year’s? Are you likely to see me shortly thereafter? I’m looking to receive a package via Carolingia Express, and the sender will be at Buttery. If you are, thanks for getting back to me.

Today’s Reading

Time off means more posting! Here are some of the interesting things I’ve come across lately, linked here for your perusal.
First, a story about a restaurant that has no set prices, and operates on the honor system. Seems a shaky business model, but the little inner ‘hippie’ hopes it works out.
TIME: Where “Check Please” is Your Call

Next, National Geographic covers an Archaeological exploration of a Slovenian river where Celts, Romans, and others all seem to have tossed some good stuff for us to find.

Slovenia River Excavation

That’s about it for now. Hey, with a few days here, let me know if you’re interested in being social. And I hope to see some of you on New Year’s Eve.

Of Course….

You scored as Baritone. As a Baritone, you are a background character. However, just because people don’t notice you doesn’t mean you don’t notice them. You have strong passions for single things. You are stealthy and in the know, and when you want something, you know how to get it. Just take care not to get too obsessive! Alto 64% Baritone 64% Soprano 54% Tenor 54% Bass 50% Mezzo 46% Which Vocal Range Suits Your Personality? created with QuizFarm.com

Books gone AWOL…..

Hmm.  At some point I lent _someone_ my copies of the first two Wild Cards books, as edited by George R. R. Martin.  This was long enough ago that I have forgotten who.  Was it you?  Could you check?  Thanks.

Party Reminder 2

This is your second (and likely last) official warning.
I will be hosting my annual New Year’s party again this year. There will be a large amount of board and card gaming, food, friends, music, movies perhaps, etc, etc. There will be celebrating the entrance of the new year. There will be celebrating having a few days off from work and school. There will be holiday cookies. There will be sitting around and standing around. There will be plenty of comfortable seating. It’s a casual party.
In years past the numbers have ranged from 6 to 36 (or so). I will be able to provide some alcohol, but that isn’t much the focus, so if there’s something you like, feel free to bring it to share! Also, communicate if you are coming, so I can get a rough head count. If I continue to have zero responses, I will announce the cancellation of this party. Others are welcome (especially the non-lj reading crowd who may be missing this), but please include that in the aforementioned communications. Crash space available for out-of-towners or any who need it, including a pull-out sofabed. Two cats for your entertainment or avoidment. They’ll be cordoned off to limited parts of the apartment for those who wish to minimize allergies or just hate cats (no need to tell us if you fall into that category).
What: Party
Where: My Place
Why: Because it is fun to be with friends going into the new year.
When: If it isn’t obvious, Dec. 31st-Jan1st.
Who: You?