Yoga, labyrinth, and climbing. Also football.

[surrealestate.livejournal.com]

I will once again be leading yoga Saturday and Sunday mornings at the con so wanted to remind anyone who might be interested that, though we plan to provide towels and/or blankets, those of you who've attended in the past know how plans can go awry, so if you aren't bringing your own mat, you may want to bring a couple of towels from your room just in case. Also note that we are starting a little earlier: 8:30a (eek) and will run just over an hour. If that's not enough inner peace, you can go right from there to walk the labyrinth (Sat & Sun 10-11a and Sun 6-8p).

If you know you will be at yoga and have any special requests or concerns you'd like to address ahead of time, feel free to leave a comment or drop me a note. As always, it will be "all-levels", so don't ask for Crow. :)

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Saturday and Sunday at 2-3p will be the official Arisia stair climb: Summit Mt. Arisia! Start at the bottom and receive a ribbon when you reach the top. This year's climb is dedicated to the memory of the very recently departed Sir Edmund Hillary, who I hope would smile if he knew.

(I'm also co-hosting the Geocaching BoF, but Eric has already promoted that. I'm starting to sense a pattern to my activities this year...)

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And speaking of assorted physical activity and the con, does anyone know if the Pats game will be on somewhere? I'll be busy for most of it, but I'd love to tune in when I can and I know many others are looking for the same. I know it's been done before, but, not being a football fan, I never cared to find out. This year I've been sucked in despite myself.

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[wildcard9.livejournal.com]

I didn't even think about the Patriots game being on during the con. Looks like I will have to change my panel plans so I can watch it.

[pezzonovante.livejournal.com]

I imagine it will be on in the con suite.

[tehuti.livejournal.com]

My hiking partner and I are considering bringing our hiking packs with us, and maybe a sherpa or two, for the Mt. Arisia climb. :-)

About that geomeet. I am on a panel at that time. Would it be possible to meet you and sign the book at another time, like during the Mt. Arisia climb, maybe? If that won't work, if I send my partner to the geomeet, can she sign for both of us?

[annodomini.livejournal.com]

So, I'm curious. What is the base to peak height at Arisia, and what kinds of hills/mountains does that compare to? It's not exactly a fair comparison, since on a mountain you'll likely travel more horizontal distance and/or have much more difficult footing, but I'd be interested to know approximately what it compares to.

[dda.livejournal.com]

Start at the bottom and receive a ribbon when you reach the top.

One thing to keep in mind is that the summit of Mt. Arisia is the Art Show floor so please be considerate of those coming off the elevators to see the show. Both Bidder Number registration and Print Shop will be in the lobby area but there won't be a lot of chairs available.

I hope to have a water service near the stairs and there is a Women's Room there, as well; the Men's Room is further into pre-function space, though, so you'll have to have your badge visible to get past Art Show security.

Good luck!

[miraba.livejournal.com]

Saturday and Sunday at 2-3p will be the official Arisia stair climb: Summit Mt. Arisia!

*strokes chin* Interesting...

[ron_newman]

After reading this story I'm suddenly having trouble staying interested in the Pats game ....

Yoga location?

[docwatson42.livejournal.com]

While I don't intend to attend (^_^), I'm wondering if you have the use of the room in the gym which was mentioned at last year's gripe session.

weapons policy on ice axes?

[capybaron.livejournal.com]

I do not know how silly people want to get, but I will try to remember to bring my climbing harness and hat. However, I do have an ice ax and could bring it, but I do not want to be hauled off by the Cambridge constabulary.

So far, I have only be able to find rather general guidelines about obeying local laws. In this case, are ice axes considered weapons (they certainly have that potential)? If so, can they be "peace-bonded" for purposes of summiting Mt. Arisia?

The ax is just a detail, but to satisfy my curiosity I would appreciate an official answer.

Thanks.