Technically, this is my second time in Texas. Chris and I changed planes in Houston on our way to Mexico a few years ago. But I don't really think visiting the airport counts as having been someplace. You just can't get a feel for somewhere from the airport.
So I am in Austin, Texas. Sitting on the 23rd floor of the new Austin Hilton. The IA Summit starts tomorrow morning. I didn't sign up for any of the preconference seminars this year. Today is going to be a day for me. The welcome reception starts at 6 tonight. And the Argus Alumni are getting together for our traditional reunion dinner afterwards. I can't wait to see everyone. I miss them all so much. I ran into Keith as I was checking into the hotel last night.
But until then, I'm on my own. And I'm looking forward to it. I did some poking around on the web before I got here (there's a surprise) and I discovered that the Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum is just a few miles from the hotel. There is also a cross-stitch store nearby that I plan to visit. It should be a good day.
Assuming, of course, I get myself fed and out of the hotel. It's almost 10 already! Eeep! Silly Central Standard Time.
