Change of Plans

[kevin_standlee]

(Yes, I know that Champ Car isn't F1, but that's the only racing-related icon I had in stock.)

I was originally considering going to Saturday of Con-X-Treme, but I have heard way too much discouraging information about how it's being run, and moreover, there's almost nothing in the program to interest me, other than hanging around with some friends and going to the BASFA party. And I have a pile of other fannish work that still needs doing.

So this evening, dave_gallaher called to offer me a ticket (standing room, which may be a tad difficult, but I'll survive, I guess) to this Sunday's San Jose Grand Prix, as well as to drive us both down there, as he's got a place he can park.

I decided to let Con-X-Treme pass, spend tomorrow trying to get the fannish work done, and take in the Champ Car race in San Jose. I've never been to a serious motor race before. Now, where did I put those earplugs?

Comments

[bovil.livejournal.com]

I work 10 blocks away. I can hear it there if I'm outside, and earplugs at the site are advised, but it's no louder than any other motorsports.

[kshandra]

*nod* I work on the 10th floor at Post & Market. I described the sound to gridlore as "bees on some serious steroids."

[bovil.livejournal.com]

You're a hell of a lot closer than I am. This the block that used to have the MacWhirters and now has Rokku Japanese?

[kshandra]

I'm directly across the street from Rokku and Le Boulanger. ;-) It's a great neighborhood; I'll miss it. (The non-profit I work for merged with its Peninsula-based counterpart at the end of last year; both offices are moving into new digs in Mountain View in - eep! - two weeks.)