blueeowyn | Darkover 2007

I did attend Darkover this year. However, due to previously discussed medical issues; I wasn't going to be dancing much. So, I went to more panels/discussions than I sometimes do.

I loved the one about editing anthologies. The rapport that the panelists had with each other (and with the moderator) was wonderful. Some of the stories were very amusing and I really felt for Tamora when she discussed the issues with the one anthology she did.

Sitting in on some of the music was also a LOT of fun. I wish I had stronger abilities to read music than I do (maybe I should work on that this year and try to join in for Darkover 08). During the ball (since I wasn't dancing) Java and I had a nice relaxing game. We also grabbed some very nice food at the Steak and Ale to fortify our stay. Fabulous turkey and wild rice soup.

The Chowder Concert was a hoot (as usual) and very nicely done. This year they kept the balance of music much better than some years (you could actually hear the lyrics on most of the songs instead of having them drowned out by the electric guitars and/or bass guitar. The 2 karaoke's weren't as well balanced (pity). The new Zombie song is one that Java and I recognized (Eat Your Brains) which became a part of the chorus.

The final Hallelujah Chorus around the pool was QUITE nice. Starting with brains ⁽¹⁾ just made it more memorable. Giggle. Due to extensive re-modeling of the hotel; the pool will be closed this year and become an outdoor one. Rumor has it that there may be a new indoor pool in the future (or an enclosing of the outdoor one) but the acoustics are bound to suffer which is a shame. Also, due to the remodeling; the dealers rooms were moved.

We did keep checking in with the family because my FIL was in the hospital but we were told he was OK and not to interrupt our activities. We stopped at the house on the way home and helped him settle in from getting out of the hospital.

¹ normally we warm up with Rose, Rose, Rose; someone rewrote it to "brains, brains, brains, brains; will I ever be well fed; I will eat you at the grill fire; at the grill" and the sopranos didn't get the note.