Argh.

I got woken up -- no, that's not quite right -- I got blasted out of sleep this morning by the hotel fire alarm. At least it was only about 1/2 an hour before I was otherwise planning to wake up. So, I got to work way early, and without the free breakfast I normally get at this hotel. At least work has coffee. And, I don't normally have breakfast unless I'm at a hotel where it is free, so the loss of breakfast isn't all that great a problem. But the mode of being awakened... that's not fun.

Also, the hotel's alarm system... after the initial ringing had pre-recorded PA type announcements, first to wait while they determined whether it was a real alarm, then second to clear the building. These announcement were unilingual English... I have a strange feeling that may not actually be legal, and that such announcements are probably mandatory bilingual nowadays.

Kitchener has a local climbing gym

Again? There are hints there was one a while ago that closed.

It is east-end of downtown, as I understand these things, and looks ok. I visited, but since much of their bouldering was closed (setting for a comp) and I couldn't be sure of finding someone to top-rope with, I didn't actually stay.

I did bump into Jody (the manager of Coyote Rock Gym in Ottawa) while wandering around looking. Apparently he was in the gym helping to set for the comp.

Next time I'm in town, I'm sure I'll return and actually climb.

Gaming on Saturday!

Yes, after so long, I'm finally hosting a board games day.

Saturday (December 3rd), starting at 1pm. My place. We'll run into the evening if I have people who are interested in gaming into, or in, the evening.

RSVPs appreciated.