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altariel ([personal profile] altariel) wrote2009-10-23 05:38 pm
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Milford

I'm off to the Milford SF Writers Workshop in the morning: a week in these rather lovely surroundings. Back in the summer, I decided it would be pleasant to tootle over there by coach; now, on a slightly damp and darkening autumn evening, I'm wondering whether the forthcoming 10 hour journey is such a good plan after all! Ah well, I'll catch up on my podcast backlog.

[identity profile] ideealisme.livejournal.com 2009-10-23 04:52 pm (UTC)(link)
That place looks absolutely bloody gorgeous, especially that living room with those windows and fireplace. 10 hours seems kinda long, I'm presuming driving it isn't an option?

Anyway, have a great and productive time there!

[identity profile] altariel.livejournal.com 2009-10-23 06:22 pm (UTC)(link)
Alas I'm a non-driver. But there's only one change, it's dirt cheap, and it takes me to within 3 miles of the venue (as opposed to the nearest train, which stops 18 miles away).

[identity profile] edge-of-ruin.livejournal.com 2009-10-23 05:02 pm (UTC)(link)
Wow this looks exciting - and slightly scary! What a beautiful place! Have a brilliant, productive time and I hope the journey isn't too bad.

[identity profile] altariel.livejournal.com 2009-10-23 06:24 pm (UTC)(link)
Thanks! Only one change on the coach and a brief taxi ride at the other end, so I'll just trundle along until I get there.

[identity profile] sugoll.livejournal.com 2009-10-23 05:03 pm (UTC)(link)
Good luck! I hope you have a marvellous - and productive - time.

[identity profile] altariel.livejournal.com 2009-10-23 06:24 pm (UTC)(link)
Thank you! :-D

[identity profile] iainjcoleman.livejournal.com 2009-10-23 05:17 pm (UTC)(link)
I can't imagine doing ten hours on a bus without tranquilisers. Bon voyage, and I hope you have a splendid week.

[identity profile] altariel.livejournal.com 2009-10-23 06:23 pm (UTC)(link)
Thanks! I thought I'd take Gone With the Wind, which should have much the same effect.

[identity profile] katlinel.livejournal.com 2009-10-23 05:33 pm (UTC)(link)
Have a wonderful time and enjoy the autumn light and scenery! And the workshop too - a week to absorb yourself in writing and the doing of writing! I hope the coach journey is pleasant as it can be - even if it is long.

[identity profile] altariel.livejournal.com 2009-10-23 06:23 pm (UTC)(link)
Thank you! Train involved 3 changes and a bus ride at the end, coach is one change and a short taxi ride, so with a bag full of book, I think I'll keep myself busy!
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[personal profile] manna 2009-10-23 06:29 pm (UTC)(link)
It won't be the journey there, it'll be the journey back [/eeyore]

Have a smashing time!

[identity profile] altariel.livejournal.com 2009-10-23 07:02 pm (UTC)(link)
Thanks!

It won't be the journey there, it'll be the journey back [/eeyore]

Hee!

[identity profile] mevennen.livejournal.com 2009-10-23 06:38 pm (UTC)(link)
It's a stunning place. I will see you tomorrow, barring a sudden turn for the worse (Charlie is bundling me into her car). Glad to hear you are catching a cab and we will make sure they keep food over for you.

[identity profile] altariel.livejournal.com 2009-10-23 07:02 pm (UTC)(link)
I booked a cab earlier, and also rang the good folks at Trigonos and told them I'd be a late arrival.

See you tomorrow, all being well. Hope you get a really good night's sleep.

Milford

[identity profile] lil-shepherd.livejournal.com 2009-10-23 08:04 pm (UTC)(link)
Hope to see you tomorrow, Una. I am going along with Nick, which means an early tube journey, then a long drive, but Nick seems to know the area... I seem to have spent the week reading, printing, packing, and making lists...

Re: Milford

[identity profile] altariel.livejournal.com 2009-10-23 09:35 pm (UTC)(link)
Very much looking forward to meeting you tomorrow. Safe trip!

[identity profile] sallymn.livejournal.com 2009-10-23 08:37 pm (UTC)(link)
That looks wonderful - wishing you a lovely, inspiring time :)

[identity profile] altariel.livejournal.com 2009-10-23 09:35 pm (UTC)(link)
Thank you! :-D

[identity profile] hutch0.livejournal.com 2009-10-23 09:28 pm (UTC)(link)
Ooh! I did one of those years ago with Charlie Stross and Chris Amies and Paul Kincaid. Had the best time. Enjoy yourself!

[identity profile] altariel.livejournal.com 2009-10-23 09:37 pm (UTC)(link)
Thank, hutch! I'm really looking forward to it.

[identity profile] vilakins.livejournal.com 2009-10-23 09:37 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm sure it's magnificent in autumn too, and they even have a rather Klingon-like logo. :-)

[identity profile] the-wild-iris.livejournal.com 2009-10-24 09:22 am (UTC)(link)
Sorry, missed this at the proper time but hope it goes/went really well. You're very brave to take the ten-hour coach drive.

[identity profile] glitterboy1.livejournal.com 2009-10-24 05:25 pm (UTC)(link)
Ouch, that's quite a journey, even with podcasts. But the place looks beautiful, and I hope you have a splendid time.