Well, it doesn’t seem possible to get enough sleep. It could also have something to do with sitting in lectures for the better part of the day. Either way, I was once again having difficulties staying awake. However, there were a couple of times that I did not have any trouble.
This morning, I sat down at an empty table to have breakfast, and Randi sat down next to me. Well, he actually left a chair between us, but I quickly remedied that when he went to get his food. He is just a brilliant man; sharper at 86 than I ever was. And he is so friendly. He told the table stories, but made sure to include everyone at the table. He did a couple of magic tricks, and kept joking that I was laughing. Actually, I believe that I was grinning from ear to ear.
I also got to watch a live recording of the Skeptic’s Guide to the Universe, where they revealed a new Rogue. It was so wonderful seeing one of my favorite podcasts recorded live. I find it fascinating that sometime next week I will be walking to work and listening to it again on my iPod. But wait: the fun didn’t stop there! I also got to watch a special private recording of the Skeptic’s Guide. This one only had 30 people. It was a fascinating episode where George Hrab interviewed the Rogues. There was even a part where Bob and then George started crying. It was touching.
The SGU was not the only interesting part of the day. Today was the day I went to the James Randi Celebration, a party to remember all the good he has done for so many people. I was at the table closest to the stage. Actually, I had been in the front row–just behind the VIP seating–for the entire conference. I was good at getting there early.
What an amazing day at The Amazing Meeting!