I'm in the airport where there is free wifi that works like a dream (unlike the hotel lobby and mezzanine, where I was unable to stay connected (ever) to the hotel wireless had to use a Linksys connection instead (that worked fine). Yesterday, I was on a very good panel about editing--You think you can be an editor? We actually talked about what editors do for a change, which was nice.
I was then interviewed by Allison Stein, who did a great job.

After the closing ceremonies, Parris and I grabbed a cab to the closest Casino and played the very cheap slots for a couple of hours. I think I lost about $35 and she won $115. Then took a cab to teh Savoy Grill, a traditional steak house that was Heinlein's favorite. We met with several con people and a guest or two and had a marvelous time. The steak was fabulous. Apparently, the hotel and steakhouse have been sold to someone who plans to restore and reopen in a year or so. The inside of the steakhouse is beautiful--stained glass windows and dark wood. But the exterior needs work--haven't seen the inside of hotel but apparently the owner hopes to make it into a "boutique" hotel. Some of the waiters at the Steakhouse have been there for 40 years. I wonder what they'll do.

After returning to the Hyatt I attended the dead dog party for a little while but knew I had to get to bed fairly early because of my 9:50 am flight home.

I think I already mentioned how fantastic Arthur Bryant's ribs were. I share some of Chris McKitterick's and gave him more than half my burnt ends, which were not burnt enough--no crunch. But the dry ribs with the hot and sweet sauce were heavenly.

Everyone at the con was lovely --a very hospitable, friendly place.

But as usual, I'm glad to be going home.
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From: [identity profile] ellen-datlow.livejournal.com

Re: barbecue, from a complete stranger


Yes! We went to the original one. The atmosphere is not great--you order at a the counter and bring your meal back to tables. And you can't really linger as there was a line out the door by the time we were just finishing eating.

From: [identity profile] queenmomcat.livejournal.com

Re: barbecue, from a complete stranger


That's the one I went to as well; you're right about the decor! Never-been-refurbished '50s diner is my description. It was just as busy when we went there, though I think we arrived after the rush.
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oh yes...


HI!CANIHELPYOU??? Not my favourite bbq in KC, but quite acceptable. Actually, my favourite place from MY years there is no longer nearly as good, & I have a new one.
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