I’m flying to Orlando in the morning to attend AIAA SciTech. I won’t get in until evening, and am having dinner with my niece who lives there, so I may not check in until late, or from the conference on Monday.
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Happy 2024
Let’s try to enjoy the new year for at least a day. I fear that we’re in for a rough ride.
Speaking of which, thoughts on the coming war between the macroculture and microculture.
I’ve thought about starting a Substack, but I’m not sure I want to devote enough time to it to make it worthwhile reading.
[Update a few minutes later]
The pitfalls of benevolence.
On The Road Again
We’re heading back to California from Golden this morning, spending the night in Mesquite, NV (which we’ve never done before, so that will be mildly interesting). Probably back in LA early tomorrow afternoon (we have to return the rental by 4:30). More anon.
Radio Silence
Sorry, we spent the last two days driving to Golden, CO. More anon.
Back On The Road
Heading back to CA this afternoon, with hopes to get home tomorrow night. Probably stay somewhere in Utah tonight.
In Golden
We got in this afternoon. Stayed in Richfield, UT, which is a nice halfway point if one is taking the most direct route, up I-15 from SoCal, then I-70 to Denver.
Meanwhile, Galaxy Quest is the best Star Trek movie, bar none. We should watch it again over this holiday period.
On The Road Again
We’re driving to Colorado for Thanksgiving, so not much posting before Wednesday. Meanwhile, if you have a subscription, I’m quoted in the Sunday edition of the Times of London. The subject is the race between Jeff’s tortoise and Elon’s hare.
[Update a while later, before hitting the road]
This is the quote from me: “‘It appears Bezos is finally getting serious,’ said Rand Simberg, a space industry consultant. ‘To this point, Blue Origin has looked more like a hobby. Jeff saw himself as the turtle to Elon’s hare — never realising that Elon was really the Duracell Bunny.'”
I actually said “Energizer,” but whatev.
The Gaza Tunnels
That would be a devastating blow to the terror network.
[BTW, back from DC as of yesterday]
[Update a few minutes later]
Finally, this time Israel will finish the job.
The Latest On The Trial
It was supposed to begin tomorrow. We just got word from His Honor that it is in continuance, due to the fact that he is sick…
My guess is that it won’t be rescheduled until next year.
When Will Starship Launch?
Speculation, over at Bob Zimmerman’s place. I make no predictions, but I obviously hope it’s sooner than later.
I’ve been at ASCEND in Vegas for the past three days, and tonight I have a red eye to DC to do final prep for the trial on Monday, so blogging will continue to be light.