Albacon news, and always expect a train

We got word late yesterday from the AlbaCon committee that Anne McCaffrey will be unable to attend the convention after all. We're extremely disappointed, but we understand that necessity exists. This means, of course, that there will be changes in panels and such; watch for details, which we'll share if they get here before we leave for the con.

In the walking the talk and talking the walk department of train expectation:
http://www.wbaltv.com/news/17624506/detail.html

Saltation ... should not be expected next week and may be late this week, given SRM business in progress.