California Calling…

So, Califor-nhi-ay, eh?

Yes, I am travelling on the 13th of February to the wonderful city of Los Angeles¹ for a week of fun and frolics with friends, including a romping-good day at Disneyland² with none other than my friend Jarrod Cooper, and good ol’ Dalek writer Rob Shearman. Should be a jolly!

Then, of course, there is my first proper North American Doctor Who convention, in the form of Gallifrey One. It’s a research trip for an upcoming event I’m helping to organise, as well as a chance to talk to a writer I’m working with on a “secret project” that I’m not sure I’m allowed to talk about just yet. The type of convention will give you a clue, but you’re only half-way there.

I’m also hoping to cram in some other sight-seeing³ whilst I’m there, taking in such monumental vistas like the Hollywood hills, Rodeo drive, the Graumans Chinese Theater and Sunset Blvd.

And I’ve gone and got me one of those new fangled RFID passports, haven’t I. Not normally one to cringe at gadgets, my fears of near-field pickup are pricking their ears right now. Thing is, its essentially the same thing as my Oyster card for Tube travel, except its got more information about me (date of birth, town of birth, passport number, etc etc) and looks like a freaky bit of spy kit.

For those that are interested, Rules of Modern Policing: 1973 Edition has sold over 75,000 copes and is now in it’s 4th reprint! How cool is that!

Till next time!

1. ah, them angels, eh? [back]
2. aka ‘The MotherLand [back]
3. site-seeing? sight-seeing? what’s grammatically correct, eh? [back]