Comments on: Attention groupies: Change of plan http://killingbatteries.com/2007/03/attention-groupies-change-of-plan/ Leif Pettersen's battery-powered rise to the zenith of travel writing rapture Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:27:09 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 hourly 1 By: Killing Batteries » Unbiased, Independent Guidebook Review (that I co-wrote): LP Tuscany & Umbria http://killingbatteries.com/2007/03/attention-groupies-change-of-plan/comment-page-1/#comment-136739 Killing Batteries » Unbiased, Independent Guidebook Review (that I co-wrote): LP Tuscany & Umbria Mon, 11 Jan 2010 21:49:44 +0000 http://killingbatteries.com/2007/03/attention-groupies-change-of-plan/#comment-136739 [...] my being thrust into the brass ring of guidebook writing jobs was the direct result of an untimely bacterial lung infection (not mine) and using up about a decade of banked karma by conveniently being in Italy and doing [...] [...] my being thrust into the brass ring of guidebook writing jobs was the direct result of an untimely bacterial lung infection (not mine) and using up about a decade of banked karma by conveniently being in Italy and doing [...]

]]> By: Killing Batteries » The arc of a guidebook gig – or the fleeting, sexiest parts about being me http://killingbatteries.com/2007/03/attention-groupies-change-of-plan/comment-page-1/#comment-112373 Killing Batteries » The arc of a guidebook gig – or the fleeting, sexiest parts about being me Mon, 16 Mar 2009 17:59:01 +0000 http://killingbatteries.com/2007/03/attention-groupies-change-of-plan/#comment-112373 [...] lost for several hours a day will be removed from the equation. I’ve also had (slightly) more time to prepare this time around, allowing me to track down and make contact with a small army of officials, informers, friends and [...] [...] lost for several hours a day will be removed from the equation. I’ve also had (slightly) more time to prepare this time around, allowing me to track down and make contact with a small army of officials, informers, friends and [...]

]]> By: Amanda http://killingbatteries.com/2007/03/attention-groupies-change-of-plan/comment-page-1/#comment-6328 Amanda Fri, 30 Mar 2007 17:40:29 +0000 http://killingbatteries.com/2007/03/attention-groupies-change-of-plan/#comment-6328 a) The VW camper van is called a "Vanagon" b) Unfortunately my next few months are booked with 1) law school and 2) the bar exam, otherwise I would happily fulfill your need for "someone with cartography experience and exquisite penmanship" ... although I don't know that my penmanship quite reaches the level of exquisite a) The VW camper van is called a “Vanagon”

b) Unfortunately my next few months are booked with
1) law school and
2) the bar exam, otherwise I would happily fulfill your need for “someone with cartography experience and exquisite penmanship” … although I don’t know that my penmanship quite reaches the level of exquisite

]]> By: Leif http://killingbatteries.com/2007/03/attention-groupies-change-of-plan/comment-page-1/#comment-5811 Leif Mon, 26 Mar 2007 08:40:00 +0000 http://killingbatteries.com/2007/03/attention-groupies-change-of-plan/#comment-5811 Maureen – Castellina in Chianti is in my territory! Thanks for the mention. I'm still getting up to speed on all the regions and towns. I'm still in blur phase. That should end as soon as I get in the car – I hope. Pictures. Yes, I'll keep that in mind. Punchy captions aren't my specialty, but then I haven't had much practice. Steve – there will be no juggling for a while I'm afraid. Looking at my schedule, there won't be much time for brushing my teeth either. It's gonna be an insane couple of months. Josie – You pervert! Doesn't that kid get his bits and pieces out on stage in that show? I wonder how fast those pictures will get around the internet when the next HP movie comes out. Anyway, I didn't have a second to myself while I was in London, so I'm afraid I cannot comment on the play (or Harry's tackle). Maureen – Castellina in Chianti is in my territory! Thanks for the mention. I’m still getting up to speed on all the regions and towns. I’m still in blur phase. That should end as soon as I get in the car – I hope. Pictures. Yes, I’ll keep that in mind. Punchy captions aren’t my specialty, but then I haven’t had much practice.

Steve – there will be no juggling for a while I’m afraid. Looking at my schedule, there won’t be much time for brushing my teeth either. It’s gonna be an insane couple of months.

Josie – You pervert! Doesn’t that kid get his bits and pieces out on stage in that show? I wonder how fast those pictures will get around the internet when the next HP movie comes out. Anyway, I didn’t have a second to myself while I was in London, so I’m afraid I cannot comment on the play (or Harry’s tackle).

]]> By: Joselyn http://killingbatteries.com/2007/03/attention-groupies-change-of-plan/comment-page-1/#comment-5362 Joselyn Thu, 22 Mar 2007 17:47:34 +0000 http://killingbatteries.com/2007/03/attention-groupies-change-of-plan/#comment-5362 Hey Leif! If you are still in London could you see Harry Potter's Equus and tell me if it's worth the trip? Hey Leif!
If you are still in London could you see Harry Potter’s Equus and tell me if it’s worth the trip?

]]> By: Stephen Birmingham http://killingbatteries.com/2007/03/attention-groupies-change-of-plan/comment-page-1/#comment-5239 Stephen Birmingham Thu, 22 Mar 2007 00:27:35 +0000 http://killingbatteries.com/2007/03/attention-groupies-change-of-plan/#comment-5239 WoW! That sounds awesome, except the part about you not coming home to juggle like you are supposed to! A roomate just moved to China, so if you are ever headed there shott me an email and I can try to hook you up, but you know my contacts in Europe are limited to, well, you. Someday remind me to tell you about the corporate American Express card and Chuck E. Cheese, it will make your vocational choices seem rational! Say hi to any unicyclists you see in England! WoW! That sounds awesome, except the part about you not coming home to juggle like you are supposed to!

A roomate just moved to China, so if you are ever headed there shott me an email and I can try to hook you up, but you know my contacts in Europe are limited to, well, you.

Someday remind me to tell you about the corporate American Express card and Chuck E. Cheese, it will make your vocational choices seem rational!

Say hi to any unicyclists you see in England!

]]> By: Ev http://killingbatteries.com/2007/03/attention-groupies-change-of-plan/comment-page-1/#comment-4570 Ev Sun, 18 Mar 2007 23:17:51 +0000 http://killingbatteries.com/2007/03/attention-groupies-change-of-plan/#comment-4570 Dood, thats fantabulous! Yes, lets get you a picture gallery up! :) E Dood, thats fantabulous!

Yes, lets get you a picture gallery up! :)

E

]]> By: Maureen http://killingbatteries.com/2007/03/attention-groupies-change-of-plan/comment-page-1/#comment-4563 Maureen Sun, 18 Mar 2007 20:08:56 +0000 http://killingbatteries.com/2007/03/attention-groupies-change-of-plan/#comment-4563 Kudos on LP job - it does seem rather spooky given your recent book proposal. I'm thinking the Romanian gypsy curses are mighty fine; wonder if they included Oprah book club deal? In regard to prioritzing your time/words, favoring $$ vs. worship, you know the travel-blog #1 rule: when words fail - post pictures. A couple of snaps-on-the-go + hastilytypedwords should keep your minions happy. Hope Castellina in Chianti is on your list; lovely town with great estate wineries all around. Kudos on LP job – it does seem rather spooky given your recent book proposal. I’m thinking the Romanian gypsy curses are mighty fine; wonder if they included Oprah book club deal?
In regard to prioritzing your time/words, favoring $$ vs. worship, you know the travel-blog #1 rule: when words fail – post pictures. A couple of snaps-on-the-go + hastilytypedwords should keep your minions happy. Hope Castellina in Chianti is on your list; lovely town with great estate wineries all around.

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