View From a Hotel Window, 7/13/23: Winston-Salem, NC
Posted on July 13, 2023 Posted by John Scalzi 8 Comments
I’m in town for the Con-Gregate convention, and after figuring out how much time it would take with connecting flights, etc, I decided it would be easier and slightly faster to drive in. Which I did, and it was fine, except for that one part where I was in a downpour on a twisty mountain road and almost hydroplaned into a canyon. But the operative word there is “almost,” and I’m fine, the car is fine, everything’s fine.
If you happen to be in or around Winston-Salem this weekend, come round to the convention and say hello. I’ll be on panels, doing a reading, having a signing and otherwise doing all those convention things I do. It’ll be good to see you.
— JS
When I was in school there centuries ago, we always threatened to take up a collection to build a couple geodesic domes at the bottom of the, ah, rounded-top building on the left side there. Here’s hoping someone’s been successful since then.
I live in Winston-Salem, but I’m driving to Ohio this weekend! what a bummer!
Good view of the Roll-On Deoderant building there.
First: Welcome to my neck of the woods!
Second: God, why this weekend? ;)
I’m driving up on Saturday with TKPS in hand. Looking forward to seeing you.
I’ll say what everyone else is avoiding: it’s a giant dildo. Still, there is much more to see here than that. Welcome to town.
It’s supposed to be a rosebud. But… Yeah. Welcome to my town!
The thing about the ALMOST disaster is that at least it gives you something to talk about. AFTER you get over the adrenalin shakes. Congratulations on your driving skills.