Sadly, regrettably, and with heavy heart Th’ Gaussling must disclose that he was asked to cancel his trip to the ACS meeting in Chicago. The clarion call of duty has sounded for all hands on deck.  Mister midshipman Gaussling will take heed and report to battle stations.  Ours is not to wonder why.

It is probably a good thing. I always spend way too much money on books at these meetings anyway.   There is always the Gordon Conference ….

Perhaps other bloggenvolk can meet in Chicago.  I think it is important for people to socialize.