There are 60-65 people in the Montego Ballroom at the Mirage here in Las Vegas, most of us spread out at ranks of tables, like a college classroom, with seats for approx 175-200. We’re waiting for things to kick off, some folks are wandering around, introducing themselves… Low hum of conversation… I’ve met Wizard, Vital, Raul del Solar (Medinah Board member), easymillion from the board…. he’s the only one I see with his miningplay id on his nametag (voluntary — and I don’t have mine either)… Have shared chagrined and relieved smiles plus embarrassing sad (and guardedly hopeful) stories with several folks, and all of us seem very glad to be here (some, are here again — one person remembers “done done done” and one person remembers the shareholders’ meeting prior to that!)… Nice spread of food, bagels, muffins, lots of fruit, coffee, water, juice… Am told NOT to expect Les Price or JJ or Señor Letts… And I’m guessing it should begin in moments… 76 degrees when I got off the plane an hour and a half ago… Am told Medinah bats first (this morning) and Auryn last (this afternoon)… And just now I was told (by the woman, from Peru, who took names and tickets at the door) that the presentation will begin at 10:30 (half an hour from now)…
— madmen (brad)