I'm still in Vermont thanks to Hurricane Sandy. With a little luck I might be able to get out tomorrow (Tue) morning on a flight to Detroit. Then home.
The Biophysical Econ conference was excellent. They've gotten better each year. I will have a few thoughts to share once I get to a good Internet connection! With all the power shortages goining on out here (mostly NY and NJ I think), the Internet is slowing down and I have been dropped several time today trying to catch up on classes and e-mails.
Interesting times, these. What global warming?
A dress rehearsal for the Main Event...?
Stay safe professor! We need your words of wisdom.
Posted by: Oliver | October 30, 2012 at 03:55 AM
Good point Oliver. Maybe a critical mass of people will wake up to what's going on and decide we must change our ways.
Nah. Never happen.
Posted by: Tom | October 31, 2012 at 03:11 AM
Tom - Yep.
From NY Times: Global warming: “Anyone who thinks that there is not a dramatic change in weather patterns is denying reality,” Mr [NY Governor] Cuomo said. “We have a new reality, and old infrastructures and old systems.”
hmmm... methinks the horse bolted many years ago.
Posted by: Oliver | October 31, 2012 at 06:52 AM
UPDATE
Home at last! Now to clear up all the mess that accumulated while I was gone.
Posted by: George Mobus | October 31, 2012 at 07:28 AM
Glad you're safely home! Reckon your trip turned into more of an adventure than you bargained for.
Posted by: Molly | October 31, 2012 at 08:32 PM
A couple of years back we had a 1 week power outage in my neck of the woods.
Cursed about getting caught unprepared all week long.
Then the minute the power came back on, forgot the whole thing.
Funny how the human mind operates.
Little hope for being ready for the permanent blackout when it finally comes.
Posted by: step back | November 01, 2012 at 02:53 AM
Molly,
But the conference was well worth it!
George
Posted by: George Mobus | November 04, 2012 at 11:33 AM