Well, that was quick; I’m back
from jury duty. Actually, not "back," rather "deferred" (until
some time in January).
The issue, about which they give you eminently fair and civilized warning,
is that there’s an outside chance one could end up on a trial lasting
as long as two weeks (beyond two weeks, I infer although they did not
say, is a "special circumstance" which judges will deal with individually
outside the normal parameters of jury duty). Since I’m going to
London for 5 days a week from tomorrow, that ruled out my ability to
promise I could serve.
London?, you ask: Indeed. My good friends at Edge
International
are convening for an all-hands meeting on the 21st and 22nd, and they
have graciously invited me. I will be doing a presentation about
the use of blogs, wikis, and RSS in professional service firms. The
estimable Gerry Riskin, of course, already has
one.
Extracurricular events may include a concert at the Royal
Albert Hall,
and will certainly include The
British Museum, The Tate, and
extravagantly long walks in one of the world’s greatest pedestrian cities. Stay
tuned for photos.
