I'm at the tail end of a business trip, stuck in a hotel room one more night, which is why there's been a burst of activity on the weblog. I even managed to finish a game review (of Die Fugger) for the next Gamenotes. (Not yet posted.)
In my previous entry I listed a number of games I played at our most recent SoCal Games Day. What I didn't mention is that I'm no longer in charge of this event. Yahoo! Actually, it was never just me, not by a longshot. I was part of a team of volunteers. Probably since I like to blather on in email and other online messages, I was only perceived to be the guy in charge.
Anyway, I'd decided a while back that I'd prefer to back off and just be an attendee, no longer concerned about organizing the event or feeling compelled to show up. (Even with a great team of friends covering every need, I couldn't shake the feeling that I needed to be there much of the time.)
Now a couple of us originals have faded away, leaving two or three others still actively running the show. Very important: two more guys have joined the team, bringing some new energy and able assistance. It was through them that SoCal Games Day found its new venue, the Burbank Moose Lodge.
It's very nice to just sit back and attend the Games Days now. At this last one I stayed at home until about 2pm, spending time with my kids' basketball practice, setting up a lemonade stand, giving my wife time to go to the gym, even getting a little exercise myself in the backyard pool. Wonderful!
Thanks to Dave, Scott, Fen, Devon, and Patrick for giving me this graceful exit. I really appreciate it.