I'm in Tucson, Arizona, it's mid July, the temperature outside is 105° F, and I just bought some down pants. The sales people looked at me like I was insane (but then why do they stock them?)

Actually, now that I'm back in my hotel writing this... it appears to be hailing. I don't understand.

Went to the Titan Missile Museum today, which was pretty interesting. Bought a baggie of what was labled "Uranium marbles" in the gift shop. They're clear, so at best they might have some trace ²³⁸U. When I get back to work next week, I'll put the gear on them and see what we're actually looking at here. For $2.95, my guess is.. not much.

The conference wrapped up this morning, I leave Saturday morning. I spend tonight and tomorrow doing some (more) county highpointing and geocaching. These are things that must be done, you see. I have no say in the matter.