So I'm sitting here at the Home Show, squirreled away at the News Tribune booth, centrally located in the middle corridor between the exhibition hall and the Dome. Jonathan, our super fabulous paper hawker, is here trying to get people to subscribe to the paper. Why don't you come down here and sign yourself up? You know you love us. By the way, Craig and Kits bailed, so you'll just have to deal with my magnificent posts. I know you're super excited about that.

So I'm off to explore the cool stuff around the show. I did a quick drive-by and saw all kinds of cool stuff, including that GYNORMOUS sand sculpture that was in today's paper. It looks wicked cool. Hey, do you think I used the word cool enough in this paragraph?

Stuff that will help you navigate the show:

PARKING: Bring cash. It's $8. Gulp. I know. But it will save you from walking in this driving rain. There are cheaper places to park near the Best Western (private lots) and you could always cruise for street parking. I was too lazy and too cold to surf for a cheaper spot.

NOTEBOOK: Bring one. You'll want to take notes.

PROGRAM: Grab one, along with a bag at the entrance.

CAMERA: I've got mine and will start posting photos shortly. Yay! I know everyone loves being subjected to my mediocre photography skills.

Get down here!