Gearing Up for Green To-Do

Live blogging an event as momentous as West Coast Green will be a bit like a marathon (or perhaps more like the Avon 3-day). So tonight at home we have the prep checklist:

• Pack food - Clif bars, fresh fruit and the reusable BPA-free water bottle.
• Dress in layers (conference centers always too hot or cold).
• Pick clothes with care(what if Sim Van der Ryn lets me take a photo with him!).
• Charge the cell phones, cameras, voice recorder, and camcorders.
• Don't forget cords and disks for charging and storing on-site.
• Pack the laptop.
• Pack notepads and pens.
• Print more business cards.
• Print release forms for photo subjects.
• Re-read the program and vendor list, and prioritize.
• Invite friends attending to be guest writers.
• Workout.
• Sleep 8 hours - really.
• Load the car and check the directions.
• Take a deep breath. Repeat. Smile.