I'm here briefly now. My scheduled trial settled with a mutually pleasing misdemeanor replacing those harsh felonies, and so I do a preliminary hearing in the morning for another case and its home sweet home again for me.



Meanwhile I'm at the Townhouse, which faithful readers will know, is my favorite stopping place in Eureka. Not only is it inexpensive, and very close to the courthouse -especially now that only the 4th street entrance is open - but its got all the pleasures of home. Fridge, microwave, wired and wireless internet, big TV. I often stay in the suites upstairs rear, which have back bedrooms with nice big windows and views of old town and far away, the water. They've still got a ground level open garage space which once invited wanderers to stop for a philosphic talk, often at the top of their lungs. Now they've got 24 hour video surveillance of the public areas and things are more peaceful. Nice people running the place too.

Needed: Better fax reception for the business traveller.

Ate at the Ritz, which is therefore open Monday nights. Katzu Udon, as usual, with a prosecco and a syrah to go with it. Met someone I knew there, which occurs about half the time, and is always a pleasure. My assistant, who is home with GTA IV (35 hours logged in as of this morning) likes the sushi, but I'm a fan of dishes.

Now, alas, to work. See you later.