My computer's memory leak problem seems to have been a localized event; after a night shut down, my system RAM seems to be working again.

I just learned that Spider Robinson is intended to be the toastmaster at TorCon 3, the WorldCon to be held in Toronto in 2003. If they're talking about it after the Chicago WorldCon, then it's very likely to be happening - and it'll be the first one I can go to.

I met Spider in person at Con*Cept 95, when he was our Guest of Honor. I saw him again later that year at Primedia 95. I coined the name 'Montreal Spiderheads' for me and my friend Mike from that.

Sadly, we haven't seen him in person since. I'll look forward to seeing him in Toronto.