Where's Shano?

I've been way to busy for my liking to be quite honest. I went to the Toronto film festival, which was interesting. Caught up with some old acquaintances, saw a bunch of movies and closed a deal for Alpha Cine. I then flew home for a few days where friends Bob & Crystal came to visit from L.A. To say the weekend was a little mad would be an understatement. I then hopped on a red-eye flight to New York, arriving at 8 a.m. for the IFP Independent film market. I hooked up with my old friend Eric Murray and had a few drinks on one of the nights. I can only 'work' so much!

Back in Seattle, Muirenn's joined the Ballard Youth Soccer team 'Scrambled Leggs' and they are remarkably good for their age. I've been appointed the stand in coach and will be managing a full game in November.

Steven's still here and leaving tomorrow. I'll pst an update with pictures some evening this week!

Out with the old in with the... brother in law.

Lisa's Mum and Andy departed in time for me to pick up Lisa's brother Steven on Sunday. Our first set of guests had an amazing holiday apparently. Their previous image of the states was Los Angeles and occasional excursions to Las Vegas. Not even Santa Monica left them with a positive impression of the country. One visit to Seattle in the height of summer has changed all that, so much so that they want to retire here now. I'm not convinced they'll feel the same mid winter after three weeks of round the clock rain!