TipsForAyeGoers

With AYE 2004 fast approaching, it's time to collect some survivals tips from AYEs past, and add some new ones:

Stay hydrated. Phoenix is high dessert, and the air is dry. Take advantage of bottled water when it appears, and consider an early trip across the street to the mini-mart to buy a few bottles of H₂O.
Bring chapstick. The high dessert air will dry out your lips.
The sun shines in Phoenix, even in November. If you're fair-skinned, suntan lotion might not be a bad idea.
3x5 cards are a great way to capture notes and thoughts. Bring a few, or scavange some at the conference. Bring spare pens; being caught short is no fun.
Before you pack, imagine yourself at the conference, and fill in "I'm sure glad I didn't forget to bring ___________."
Dress for comfort. AYE is a low-key conference.

Phoenix is desert, but it can still get cold! I'll never forget how I froze the first year! I always bring something to layer now. :-) The hotel doesn't turn the central heat on until it gets VERY cold, but they do have space heaters they will loan you for the room.

--SuePetersen 2004.10.24

All of the above advice is good, even though Phoenix is not high desert, but just desert. Just so you know. - Jerry Weinberg 2004.10.24

Updated: Monday, October 25, 2004