Off to another conference; Ball with Dad

I'm heading off to my 3rd conference of the calendar year. Like at an August conference in Vancouver (loved the city), I'm giving a talk.....pretty much doing the same one since the audience will be completely the same. But, a research "competitor" will be giving a similar talk, probably giving the same conclusions (based on his paper) in a talk the previous day.....hope I don't get questions asking about differences between our studies (story there). Thoughts on the conference as it goes on...

First, though, is a drive through the BS alma mater and a night staying at my parents place. Leaving the conference, I'll stay at home again. And, play basketball with my Dad. How many 60 year old guys play ball once a week? With people 40 years their junior?? That is amazing....I sure hope I am able to do that at his age. It is an interesting group, that has changed over the years. It is affiliated with their church. Used to have a lot of good 20-30 somethings, but talent has left area and been replaced by mainly 20somethings that aren't as good. It is probably the only "open gym" that you'll find in which people play zone on both ends (allows the few older ones to keep up). Also, it is a "call your own fouls - if you commit it, not if others fouled you/violations" place. Even though I've played in it intermittently since '91 (early 8th grade), I have problems with the calling as I've been wired to do it differently. Either way, I'm looking forward to hooping with my Dad, who shoots (seriously) about 80% from 10-15 feet. Should be fun.....