Being afraid of monolithic organizations especially when they have computers, is like being afraid of really big gorillas especially when they are on fire.

— Bruce Sterling
Chapter 18, Page 9

Chapter 18, Page 9

Bad news — my graphics card just blew up.  I’m uploading this using my motherboard’s built-in graphics.  I was able to finish Monday’s page…next Thursday’s page is going to be a challenge.  I’m going to buy a new graphic card, but I’m going out of town for Easter weekend so it’s going to be a scramble.

Wish me luck!  Sorry about this.  In the past I have only missed updates after close family members died — I’m glad this isn’t on the same level of tragedy, but it’s still a problem.

↓ Transcript
Msaka: This is Pakawa. All surviving comm officers, report.
Comm: Lt. Obwa here, ma'am. One enemy agent killed in camp. A second is still attacking the troops.
Msaka: Who killed the first?
Comm: It was the deviant squad, ma'am. Private Gregor managed to grab one. He held on even after he was killed. His squad mates finished the job.


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Discussion (7)¬

  1. Moxie Man says:

    If you have to delay, you have to delay. We’ll still be here.

    Also, so much for “Turtle Power”.

  2. Mike says:

    Relax, this isn’t life-or-death. Well, at least not for us, but for Pakawa?

  3. The Sidhekin says:

    I didn’t realize Gregor was a snapping turtle.

  4. Deoxy says:

    There were 6, so that’s 3 down, three to go. Ouch.

  5. chukg says:

    RIP Gregor.

  6. Cavelobster says:

    No problems with the delay 🙂
    I’m not going anywhere until this story is finished all the way through 😀

  7. God of Cows says:

    Personally I think it’s a missed opportunity for Gregor to not be a cockroach.