Koha-US 2017: Fred and the Avenging Chicken go to Coeur d'Alene

Second in a series. You can see the first one here. Disclaimer: Any opinions, either stated by me or inferred by you, are strictly my own, and do not necessarily reflect any opinions of my employer, co-workers, the avenging chicken or any of the stuffed animals shown in these photographs. The cat has his own opinions--very firm opinions--which he once again shared at full volume when I got home.

Cat and Suitcase Cat and Suitcase At the airport At the motel
No, the cat isn't going on this trip, either. And he finally realized it. At the airport. We check in to our room.
The conference starts! Programs Lisette Poetry reading.
The conference starts! Get your program! You can't tell the players without a program! (photo credit: Coeur d'Alene Public Library) Lisette Scheer talks about the Koha Community. I didn't give a presentation this year, but I did recite my poem The Access Code. Despite that, I was re-elected to the Board of Directors as Member at Large. I don't actually do anything as Member at Large, but I'm very good at it, and I look forward to doing nothing for another year.
Group Photo Library Sign Lunch Break
The 2017 Koha-US Group Photo (photo credit: Coeur d'Alene Public Library) I had to crop this out of the group photo for space reasons, so here's a separate photo of it. (photo credit: Coeur d'Alene Public Library) Lunch Break! (photo credit: Coeur d'Alene Public Library)
Mudgy, Millie, and the Avenging Chicken Mudgy, Millie, and the Avenging Chicken Plaque for Mudgy and Millie New friends.
The story of Mudgie and Millie is marked by statues throughout the town. Here's the one outside the library. And a closer view. Yes, they have a video The Avenging Chicken meets some new friends.
Vicci and Friends Lake Cruise Lake Cruise Old Mission State Park -- Mission Exterior
As does Vicci Knott. Sales of the book and stuffed animal benefit the Coeur d'Alene Public Library Foundation. We take some time out for a cruise on the lake. The air was smoky from nearby forest fires--not the ideal weather for landscape photography. We make a side trip to Old Mission State Park.
Old Mission State Park -- Mission Interior Hackfest
And a view of the interior. At the Hackfest
Puzzled Last Day Devbox
Cristopher Brannon and Brendan Gallagher puzzle over a problem. Last day. We're all a bit tired by now. (photo credit: Coeur d'Alene Public Library) Christopher Brannon talks about DevBox
Winding Down Christopher Brannon Koha button Library Fountain
Alas, the conference begins to wind down. We pose for a picture with Christopher Brannon, Koha-US President and host of the conference. He and his colleagues at the Coeur d'Alene Public Library did a magnificent job. If you see someone with a button like this, ask us! Just be prepared to listen for a while. (photo credit: Coeur d'Alene Public Library) One last look at the library fountain.
Leaving Cour d'Alene Airport motel Spokane airport Back home
And we bid farewell to Coeur d'Alene My room at the airport motel. How am I going to explain this to Accounting? I reserved a basic room, honest!! Another trip, another airport. This one is in Spokane. Back home, tired but happy. This was a great conference, and we look forward to attending next year's gathering.