…was the official pub date of Jumper: Griffin’s Story. I got a case of them in the mail, myself. They look like this.

The paperback edition will be released February 2008 in conjunction with the movie and it will have movie cover art. Oooooh.

Okay, guys, I seem to be getting more brain-damaged by the minute, rather than less, tonight. I probably won’t post my lengthy meditation on Heinlein just yet. But it’s a fascinating subject and I will get to it.

In the meantime, I was placidly surfing the TWT Forums a minute ago. It’s where Texas bikers hang out. Props to Keith for posting the link to the following vid. It’s sweet and warm and made me laugh orange juice out of my nose at several points. You probably don’t even have to be a biker to enjoy it. Click the pic.

ADDENDUM: I just got off the phone with She Who Is Awesome. She’s fallen in lust with the Ultimate Motorcycle, as have I. This is the 2004 Limited Edition 1800cc Honda Valkyrie Rune. Its original price started at $25K, before you piled on the optionals. The YouTube vid is here. Ooh, and check this video review of it, here! This baby will take you to Valhalla in style. A couple are on offer at Ebay now for under 20K. Cheap.