Alcor

> > Keith, are you with Alcor?

> Yes.

> > I've been thinking about it for years, but haven't
> > seen anyone at cons lately to sign people up.

> If you are serious about it, at least get insurance 
>(unless you can afford it out of pocket, and even then, 
> insurance is a good way to assure the funding will be 
> there).

> > I'm curious why
> > so many deceased SF authors never signed up...

> They don't seem to be much more likely to sign 
> up than the rest of the population.
> As for why, ask them, but expect 
> rationalizations rather then reason.
> Keith

I spoke to Diane and she referred me to an attorney in San Diego County, whose practice is too busy for Alcor.  I'm trying to convince a friend who is an estate planner to step up.  I have to write a will and make arrangements to move to Oregon in the event I get a terminal illness.  If I end up with something like Alzheimer's it would be pointless to freeze a vegetable.  I've met some authors who believe in the afterlife.  R.A. Lafferty seemed insulted when I was surprised to learn he was a devout Catholic and did not wish to discuss it.  I have a great deal of respect and admiration for him.