would it be dumb to take notes as to what he's saying? I have a tendency when I get overwhelmed (especially in a sitch like this) I forget things.
I would not take notes, at least not in person. Maybe keep a notebook somewhere close by and write what you can remember when the conversation is over. That is how I try to do things. Then again I have a pretty good memory and don't forget much. I just make little bullet points in my head about things I want to remember.
M: 30 W: 29 D: 4 S: 2 M: 7 years Dropped bomb: 11/26/07 My sitch