We are soon to head out to Boone (North Carolina) with a hope for a trip over to Grandfather Mountain while we are there for the next 3 days and nights. This is fulfilling my need for some serious down time, as well as offering a break for everyone else from their routines. We really can't "afford" this, but we are using some of our tax return.

I am getting ready to load up the dogs and take them to the vet to board while we are gone. I am hoping the hotel will have broadband 'net access, even for a nominal fee, so I can keep up while we are chillin'. If not, I will be hopelessly behind on all your posts and due for a couple of my own. Oh, and I'm taking a couple of books. Time to start reading more. Bear in mind, I have two sons, 10 and 5, so all this illusion of relaxation is just that. Meh. We're bringing Motrin and Benadryl just in case it's needed. ;-)

"The best laid schemes o’ mice an’ men
Gang aft a-gley.”

-Robert Burns