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Thursday, July 16, 2015

Getting closer...

Vacation is a mere three weeks away; this year's destination is The Big Easy - New Orleans is calling loudly and I can't wait.  I think I first was bitten by the Nawlins bug around '87 when I would read these food and lifestyle magazines about the culinary and cultural fare that is the city's heartbeat.  Plus, my girlfriend and I were completely smitten with the South, so it was a natural thing.  28 years later and I'm on my way.  Although in thinking about it, I do remember Susan and it makes me sad.  I hope she made it there.

At the same time, all the prep work to tie up the loose ends before we go is time consuming.  The detail, the making sure that nothing is forgotten, phone calls have been made, etc. can make you need a vacation just on its own.  Thankfully, the new MacBook and iPod arrive next Tuesday, so those will be in hand and prepped before we leave.  And I've already packed the basics (the light clothing, the toiletries and the guidebooks, etc.), so all that's left to do is call the airport-to-hotel service 24 hours before we go, along with the local car service to the airport.

And those po'-boys just keep looking better and better...