Floating through the 4th

Another year...another 4th of July in Olympia.

As with past years, we did our best to escape early - fleeing the PDX area on Wednesday evening. Most of the packing had been done the night previous and (for once) it felt like we were actually going to extricate with a minimum of pain and suffering. Greer had his drawing pad, toys, water and snacks. The cats were fed and looked after. The plants were watered.

Amazingly, we managed to get out by 5pm and haul north.

You can tell you're missing out on summer, when you're astonished to arrive at your destination at 8pm - with plenty of daylight to spare. This holiday weekend was our first legitimate vacation since Alex wrapped up "A Little Night Music". To say that I was looking forward to it was an understatement.

Even though we're back in town, I'm still wondering when I'll get my vacation...