Gave the news here at work about my departure. Everyone looked like the passengers on the Titanic must have when informed that just as a precaution they were asked to wear life jackets. Who am I to say? I defer to Boss Sunshine's political instincts.

So I think I'll go down to Florida next weekend, leaving on Friday morning, and getting into Fort Lauderdale on Saturday night. Stay on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday...maybe longer, we'll see. I wonder if I can coax the Baron von Philadelphia into coming down with me. Or just go solo. Me and my dog. We shall see.

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