Andrew’s not the only one who gets to escape the mundane for a while. I’m heading off on Wednesday morning, October 1, for a three-city business trip.

I’ve invited myself to dinner at the suburban abode of Master Chef Talula for the last day of my first stop. I’m looking forward to meeting some of the crew of the Mother Ship.

The second city is less than an hour’s drive from Hell. (Indianapolis as Purgatory?) Paolo has consented to be dragged off from more productive work for a while. We’ll see what exotic food and drink Hell can provide.

Third stop is Albuquerque, where I don’t know anyone other than business acquaintances. Business breakfasts, business lunches, business dinners… with more business in between.

While I may be able to check in on the Archive occasionally, I really won’t be back until October 13 – Sports Day, a Japanese national holiday.

My first task on my return will be to read Slammr’s new story “Terry”. I know how well he writes and I know what compelling plots he creates. I’ve been afraid that if I started the story before I left, I’d be wanting to check in several times a day in hopes that the next chapter would be posted.

After that, I’ll see what else has transpired on the Archive.

Bugs Bunny always misses his right turn there in NM, so be careful.