Smokey The Bear says "Don't play with fire".......

Well, another 4th of July is upon us. Time to singe some facial hair. Actually, the extent of my firework experience was at my bro's party this past Saturday. For some reason, my drunk ass was put in charge of lighting off the fountains. Good thing I work well under pressure and lots of booze. Yeah, it was "Trains, Planes and Automobiles" last Saturday. After being in Tulsa, OK for three days and doing absolutely nothing work related b/c of weather delays, I was finally going home and if I could get home early then I could make it to Ben-n-John's domestic union/birthday party. My co-worker and me bid Tulsa a flaming adieu and jetted to the airport to find that we had one shot, one chance, one hope of getting back to Indy. We were able to get to Kansas City, KN but were then on "standby" and could be asked to de-board the plane. When we landed in Kansas City, the Lord & the Lucky Charms Leprechaun were on our side and we got to continue on to Chi-town. However, the duality of my life prevailed and I had three obnoxious and unruly teenagers sitting behind me with their collective knees in the back of my chair. It took all of my constitution to not turn around and strangle a punkass. It always amazes me how oblivious others can be to the havoc they wreak on others. When we landed, the pilot gave the usual spiel of remaining in your seat until the plane stops and these lunchboxes immediately stand up like their the koolest thing since sliced bread. I was very tempted to ring the Flight Attendant for a body bag cause IT WAS ON!!!! Again, the joy of getting to Indy only to drive 2 1/2 hrs north for a party on 5 hrs of sleep was keeping me sane (as insane as it sounds). But all was good, got to Indy, went home to freshen up, picked up Travis and got to Ben's where I ran into old friends that I haven't seen in a long time. Sometimes its nice to get re-acquainted.......sometimes not..........
Well, my first Pi travel trip was a complete wash. I had some fun in Tulsa. Got to go to the mall and a new Aquarium that had a walk-thru shark tank. My next planned travel trip is to Oshkosh, WI at the end of the month for an aviation expo. I'll be with Dan this time so that should be cool. Unfortunately, I have to drive the six hours to upper Wiscounsin and back.......and, strangely enough, we've rented a preacher's house for the week b/c hotels are in strong demand and short supply. I just hope I don't have to stay in the 6 year old girl's room. I'll sleep in the bathroom tub before I do that (I've done it before).
Anywho, to my readers, have a safe 4th of July and remember why we're celebrating. As much as the party and Holiday from work themes prevail, be sure to take a moment in the drunken stupor and remember that some gave all, some are still giving all. Be thankful.............