Argh! Trader Joe's!

.....Oh! My! God! We're like, being teased unmercifully here! Apparently, there is an article in today's Kitsap Sun talking about Trader Joe's reconsidering their opening a store over here in Kitsap County.

.....Gwen Garrett (MKA Ellainyia) is a carrier of this tidbit of gossip. Again! :-)

.....I suppose though that when you start a popular rumor, it kind of takes a life of its own. And sometimes, they come true on the sheer weight of that rumor taking off in flight.

.....More dreaming I guess.

.....If someone actually sees that article in The Sun, I'd sure like a link to it. I don't see it on their front page and I actually have to go back to work before I get into trouble. :-)

.....Aaron / Arontius.

As Ready As I'm Going To Be.

.....Well, Heather is packed up solid. I couldn't get anything more into her even if I wanted to do so. I'm not sure what I did wrong, but it is packed to the ceiling. Madrun brought over some stuff for me to take over to May Crown for her. When I packed it up it didn't take any more room than JR's stuff did for July Coronation last year, so I'm not sure if I just didn't pack as well? Or if I didn't resist my subconscious urge well enough to add 'just one more thing' to the pile? :-) Oh, well, she's done now. No turning back and I'm NOT repacking. Maybe when I pack up on Sunday I'll take a little more care and attention to what I'm doing.

.....TBT and I are going to get up a little early tomorrow and do our usual weekend routine and go to Starbucks for coffee. :-) I'll miss her, but it is only a couple of days. And I'll be back on my birthday. :-)

.....Will get out of Starbucks at 7:30 and hit Safeway for gas and the grocery list. Ice chest is pack. OMG, ICE IS NOT ON MY LIST. MUST REMEMBER ICE!!!!

.....The goal is to hit the 8:45 ferry to Seattle and hook up with Madrun for a caravan to site. We'll be there even earlier than I imagined. Although the reports of snow in Snoqualamie Pass has me a little worried. The van does not do well in the snow and the chains are BURIED in the mass of stuff. I'm hoping that the weight of all the stuff loaded in Heather will keep her more connected with the road.

.....Her fluids have been changed and she's been declared as acceptable to make the trip back and forth. The AAA membership is paid up and the cell phone is charging. I'm as ready for emergencies as I ever can be.

.....I was reminded how good of friends I have this week. Isketol (one of my protege) offered space in his trailer. I declined as I really wanted to pavilion it this weekend. But the offer was really nice. Raphaella offered to feed me this weekend. Considering how busy she is going to be this weekend, I was really touched by that offer as well. Gwenllyn also made sure to let me know that I could never stay hungry or not have a place to stay as long as she was around. Where would I be without Gwen watching out for me? :-) Her Excellency Brighid reminded me that she always kept an eye out for me. And several members of the Rapier Group (Curious Culinary) helped with preparation. Reminds me of how good I have it here. :-)

.....My wish is that everyone arrives on site in full health and happiness and that Crown is wonderful to watch. With Raoukinn being the inspiration she is, I already know it will be epic! :-)

.....Wagon's Ho, Wastekeep or Bust! :-)

.....Aaron / Arontius.