Oh man, I really don't want to miss this, but I have a friend who's leaving Seattle for good and tomorrow night is the going-away shindig (happening at the exact same time as Slog Happy), so the Hernandez'z'z'z'z may have to just be there in spirit. I would hate to think that we'd contribute to burying you in a hole of guilt and sadness!

I'm trying to get this sweater to fit, but it just won't go ...

Alas, I will be at Benihana's for a dinner. Please don't eat all the cupcakes.

Sorry @3, but if there are any left - which I seriously doubt - I'm going to sneak them into a coat pocket and take them home.

I'll be departing on tomorrow evening's Empire Builder for my holiday vacation. Have a lovely time, darlings!