Look Ma, no hands!I’m in the process of getting ready to relocate back to the area where this journey, this puzzle, began forty years ago… Southern New Jersey.
Seems a little iconic that after wandering these last forty years, the last seven in the desert that I’m returning to the “Garden” state…
How almost biblical is that?
Already had one friend ask me if I was also planning on parting the Red Sea…
I don’t know… I might try the Delaware.
Can one still walk on the oil slick and tar balls out to Mud Island?
Am I retiring?
I don’t know.
I tried retirement back in 1996 at the ripe age of 45. It lasted a whole six-weeks! I didn’t like it then, I doubt seriously if I could sit still for it now and I’m not quite ready to be a greeter at the local Wal-Mart!
Then again, I may not have much of a choice…
I have family members and a few medical professionals suggesting that I throttle back and stop flying around with full after burners and put myself in a more favorable position logistically, for my inevitable crash landing.
The fuel lines keep freezing over, the engine has already stalled once and the foam is already on the runway.
Foam might be fun… I know back when… baby oil was…
I have quite a few drafts started and stored on disk for this blog, but because of all the details involved with the move, there’s not much time for reflection, focus or concentration on them…
So I figured I’d take a time out now, get the relocation out of the way, get re-established and start back up… Hoagie in hand, or at least a couple soft pretzels and a beer.
[Yes, my keyboard is disgusting!]
Soon I’ll be seeping in the ambiance of southern New Jersey during April and May. Just before the humidity kicks in, hurricane season starts and mosquitoes come a calling. I really have missed Hoagies, Cheese Steaks and Soft Pretzels! Are those things good for me? You know, at this point in time… I don’t care!
Something I will also miss while I’m disconnected, is the accesses to those blogs I’ve started to read and enjoy. You folks remain a measure of inspiration for me! Thank you!
Please, keep writing! I’ll keep reading…
I really enjoy all the pictures!
I might even figure out how to sign up as a blog “Follower”!
The Good Lord willing…
I may just make it to the 45th class reunion of Gateway’s Class of 1969…
At least I should be in the area, hopefully on this side of the topsoil…
No promises
