I got this in my inbox yesterday morning from my mother-in-law: Subj:  Christmas is Coming (She's not a Game of Thrones fan - it's purely a coincidence... made me chuckle anyway.   'Prepare yourself for what lies ahead.... the holidays are...

Scott to me, "I don't know what it is, but my feet hurt.  The salt in the pool is stinging for some reason."  Me, "Oh, I know what it is!  You're cutting your feet on the tiles."  Him, "Come again?" ...

We're heading into friendly territory - at least I hope it's friendly and not $$$$$$ territory.  We're taking the Chief to it's mothership to get tune up.  On our way north, we need to make a few overnight stops so we...