Lovely day. Went to Altavia Anniversary, which was actually three, three, three events in one: Anniversary, Altavia Equestrian Championship, and Kingdom Sciences Day (the latter being run by my darling Meglet). I had a talk with some folks about an issue I mentioned here a while back (no details, sorry), and it went very well, and hopefully things will get completely sorted when we get back. I played a Human Latin Scrabble Game, but as we left before closing court, I didn’t turn in my results. I think I had a good chance of winning, but no matter.

We came home, and Ken put fresh oil in the bike whilst I showered, and then we dashed off to his mom’s birthday party. It was pleasant; mostly folks we didn’t know. Brother Steve and wife Joelle showed up with kids in tow (their three boys plus a friend), and variously Steve or Dennis or Ken would take them to the park. I amused myself by threatening to kiss the friend (Sarah—his name was Chance! But he was not blond.), and he would shriek and run. Huh. That’s never happened before, a guy running when I tried to kiss him.

Now we’re home, and tired, so to bed soon, for an early rise, final packing, and getting on the road. I don’t know when I’ll be able to post again, but I’ll keep a trip journal as best I can. Be good while I’m gone, pets—don’t do anything I wouldn’t do (which leaves you open to an awful lot, actually…).