The Calm Before The Storm

An extremely busy couple of weeks is set to start for me later this week.  I always have trouble sleeping the night before I start a new trip.  This time it's a few nights early as my mind already begins contemplating the various events and outcomes.  At least the weather around here is back to normal.

I will leave Florida Wednesday or Thursday and drive my new truck to Illinois.  Originally, I thought I was going to take my motorcycle with me to eventually drive back to FL with.  Not anymore.  Instead I will fly back on Southwest Airlines using a credit I had from a previous cancelled reservation.

Friday morning I have a doctors appointment; nothing special, just the normal poking and prodding one is suppose to get as they get older.  Also, my new truck has an appointment to get a new 5th wheel hitch installed.  Then Sat or Sun it's a 1,000 mile road-trip to pick-up my new trailer.

Next week, among other things, is orientation for my newest driver -- my oldest son.  I will ride with him for a week or so teaching him how to not run-over things.  If you have ever towed anything you will understand.  He has not.  And his first effort is going to be with a 36' wagon.  That's a lot of stuff hanging behind you to think about.  But he is a smart kid and a fairly good driver -- for a 28 y/o anyway.  It won't take long for him to get the feel for it.

The week after next -- the last one in June -- will be the 2012 National Veterans Small Business Conference in Detroit.  I have been undergoing verification by the VA as a Veteran Owned Small Business.  This certification is to enhance our ability to do business with the federal government.  The conference is an opportunity to mingle with the decision makers and to learn how to maneuver thru the red tape.  That will be a three day affair after which I drive back to Illinois (because I'm taking my new truck to MI) and finish up any loose ends.  My flight back to Paradise is Monday night July 2.

Busy, busy times ahead as we get close to the official start of Summer.  And I just remembered, today is the day Jupiter enters the constellation of Gemini.  Depending on who you want to listen too, this is suppose to be a very powerful period of my life.  It will take Jupiter a little over a year to pass thru so, time will tell.