"Here at the end of all things..."

Hey Folks!

It has been a few weeks I think- and very busy weeks indeed! Like a snowball rolling down a steep hill this tour is rocketing toward its conclusion at alarming and exhilerating speed, and today is the conclusion at last! I only have a few extra minutes this morning since we don't have to packm our luggage in the van today.

I am thrilled. This tour has been a life changing experience for me. Of course I'll do a mega post soon with all my feelings, goodbyes, pictures and so forth- but for now I have to get my big ugly winter coat on (for what is hopefully the LAST time) the one I bought from St. Vincent DePaul in St. Louis to keep me cozy during frigid load ins and outs. My company and I must once again chow down the hotel's continental breakfast (trying to improvise new and exciting ways to eat toast and harboiled eggs-- you should see some of the creative concoctions we invent to keep food ennui from consuming us), pile into the big white van that has become our second home over these months, and set up that set ONE LAST TIME!!

I have to run- just know how thrilled I am- bittersweet to be saying goodbye to friends, but so ecstatic to be heading home for the holidays at last. My tour of duty is ending- the last battle is at hand. Wish us luck! By the time you read this I will most likely be a free woman- and getting on UNEMPLOYMENT!!!!!!