Time flies when you're not blogging...

It's been a busy time for the intrepid adventurer out here in Arizona... Tubing down the Salt River was awesome because one of our group purchased a six-man inflatable raft (which we dubbed the Queen Mary) and we tied the remaining tubes to it and floated down the river about 20 strong. We were a floating log jam waiting to happen. Marshmallow fights broke out all along the river (traditional method of whiling away the time--nothing is better than whipping wet marshmallows at other floaters... feels like you're being hit by a tiny wet sponge). At first I thought it may not happen because on the ride to the river in the morning the skies were overcast and rain threatened to ruin the day... But by the time we wrestled the Queen Mary down into the water (very chilly water, there was significant shrinkage!) and set the flotilla on its way, the sun broke through and the day turned beautiful... Lots of sunblock used (although there were some casualties---some of our group looked like human "stop signs" by the end of the ride). I, being the veteran of the "cheeto" wars survived with no problems and some awesome color. (Pictures will be posted on facebook for those who care). Five hours later, we were on the bus headed back to our cars...what a great trip!

Went bowling later that night and something gave way in my left knee and forced me to stop for the night... I am now officially announcing my retirement from bowling forever (unless I start bowling left handed--I suck ambidextrously---meaning I can't bowl with either hand). But after a few days of rest and ice therapy, I was back on the golf course and the knee is back to being just a cranky reminder that I'm older than I think...(but of course it won't stop me from doing anything because I'm basically a moron).

I also did something I always wished I could do in college...I became an honorary member of the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. My friend Mary Ellen is a member and she is the communications officer and needed to send out 1500 mailings and after being turned down for help by her "sisters", I came to rescue and helped with mailing labels and "dots"...(those little circle things that seal folded mailers). I did not ask for payment, but I would like an invite to the alumni slumber party (if there is one). So we managed to get them out on time and I satisfied "my good deed for the day" for two days.

The trip back to the East Coast is in full swing... Plane tickets purchased, visits scheduled (and some not) and I should be running around like a mad man the whole time I'm there... It should be terrific. I am sure my "east coast attitude" will re-emerge at the necessary time and that will be enough to get me through. I am looking forward to visiting with y'all and I think I have time to squeeze everyone in... As long as I get a few days in Manhattan (man, I am Jonesing for some lox and cream cheese on an everything bagel) around my visit to Citifield and the Mets, I'll be a happy camper.

Well, adios for now... I'm off to host at the Arizona Science Center this morning... a chance to restock the "fountain of useless knowledge" with useless factoids to spice up my blogs... should be an interesting event...