Wow! After a week's worth of "vacation", I'm back in my regular routine. I have to put "vacation" in quotes, because it was far from restful. On Monday we went to Pioneer Tunnel in Ashland, PA for a tour of an old coal mine. Tuesday and Wednesday were spent at Knoebel's amusement park in Elysburg, PA - just a half hour north of Ashland. On Thursday we spent the day in Cape May, going to the zoo and the boardwalk. On Friday we shopped at Ikea, which is only 30-40 minutes away. On Saturday night Justine, my parents and I spent the night on board the U.S.S. New Jersey during one of their regular encampments. Sunday was spent at my in-laws' house in Tom's River. On Monday I finally had the chance to really relax a bit, though I did indulge in a trip to CD World to take advantage of a good Labor Day sale.
In case you're interested, here's what I came away with at CD World:
- Mr. Show, season 3 (DVD)
- Cheap Trick: Special One
- Jeff Beck: Who Else?
- Jeff Beck: You Asked For It
- Blondie, Pat Benatar: Back To Back Hits
- Various Artists: Contemporary Jazz Sampler
Now in in my second day back at work, and I'm enjoying a return to normalcy (such as it is).