3 days to lift off

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It's Friday, and I fly on Monday to Rio.
I've just had a brilliant few days wrapping up school - the play turned out to be fab, the last day was fun, we had an excellent pool party, interupted by a couple of vaccinations, then more tom foolery in the pool splashing about with my students. Usually I get hurt at the end of year party, but this year I got away scott free! I met up with Lucille, Eric, Mike C, Kristin, Karen, Kristina, Adrian, et al for a fun bash at Orleans in Davis Square, then rode home very carefully.
Today, I went into school early, crashed the room, finished the paperwork, then found a travel agent who was able to sell me a Brazil airpass, then had a two hour traffic jam to the second class party at Clare and Dana's house in Marshfield, which was also a gas. We went in the ocean, chucked seaweed around, caught a couple of waves, and an excellent time was had by all. Rather too short though as I had to leave to meet my good friend Paul fresh over from Blighty for the weekend. With incredible foresight, I had forgotten to ask him which flight he was on, or even from where he was flying, so I had to come back home.
A huge second run out to Marshfield is likely a bit much for jet-lagged Paul, I think, since it turns out he has indeed flown across the pond, not merely up from Washington D.C..
Anyways, I love those kids, and I love those parents too, so here's a toast to all of you (slurps on a small whiskey): To good health, a fabulous summer, and a properous future for one and all. I'm going to miss you all.
Tomorrow I pick up the Brazil airpass, and I will be taking Boy to his summer residence in Concord.
On the agenda: Watch a bit of footie, hang with my buddies, even shop for premitherin-soaked clothing.
I just read about vampire bats the size of a thumb that transmit rabies. Great. As if insect/fish creatures swimming 'upstream' weren't enough to worry about!
See you on the flypaper,
mike

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Comments

[Kristin]

I'm so excited for you. Enjoy your last evening in the States. I'll be checking your blog while I'm away. See you in September! Love, Kristin "My cow jives"

[suze]

Good fun this weekend...a lot of laughs and it was great to see Paul again! Glad we had the chance to see Eric before he heads out as well. Both G and I are going to miss you very much, but are so happy to be able to follow along via your blog. Have a wonderful adventure....stay safe and healthy of course! Will keep an eye on things and have a go at keeping your plants alive and well (wish me luck, haaa!). If you need anything or want/need to contact us, feel free to email or phone (if you can): 781-572-2594. Lots of love, Suze and Gia