Missing in action

Bueller?  Bueller?  Bueller? 

Jeez.  You'd think I dropped off the face of the earth.  Yes, I know that it has been over 4 weeks since I last enlightened you with my wisdom.  First of all, let me dispel rumors about my disappearance of late: 

1. No, I have not died or fallen ill
2. No, I have not been in jail
3. No, there was no alien abduction
4. No, I have not been in rehab (but Lindsay says Hey!)
5. No, I did not won the lottery and run off to some Caribbean island

I have been a wee bit busy.  I was in the middle of 3 more reports from my European adventure when things got off the wall busy.  I intend to make it up, hopefully, but not all in one sitting.  

Since you last saw our hero, I've been 1) fixing the landbarge, 2) working the dog show, 3) helping out at the in laws, 4) working nonstop, 5) out on the road again for another supplier audit, 6) trying to save my yard from dying, 7) getting ready for junior's grand adventure, 8) doing the dog park thing multiple times, and 9) trying to coax my computer to communicate with the rest of the world.  I know, it doesn't look like much compared to others, but I have been swamped/uber busy and have neglected my duties.  Mea Culpa, Mea Culpa.  

For those whose sites I visit daily (even on the road), please forgive my lack of comments.  It ain't because I don't care, but something got in my system that prevents me from commenting on certain sites.  Much as I want to say something intelligent (rare) or pithy or funny, I am unable to post my wit on a few sites (sorry, Mel).  

Sorry for neglecting this meager blog for so long.

For now, let me leave you with a few shots of things I have seen over the last few weeks.  Anyone care to guess where these were taken?