"Send in the Clowns"

04/12/2001

The sad news is that I won't be getting a motorcycle. At least not right now. Maybe deeper into the summer or next year... we'll see. The good news is that I'm going shopping for, and in all honesty will probably purchase, a digital camera tonight. No, it's not really comfort shopping per se, although I readily admit that I will most likely feel tons better. Those of you that have been paying attention know that I have been talking about getting a digital camera for quite some time now. I've done the research, unlike my recent motorcycle shopping expedition. Luckily the suggested retail price on most cameras has dropped in the last month, especially on the one that I covet. Now is the perfect time too, what with my trip to Texas (hide the wenches and lock up the sheep!) coming up in two weeks. That should give me enough time to familiarize myself with most of the features and take some practice shots, which I will of course be posting in the castle for your enjoyment. As always, dear reader, I save the very best for you.

I will probably also get to practice this weekend as I am planning on taking the Clanlad to the circus. (Weird DeJa Moment: I went to a circus this same weekend, actually on Easter Sunday, last year. Of course that was under completely different circumstances.) Ringling Brothers is in DC until Monday and I managed to score some tickets for Saturday night. Go me. Anyway, the lad has been to circus' before, but being the good daddy that I am I thought this might be a fun surprise for him.

Yeah, you're right. It's all an elaborate ploy to keep from getting my ass kicked at soccer by a six year old.