Back in DC where a heat emergency has been declared (and it was 100 when I left!). So I wonder if it's possible to extend Sea Doo to a week or two next year. Maybe we could rent a big house on the shore/island/mountain and just never leave.

SeaDoo is one of those great alternate realities that we all seek but rarely find. Good company, new experiences (including 2 days of non-stop wine tasting led by intrepid Bob W) and new people with nary an uninteresting one in the bunch. And all this watched over on high by the Great Goddess of the Sea Doo, Missy. Have you noticed how she manages to smile in the midst of all the ups and downs and general confusion? Surely a goddess from another dimension.

So I bow before your wonderfulness Missy and am more than thankful for all your efforts. Should you decide to form a cult please contact me, I'm available.

Thanks also to Cougarchicks, Jackal, bkkth and Monitor for chauffeuring me around with a special gold star to Jackal for missing out (well not completely) on all the tastings we did while he drove. [However the gold star can be rescinded if a certain picture ever makes it onto FT, you know which one I mean]

Stay cool everyone.