Leaving behind a flaky 'net connection and ever-shifting work conditions (as well as the poor cat, who will be cared for periodically), an impending lease renewal and shoddy eyeglasses workmanship, I head to the Land of the Rising Sun for a little R&R.

Check out the photo gallery, as I expect to update periodically over the next few weeks ( ( Read more... )

First, more pics from Rocky! Aren't you glad you got to see THAT ( Read more... )

I have some updated times for October:

MIDWEST TOUR
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Oct. 07-09 ---- Schaumburg, IL ---- TOP SECRET
Oct. 14-15 ---- Madison, WI ---- Attack of the Killer Tomatoes Marathon
Oct. 22-23 ---- Gurnee, IL ---- Six Flags (if it's not too cold)
Oct. 28-30 ---- Eau Claire, WI ---- Halloweenish weekend thingie (I hope!)
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