I am back from the Baltimore Comic Con, and it was a real treat to see folks again I haven’t seen in many years (since last time I went to SPX, probably!), as well as meet many new folks for the first time. For more on this trip, and to see what the surprise was that I’d mentioned a couple weeks back, see the blog post below.
It’s September, the kids are back to school as of today, and before too long I will be able to settle back into a comfortable routine after the week-by-week craziness that is summer. I have discovered that I am most definitely a creature of habit– I like my routines! With the kids starting a new school year and me getting back to a nice set schedule, this feels more to me like the start of a new year than January 1st does. And as it happens, the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah, is this week, so in fact it’s the actual start of a new year for some. Happy New Year to all who are celebrating!
Hmm. I would think that “Captain” would be the preferred title in this case. But whaddu I know…
I think Sir is usually pretty safe, though, for addressing people of any rank. (Except possibly monarchs and judges?)
Carl’s still playing catch-up and it shows in moments like this. Works for me.
I would’ve gone with “Dude,” personally.
Slowly, we are finding out things. But I imagine that one or more of the listeners at the table is getting ready to ask important questions in an impatient manner: “Where is rest of crew?” “Who are people with garden tools?” “Why is it unsafe?”
Why do I get the feeling they’re about to “make contact” in a very short while?
Because we have been getting that same feeling for the last 3 or 4 episodes….. !
That man next to the Major is actually pretty lacking in imagination.