In one day, I will be on a long-awaited vacation. It's my first vacation since Thanksgiving -- and, yes, I know that's a cue for someone to say they haven't had a vacation in 20 years -- but it seems like a long time to me. Also, this vacation actually ushers in "The Vacation Season," which lasts until the sad, sad final moments of August. During work week-after-work week I think about the things I'll do on vacation and plot out strategies. These usually have to do with the hobby, but also mundane things like shopping for clothes and visiting that flea market I keep forgetting about. It's amazing what gets lost in the rubble of having a job. Because it's just one week off -- and some of that involves family obligations -- I won't get to everything. But here are some of the things I hope to get to: 1. Send out those Dodger packages I've promised mailings of extra Dodgers for several folks. I sent out two earlier this week and I kno...
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