Originally Posted by
Turk
Getting to launch for Turkapalooza at Holden Beach in a couple hours. Me and Mrs. Turk rolling solo; the Young Turks made their own arrangements; we'll be missing my oldest, Swee'Pea, who had school conflicts. Windsurfer, golfclubs, are locked and loaded. Got the official "all clear" email from the rental agency.
In other news; learned to dive stick in one of those old exploding Ford Pinto's on the hills of Pittsburgh - the emergency brake trick was nice to have in your back pocket, as is knowing how to roll-start 'em. Now they have some sort of "Sport Shift' option; I am unimpressed.
I would be sorely tempted in the hypothetical about retirement, if my employer might decide to offer some sort of buyout package, I would be tempted. We are academic empty nesters, so we get a couple more semesters under our belt, we can see if we need my income any more...
Would love love love a deeper dive into Scotland and the UK; have been twice for golf junkets; need to go back; managed roundabouts driving on the wrong side of the road.