.. I worked today and one of my engineers wanted to get off work early (after our morning meeting) because he wanted to go his hometown for the 4th of July weekend (8 hour drive for him from here). I said OK, and he said GEE Thanks!! I'm gonna' get a HUGE bag of fireworks as soon as I get there! I't going to be great.....

Boy, it's been a LOOOOONG time since I got that excited over some firecrackers! I guess the times have changed for me!