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Ah, that too-buzzed state that is slightly shy of drunk, but intoxicated none the less.

South African restaurant, in the bar, watching the Opening Ceremonies while eating a perfectly prepared calimari steak. I mean perfect -- if you undercook or overcook by 10 seconds, the squid gets all chewy and rubberbandy, and is not a nice experience. These folk know exactly what they're doing. Add some seared prawns with Hake (a fish I have to research -- I had it in Barcelona and loved it then, but it is not one of my normal sportfishing species to my knowledge.) Man, a wonderful meal.

Started with my fav vodka martini, moved to a South African whiskey after dinner that tasted a little more like scotch (a bit sweet in a malty kinda way.) Finished off with a South African red wine that was fruity, but as dark as a gritty Bordeaux.

Watching the opening ceremonies, knowing that 4 billion people, nearly 2/3 of the planet, is watching simultaneously, probably half a billion watching half-drunk in bars like myself...in complete seriousness the numbers are stunning. We were guessing the final torch bearer and I came closest. I guessed Steve Craig, the goalie from the 1980 US hockey team...mainly because he went to the same school as I. It was a lucky guess to get the teammember, but they were all there. Beautiful. The procession of nations was lovely, marred only by the McDonalds and Bud Lite commercials that were forced into the ceremony.

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BTW, I'd like to say that Yo Yo Ma, at any time, at any venue, will outclass Sting by several parsecs.

That is all.

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And now, bed. Good morning, and see y'all....later in the morning ;)

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Nice day today, low 60s and sunny. Went hiking up at Lake Allatoona and watched folks fish for trout. I should probably get a rod up here; all my gear is in Florida. But, I'm not much of a freshwater angler. I prefer the species and sport (and hell, the general scenery) of the sea.

Saw about a dozen deer. All the greenery is gone, they're out foraging right in the open where the grass and plants are maintained by the park staff. Lots of small young ones, a few larger females. Didn't see any bucks; I think they would still have their antlers. Folks are talking about reintroducing elk to the Smokeys. It'd be nice to see them around.

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So, I'm supposed to fly to Boston tomorrow for some biz next week with the big client. Should be an interesting set of discussions. But, I gave them all my travel options and they said they'd get the tickets, car, hotel, etc. I popped into work today to check my email -- no info. Hmmm. I'm pretty sure it'll be the flight I normally take....but I should probably get some confirmation before I hit the airport security gauntlet.