Sometimes a journey is... Just a way to get from place to place!

I am never roasting a chicken without a roasting bag again.  Period.  Okay, so I've been doing it for years but this makes two fires in less than a year and that is NOT something I feel like repeating.  I don't know what it is, but it is far too upsetting to Cartoon Ranger so we'll just stick to baked chicken for a while. Unless I can persuade Cyclone to eat it when I use a roasting bag.

The jury is still out.

Cartoon Ranger had field day today.   His teacher and I were a bit concerned, as he is averse -- HIGHLY -- to having his feet wet and water games were on the docket for the day.  However, CR surprised us all by enjoying the water and even asking for a bucket of it to be dumped on him.  He had been  provided with a dry set of clothes, all the way to his Sponge Bob boxers, for after the games.  He was a happy guy.  I mean, you know, 'til the roasting chicken caught fire.

Cyclone got his high school registration materials yesterday.  We have to choose electives.  It's not easy!  He will be in the Class of 2012, so there are a few new things added to his requirements here in Florida.  Oh, lots of fun. A performance and practical art requirement.

Plus, he has to choose a major.  As a freshman.  He can change it annually, but he must choose one.  We are thinking perhaps of TV Production. At his school, it's a major. And for the sophomore year, one has to pass an audition to remain in it!

Okay, the vacuum has stopped. I must return to my work of emptying all my nice new cupboards and washing them down. And all the dishes. And all the food containers.  And the carving knives and the coffee maker...

For dinner, we wound up ordering pizza.