* No hot water, due to water heater leaking like a mother-fireplacer. (That's the new f-word, y'know.)

* Sick dog.

* Four hour drive to Corn Kingdom

* Memorial for Sturdy Grandmother, in-laws included.

* Four hour drive home.

* Pray dog is still alive when we get here.

* Did I mention a crew of in-laws who hate me?

For Tuesday, first day of my vacation:

Go to church, work my fireplacing arse off, catching up.