And so begins the final few hectic days before leaving the country for almost 2 weeks. There's so much to get in place, both personal and with the band. You want to make sure you haven't forgotten to do something so that when you get back you don't have a big headache on your hands. Then, as far as the band is concerned, you've got to make sure everything is still moving forward once you get back. Reality tells you once the plane, train, and wrong side of the road adventures in the UK are done, you still have gigs to come back to. Hell, Chicago for the Summer is starting to be looked at. The machine must continue to keep rollin' on. A compilation CD to be released, along with planned road trips, keep the "offices" busy busy busy. The thing is, you're never ever "done". Never. You always must be planning the next move. This was a big one though. On January 1st, I had no band and a little UK tour set up. The work was double time. If everything is moving along smoothly, you don't usually have such a time of it. I'm glad this part is finally over. The last rehersal was last night. We're ready. Anticipation is starting to give way to being focused. Take care. Later, Butch