If my son was not in a big hurry to get back home to an empty nest, he succeeded in that at least!  First he was delayed getting his rental car, then he had a flat on the way, and had to limp back on the spare.  Instead of stopping off here for lunch, he had to go straight back to return the stupid car.  I feel bad for him, with all he’s already going through, and about to face.

Meanwhile, we’re still here, watching nature take its course, as it reliably does.