Oh No!!! Where???

Greetings:

So, as you read this, literally, at most any time today (that would be Friday or next Wednesday), I am seriously STUCK inside a vehicle, driving.  From start to finish, just dang near 600 Miles.  Not necessarily how I want to spend my Happy Friday or upcoming Wednesday.

First things first...  Alice Cooper said it best when he sang Schools Out:

(source) 

It's June and that means School is out...  And that means it's "Summer Conference" time.  And finally, that means it's Travel Time.  Each summer, there is an annual Conference associated with my part-time job, which is School Buses and Students.  It's almost an entire week of Training Classes, Award Dinners, Banquets, Guest Speakers, Exhibit Hall Viewing & Prizes, and yes, more Classes.

Each year, the Host City is somewhere in the State of Texas.  Last year, it was in McAllen, 351 Miles from where we work.  Two years ago, it was in our backyard, Galveston, 23 Miles from where I live.  This year, it is in LUBBOCK!!!  Just under 600 Miles.  It says 8 Hours & 51 Minutes on the map.  That does not include lunch & restroom breaks:  Yikes!!!

"B" is where Lubbock would be...  If there was anything there

Yep, I'm driving, in the Company Car, almost 600 Miles today (Friday) to absolutely nowhere, to "B," where there is nothing... well, maybe some Raiders that are Red (get it?).   But, not much else.  And I will be there, at "B," through next Wednesday.  And while I'm away, Donna is OFF Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.  Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!  And she talked me into leaving her my keys to my New Ride.  Double Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!  (and Yikes!!! too)  I am so trying to smile...  It's what I'm all about:  Not So Easy Today!!!  So, it's a Short Post.  Did I say it's an "All Expense Paid Trip?"  OK, OK, I can't complain too much.  But still...  Lubbock!!!

Takin' it "To the House"

Music:  This week, I am displaying a truly Great Song, but it is indeed a very Sad Song.  The lyrics are included and they deal with a serious subject that can rip a Family apart.  I hope you'll give it a listen and think about all the Kids out there that are missing something in their lives...  From Soul Asylum, please listen to Runaway Train.  Thanks...  (source)

Market Watch:  Yikes!!!  A really bad day for the Dow, falling yesterday some 353 points, back down to 14,758.  It did not seem to faze Facebook, however, as it stayed in its range from the last few weeks, closing at 23.90.

The End:  I appreciate you dropping by this week.  Thanks!!!  Have a great weekend and I hope to see/hear from you on Mix Tape Tuesday.  Til then...

Be safe, be smart, and always Smile...  It's "Happy Friday"

adios...  vaya con dios