Alright.
I know I'm a pirate.
It's pretty obvious by now. And I know that once you post something on the internet, it's out there for all to see. And much like spoken words, it can't be taken back.
My feelings were a little hurt this morning. I'll admit I was a proponent in the debate, and I instigated a bit. I know that. Nevertheless, the good captain is something that's very important to me. Pirates is a way of life in this house. And it's near and dear to our hearts. And it's an integral part of the way that I write these trip / pre trip reports.
Which makes it an integral part of me. So what I'm saying is, I'm feeling a little defensive.
You all don't have to love Jack Sparrow as much as I do. I don't even know if that's really possible.
But, without sounding like an absolute wretch, may I please gently remind my lovely readers that this is my pre trip report?
I had a really hard time deciding to write this. I have a lot going on personally, and I'm not even sure if we're going to end up taking this trip. So far, I'm planning on going, but a lot of things that are up in the air right now may prevent that.
And writing a pre trip report is making an emotional investment. And that was very, very, very hard for me to do. I actually timed this specifically to coincide with the ending of A Pirate's Life for Three. Looking to the future, now bring me that horizon. Savvy?
So, if at all possible, can we get this ship steering back in the direction of the details of a pre trip report. Please, please, please, don't take offense. I love you all and our discourse very much. But we have almost five pages, and only two actual posts about the trip. Part of that is my doing, and I apologize. And please, I know it's easy for any of us to sidetrack, but almost feeling like, okay, when do I get to post about the trip?
And if we're going to have a friendly banter, let's try to keep it on the Lapuette thread. I really don't want to offend the mods.
And please remember, I'm only human after all. This tough Jack Sparrow exterior only goes so deep.
Thanks, and my apologies.
~TK~