sometimes even i have to make the obvious joke

Thief steals the Rs from signs in Greencastle, Indiana.

clearly, there is a pirate on the loose.

kill me now.

things and stuff

• my ankle is doing as well as could possibly be expected for a sprain (some credit for this must go to avahgdu); it's only moderately swollen, i can put weight on it (although i'm avoiding that), and mostly it only protests if i move my foot around.
  
• i won't have room for the TV, but i will be able to bring my stereo. yay! (anyone want a 31" tv? how about my kitchen table and chairs? antique steamer trunk? BART ticket with $17 left on it?)
  
• i'm starting to run a little behind on the packing.[1]
  
• loosestrife's Crosbie is a really awesome dog. (GIF! GIF! GIF!)

[1] because i'm behind on packing, i'm running out of time to hang out with people. thus, if you want to see me before i go, you're going to have to come to me. this evening and tomorrow evening are safe if you're afraid of being asked to carry boxes; Saturday afternoon/evening there will be trailer-packing activities for added fun. you (for all values of you) are welcome to come over and hang out, and even on Saturday you will not be required to engage in heavy labor (although help will be greatly appreciated). bring beer and i might even hug you. shoot me an email if you want to hang out, and i'll give you directions.

bonus prize

if you come see me before i go, you'll get to see me with the shortest hair i've ever had. and you know how short i already wear my hair.