Erma, it was great seeing you & Ernie at Toucan's the other week!
I just signed up for the event, although once again I question whether or not C-Gypsy will be in the water. If it were up to Pam our C-Dory would be in the water, but I always worry when I am in working in PA and she is the only person here.
Ernie? Don't forget about my suggestion. Tell the boss you are taking the weekend off. Hell, tell him it may be longer than just the weekend and you'll get back to him when you are ready to start working again!
If it helps I'll be happy to sign your timecard or write you an excuse. I remember mom doing that when I missed school. Of course that was about 50 years ago. Wait... Oh heck, I really AM getting old!