A true vacation, finally. I am headed tomorrow to New York to spend some time with my sister. The start of the vacation was rather great, with the company summer picnic on private lakeside up north near Canobie lake. For the first time I rode the water jet ski, after being pursuaded by my boss. It was thrilling, exciting and a tad frightening going that speed over the lake. Over thunder squalls, cold beer and hot burgers, it was a great way to spend the afternoon.