7 + 3=10. Ten Cougars. Early....really early..Gate 26, 39, 26...what's goin' on?...OK where's Alex?.."Let's leave him"...hey, who said that? Not me. He shows - we're cool. First of many security checks. Off with your shoes! Now something off the Volcano Menu...it's really IMPORTANT. Nice flight except for that air pocket over Memphis. DC here we come, here we are. Where's the shuttle - its cold...'er cool here. Retro polaroid. Shake it. Don't shake it. Give it time. QT to the CR. Crystal City. Yer rooms aint ready...hit the road. Welcome addition - Shannon - lonely traveler from Atlanta -tag along - for sure. Next stop - pizza! Of course. To the mall - with a MILLION others! A bit crowded. Duh. Way crowded. Whatever. We're here and we're in it for the long haul.

4-03-11