I've also mentioned earlier that if I'm ever going to do this, it isn't going to be a piecemeal effort. It'll be throttle wide open, full bore, get the hell out of my way effort. The way the district has been redrawn is also a plus.

But if it's not readily apparent, I've had some issues creep up on the home-front recently that have kept me busy and away from home more as of late. This may sound strange, but to my employer's credit, they've been very helpful and accommodating in that area.