On the first day of May, I depart for Fortress Europa. Just me, my biddy, and a couple of backpacks, for 3 months. We start in Ireland, stay with family for a few weeks, and then go exploring the continent. I don't have a clue what to expect, and I like the feeling. I'll get back August 1st and begin working off the debt.
Downside? Only one, but it's big: the most I'll get to see is the first round of playoffs, and maybe not even the whole round, depending on length. So I'll be leaving right in the height of the drama, but this is a once in a lifetime chance for me, and hey, I hear they have internet over there so I can still feed my CP addiction and stay in the hockey loop. I'm sure gonna miss this playoff drive, and I have a good feeling about the Flames' chances. But hey, if me leaving the country is what it takes for Calgary to capture the holy grail, then that's a sacrifice I'm willing to make for all of you!
Go Flames!
Also, I'll still likely be able to talk Flames hockey with 4X4 in Italy!