127.0.0.1 In Tech Speak

Nearly 5000 kilometers, six stops, two countries and more gas station coffee consumed than one should admit to drinking later, I am finally home after twelve days of being on the road. I cannot tell you how much I was craving being home as the days wound down on this road trip because I was tired of hauling all my bags out of the car to a hotel room and back. Tonight, I arrived home around 7PM, and I think I got all the road trip desires out of me for a while. Yes, it's good to be home.

I'm taking the night off to unpack, unwind, and completely pass out in my own bed, so don't expect any hockey chatter today. While I am grateful to have had this opportunity to cross Ontario and swing through the US on the way back while seeing an OHL, an OUA, and an ECHL game, the drive felt heavy on the way back as I put 25 hours of distance on the car's odometer. I won't deny that I had fun, but I'm tuckered out entirely. In saying that, HBIC is closed today.

I will likely turn some hockey on tonight as there are Canada West games that I should be watching, but I fear I may pass out if I settle down on the couch. If I do, I likely need the sleep, so I'm not apologizing for that. I just may be sorry that I missed some solid performances from players who deserve some spotlight. Fear not, however, as The Rundown will appear tomorrow.

For tonight, though, I'm calling it an evening. Even as I write this quick post, I can feel my body just wanting to call it a day, so I'm choosing to do that. Watch for tomorrow's article as there are some things I will highlight such as the OUA game I took in on my trip that featured the York Lions hosting the Waterloo Warriors. On Monday, life starts again, so I'm taking this one night to prepare for my normal life that doesn't involves circling the Great Lakes in a car.

It is very good to be home, though. To see snow. To sleep in my own bed again. Take it easy tonight, folks, and I'll be back tomorrow.

Until next time, keep your sticks on the ice!