I tried right through last night to get myself to NOLA, but some testy goddess had parked herself on my doorstep and thwarted every plan. So I will sit alone in my little private tavern and raise a cup of vermouth toward the Southeast.

Maybe if I get started now, I can make it on time to number III. So, can I sign up now?

Festus,
disappointed, but eager to hear all the tales of drunken -- I mean, scholarly -- revelry