I knew intrinsically that we would get whacked again

at least several more times. The precedent had

been established LONG AGO. I just thought we'd

be able to stretch our legs a little longer during the

last run.

OH WELL... the other longs here have seen all

this before. Really, this doesn't even phase me now.

I don't know if that's scary thing.

I've had my ecuador inoculation by virtue of staying

on this ride (an accelerated education btw) as long

as any of the other longs here.

I think it could get uglier before it's done and that's

fine, make a play on that if you like, but in the end,

i'll see those remaining at the finish line.