Testing, testing...is this thing on?

Avast ye scurvy dogs, ye can set aside the relentless pursuit of a fresh, new Brooklyn blog post. We are back with a sincere apology; we were remiss in our duty to provide our rabid fans with timely updates of our fascinating doings. Yes, the Harvest is upon us (thank you Marc), the leaves and the times they are a-changin’ but before we move forward, let us take you back to a land far, far away: the Northwest.
Many of you were witness to the glory of our summer trip home; the weather was awesome, people cooked for us and paid for our meals, we boated and shopped and barbequed and generally basked in the goodness of a NW summer. We packed in so many visits with family and friends (30 peeps in the first weekend) that by the end of our two weeks we were completely exhausted and in need of a vacation. Let me just say that going back to PA school was hardly a vacation, thus the amount of time which has elapsed between blogs. But I’ve already apologized! Geez, get over it!
You might be wondering what exactly has been occupying our time of late. Good question! Personally, I have been living at SUNY Downstate (or so it seems). We have an average of two tests a week (three this coming week) so once we are done with one test, they literally hand us a packet of information to know, retain and love for the next test. PA school is a relentless pirate who is constantly making us walk the plank. So far I am surviving, but really, really REALLY looking forward to our Christmas break when we get almost three (!) weeks off.
Halloween is coming up! For those of you who are aware of my sickness, you will understand how distressed I am that we will not be throwing the 2nd annual Monster Bash this year due to my hectic schedule. Never fear, though; the decorations are up, complete with orange lights, witches and spider webs aplenty. Thanks to those of you supporting me with new ideas for decorations, food and such for the next Halloween party. I am looking forward to implementing all the ideas, especially the Thorax Cake (thanks, Ragan). Also, look for pictures of the pumpkin I will be carving to enter in Downstate’s pumpkin carving contest. I plan to be $50 dollars richer by next Tuesday.
This ends my tirade (for now) and I promise to be much more compliant when it comes to blogging. Warning: Dan’s post coming up next.