"...full time, energy and attention"

448.  That's the number of revolutions that have elapsed since the 30% downpayment was made, back on 07/25/16.  Decided today to pay the full balance, so that's off.  Momentous.  Antarctica draws nigh, closer and closer.

Have also lined up some bucket list city trips to San Fran and now New Orleans to fuel the further off beat inspirations.  Add to the early January visit (weather permitting) to fabled Nantucket and New Bedford Moby Dick marathon and you have yourself some solid distractions pre-Feb 21.  The biannual London trip also shaping up nicely via standby in between the two, as you do/must. 

As the predominant thought remains fixed on Long Island and the Cow Ledge Road.  Various permutations and computations in that regard.  Upon the return in early May, I can see separate paths: LI-only, MFA-only, LI + MFA, RPL?  Start dates as early as 08/18, with deferral up to a year later possible?

Consider this post an unlyrical placeholder of thoughts on this Monday night.  Should have squeezed in a final sail instead, but oh well.  Have printed off some "how to..." reading material.  In either case, there is a case to be made, finance-wise, for sticking with the law through to the end of next year, with a liberal interpretation of the words in the title from the Agreement.

Think on 't.  I know you shall.