/authors/compacted/Recent content in Compacted on Gromet's Plaza ArchiveHugoen-usWed, 30 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000/stories/2009/12/30/holiday-cleanup/Wed, 30 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000/stories/2009/12/30/holiday-cleanup/<p>It was Thanksgiving week and I was off work for the whole week and wife had to work through Wednesday.  I was not sure what I would do the whole week while she was at work but decided to plan a trip to the hunting ranch on Tuesday and return late Wednesday.  After speaking with Megan about this she agreed as long as I was home before Thursday.  She stated she needed help getting ready for Thanksgiving dinner and would prefer me to stay home but since it was the only time I had to go, I could if I wanted.  I agreed and began to make plans.</p>