It's been a tumultous visit thus far, resulting in three members of my family in tears.  We're going to go pick Jason up at the airport in a bit, so that will probably kick the grand total of tear-shedders to four or five.  Things are good, though.  Dad still wants to have nice long, loud talks with me, but, on the bright side, he bought three of the Sopranos cigars (for him, Jason, and me).  I'm looking forward to them; the company that makes them (CAO) also makes my most absolutest favoritest cigar in the world: the MX2.  Anyway, I've gotta get dressed and join the family...maybe we can get some shouting out of the way before Jason gets here.  I'm really looking forward to seeing him again.