The Man had a fabulous idea the other day. So fabulous, I don't think even he knows how much of a winner it was. But long story very short he just drove off with both munchkins for a Harry Potter Grand Opening weekend, leaving me and the 4 legged creatures* waving at their dust.

They were shooting me looks of pity, as if they felt bad there wasn't room in the car for me to come too. (There really wasn't – it's a working weekend, so the car was stuffed full of all the tournament gear, and...