Hello From California.

Out here visiting in Oakland. Good times, good people. However...this
whole security at the airport thing sucks. It's one big racket. They
take your lighters, your bottled water and your toiletries. Why? Because
you could be a terrorist. Of course, as yoon as you're through security
you are free to buy all those items back. How rediculous is that? Oh
well. Let the festivities ensue. =D