Thanks to everyone who offered advice, sympathy, or an ear towards my ranting. It all helped, even if I didn't respond to the comments at the time because...
2) I went to Vegas this weekend for the big rockabilly fest. I'm too tired to write about it now, but it was good. No one I went with became drunk, sick, broke, or married, so I'd say the weekend went well.
And I saw a ghost town, a desert brothel, and a giant sculpture of a naked lady made entirely out of pink cinderblocks. more on that later, with photos.
Homo(ner) countdown: 3 days....
* Farmer's insurance, if you're curious. I will also see about moving the car insurance to them.