Well post doc at Duke AND poker is even better Talked to the professor a few minutes ago and he offered me the position. I am really excited about getting back into the academic arena. Heading out of Nogales later today most likely back toward Arkansas. Will probably spend a few days in Tunica trying to fleece some of my southern brothers out of a few bucks along the way before rolling into NC.

Awesome news Piers.

Going to snow here in ny saturday

Piers just a little word of advice, stay away from Lacrosse parties.

Made my way into Durham last Wednesday. Should be moving into an apartment tomorrow. It has been a very enjoyable few days here in Durham. The folks in the department that I have met seem to be very pleasant. Went on a mushroom collecting trip yesterday near Ashboro and will be on the road again for a field excursion into the sand hills on Tuesday. Hard to beat walking about the woods in fall collecting plants and enjoying the company of other like minded souls. I am feeling very at peace with the decision I made in coming here and I am looking forward to the work I am about to embark upon.