This Page Is Under Consumption

As you may have noticed (those of you who are still out there), we've been a bit quiet for awhile.  Indeed, you are owed more summary of Japan, more exposition of what's to come around here...in short, more Amazing Tales.  And believe me, we've got plenty.  I was really hoping to ease everyone into Phase II, and I've already scribbled out some nice leisurely exposition that should bring us up to speed.  But seeing as we're about two hours away from embarking on a week-long trek on Missouri by bicycle (told you you've missed stuff), I'll just leave you with this:

Believe me, more to come soon.