Yankee Alpha Foxtrot Bravo

The short version of the story: after two weeks of nonstop stressed-out work, work, work down in Silicon Valley -- and a bit of hurried flying when I could get the chance -- I pass the checkride with some of the worst flying I've done in months. I don't feel anything much other than very relieved -- I guess the sense of accomplishment will come later. And I'm grateful to John for getting me through it all, especially the last two weeks when I've been really cranky due to things at work getting utterly out of control. Too many 7am meetings and all-weekend work shifts to make flying an easy thing...

The long version will have to wait for the weekend, at least. I have a long day's real-world work to do tomorrow...