RIP Spool

Before I commission to Spool to the great beyond, I should say a few words.

The Spool joined AWLM in 1999, rescued by our token male at work. Spool was quickly assimilated into the Ludwell lifestyle, which involved being painted, handprinted, spilled on, and the center of the ER parties. It was the perfect height for putting your feet up, or opening a pizza box on. And the bottom part of the spool was a great place to put drinks that didn't fit on the top half. As we did cool things, we memorialised them on the Spool. And as everyone else grew up, Spool stayed with me, delighting in our mutual ghetto/gypsy lifestyle. I have chased Spool down a couple of hills, rolled it to different apartments, but I fear the end is nigh.

Practically speaking, it would be a bitch to take the Spool to California. Not that it wouldn't be really happy to be in yet another dorm. But it's bulky and only fits in the Civic one way.

So I debate the best way to send off the Spool. Because just tossing it in the dumpster just seems wrong. Storing it is an option, but when is the next time anyone is really gonna need Spool? Here is my ideal:

Gather the Mob at Lake Matoaka after dark. Finish inscribing Spool with all the events that have happened (babies, graduations, houses, etc). Then set it ablaze and roast weenies and marshmellows. Then roll it into the Lake.

While the idea of a true Viking funeral would be great, my archery skills blow. I liked another suggestion - cramming it full of fireworks, then setting them all off as it rolls into the Lake, but that would probably get me arrested.

While I'm not sure how it will get back to VA, I am certain I could find a way, if I could find a good reason to do so.

on iPod: "Shame on You" - Lily Allen

PS Let me find some pictures.