This is where it starts getting interesting...

Hmmm... a few days ago I was alerted to pack up and get ready to move out immediately. Yesterday, I was told to stand down - they are sending another person Forward instead (actually, they are sending a whole bunch of people forward, but that is immaterial...). Looks like I am going to be here for the duration. The good news is that "here" is safer (and slightly more comfortable). The bad news: the job Forward was really excellent (a chance to really do meaningful, good stuff). Oh well. Not today. I will suck it up, and drive on.