On or about February 10, plans were drawn for a trip to Florida. For those of you living north of the Mason-Dixon, you know what a brutal winter '09 has been. It deserves no further comment. Spring break looms for one of these train riders, and the opportunity for warmth is irresistable. For the other passenger on this train, this trip is a fool's mission (but with a minimum reward of plenty of fun and warmer weather). But more on both of them later.

For now, sit back, load up your i-Pod, cuz the Bitter Train is getting ready to roll.

Don't be jealousy.