Things went well over Easter break. I could easily say that Samantha and I rekindled a flame that was still burning, and made it even brighter. She would continue to help me plan, and I would continue to have the burning desire in my mind, body and soul for Vermont.

I ordered some material from Vermont College in Burlington; the capital city, which has a huge plethora and affinity for government. Big government. And while it is a small city by proportion, it is big in a way that you would have to see to believe; so I'm told. I will soon be finding out.

Vermont College looked beautiful in the fall and winter photos. I could see why there was such a high attendance rate from students from within the Vermont borders. Why not attend a State school, with lower (much lower at that) tuition and receive almost the same caliber as a private college. Seemed logical to me. Better known as the University of Vermont, I could see that I would definitely be attending some classes in a supervisory or simply advisory/attendee status. One is almost always allowed to "sit in" on a college course, and I decided to take advantage of some classes within the Food Science and Agricultural Department.

It was now May, and only a few months more to plan and finalize. I knew I would start in Burlington, go from there to Killington, and then off to Stowe. In the early fall, I could walk the National Parks, hie, bike, kayak and simply meander throughout the State. I would go to Maple Syrup farms, cheese and dairy farm, and of course, the Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream factory. Taste testing ice cream, yummy!!!

There was still time to do some research and put a finer pencil in place for what I would do and where I would go. Dad and I sat down one evening, and figured I would need between $7,500 and $10,000 to "sow my wild oats". I would never stray from the idea of being with Samantha, and I promised to send cards, knick knacks and the like to her. She would get lonely from time to time as I never promised to "phone home" like E.T. every nite. I simply stated to her that I would call with news and updates.