We kept the appointment we made with the local volunteer from the Small Business Administration, which was our ostensible reason for coming here. He spent the first half of our hour together trying to talk us out of starting a business during a recession. If there were no recession, Tom would have a job, and we wouldn't need to start a business. Duh.

Feeding the seals at the old aquarium was more fun. Also, on the drive over, I saw a flock of bufflehead ducks. At least I think they were buffleheads; I'm no expert.