Cultists? I would ask if you were joking, but . . .

Um, but for the most part it's been pretty quiet around here lately. I went to a psychiatric conference the other week. It was nice. I didn't get abducted or beaten up or anything. I'm starting to get the sense that's a rarity for getaway weekends around here.

Have fun with your friend. It sounds like you could both use a vacation from your vacation.