End-of-summer "vacation"

Sliced Bread will be kicking back in the pool for the next week as I divert my efforts to covering politics over on our Aurora Votes blog. That will be followed by a lengthy decontamination process to remove the stench of hippie protesters and liberal elitism (together, they're a mixture of days-old patchouli and and fresh caviar) after braving downtown Denver in the beginning, middle and end of convention week. By that, I mean I'm going to Cripple Creek to enjoy some mountain air and maybe find a poker table.

Check out Aurora Votes throughout the weekend as we occasional provide updates from Denver and our own brand of political analysis. I'll be updating you on the big blogger and VIP gathering at Elitch Gardens on Saturday evening -- assuming the rich, delectable catering doesn't send me to bed early with a full stomach.

Until then, the Dude abides.