Rubicon in the rear view

This morning, despite the best efforts of the malfunctioning printer and an inadequate paper supply, the die was cast, the Rubicon was crossed - the defense draft of Thetis, my thesis, was deposited in the mailboxes of Drs. Kaiser, Wong and Harris, the members of my committee. It feels good to be at this point, but yet I have a hunch the battle isn't over. Stay tuned...