Mark,
I can relate with the get-away trip. Right now, I would say my wife could use this more then me. She seems stressed! I usually get out with friends once or twice a month but not lately. I don't want Luanne to go nuts
My germination problems are not to much of a problem. The only variaty I will be missing this year is J.D.'s Special. That's a shame but what can you do. Most of the stuff that isn't germinating can be replaced.
I usually start 30 some varieties and only grow 19 of them so I will have replacements.