Thanks for all the helpful info and encouragement. The gun doesn't sound like it's for me. Truth be told, I was a little drunk when I posted last night and it seemed like a much better idea then. When it came down to it I don't think I could actually fire it at someone.
The stove I'll have to think about. I do really enjoy coffee in the morning, but I can skip it without getting headaches or feeling grumpy. I don't really cook that much at home, so I don't know why I'd start on vacation? I think I can get pretty far on pbj and cold-cut sandwiches and just hit up local resturants for some thing warm.
What about the timing? Is August that bad a time to start? Would I be better off waiting until Spetember?