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30 april Soapbox??Ok now - three days of cold and rainy weather is enough. I'm ready for the sunshine to return. Unfortunately it doesn't look that way. Paper says 50's and chilly into the weekend.
Speaking of the paper, some of the things I read just totally amaze me. In one article it tells how the economy is failing and people are losing homes, funding for housing is at an all time low or nonexistant. Food Pantries are needing food, people cannot pay their utility bills and so many people without Heath Insurance...etc. In another article it tells people, go out and splurge with our rebate check to stimulate the economy. Now I ask you, a family who is just about to get their heat and electric shut off because they can't afford the bill, should just say oh well and go buy new furniture, clothes or take a vacation?? Or a family needing to play catch up on their mortgage payments because they want to keep a roof over their head should just go on a spending spree? Is that what the government is saying? Maybe I'm just misunderstanding the whole deal. People who take this money and go shopping and splurge, will be helping to lower prices by doing this? I was always taught that the higher the demand the higher the price. Has that changed while I wasnt' looking? Wouldn't it help to stop spending on things we really don't need?
I'm reading about a new Research Center in one city, while another is building a new Convention Center. New restaurants are opening as well as more drugstores. Meanwhile I'm reading how other restaurants and drugstores are closing because of lack of business. Am I missing something here? I'm wondering why build a new Research Center? What's wrong with taking one of the huge empty buildings dotting the Capital District and making that into a Research Center. Oh wait -- it doesn't suit their needs? Um hello? Spend the money on making it suit your needs rather than building a new one? With the cost of travel nowadays, who will be drawn to the Convention Center? And don't we already have one or two in neighboring cities? I sure wish that money could be used to fund the housing and food pantry programs or even buck up the HEAP programs or Health Insurance programs. And why are there new drugstores practically next door to each other that will close and leave empty retail buildings all over the city? Yes, that has already happened. Big empty new looking buildings with huge for Sale signs on them. Why not use some money to fund job programs and training for young teens. We have one here that is overflowing with teens wanting training and help to find jobs. Instead of building uneeded buildings why not build a park for moms to take the kids, or if you really need to build a building why not use that building as a place for our young ones to learn and grow during the summer by teaching things like how to cultivate a garden, photography, crafts or sports or hey - how about money management. Or better yet, buy one of those big empty retail buildings and and use that. Instead the kids hang in the streets in the summer getting into trouble.
I don't know - maybe it's just me? I've never been a politically savy person -- there is lots I don't undertand. I never went to college for economics or business management or such. I'm just a simple, uncomplicated person enjoying life, enjoying my family and trying to get by in a world I understand less and less. But damn these things really bother me.
Ok - I'm off my soapbox -- lol! Gotta get ready for work. Have a great day everyone. 28 april Monday - good day for a tag ---Yep - a rainy Monday, just like the weatherman predicted. I don't have much for you today, but my friend Joe tagged me, so I will proceed to follow his directions today. I think sometimes short quick tags like this help us all to get to know each other better. Also, finding 6 quirks (funny word huh?) will get my Monday morning sluggish brain working.
So here goes:
* Link the person who tagged you. OK - just click on "my friend Joe" above and you can see what his quirks are.
* Mention the rules:
* Tell 6 unspectacular quirks of yours.
* Tag 6 following bloggers
* Leave a comment on each of the tagged bloggers letting them know if they have been tagged.
Ok -- 6 quirks...
1. I do not like to be tailgated, and everytime I am, no matter where I am, I will pull over and let the other driver pass by. Funny though how I always come up behind them when we hit the next light. What's the big rush?
2. I will not drink coffee without half n half or light cream. Milk just doesn't make it a creamy enough for me. Let's just say we are always well stocked at home.
3. I will not roll socks up when folding laundry. Once when I was a kid I had to wear a pair of socks that looked like bubbles around my ankles because my mom used to roll them up. It's a wonder they never nicknamed me "bubble ankle" Never again...
4. When I read the Sunday paper (and I have to be first or I won't read it at all) I separate it into sections like I like to read it. Everything has it's order. Sunday mornings with my newspaper are sacred and everyone knows not to touch it if I haven't gotten to it yet (which is rare).
5. I always put butter on my sandwiches no matter what kind. My mom always made my sandwiches that way and that's how they taste the best to me. Good idea mom --much better than the rolled socks thing.
6. My checkbook register has to be neat, balanced and no scribbling or cross outs. I will use white out rather than cross something out.
And there you have it my friends. Not much -- just little things, but my quirks just the same. As for tagging, I know that some friends I've already visited have been tagged, especially since we share friends in common. So if I tag you, and you already been tagged, you are free to go. LOL! How about it Skip, Melissa, Cindi, Jay, Mercy and Michele?? Up to the task?
Enjoy your week! 26 april Can't think of a title.....How can it be that April is almost over already? Where is time going? And why is it that when I'm not on the computer, I can think of so many things to blog about, but when I sit down here with a nice blank screen, my mind goes completely blank?
As I've said, the weather here has been absolutely fabulous and we've been busy. According to our weatherman the temps are about to head back down into the 50's this week. I'm ok with that for now I guess -- 50's are better than 30's or lower and I have yet to pack away the sweatshirts and all. I was planning to so that this weekend, but that's one chore that can wait awhile longer. Isn't it wonderful -- all the trees are getting leaves again. And I don't have to prestart the car in the morning and NO COAT!!
Bowling is over for the season for Kevin, but Charlie has joined a summer doubles league. They did very well this year, finishing 2nd place (missed first by 12 pins). Rather than an end of the year banquet, each year the league goes on a dinner cruise which we are all looking forward to in June. It's a fun night with dinner and a band and we all meet at the bowling alley and a bus takes us to Troy for the cruise. I like that part as no one has to drive afterwards. This will be our 4th one.
Eric has been keeping us all busy. With the nicer weather the kids get to go outside at school and never a day goes by that we are not sweeping up sand brought home by Eric with his escapades in the sandbox. Now who's bright idea was it to build him a sandbox here in the yard? It will end up in my kitchen anyway so why not just build it in the kitchen to begin with?
We are all looking forward to our garage sale the first weekend in June and there has been alot of cleaning things out. I can't believe how many books I've accumulated -- I counted 7 large boxes of paperback books (approx 45 in each box). That's not counting whats upstairs in the cubbyhole. I do belive there are more boxes up there. Hey can I read or what. I wonder how many winters it's taken to accumulate those.
So life just goes on here as ususal -- with a little less moping about inside because of the weather. Now I"m off to the shower before the mad morning rush starts and I'm grabbing Eric and hitting the store for leaf bags and coffee. LOL! Kevin will not like the fact that I forgot to buy coffee yesterday and there was only enogh for 1/2 a pot which I'm drinking the last of as we "speak"..... Have a great weekend everyone! 23 april Hey There!Yes, I've been among the missing once again. With all this beautiful weather we have all been so busy, its just too nice to stay inside. I'm hoping all of you are having the same nice weather the northeast is having. Sunny skies, in the 70's towards 80's. It's green again!! My tulips in front of the porch have bloomed and I told Kevin that for Mother's Day I want the pool opened, so we can put on the solar cover and hopefully people can swim on Memorial Day weekend.
I have quiite a few birthday's coming up (Kevin May 2, Charlie May 11, and Jamie (girl) May 5 (I think that's it) and have been planning for those. It's time for Kevin's complete physical and I have been transporting him -- stress test, blood tests, colonoscopy (sp) coming up. Kevin's and Charlie's bowling season is ending and there are the tournaments as well. I"m watching Eric some evenings while Nikki puts in some hours and of course the never ending work on the house and such. I've been sleeping well, so I'm not up early enough for one of my quick chats and coffee in the morning.
We are due for a bit of rain this weekend, so work inside will pick up again. I"m so determined to get those windows washed and the curtains either washed or changed.
Ok - enough of my mindless rambling. I'm off to see how you all are doing. 16 april Waking up earlyIt's been awhile since I've been up this early, but I woke up at 3:30 and was so restless I couldn't get back to sleep. So here I am sharing my morning cup of coffee with you all while I wake up. It's been awhile since I've done that.
Thank you everyone for the birthday greetings. My birthday this year was nice. Although it was actually on Monday, we got together for cake on Sunday afternoon, and the kids gave me my pictures. Even though I knew I was getting them, it was a nice surprise to see them. They looked like they had such fun doing it, so I'm assuming all the bickering and such that they went through in getting there all together was over once they got there. Hearing the stories they told of the get together was as great as getting the actual picture. I guess Charlie got lost in the mall -- nobody wore what they were supposed to. Yep, that's my kids for ya.
Monday was busy at work, but my boss bought us all lunch as he does with each of our birthday's. It was a quiet evening, as Kevin was bowling, but I spent time with Eric and relaxed in a quiet house later so that was nice. Yesterday, I was supposed to have the day off to do shopping and lunch with Nikki, but I ended up going in to do some odds and ends till 9:30. That worked because Eric had his speech therapy, so by the time he was done we were ready to go. He is out of school this week so we were able to take him too.
We went to Chili's for lunch and to Target to check out chairs for around the table outside -- a bit too pricey for me for what they want, so we will go elsewhere. Neither Nik nor I had much to spend but I did manage to get Eric a new movie and a pair of Songebob p.j.'s -- it's getting to hot for his feetie p.j. at night. Old Navy didn't have anything we liked at all. I've heard they are closing the Old Navy's -- by looking at the selection at the store I think that rumour might be true. Nothing inspiring at all.
We definately steered clear of the bathing suits...lol! I really do have to do something about getting back in shape after this winter. I've been thinking of going back to the gym and I want to, but I get so mad at myself because I never follow through. I really need the exercise and I always feel good about myself when I am in shape. What's up with my brain, that I never keep it up. Well -- I guess I just need to try again -- so much better than doing nothing at all.
Well the paper has arrived, so I guess I'll see what's new in our tiny little newspaper that takes me all of 10 minutes to read. Have a great day everyone. 14 april Hi there!I'm just taking a quickie minute to add the pictures to my album. My kids went in and took the time to get their pictures done. The very first on is the 11 x 13 they got for me --
Love those kids!
Be back later -- work busy of course. Just when I didn't want it to be. 12 april WeekendThe paper says the weekend will be rain, rain and more rain. April showers and all that I guess. Maybe I'll spend the day potting some plants for the front porch. If it's still too cold I can put them by the dining room window till it's warmer. I just want to see flowers and enjoy playing in the dirt a bit. At least I won't be tempted to work outside rather than inside.
Sunday brings another bowling tournament for Charlie and Kevin in the morning, and then the kids are all going to get together here to celebrate my birthday which is Monday. Rain is predicted, but hopefully the weather guys are wrong again and we can get some time outside.
Other than that not much else is new -- time marches on. But I am enjoying watching Spring arrive.
Have a great weekend everyone. I do hope you all get some nice weather to enjoy!
11 april For Eric Daniel -- Little man........
Nikki had to work earlier than usual, so she dropped Eric off here at work. He enjoyed a ride on the forklift with pop-pop and LOVED the huge spinning ceiling fans in the warehouse. Anything that spins facinates him. Since mom and dad weren't going to be home till after Eric's bedtime, we played, had dinner, played some more and had bathtime before bed. I really enjoyed the little guy so much. It was a good day for him.
Arpril is Autism Awareness month, so for Eric, all the others and their families who live with Autism, I'm sharing the following. Our little guy is so special to us. His uniqueness is what makes him who he is. Hopefully, the following will help those who are just becoming aware of how prevelant Autism is. And to help family members, who want to better understand their grandchildren, nieces, nephews or other loved ones who have been diagnosed. One in 150 children nowadays are diagnosed within the Autism Spectrum.
Here are 10 things every child with autism wishes you knew.
Some days it seems the only predictable thing about Autism is the unpredictability. The only consistent attribute, the inconsistency. There is little argument on any level but that autism is baffling, even to those who spend their lives around it.
The child who lives with autism may look "normal," but his or her behavior can be perplexing and downright difficult. Today, the citadel of autism, once thought an "incurable" disorder, is cracking around the foundation. Every day, individuals with autism show us they can overcome, compensate for, and otherwise manage many of the condition’s most challenging aspects. Equipping those around our children with a simple understanding of autism’s most basic elements has a tremendous effect on the children’s journey towards productive, independent adulthood. Autism is an extremely complex disorder, but we can distill it to three critical components: sensory processing difficulties, speech/language delays and impairments, and whole child/social interaction issues. Here are 10 things every child with autism wishes you knew. 1. I am a child with autism. I am not "autistic." My autism is one aspect of my total character. It does not define me as a person. Are you a person with thoughts, feelings and many talents, or are you just fat (overweight), myopic (wear glasses) or klutzy (uncoordinated, not good at sports)? 2. My sensory perceptions are disordered. This means the ordinary sights, sounds, smells, tastes and touches of everyday life that you may not even notice can be downright painful for me. The very environment in which I have to live often seems hostile. I may appear withdrawn or belligerent to you, but I am really just trying to defend myself. A "simple" trip to the grocery store may be hell for me. My hearing may be hyperacute. Dozens of people are talking at once. The loudspeaker booms today’s special. Muzak whines from the sound system. Cash registers beep and cough. A coffee grinder is chugging. The meat cutter screeches, babies wail, carts creak, the fluorescent lighting hums. My brain can’t filter all the input, and I’m in overload! My sense of smell may be highly sensitive. The fish at the meat counter isn’t quite fresh, the guy standing next to us hasn’t showered today, the deli is handing out sausage samples, the baby in line ahead of us has a poopy diaper, they’re mopping up pickles on Aisle 3 with ammonia. ... I can’t sort it all out, I’m too nauseous. Because I am visually oriented, this may be my first sense to become overstimulated. The fluorescent light is too bright. It makes the room pulsate and hurts my eyes. Sometimes the pulsating light bounces off everything and distorts what I am seeing. The space seems to be constantly changing. There’s glare from windows, moving fans on the ceiling, so many bodies in constant motion, too many items for me to be able to focus - and I may compensate with tunnel vision. All this affects my vestibular sense, and now I can’t even tell where my body is in space. I may stumble, bump into things, or simply lay down to try and regroup. 3. Please remember to distinguish between won’t (I choose not to) and can’t (I’m not able to). Receptive and expressive language are both difficult for me. It isn’t that I don’t listen to instructions. It’s that I can’t understand you. When you call to me from across the room, this is what I hear: "*&^%$@, Billy. $%^*&^%$&*" Instead, come speak directly to me in plain words: "Please put your book in your desk, Billy. It’s time to go to lunch." This tells me what you want me to do and what is going to happen next. Now it’s much easier for me to comply. 4. I am a concrete thinker. I interpret language literally. It’s very confusing for me when you say, "Hold your horses, cowboy!" when what you really mean is "Please stop running." Don’t tell me something is a "piece of cake" when there is no dessert in sight and what you really mean is, "This will be easy for you to do." When you say, "It’s pouring cats and dogs," I see pets coming out of a pitcher. Please just tell me, "It’s raining very hard." Idioms, puns, nuances, double entendres and sarcasm are lost on me. 5. Be patient with my limited vocabulary. It’s hard for me to tell you what I need when I don’t know the words to describe my feelings. I may be hungry, frustrated, frightened or confused, but right now those words are beyond my ability to express. Be alert for body language, withdrawal, agitation, or other signs that something is wrong. There’s a flip side to this: I may sound like a little professor or a movie star, rattling off words or whole scripts well beyond my developmental age. These are messages I have memorized from the world around me to compensate for my language deficits, because I know I am expected to respond when spoken to. They may come from books, television or the speech of other people. It’s called echolalia. I don’t necessarily understand the context or the terminology I’m using, I just know it gets me off the hook for coming up with a reply. 6. Because language is so difficult for me, I am very visually oriented. Show me how to do something rather than just telling me. And please be prepared to show me many times. Lots of patient repetition helps me learn. A visual schedule is extremely helpful as I move through my day. Like your day planner, it relieves me of the stress of having to remember what comes next, makes for smooth transitions between activities, and helps me manage my time and meet your expectations. Here’s a great web site for learning more about visual schedules http://www.cesa7.k12.wi.us/newweb/content/rsn/autism.asp 7. Focus and build on what I can do rather than what I can’t do. Like any other human, I can’t learn in an environment where I’m constantly made to feel that I’m not good enough or that I need fixing. Trying anything new when I am almost sure to be met with criticism, however constructive, becomes something to be avoided. Look for my strengths and you’ll find them. There’s more than one right way to do most things. 8. Help me with social interactions. It may look like I don’t want to play with the other kids on the playground, but sometimes it’s just that I simply don’t know how to start a conversation or enter a play situation. If you can encourage other children to invite me to join them at kickball or shooting baskets, I may be delighted to be included. 9. Try to identify what triggers my meltdowns. This is termed "the antecedent." Meltdowns, blowups, tantrums or whatever you want to call them are even more horrid for me than they are for you. They occur because one or more of my senses has gone into overload. If you can figure out why my meltdowns occur, they can be prevented. 10. If you are a family member, please love me unconditionally. Banish thoughts such as, "If he would just ..." and "Why can’t she ... ?" You didn’t fulfill every last expectation your parents had for you, and you wouldn’t like being constantly reminded of it. I didn’t choose to have autism. Remember that it’s happening to me, not you. Without your support, my chances of successful, self-reliant adulthood are slim. With your support and guidance, the possibilities are broader than you might think. I promise you I’m worth it. It all comes down to three words: Patience. Patience. Patience. Work to view my autism as a different ability rather than a disability. Look past what you may see as limitations and see the gifts autism has given me. I may not be good at eye contact or conversation, but have you noticed I don’t lie, cheat at games, tattle on my classmates, or pass judgment on other people? You are my foundation. Think through some of those societal rules, and if they don’t make sense for me, let them go. Be my advocate, be my friend, and we’ll see just how far I can go. I probably won’t be the next Michael Jordan, but with my attention to fine detail and capacity for extraordinary focus, I might be the next Einstein. Or Mozart. Or Van Gogh.
09 april Report? What Report?It was a nice weekend - with temps in he high 50's to 60 degrees. Monday was the same nice weather and today will be in the mid 60's. Yes it sure does feel good. I didn't mention yesterday (Tuesday) because Monday evening a virus decided to wiggle it's way into my little body. Was I ever sick. And it happened so fast. One minute I was fine and the next I was in the bathroom and crawling on the couch in misery. I tried to go to work Tuesday, but after an hour I was home and under my afgan in bed - out like a light. I slept from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 and while I was still a bit woozy I figured I just might live.
Charlie and Daniel are back to work. I'll have to take a picture of them in there yellow American Sealcoating shirts that they complain about constantly. I guess yellow just isn't the color nowadays. Jaime's life in Cali is moving right along, he sounds a bit more confident when I talk to him lately. He has spent alot of time at the restaurant, getting to know people and helping with the new menus. He's loving the great weather and playing basketball in some of his free time. I told him to enjoy the free time while he can. He goes on the payroll and begins working on the 14th of April and he will once again caught up in the 24/7 restaurant business.
Here at home, the windows are open and fresh air is flooding the house. Eric has been spending more time outside at school with the new stroller the classroom purchased with the donated money. And believe me, that kid loves outside as you can see by the pictures I managed to take time to put on here Monday.
So now that I'm feeling a bit better today, I'm still going to play with the scanner today when I get time. I will not let that machine beat me. Besides, I really want to get some of these pictures on the computer, as I'm thinking of having one of those photo books made for my dad, my sister and I to have.
I can hear the birds singing outside -- it's been awhile since I've heard that while sitting here with you all, waking up and drinking my coffee. I sounds great. I can hardly wait to spring clean this dining room, take down the blinds and watch the sun come up once again. For now, they stay because this great Northeast weather is unpredictable and without the blinds, cold air blows through the room. But the first week of June down they come.
Ok - enough of this rambling. Time to get moving. Oh ..... Jane? What report are you waiting for? I'm giving myself a headache trying to figure it out.  05 april Can Spring really be alive???It looks like it's shaping up to be a nice weekend. Decisions, decisions, -- work outside or inside? There's so much to be done both places, it sure will keep us busy. Honestly I am itching to get outside to clean up the yard. There's little bits of branches and twigs, leaves left from last fall when we had an early snow and didn't get them all, and raking and draining the water (that used to be ice) off the pool -- all need to be done and honestly I could use some fresh air. But then again -- the house needs some more spring cleaning and airing out -- decisions, decisions.
Either way, I'm sure I'll be kept reasonably busy. I had a wonderful nights sleep last night, so I am rested and ready. Yep, eight full hours. I did wake up once or twice, but was able to get back to sleep quickly. So -- who knows what the weekend will bring.
I've found a few pictures for you all, but am still playing with the scanner at work. I guess I'll just have to break down and ask my boss to help me. He's pretty much got it down pat. It's one of those huge office type scanner, copier, email machines where you need high tech knowledge and a master's degree in math to work it. Yes Jay that picture is larger than it looks here. It's a regular 4 x 6 snapshot. But if I try to make it bigger it gets distorted. But it will be nice to have the pictures on the computer so I'll keep trying.
Well, I'm itching to get started so have a nice weekend everyone -- I hope you all have some nice spring weather like we do here! 03 april ~~~Good morning everyone! It's shaping up to be a nice day -- 55 degrees predicted and sunshine. No I didn't sleep much better, but I feel better today. I think it may be in thanks to all of your kind encuragement, and shared experiences. Thank you. Amazingly enough Jaime and I have talked pretty much daily since he left and that helps also to make me feel like he is closer. It also helps me know he is alright.
Seems like the places I'm visiting recently have a few pictures of my friends in their childhood years. I like Jay's new profile picture she puts up occasionally where we an see her grow up. My birthday is coming up on the 14th so I thought maybe I would dig out some of my old childhood pictures and see if I can scan them in and put one up occasionally -- or maybe all at once. I was a cute little one ya know. No modesty here my friends...all curly hair and dimples. My sister on the other hand -- a toothpick -- lol! Right Vicc?
Well as you can see below, I'm not much good with a scanner so guess I'll have to spend some time practicing. Help Jay....
 This is a picture of my dad and I -- I can't scan the picture to fit the whole page and I've been trying.
02 april ~~~~Yesterday was an absolutely beautiful day. Even though the weatherman said it would be cloudy, the sun did come out in the afternoon and the temps were in the 60's. Absolutely wonderful. Then there was a thunderstorm in the evening. I love thunderstorms and I was driving in this one. Nik and I went to a potty training class at Eric's school. We learned some useful things and discovered that he probably isn't ready -- but when he is -- we will be ready to guide him. Being Autistic he will be a bit more of a challenge than I'm used to, but the class helped alot.
We are moving along on the kitchen renovation. The pantry is completely done now except for my finishing touches (decorating and picking out some baskets and such). We start the mudroom/breakfast nook area Saturday. Paint, floor, etc.... I will get a picture of the pantry as soon as I can find the curtain I want to go in there.
Anyway - as I said I haven't been sleeping well and it's starting to get to me. I know that it is because of the stress of Jaime being in California. He is getting nervous about finances and such, and I have no means to help him out. When he calls he sounds so damn lonley and he is impatient to get to work. I know that going to a new place where he doesn't know anyone is hard -- and I just hate the thought that one of my kids is so alone. It bothers me alot. We are redoing the kitchen and are lucky that I have the money on my Lowes card to do it. Can't very well send Jaime my Lowes card now can I? We talked last night and he was feeling a bit better. He got to where he would be staying and had a tour of the new restaurant. I stressed to him to give things time -- that he was always good at making friends and that things would work out for him.
Nik showed me a picture of her and Daniel that they had taken when the crew went to get their portrait done for my birthday. I came out nice. What do you think:
She took Eric to get his pictures done yesterday and they have little ones on her receipt. They look like they came out fabulous. I can't wait to post them when they come up on the computer account she has. Here are two that Jamie (girl) had done of Kaelynn and Kevin Jr.
Well I've caught you up on a little bit, and I'm going to take a break, do a little work and then do some visiting. So till later, take care and don't give up on me just cause I've been away a bit. I will always get back as soon as I can! Peeking in........Ok - so here am, ready to update and I can't think of a darn thing to say, or better yet where to start. Most all of you know that I usually do a blog early in the morning over my coffee, when the house is quiet and no interruptions. Well, lately I haven't been sleeping worth a darn for some reason. Up and awake every two or sometimes 3 hours, trying desparately to get back to sleep. When I finally do managet to get into a deep comfortable sleep, the alarm goes off and I have to fight with myself to get out of bed. Let me just say that that kind of tired is not good for trying to get something written on a blank screen -- and when I do finally start to wake up, it's time for the shower and head to work.
Work has been pretty slow lately -- although we will probably be picking up shortly as there are a few projects in the works. But we all have agreed that it is time to purge files and do some heavy cleaning out. I think I have done enough though that today I can finally sit and do some visiting and say hello.
So -- since it is time to get in the shower now, I'll be back when I get to work and grab my muffin and coffee and see if I can fill you in on what's new with me and my crew and do a little traveling to see what you all have been up to. See ya in an hour or so......... |
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