Thank you to everyone....

Thank you to everyone who helped make my last day at work so special. It's not enough to just say "Thank you", so here it is in 3-D!!!! We're busy packing - so more later!! Yippeeee!!!!!

Before and after pictures of Cory's haircut

BEFORE - a proud, handsome dog with dignity!




AFTER - and feeling a little sheepish! But what a haircut for the sandy beach and the warm sun! He's going to be the envy of all the other dogs.

DAVE PASSED HIS TEST!

We just got a phone call from Dave with the wonderful news that he passed his HUGE test in Philosophy! He sounds happy,relieved, and very focused on where his career is heading. Of course,we knew he would pass, but it's nice to have the confirmation letter in hand! We are always proud of Dave, but especially so today! (And it's also Cory's birthday today!!) We leave Monday for parts south (unless there's a blizzard)!

The boat's ready

I checked on the boat today and it is ready to start the trip. It currently is at G&R Marine in South Windsor. It's on the trailer, the electronics have been installed and tested, all systems have been put into working order and tested, and it looks beautiful. Our current plan is to begin the trip this coming Monday morning. After a brief familiarization with the boat mechanic our towing sojourn will begin.
I've checked the weather - as accurate as it can be this far in advance - and we appear to be in a warming trend on that date. As long as we get below Washington DC on the first day we shouldn't have any problems.
Now a long evening of reading the manuals...

LINDA SAYS.... I've started to pack my bathing suits & sunscreen! It's hard to believe that soon we'll be warm and have no snow to shovel! We're very, very excited!