Congratulations Kathi! Nice to know that others know, you know what you're doing. Say that 3 times fast!

While you're at it say this 3 times fast ----Technology Education-Educational Technician. That's the title of my new position. I'm really excited about it. I'll be working in TE which basically can be described as Shop meets Science. Its a terrifically vibrant program and I'm working with a great guy whom I admire. He's patient and talented and the kids love him. We've already started making plans for some changes we want to implement in the space and in the program. It's a great opportunity for me. So now I can officially stop feeling sorry for myself.

Has anybody heard from Roland? He seems to have disappeared. I'm leaving for FL in the a.m. to visit my dad. The boys and Dave are meeting me down there. First time we've all been together since Christmas. I can't wait to be warm!! See you all in a week......

I got my portfolio back this morning and I am HIGHLY QUALIFIED!!!! It is a relief to have that behind me. It is now vacation week and I am so glad. My grandchildren and daughter are still here. It is certainly different having very young children in the house again! Hope all is well with everyone. Happy Thoughts.

my birthday was nice! my younger son authorized me to be able to take him out to breakfast this weekend. it isn't like he is a snob that refuses to be seen with me, it is just the encouragement that he felt like giving that would lead to us both doing something we like. my other son gave me a memory stick for my laptop (many more megabytes in size than my brain has ever absorbed) and did not push the obvious point that, at my age, maybe i need some help with memory. he also gave me a stress relieving squishy thing which just pisses me off and i just want to sqeeze it till it pops and i can't stand the color and if i ever see it again i'm going to go nuts!!#$%^&*!@#@. . . just kidding. I actually am not feeling much stress, but i am a tactal guy that likes to squeeze things. you know, it was all fun!

the thing about 51 is that it doesn't have a ring. what rhymes with 51? "lifting tons", reminds me of my continuing responsibilities. "shifty sons" reminds me of why i am "lifting tons". hey, "nifty buns" rhymes and kind of works. i will have to tone up for summer. get the picture girls? yes we see (leader of the pack- what year was it written?) and- "oh, behave!" as austen powers would say.

Richard, hope your day was a good one. And many more. How was your weekend in Canada? Lori, the spa sounds so nice. Let us know how it goes. We had a hail storm last evening with hail the size of marbles here but bigger elsewhere. Today is much better. Gosh, having an Aug birthday I feel so much younger than all of you!!!! Haha!

Happy Birthday Richard !! Enjoy it.

The 50's feel to me much like the 40's and the 30's. I keep forgetting hold "old" I am. You know the saying. "You're as young as you ...................

I like birthdays....well, now that I am over the 50 one anyways. I've always shared my birthday, having a twin and my second daughter was born on my 24th birthday. Enjoy the day Richard and celebrate life!

Richard, I forgot to say--best wishes for a Happy Birthday and a happy life!!!!

No, mine hasn't come yet, Richard--it's on the 22nd. I'll be celebrating it a little early, though. My friend Irene wanted to do something for my birthday while my sister is here, so the 3 of us will be going to relax in the spas at Two Bunch Palms in Palm Springs on Friday. Not something I've done before. It's supposed to be relaxing, quiet, beautiful.... We'll see. Irene's really loud, so we're worried we'll get kicked out of the place. (They don't allow talking above a whisper!)

i am here to wish myself a happy birthday. lori, was your's recent?? and not a peep? hmmmmmmmmmmmmm!

No problem Lori ---Just checking

It's super windy and sort of cold but a friend and I are walking into town to go to an early supper. We're trying to get our 10,000 steps in. Some papers to correct tonight so we'll have to stay alert. No confusing beverages with supper.

the snow is almost gone and I'll be heading for Florida in a couple of days. Really looking forward to seeing everyone down there. Relaxing and warm, just what we all need.

No news yet on my new job but maybe by Friday before vacation starts. We'll see. Take care all. - Pat

Hi, just got back from a couple of days in Charleston, SC for the fun of it with my husband and daughter. Saw a plantation, took a carriage tour, did some mansions, the aquarium and a few restaurants ....... and a ghost walk (no ghosts to report). Also, ended our trip at a 50th b'day party in Seneca, SC for an old friend from Schenectady GE days. We also picked up my youngest son from the airport. He went back to visit friends in MI for springbreak. Keeping old friends can be difficult but definitely worth the effort. Gorgeous weather here and can't wait to get back at gardening this week. Sounds like everyone is having a busy spring with travel and family ........ enjoy!