Great to hear your visit with Janice and Butch was fun. I figured it must have been.

I head home in the morning. Probably 10 hours driiving see you all on sunday maybe.

Enjoy florida karen!

Well Lori, yes, we survived. Thanks for caring. No evacuation was called thankfully. The fire department came and fixed whatever was causing the alarm and we were all set. Dave was anxious to go though at that point. So we spent a little longer waiting at the airport than I wanted but it's fine. Logan has a nice little side area with rockers and we settled in there to wait for our plane.

So now I'm at the Town Place Suites in Williston. It's right in Taft Corners. Real nice, supper kitchen and plenty of "spredding out" room. I went to dinner with Daddy and Rachel last night and then they came over here for a while. Tonight my cousin Michelle is driving up from Rutland and joining us for supper before heading back. I'm cooking here at the hotel. Great opportunity. It's a short visit but we haven't seen each other since my mom passed away so that's almost 18 years now.

I'm not sure how families separate and move on from their connections. I don't recommend it. I've spent the last few years trying to re-connect with my cousins and have even discovered cousins I have never met. Folks from my dad's side. Very strange. The interent is or can be a wonderful tool.

So travel safely every0ne, and we'll talk again from our homes soon I imagine. By the way, Karen, how was your visit with Janice and Butch. I wish I had more time here in VT so I could connect with more people. I'd love to do a mini reunion this summer. Maybe a camping thing. Anyone interested?

It's good to check in and get everyone's news--we all seem to be traveling lately. Patti, you have to fill us in on the end of the story. Did you get evacuated? Are you okay?!!

I continue to be amazed by the beauty in New Zealand. Such unspoiled nature! Yesterday my son and I hiked up a mountain and had a panoramic view of the mountains and lakes. He had to keep stopping for me to catch my breath, but it was definitely worth the effort. It's going to be hard to go back to L.A. after this...

I am now "resting" after settling the little ones down for a nap. We went for a walk this morning and to the park to play. Amanda and Rob have gone out for lunch....finally! Karen, I haven't figured out IM on this computer so unless somebody helps me I will have to be satisfied with this.
I saw camilla blooming here too. Daffadils are out too. There was a coating of snow on the ground yesterday morning so the big joke was that I had brought the snow with me. Unlike home, though, it was gone in 2 hours! Hope all is well.....Happy Thoughts ....

Hi everyone from the Courtyard Mariott Trement St. in Boston. Dave and I head home in a few hours. It's been a fun couple of days but bitter cold wind chills. We went all over the place anyway though. Les Miserables on Sunday was wonderful. I'd love to see it again!

When we get home this PM I'll be switching suitcases and heading to VT for a few days. A little snow is expected but nothing too worrisome.

As we speak the emergency lites are flashing and an announcement to heed the possible evacuation alarm is being repeated. As you can see I'm ignoring it. If the evac notice comes on Dave will appear with my coat I imagine. (I'm down the hall from our room in the nice little business area) Nice of the hotel to provide these computers for us.

Lori, NewZealand sounds fabulous. Dave has arrived quite concerned so I'm going to go. Talk to everyone soon! I hope - Patti