Patti, I'll try to find out from my brother and sister what the plans are for those 2 weeks, and I'll get back to you when I have a better idea of when we could meet. That would be nice to meet with Kathi and Janice and anyone else that wants to get together with us. Any chance, Karen?

I think we start school around thr 24th of August. But it might be the 28th. I'm not sure. 28th sounds better. I know it's before Labor Day. I can come over whenever it's good for you. My dad doesn't have room at his place so I just need to decide and get a room at the Town Place in Williston. I like it there because they have a full kitchen. let me know when it's good for you and I'll make arrangements. I'd love to get together with Kathi and Janice too. Karen how about taking a ride!!

I'll be going for my usual summer trip to Israel to see my family and friends. I'm leaving July 5. I'll be there until Aug. 11 when I'll be heading to Vermont with my sister Katie and her husband and kids. I'll be in Vermont until Aug. 25. Do you know when and how long you'll be in Burlington, Patti? I'd like to get down to Springfield sometime during those 2 weeks. Avi always has trouble planning in advance, so I still don't know his plans. He may come to Israel for 2 weeks or at least 10 days. I'm not sure about Vermont--maybe for a long weekend. He likes his work, so it's always hard to pull him away from work and routine. He doesn't like traveling as much as I do. He's okay with the travel channel on TV! Actually, once he gets to the place, he has a good time. It's just getting him there that's the problem!

I didn't know the French kiss 3 times! The Israelis kiss on both cheeks. I always get stuck in the middle, never quite sure if I should be giving 2 kisses or just one or just a hug.

We are out of school June 13th. Amanda and the grandbabies are coming June 20 for 2 weeks. She is flying up with the kids while her husband has summer classes. I have an exercise class I go to 3 times a week during the summer for 6 weeks. Weight bearing exercises for us "mature" women. I like the summer time classes because they are early in the morning (7:30) where the classes now are Tues and Thurs 4:15 to 5:15....makes it a long day! Other then that, just things around here, cleaning, gardening....I will go up to Milton and visit Heather and the kids. I used to feel guilty about not working during the summer but figured I did my time when we had the Stand and only had July 4th and Labor Day off for the entire summer. So, I am not too far away from home and would like to visit with any/all of you! Happy thoughts...

Well the last day of school is Friday the 16th of June. We started late last year because of the remodeling going on. Dave and I will leave for our campground in NH (Ossipee) for a 2 week stay on the 30th. Beyond that I'll be working in my gardens and reading and whatever else I can think of. Not a lot of travel due to the cost of gas. We'll visit my Dad while we're in NH. It'll be a short trip from there.

We expect Colin will be back on the AT by then so who knows where he'll be. Leaving in early June from Mt Kathadin and heading south. Dave will try to find him at some point and do some hiking with him. I'm not up to this particular challenge.

I'll spend some time at school honing my power tool skills. Imagine. I'll spend some time in VT in late summer visiting Lori!!!

Thanks for asking.

And what delicious things did you serve for dinner? Glad you had a good time...and hopefully, lots of help cooking. French kisses, huh...lucky you. The weather is cool, cloudy here..suppose to be rainy Friday and Saturday. We are having our Kindergarten picnic tomorrow in Cavendish at the teacher I work withs house. We are so lucky to take the bus to her house. I need to cut up veggies, make dip and macaroni salad tonight...before American Idol comes on, so I guess I better get moving. Happy Thoughts to all...and Happy Mother's Day, too.

Sorry about your horse Karen, guess it's good that only "hope" was lost on this one.

Maybe my alumni newsletter will come today since you've received yours. They can be interesting. Not enough info aboutUS though. That of course is because the class of '72 isn't into alumni functions presumably. I know there are still quite a few members locally but I wonder if a study was done what class would be most spread out across the country

Through Classmates.com you can see a lot of people from didfferent classes. Women though are always the mystery. I try to be sure to identify myself by my maiden name.

We've had both rain and sun these last few days so the outdoors has greened up remarkably well and I'm amazed at the early growth in my gardens. It's wonderful. Colin mowed everything yesterday. It's been great having the extra set of hands around for yard work this spring. The water's too cold for me but Dave and Colin have been kyaking several times.

This morning though there was quite a bit of frost on the ground. Hopefully that's the last time that'll happen. At lunch there's been a lot of talk about snow storms on Mother's Day. I don't remember any, but it may be I just put those sorts of horror stories out of my mind.

Dave's sister is coming over from CA for a short visit this coming weekend. She'll be here briefly, Friday to Monday. I'd like Kev to come home for a visit for M day but that's not likely. He just moved into a new place and is busily settling in.

Off to get ready for school. Have a great day all! - pat