A split second after I hurriedly published my posted message this morning I realized that I didn't include Charlie McHugh's mailing address as I did back in June or whenever if anyone wanted to hunt for it back there. Soooooooooooo...it is 9 Pine Brook Lane Unit G5, North Springfield, VT 05150. Have a Happy 90th, Charlie!!

Hi, This may be a bit short notice for those who don't check in that often, but I just wanted to post the reminder of Charlie McHugh's 90th birthday coming up on Tuesday the 31st. He might get a kick out of hearing from some of us. Glad everyone is spending some time in the cooler water. Will be attending my cousin's daughter's wedding in Hinesburg on the 4th with reception following in Charlotte. My cousin Bruce, the Dad, had a stroke early morning the 17th and is in rehab at Fanny Allen in Colchester. He should be able to be OK at the big day. Jerry

Pat, I am glad that you have made some decisions. Life challenges us all in some form or other. I hope that all works out the way you want. I always think there is no better thing then my own bed after being gone from home. Enjoy the rest of your "vacation"....keep in touch.
Hope Karen and Lori are enjoying their vacations too. It was in the 90s here yesterday. I spent the afternoon sitting on a float, dangling my feet into the clear blue water of a friend's pool. I did get exercise, moving my hands back and forth to navigate the float! Such a life it was! Reality set in and I had to come home and make dinner....hummmmm....Happy Thoughts!

It's been a long time coming but I'm ready to head for home. Dave arrived this morning and based on the weather we'll probably head back to head to the wilds of Maine on Friday. I'm miss my gardens and am anxious to see my new classroom. I'm not going to work at the fair this year since I've not been home for a month. My bed at home will be a real treat!!

We went sailing today with a friend on his catamaran. It's great fun.

Well, the excitement of the Simpson's in Springfield is over.

It was a crazy day down in the main street yesterday. The weather was perfect for the big event. Lots and lots of people lined up to try and win tickets to the showing of the movie. Many reporting teams from the networks and newspapers roamed the streets looking for "the perfect" interview. Music, food and entertainment ...Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie all came for the big premiere, along with their "seeing eye" people, to make sure they didn't fall on their faces on the yellow carpet and through the crowd. Nothing like being up close and personal with Homer! I didn't win tickets to see the movie or buy the $20 t-shirt...did get a free poster. Watch all the news channels and they'll have snippets of the hometown event! TV Guide Channel was there, too.....photo by me! lol