I don't think you should expect the worst, Patti. You said it's 2 and a half hours away, right? That's not really so much to have to drive on a weekend. Maybe you'll start enjoying your time alone and appreciating each other more when you are together. It was sort of like that for us when we moved back to Israel for 5 years. Avi traveled back and forth and was usually in Israel for a month and then in L.A. for 3 weeks. The traveling was hard on him, but I kind of liked having a few weeks to myself and then a few weeks with him when he didn't have to work. So don't rule it out yet!

It's strange being alone this time actually. Knowing that this is the beginning of a permanent lifestyle change. I don't expect he'll come home on the weekends as often as he thinks he will. that will get old pretty quick.

there's a women expo this weekend that I'm looking forward to. it's 54 vendors from ME and CA all geared around women's "issues" or interests. Should be loads and fun and there are great give aways all day. Maybe I'll win a new bathroom or a x-country ski package. It could happen!

Got a note from Colin this morning. He has taken a job in a restaurant in Portland. Back to the kitchen he goes. I'm surprised but he said it's not that he didn't like cooking it was the pay scale that frustrated him.

How are you doing so far, Patti? I hope you're enjoying your time alone.

Well Dave left for Bangor today. He's spending the weekend with his Dad though so he won't be home till Sunday night.

That sounds good, Kathi--sitting outside and reading a book all day. Much better than cleaning the basement. Have fun back at school. Patti, too.

Thanks for the invite Kathi!

Back to school in just over an hour. Booo Hooo. I'll be glad when the parameters of new job leverl out. Every day is so random. I just get started on something and suddenly it's something else the office wants done. I have the feeling I'm picking up all the "junk jobs" no one else wants. At least I'm off my feet and that's what I needed so I should stop whining.

Have great week everyone!

It was a beautiful day here today. High 80s but with a breeze. I started cleaning out the basement (a job that I put off all summer) and got one corner done! Then I decided it was too nice to be inside so I sat out back and read a book. Neil was working and didn't get home until close to 5. So, it was a relaxing day before I start Laboring back with Kindergarteners tomorrow!
I hope that everybody comes back this fall....you could meet at my house. I might have it cleaned by then!

No yard work for me. We're just dying of heat out here. It's like an oven outside. We haven't gotten back into our walking because it's been too hot. Last night Avi and I jumped in the pool at 10:30 p.m. to cool off a little. The air conditioner is on but can't seem to keep up with the heat.

That would be fun if we could all work it out to get together. I know what you mean about seeing your parents, Karen. I just saw mine in Israel, but every time they go to Vermont, I feel like I should take advantage of the opportunity to see them when they're a little closer.

Karen, I don't think you're a blabber! But if you are, what's wrong with that? At least you get out whatever's on your mind. Thanks for your comments, though.

Patti, give this Bangor thing a chance. Maybe it will turn out better than you're expecting!

I just came in from trimming out a whole bunch of trees. I used a bow saw and so I got a lot of upper body exercise! I had to drag all the branches out to the "way back" to where Dave will want to have them rot. Dave is painting window sills and trim outside. He replaced the gutters out front yesterday. He says he's going to mow today too. I think he's feeling a little pressed for time what with taking off this Wednesday for Bangor and not coming back until Sunday night, after a side trip to his Dad's. Then next week he's out of town Wed & TH. After that, well who knows. His first day of work officially is the 17th. He says he's coming home every weekend. Wonder how long that will last?

Karen I really hope we can all get together! That would be wonderful. Let's all hope for a workable Date...........

Just give me a holler when you know what you'll be doing and I'll try to work things out. I hate to go till next summer time. Debbie Young was asking me if I thought people would like to get together randomly like when folks from away are around. Personally I think it's a great idea. She, Janice and Linda were saying they already miss the class meetings they were enjoying while preparing for the reunion. If it works out maybe we have do something this Oct like the bunch of us did last year!

I haven't decided yet, Patti, if I'm coming in October. My parents will be there so I was thinking of going to see them. I'll let you know. That would be great to see you!