Temps in the 80's today. Indian summer? and will Mom take a dip in the pond?

Here's a shout out to Chad and Joanne. Heard you moved into your new home - congrats. Have you had a year as full of MAJOR events as 2011? Hope you can relax and get into a family routine now. Please post here or pass on your address to Gram (the old-fashioned blog.

Mom's cooking spaghetti on Friday for Molly's birthday for any who can make it.

Speaking of Mom, the competition is on. I've been trying to sneak in some swimming and have been signing in, just in case I get the last swim. Well, I went last night at six, but she was in the garden and heard me so she went at 6:30. So I went this morning at 6 (in the dark and the 15 geese that I couldn't see gave me quite a fright). Anyway, she went this evening again. Now I think she may have to win because the temp is really suppose to drop tomorrow night. I tried to give her a run for her money, but she is much stronger willed than I.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO TRACIE - and a poem for you

Yesterday is history
Tomorrow is a mystery
Celebrate today - it belongs to you!

Hope everyone is staying high and dry. Greene school closed early and Tracie is pumping and vacuuming out her basement, hoping the electricity stays on so she can stay ahead of the water. Looks like they will have to start building "flood days" into their school calendar.

My mistake. I said Aunt Marion's birthday was on the 5th, it is actually the 9th, so if you didn't get a card out you still have time. She's been enjoying the attention.

Just a thought - Aunt Marion turns 92 on Monday, and would probably enjoy some cards (even a little late). Her address:PO Box 725, Bloomville, NY 13739

Our thoughts are with Chad and his family after a lightning fire burned down their home. Thankfully, everyone got out safely. They are set to close on a new home in a few weeks.

Wanda and Jackie are finally being released from their enforced stay in Cairns, Australia early Monday (Sunday afternoon here) and following the hurricane to arrive in Binghamton on Mon. eve. Keeping my fingers crossed that all goes well with their 4 flights - 26+ hour journey.

Are ya'll still down under? I'm losing track of time being inside at David's most every day.
Happy Birthday Nanc, Hope Koala cake was on the menu.
Congrats to the preggies, the new babies and newly married.
Happy Birthday Sonja, I will call soon.
We are making pasta sauce at an alarming rate, had to get Cris to dunk and peel and freeze "cause I can't keep up. Our red, yellow and orange peppers are beautiful.
Stink bugs got all the cubits--that's gardening.
Molly, Bri and Buster are sad they missed you at the fair and they are wondering how slippery sal
is doing?
Sylvia, I hear you make a great blueberry pie! Gram and Molly had so much fun with you, you are a terrific girl!
Joe, I'll burn you another DVD if those are the pics you want.
Alex has a new 5 year plan and is moving back to State Farm to be mentored through it by his ex-boss, Frank.
Toby just lost out on a job with Stamford High School, he always gets down to the last two, something better must be coming.
Jess is loving her new job. She gets new clients weekly and has a great return rate. She sees some at their homes and some in her office.
Cris has been in fishing mode and I see there are a few Porgie and snapper blue heads peaking out of ice in the fridge.
My job is OK because I can make my own hours every week but I really hate being inside so I don't have high hopes for this one.
Well, I guess I'll write in another few months. I miss you all. sal

Vicki's post was brief because the internet service here is very unreliable. We are enjoying our travels very much. New Zealand and Australia are very much like the US except they are a younger country and very much friendlier. We are being spoiled and are enjoying the winter weather here (in the 60's, great for walking around) We've seen koalas, wallabies, kangaroos, and little blue penguins in their natural environments. We are currently in Melbourne, which is a pretty, clean, inviting city.
That's it for now.

Greetings from Australia. Pass the word that the world travelers are having a great time!

Congrats to Deanna on a 3rd place finish (women) at last weekend's race - and on the first place age group finish a few weeks ago! Running after twins must be a good training technique.

Happy Birthday Boys (referring to James and Cris) Hope you had a fine celebration!
- And Happy Anniversary to Deanna & Nathan - hope you found a babysitter so you could celebrate too.

hello everyone! I have a small question to ask... does anyone have any digital pictures from Jen and my wedding? I try to stay connected to old friends and family far away through online media like facebook and I would like to post some pics up for them to see. Thank you for your help!