Hello everyone :) I've been buried under work in Indiana- but i have been enjoying everyone's witty banter and jealous of the California talk (I have always wanted to go west- well further than Ohio that is!). Anyways- just wanted to check in: Andrea!! Congratulations!!! We all know how awesome you are, but it is good to see others recognize it too! By the way I thank you for your teaching advice a few weeks back- the class went smashingly well! Mysti- I remember you gave me some reassurence about teaching as well- I think it had something to do with tattooing something on my butt or something- but if i remember right you called me beautiful and bald- so I thank you as well!!! By the way- I started scribbling a poem the other day with the words- pink cowboy hat in it- so i wil show you when it is done!!! Nat-- all i have to say is that i am always entertained and smiling after your e-mails-- so keep up your uniqueness that we all like so much! Kathleen- Definately miss ya at the Commonplace- I could really use a night where we are seemingly laughing for no reason- and your plants are doing really well- and they keep me company in the cave i call an apartment :) Amy- well- your presence is missed at the Commonplace as well- and thursday nights and.....etc...etc... etc... I want you to know even though i have buried myself over the past few weeks i have been reading the brain- and will comment soon :) I will e-mail soon as well :) To everyone else- Indiana feels your absence-!! Smile wherever you are!!! SMILE!!! Jeff _________________________________________________________________ On the road to retirement? Check out MSN Life Events for advice on how to get there! http://lifeevents.msn.com/category.aspx?cid=Retirement