Happy New Year! We went out to Gordon & Vicki's house last night. A bunch of people were there. We heard stories of past earthquakes (the strongest was 7.9 Richter), typhoons, frog incursions, the loss of the shrew, plumbing code violations, children's Christmas presents (I got a Strawberry Shortcake and...), BBQ recipes, and school budget problems. At midnight a thunderstorm rolled through providing us with buckets of water and plenty of natural fireworks.

Today I called my parents to wish them a happy new year and then I called Sinsull's house to interrupt her new year party. I spoke with JacquiC, Sinsull, Kendall, Curmudgeon, Charley Noble, JudyB, Nor, and heard Bat Goddess singing in the background. Gordon Bok was there but I didn't bother trying to talk with him. I'm not sure he'd remember who I am. I did recommend he talk to my father about wood finishes and provided a name of a book that has a great deal of information about wood finishing, Gunk to Glow.

So Happy New Year to all and to all a good night.