By the by, gang, I hope you all have a very happy Thanksgiving Day. For those of you in cold climates I hope the day slips by with no bad weather. Actually I hope you all have fine weather and a lovely time no matter where you are and who surrounds you. Raise your glasses and voices and live free and happy.

I give thanks for you and your interest in these words of mine. It has kept me working at recording this new life I've started. I never was one to keep a journal but telling my friends about my life on this remote island has kept me at it far longer than any other journal has lasted. Happy Turkey Day!