With the time difference I expect you will soon be with your grandchildren at lunch, Nigel and Ann. Holding all of you close and sending hugs. Will listen to your compositions a bit later in the morning, after a cuppa when I am more alert.

So sorry about Tommy's fall, Pete.

maeve, you have especially been on my mind this past week.

My son and his friend had to end their adventure a week early - his friend injured his back - not serious but very painful and could become serious had they pushed on and over-worked it. While they are disappointed, they still had a grand and challenging week of skateboarding through the beautiful Blue Ridge mountains (they had to stop just as the torain was getting easier.) They met many wonderful people, kind and supportive, had a newspaper article written about them in one rural county on the path, and are ready to attempt another long distance skate as soon as time, money and Nick's back allow.

Can't believe we have more snow in the forecast! I supposedly live in the South!