Just got back after a detour to Johns Hopkins for Kendall's exam and another detour to Natick for sailboat paraphernalia. Too tired to say much except that Rick and Allan were sorely missed and Alaska Mike and the Shellbacks filled the void amply.

So the Colonel is Santa Claus??? I still want to know how he gets down the chimney.

I am so pleased to see that Pauline has joined. This was the first time I have had a chance to speak much with her. Same goes for Dick Rogers who is computerless. More tomorrow.

SINS, who was deadly serious about bedbugs and lice.