Tom et al-

Judy and I have been spending the morning trying on our various foul weather gear: boating jackets, bathing suits, and trenchcoats. Maybe we'll wear them all! Or what will they care if we just go bare! It's Gooch Island/Royal River Park or bust!

Appropriate instruements? Well, Nor's planning to see if he can play a tune on his waterpipe, and he already plays a wicked washtub bass. No point in bringing the banjo, accept as a paddle. The concertinas might be useful for pumping out the charcoal pit. Maybe I'll bring a propane torch for finishing the burgers, seems to work for creme brulee.

Of course the next week looks bright and sunny.

Cheerily,
Charley Noble