Callie, You said Happy New Ear-does that mean I get a new one to replace this tin one I've got? That would be a fabulous present!!!

Kendall, What are the parameters of your FL trip? I have a catering job the first weekend in Feb, but no special plans for Jan. I have friends in Gainesville who I haven't seen in ~3 years. I have never seen their second child, and they're expecting their third now.

Had you considered stopping at annap's gathering in NJ the 14-16 of Jan? Here in Blue Bell, PA there is a guest room, where you could spend a night. I also have friends in NC. Once you get into SC, motels get dirt cheap!

I'm not ready to sign on as crew for this voyage yet, but we can talk about it. I do bake some mean brownies! You can email me at Marymac90@aol.com

Mary McCaffrey