Well, I miss 'em but I am going to the Montpelier dance, so all is not lost, and tomorrow i'll play some Irish music, but no singing, Ah me, no singing here and I miss all of those silly wonderful people. Next year without fail. I'd raise a glass, but I'd gurgle at the dance. I'll have a bit of wine when I come home, just to slow down, and will check in to see how all of us are doing.

Glad to hear about that paper bag Mary.   Still thinking of how I might get myself over to Maine next weekend, but I don't think the cat would forgive me after two and a half weeks away, with another week off in the wilds of DC coming up.

NEXT YEAR. Drink a toast to THAT!!