We went shopping and she settled on a new Nissan Versa. she is waiting to hear from the bank about her loan. She expects to get it. I am not so sure but will say nothing until she is either approved or not. I tried campaigning for a used car but she doesn't want that. I will not try to force the issue. It's her money. We will see what we will see.

This weekend was the Fiesta of San Miguel in Talofofo. Parties and loud music abound. I never realized that drinking was good for celebrating the saints. I had hoped to go out and visit the fiesta but we spent the whole day going around to the showrooms being pushed and prodded by salesmen. Wakana was getting pretty depressed over the whole thing so I started telling the salespeople that we were tired of being pushed and that she was getting mad. They laid off after that.

Also this weekend was the official launch of the Saina. This is the 33 foot canoe our club built. Tomorrow, weather permitting, she will make her first voyage, about 75 miles, to Rota. Everyone is excited. The Lieutenant Governor is going along. The boat looks great. I'm very proud of those guys.

I have to get back to work. I am setting up a pop quiz for the kids this week as well as starting them on Benjamin Franklin.