Hi All!
Long time no talk... First and foremost... Tom thanks for the graphics they look great (as do the t shirts

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A whole lot has happened since I last posted... My oldest stepson announced his engagement (the wedding will be at our house in March), my younger one has been looking for his first "career" job as a newly minted A&P mechanic (for those not in the know as I was before he started pursuing this tack, an A&P is an Airframe and Powerplant mechanic licensed to work on aircraft), he has a job interview on Monday of the upcoming week and good vibes sent his way would be appreciated

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In addition to moving into a new home (wow counter space, an extra bathroom and my very own office - pinch me I must be dreaming...) I have also helped some good folks sell their home (I am a Realtor btw), coordinated all the family activites for my DH's Microwave Radio convention (and made the cake in the shape of a radio, headphones and an eletronic morse code keyer, made tons of candy - truffles and peppermint creams and I am also preparing for my combined housewarming and birthday party on 11/14.
That is not the whole of it, but those things are some of the highlights. However, I have been doing some additional planning for the cruise. The DH and I are pretty certain that we will be driving up to Vancouver and parking the car at a lot for the week. We are also thinking that staying in the Pan Pacific the night before makes good sense as well. I am not sure if we should get full blown passports or just the cards - guidance here from more seasoned pros would be most welcome.
Also, should we go ahead and pay for the balance now or wait till the due date. We are booked guarantee and I am of course hoping for an upgrade but have never done this before, again guidance is appreciated.
Oh and whatever happened to the idea of exchanging holiday cards, is that still happening? and would there be any interest in trying to set up a gathering for those of us who are Southern California based sometime during the holiday season? I will happily offer up my new digs as a locale.
Sooo... How has everyone else been? I hope things have been well for all and that the upcoming holidays will be wonderful.
Well, as a good friend of mine says... "That's all my news"... Take care all, help lots of people and have a "Wonder"ful weekend!
Tisza