Gone too long, busy squeezing in what I could before school was out.
Firs, barabage, I wish you a good recovery. Enjoy this time to yourself as you heal.
Irene_L.A., the morning you posted about seeing your sister, I was trying to PM you about the upcoming visit, thinking of you before you updated. But then Comcast internet failed me befote I finished and I had to leave for jobs. I hope it all went well just being together with your brief reunion.
I too will be cruising for the first time. My mother-in-law has a bucket list and she, and I suspect the ex, are springing for the big trip with all of her sons together. If any of you hear of a mom overboard that first week in August near an Alaskan glacier, blame it on a certain copper-topped 15-year-old. I never learned how to swim.
And Irene, I am happy for you that you are more fully embracing your time to enjoy life. You will be missed if step away from the forum too. Please do check in and keep us posted about your adventures.
Wrapping up a forgettable, quick backyard grilled dinner with a beautiful 1995 Bordeaux, Chateau Haut-Marbuzet from Saint-Estephe that has held up fabulously well in our basement. Happy Anniversary to us, 21 years. It's a beautiful night around the fire pit with the wine paired with some surplus artisan cheeses my husband served his staff with their recent tasting. He is a good teacher.
Last, I wish you all a safe holiday as we honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. As Cdr. Dan Shanower reminded his readers in a Naval Journal article in May, 1987, "Freedom is not free."