Well, that should be SIL -- but still the same sentiments :)

Now I'm off to get some coffee so I can wake up and start this day :D

Thanks, OWJ! And have fun with the house!

OO, congrats to your son-in-law!

Rant: Arlene!

Best of luck to Fairhope and all of you on the Florida Panhandle/Alabama coast.

Rave" Arlene is no Ivan!

I'm praying for you and your dh, CAPH52, and for the others here with health difficulties.

Rave: our new puppy, Daisy, came home today. She's a 3mo Australian Shepherd mix that we found at the animal shelter. 9 1/2 yo ds has been wanting a dog for a few months, and so far things are going well. She has a nice personality and basic training is going well so far!

Lee Ann

CAPH52, I too will be praying for you and your DH. Always remember that nothing is impossible between God working with Medical Science - there are amazing miracles each and every day. Hang in there and do keep us posted.

RAVE: Reading here about the many older kids (teens, college aged kids) who still love to travel with their parents! (ours too!)

RANT: Boring business meetings. Why can't they be held in exciting places discussed here on fodors??

RAVE: Wonderful family and friends who provide just the right support needed at just the right time during the many changing seasons of life....

RANT / RAVE: The endings and new beginnings of the many graduates, definitely *bittersweet* for parents. Congrats to all!

RAVE: This FABULOUS fodor family that truly cares (and prays) for each other. Hope everyone is having a great weekend!