Brad: Well, everybody is going to be away, so it would be a small cookout. Don is off camping, and Dan has lined up some playing gigs, so it is just me and the cats. I don't mind though, the shop parking lot should be pretty empty with the holiday and all, so I can drag out some stuff to paint. I've been pacing myself pretty well, just working from the afternoons to late at night when it's nice and cool.

Charlie: I've been wondering where you have been. Did the chainsaw thing just happen recently? Sorry to hear about that. There is another tool that was designed to remove stuff quickly, be it wooden or human. Yeah, I am enjoying this "retirement" thing. In fact, I am considering officially doing that in July when I turn 62. I still want to work at something though, I feel sort of not driven anymore, and I like working, so maybe part time or something. Dan and I will be moving to another Condo in about 3 weeks, so that will take some time, getting settled there and all, so I do have things to keep me out of trouble.

Don