11 December: We did the last load of laundry, had a good night's sleep, son-in-law Jon brought us to the Manchester airport this morning, and we are on our way to an extended holiday in New Zealand. We've moved our departure up a day to avoid tomorrow's forecasted snow event. Once again I'll post a weekly blog entry that I hope you'll enjoy. If you need to reach me, I will be checking email daily. Buzz and I wish everyone joy at the holidays and peace in the year...

11 December:  We did the last load of laundry, had a good night's sleep, son-in-law Jon brought us to the Manchester airport this morning, and we are on our way to an extended holiday in New Zealand. We've moved our departure up a day to avoid tomorrow's forecasted snow event.Once again I'll post a weekly blog entry that I hope you'll enjoy. If you need to reach me, I will be checking email daily. Buzz and I wish everyone joy at the holiday...

Weeks 12 & 13 (I think) Friday, 5 March 2010 Today was just a quiet day of food prep for tonight's dinner party. The evening was great fun. We had appetizers and drinks outside in the pergola and a lovely dinner. Audrey's friends Molly and Jeff, Margie, and Ed have been very gracious to us, and it was nice to be with them again before we head home. Saturday, 6 March 2010 Today, Buzz started his two day crash course in spinning wool with Audrey a his teach...

Weeks 12 & 13 (I think)Friday, 5 March 2010Today was just a quiet day of food prep for tonight's dinner party. The evening was great fun. We had appetizers and drinks outside in the pergola and a lovely dinner. Audrey's friends Molly and Jeff, Margie, and Ed have been very gracious to us, and it was nice to be with them again before we head home.Saturday, 6 March 2010Today, Buzz started his two day crash course in spinning wool with Audrey a his teac...