Reports from Florida

I spoke to Josh on Saturday. He said that Katrina was big and rainy and windy, just like a big storm up north, but that they faired pretty well. He said they lost a tree and that was about it. Now of course, Katrina is tearing through Louisiana, and our prayers and thoughts are with those people.

On the homefront, Chris and I went to the Champlain Valley Fair yesterday with our friend Kate. We ate lots of bad food and saw a lot of cool stuff. We didn't go on any rides though. They are just too expensive for what you get. Is that a sign of being an adult when you realize that the things you loved so much as a child just aren't worth the money as a grownup? Wow, that's kind of scary.

Anyway, that's about all I have to report right now...maybe more later depending on what Katrina does. The weather guys are saying that we might get something from this later in the week.

Later Days.

Katrina, Kathleen and Hannah

Well, Tropical Storm Katrina is moving in on Hannah. Lucky Kathleen just arrived yesterday, just in time for the arrival of Katrina. She is scheduled to stay through Sunday, and since it's not supposed to be a big storm, I'm sure she'll be out in time. She isn't due back in Ireland until September 7th, so she's in no real hurry.

I've been playing with the Breadmaker with limited success. I can't seem to get the water/flour/yeast balance correct. It's been fun trying, but I would like to get a loaf that actually comes out right. Trial and error is getting a little old.

Chris and I are planning to go to the Champlain Valley Fair this weekend. I won a free VIP parking pass, so we even get free parking!

Later Days!