There won't be anything new for a few days. Tomorrow morning, I'm flying to Colorado to attend the graduation ceremony for my brother, who is receiving his master's degree in computer science. It will be the first time I've seen him since my mother's funeral, so I'm really looking forward to seeing him and his family. Hope everyone has a great weekend.
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Wooohoooo!!! Party at Ed's house, he's OUT of town!
There's nothing we could do to that house that hasn't already been done.
OH oh you guys, I'm here and I'm gonna tell Ed when he gets home!
Actually Ed left me in charge and said the only real rule is to keep Wilkins away from the liquor.
He also said not to provoke the donkey.
LOL at all the comments here. I'm back. And you guys could at least have left me some food in the fridge and cleaned up your mess!