HI V & E - We were going to come out this w/end for the memorial ceremony but a little thing called hurricane Isabel got in the way. Is there to be any other memorial or scattering planned? There are some legal things that should be arranged soon. (POAs, wills, etc).

Ismay celebrated her birthaday at a male strip joint last Saturday night. Karen arranged it and Nikki, me, friend Lenore and her sister Denise attended. Needless to say Ismay was the Queen of the show, was invited on stage and was given a free drink, photo with the guys and a T-shirt. I have pictures to develop and get Lenny to scan and send out.

R & I are leaving Nov 2 for a 2-week cruise with Karen, Ismay and Sandy. Lenny is staying home and so is his mother (Belle). What are your thoughts on coming out for Christmas/New Year's week? E has the vacation time still (56 hrs). What is the school vacation like? R has the whole week off for shut-down and I don't see me being employed then. I basically figure this year is a lost cause and I'll start looking seriously in January or there abouts - depending on the weather.

I expect to be back in the library over this w/end so you can send me e-mails or call at home. There was flooding in Downingtown on Monday with 6" of rain from TS Henri remnants. But it should be clear by Sunday as the mess is due to start Thurs afternoon thru Fri. The big difference will be the high winds and the existing soggy soil. Love, D