Thank you all for thinking of me. I've sold some stock last week and the first thing I'll do when the money is in hand will be to get the computer fixed. I've been having i'net withdrawal symptoms. I do appreciate your kindnesses. I'd convinced myself that you all had forgotten me.

Cassy and Livvy are loving the new place, especially the Cat Castle in the rear yard.

Dad's recuperating from a bad cold; Mom is still suffering with it and I seem to be coming down with it, too, drat it.

Debbie, I hope you are having a MARVELOUS (and fur-filled) day. Hippo Birdie, dear.

Mickie, the black and white Border Collie girl adopted in July, shares our birthday. I'm lobbying to add our two ages together and divide them by two since we share the day. She seems enthusiastic about the idea, but she is enthusiastic about most everything in life...