Hi everyone -thank you for ther well wishes. I am still zoned out and feel my age!! But it IS wonderful to see my kids. I keep hugging Missy to death but so far she does not mind My "baby" is a beautiful wife with a nice apartment and a whole new life.

Boomer is still very shy and it bothers Missy but I think that is just his nature. He is a sweetheart.

Yesterday, Missy and I walked into the little town nearby and shopped in the Dollar store (100 Yen store) That was fun! I bought a litttle postit pad with kitties and a saki set The streets are SO narrow, we had to walk single file and the side walk which was barely wide enough for one!! Bicycles zoom in and out! They drive on the left side of the road like in England!

On the way home, we heard shouting and chanting - and saw the police. I am like "lets go see" and Missy grabs my arm and is like "no lets not!" -we later found out it was a noisy war protest. NOT the place for SOFA guests to be found. I am too noisy for my own good sometimes!!

Next time, I will try to remember to ask Missy to bring the digital so we can post some pictures - everything is so clean and quaint looking - the people so polite. *I* am determined to use one of the "squaty potties" just to say I did but Misy does not want too. Well, anyone who would post her rearend on a butt bath manual - would likely be the type to enjoy this experience. Sorry, no photos as this is a family forum
So far the weather is poopy with rain - can't see Mt Fuji yet, but the view is still gorgeous with the mountains on the horizon.
Later!!....