I want you all to know that just because I won't be there, doesn't mean that Canada won't be represented. I'm sending down a little package to be opened prior to the partee. Among the items will be my apron that I received last year. I will enclose a black permanent marker and I hope every attendee will sign it....you can use the front and back for writing.

Gini and Richard: could you please go over your signatures from last year and they are a bit faded. I'm really hoping to get it back minus any slushie stains.......