A week ago I returned from a 5 week visit to family and friends on the west coast (which partly explains the lateness of this greeting).  All are well and engaged in a multitude of home and community projects.  Doug and Rosie have added many animals to their ranch, including goats which they milk for profit.  Merry and Jon still have horses, and do extensive gardening.  Needless to say my four grandchildren are the most outstanding anywhere.  Both families would like to make a trip back to Wisconsin next summer.  Any volunteers for house and animal sitting?