9-28-03 Al Wrote:

First I wanted to say that words cannot describe my enjoyment of last weeks excursion to New York. I'm glad everyone was able to attend.

A Special thanks goes to Ashton for giving up a Cheering Function to allow her family to attend. Thanks to Dave for not passing out when surprised by so many lunatics.

The last two months has been a blur. Over the summer when everyone thinks my job should be easy I was working about 55 hours per week at the office and another 15-20 at home nights and weekends. Then school started.

We have a hectic schedule this fall as well. We will be spending over 4000 miles on the road in September and October:
* September 13-14 we went on a Lighthouse Weekend in Maryland. We spent two days and 597 miles in the car and saw 10 lighthouses spread over the state. Saturday started with rain and a bus company not up to my standards. The first lighthouse had no parking at the site so we parked at a National Park nearby and the bus was 45 minute late getting there. We then had to walk 0.8 miles each way to and from the lighthouse. That threw our whole day off schedule. We had fun anyway.
* September 21st we had Easter in ??(New York)
* September 27th we were at the wedding of Warren Levy Jr. (not far but another busy day)
* October 1st we are leaving for Florida. The plan is to leave after bowling Wednesday evening and driving through and arriving at Englewood Florida Thursday afternoon. We will be spending time with Jo's parents and returning October 9th.
* October 18-19 is another Lighthouse Weekend. We will be visiting 11 New Jersey over two days and another 500 miles in the car.

Hopefully we will be spending time at home in November.

Speaking of Bowling: This season has started with a bang. After 5 weeks I am carrying a 236 average on Wednesdays. I know it won't last but it is fun for now.

Well it is approaching bedtime so I will stop boring you with my busy life.

Thanks to all for sharing your thoughts and life through these newsletters.

Al and Jo