it's been a while since I posted anything of substance, but tonight's the night!



We had our big layoff the week before Thanksgiving and I was not a victim. I swear, I feel bulletproof. Now watch, because i've written that I'll be next in line. The other interesting rumor is that another reorganization is in the works. This one will supposedly put everything back as it was in 2001. Sigh. This is OK for me; it means my boss is back in San Diego, instead of in Horsham.



Christmas was nice; the house looks great and I had a good time with my brother and sister-in-law as well as my folks.



I've updated the web site with the latest trip adventures: Rome, October, 2002.



I couldn't get up to Tahoe for New year's because Southwest was sold out and American had lousy prices and lousier itineraries. So I've been invited to a neighborhood party for New Years and then I have 3 Sunday nights in row in January: GD employee party, Curtis' graduation party and then Michael Miller's CD release party, assuming he's doing one and I'm invited. I decided to learn a few tunes for New eyars so i can play a little music with Bob, the host and former guitarist. We'll see if we're up to the task.



And speaking of playing, I haven't been! Dammit! This Friday night for sure!!

It was the neighborhood Christmas arty night last night. It was fine - not nearly enough bad behaviour last night as in the previous one.



We ended up playing poker again and I think I came out ahead. it's tough to tell since I don't count my initial pot.



I sanded and painted the crown moulding today an tomorrow I'll caulk it. It looks *OK* but I am never 100% happy with it. I have two new ukiyo-e prints to hang up as well. Maybe I'll do that right now...