Thanks for sharing ttodd. I always love taking our pets to be blessed in honor of my favorite Saint, St. Francis of Assisi. It is a bit of an ordeal, but I never miss the blessing, as over the years many of our pets have needed all of the "help" they could get. It was something my DD was so very into as a little one. I can remember one year being a bit aggravated at not being able to find one of the cat carriers, suggesting that only two of the three cats could go. She was devasted. I went to the big box pet place and bought a cardboard pet carrier and took everyone. Thanks for reminding me of the memory.

Thanks for all your hard work Karen! Can't wait to read it in its entirety. Jodi-

LOL that was so funny I'm from Kentucky, and they were right, we do like out butt. LOL I laughed out loud at the part about Florida not being a southern state

Houston? No, I think he should get back on that boat and come due North. We have great offshore fishing here on the Washington coast. I've done my share, and our fish are great tasting....salmon, cod, sea bass, halibut. Could I tempt you with Dungeness crab or razor clams? I do know you could work all the hours you would like, we are so short of skilled craftsmen locally....waiting lists are l-o-n-g. What a beautiful day though. I'm a little jealous. I've been on our ocean and warm enough in a tee shirt about 3 times in my life ;) I hope you are loving your vacation.