For us here in New England, yesterday provide a brief reprieve in what has been an extended rainy spell. At least in Wenham ,yesterday, the sun was out. The new rules at the cemetery now mandate baskets with handles or in ground plantings with permission of the superintendent of the cemetery. I choose the in ground planting. There were several species of plants placed in a nice arrangement next to the oldest existing Kilham/Killam stone. The commemorative card, which was laminated in plastic was place amongst the plants. It really looked great and gave me a feeling of joy to have accomplished this for both those who have preceded us and on behalf of you the members of the lists. The only sad note I have to relate is that this winter took its toll on three more stones. One stone has now spauled the top layer of slate rendering it unreadable. Two other markers have fallen due to cracks in the stone and ice damage. I am ever so glad that I have pictures from years ago and more recently some great quality pictures taken by Pam Geist while we visited the Old Burial Hill section of the Wenham Cemetery last summer. If you plan on a trip to the cemetery as a part of your research or for personal interest, let me say time is of the essence. I would also like to forward a message from the original ancestors, they were deeply touch and express their thanks to you for showing you cared to remember. No, I have not lost my mind, but while I am there we do talk. To Pam, hit a lotto ticket of $100, had lobster in your honor at the expense of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, all followed by a small box of Sweet Sloops. To you wondering what Sweet Sloops are, when in Salem, find the Harbor Sweets factory store, stop in and sample and/or buy some unbelievable top end chocolate candies. Sweet Sloops is my personal favorite. Rick Kilham