It's official, I'm coming to the Hoedown 09. My daughter Lisa and I will be there. Can't wait!!!! She will be getting us a motel room, she may work a couple of days while there. She works for Neilson TV Ratings. In fact, Lisa was in Winona the other day, I kidded her, asking if she saw anyone that looked like kin. She said she only made one stop to buy gas there. Well, as usual these days, I have to head to town. It's for my own health check this time & my own fault. Just that old problem cholesterol. Wish I could be a vegan. Seems like we haven't slowed down much since our vacation. Mom has problem with her ankle, so been dealing with that a lot. Mom is losing it a little but still tells us how she wants things done, so it is a bit stressful to satisfy all concerns. We still play dominoes but for fun and not keeping a score on paper, Beverly and I play to not beat her now. That is so sad for such a crack domino player who used to, as my sons call it, spank family members, neighbors etc. I remember as a kid, going to sleep on feather beds or homemade quilt pallets with friends & cousins while the sound of dominoes being shuffled & the adults murmuring & laughing, drifted out from the kitchen. It's good talking to you guys again. Can't wait to see you at the Hoedown 09. Later, Nova **************Big savings on Dell XPS Laptops and Desktops!(http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1219491521x1201306563/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fad.double click.net%2Fclk%3B214102108%3B35952091%3Bs)