Hi Petra:

Very interesting. For some reason I had thought you were retired but now I have a better understanding.

Some early morning talk-show host was covering a book with the author about folks who take 3-4 months off after 15-20 years work and pursue "other matters" until returning to the regular work-force. It's kind of like a "stored up vacation" of sorts...instead of 2 weeks every year. "Vacation" being used loosely of course.

Traffic school ? Sounds like you got a Big ticket. I'm guessing it was not for speeding based on your comments about Don's driving.

Guess we'll be finding out about that mag. 7 quake...sooner or later.

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