Bon Jour from Montreal where it is sunny and 0 degrees. Well I&#39;ve gone and done it&#33; I&#39;ve booked another cruise. As H and R Block informs me that I will have a refund this year, I thought I&#39;d celebrate by booking a cruise&#33; (Hope they haven&#39;t made a mistake) Anyway too bad if they did-it&#39;s booked now.8 days on the Carnival Freedom down to the Eastern Caribbean. I originally had it in mind to hit the Western Caribbean until I saw the prices of shore excursions in Panama. Only Cozumel offered anything in the way of a beach day out but we&#39;re not too keen on Mexico. So we leave on May 23rd from Fort Lauderdale.<br />It&#39;s my eldest brother&#39;s 81st birthday today. He&#39;s flying to the U.S. from the U.K. to take an Amtrak ride from Texas to Chicago and then Chicago to Washington for one of our nephew&#39;s birthday in Bethesda. He&#39;s an amazing guy this brother of mine. Despite having a lung removed over 15 years ago he looks remarkable. Might be something to do with having a 53 year old girlfriend&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33; (yes, that&#39;s true)<br />Have a great day everyone.<br />Regards,<br />James.