And a good morning from Stockton. Sorry I missed everyone yesterday, but things just got sort of crazy around here.  We started the day by visiting the Farmers market, then ripped out the back garden.. well, rippping the water and lighting systems out, removed all the personal stuff as the back hoe is supposed to be here today.  Since we actually had a whole day of rain on Saturday, you can well imagine the mess that job created.<br />
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Then we got a call from John, our Iron Chef, saying that he was ready for a testing session, but his kitchen help had bailed, would we like to cmoe and bang pots and pans together - so, we arrived there at 2:30 and got back home at 9:30 - don&#39;t think we set any speed records, but it was fun.  We picked up some great pointers and got to play in the kitchen.<br />
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The dinner party the night before went okay, but I seriously need to make some changes to the eggplant dish -I don&#39;t make it often enough to remember that the eggplant on top burns before the rest of the dish is finished.  Think next time I&#39;ll bake it in loaf pans and see how that works.  <br />
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Whew - busy weekend&#33;  Today I plan to do nothing&#33;  yeah, we&#39;ll see how this story plays out...<br />
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Mebert - hope that you have a fabulous trip&#33;  Can&#39;t wait to hear all the details - I&#39;m so ready for a cruise, it isn&#39;t funny.<br />
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Joey - i know everyone else has said it, but chin up.  These things happen for a reason, even if we don&#39;t see it immediately.  Keep the faith.<br />
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Shari - good to hear from you&#33;  Hope everything goes well for both you and your mom.  Is your medication settling down?<br />
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Robert - so good to have you back.  We were worried, but were glad to hear that all was well.  Missed you&#33;<br />
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Hope everyone has a Grand day&#33;<br />
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Charlie