Just checking in... we leave for Massachusetts tomorrow afternoon. We are visiting Mom for a few days. Really looking forward to getting away for an extended weekend.  We drive back on Monday.<br /><br />Paul has been busy out in the yard- trimming bushes and getting the gardens ready. Much too early for planting but the planning can begin. He is loving being outside after being couped up all winter.<br /><br />Not much else to report. Just working and more work... I&#39;m afraid it makes Gail a boring girl.  <img src="http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/smile.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":smile:" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> <br /><br />I see the group cruise planning is moving right along. Great job, Joey.  I sure hope we get to come.  I remember your last wine and cheese party....would love to repeat the magic of the Millie cruise and how fitting if it is on the Connie- the sister ship to the Millie.<br /><br />Tonia... my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.  <br /><br />Take care... have a good evening everyone.  I&#39;m off to pack and watch a ballgame.<br /><br />Gail<br /><br />