Hi Everyone&#33;<br /><br />Never a dull moment around here with our rush hour traffic.  Tonigh a brand new truck caught on fire on the interstate and was fully enveloped when I went but (It was on the other side of the highway)  Hope everyone got out OK.  <br /><br />I&#39;m doing a real good job of catching a cold.  Too much running around over the holidays in public places.  Will have to get over it fast as we are leaving a week from tomorrow to go see my DW&#39;s sister in Portland, Or.  They are the ones who got us to go on our first cruise&#33;  We are flying to Seattle and driving to Portland. <br />We have free round trip tickets to Seattle so I can handle the 140 mile trip.<br /><br />Skipper - My wife calls my present boxer &quot;A life altering experience&#33;&quot;  They all are that way.  They are all playful, high energy, and nuts.  This is my thrid one and they have all had the same personality.   The worst thing you can do with a boxer is become their friend.  Strangers they stay away from and put on a show but people they know, look out&#33;  They will nock you down&#33;  Obidience training is a must&#33;<br /><br />Tonia - Somehow I don&#39;t think I will see too many cookies, but that&#39;s alright, my waist line dosen&#39;t need them&#33;  Retirement is in two years, two months, or one more day like today, which ever comes first.  I could retire now but by working two more years we will be able to cruise more and have more fun&#33;<br /><br />Cheryl - Sorry to hear about your son&#39;s car but glad he is alright, that&#39;s the important thing.  <br /><br />Rose - Have a great cruise&#33;  Look forward to hearing about it when you get back.<br /><br />Better get going.  Have a great evening everyone&#33;<br /><br />Steve<br /><br />