Morning from Stockton where we are headed for a balmy 95 today.  At lest with the hot weather, my back and leg are really happy.  They aren&#39;t so keen on damp weather anymore.  Maybe I should look into being a weather forecaster.<br />
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Yesterday we had a long, but productive day in the kitchen at school.  The guys had their &#39;dress rehearsal&#39; for the competition and finished under an hour.  However, it took us an hour to clean the kitchen prior to even cooking - John was pretty angry when he saw the conditions.  When he was there you could eat off the floor, yesterday I was afraid to walk on them&#33;  then it took about two hours to put the kitchen back to rights and do a follow up discussion on things.  Afterwards, we went over to the Brittos for dinner (leftovers, which are better than our first timers&#33;) and some more frank discussion on what we thought did and didn&#39;t work.  Didn&#39;t get home until after 9 p.m.   I felt lucky in that I got away with just two more projects (more risers).<br />
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Joey - you got it right.  When you have your health, everything else falls into place.  Glad to hear that David is feeling better - he sent it my way&#33;  I&#39;ve been blowing all morning&#33;<br />
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Tonia - I wish you were closer too.  I&#39;d love to get together and cook with you.  <br />
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Jennifer - condolences upon your loss.  It&#39;s hard enough to lose parents, I can&#39;t even imagine what it&#39;s like to lose a child.   <br />
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On a happier note - can&#39;t wait to talk Halloween with you.  We specialize in theme parties - last year, we did three of them.  I&#39;m hoping to keep it to one this year.  I suspect we&#39;ll try for the &quot;Clue&quot; party that we put off a couple of years ago.<br />
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Maria - how&#39;s that smile?  Bet she&#39;s blinding everyone...and chewing gum like a madwoman.  <br />
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To everyone else, have a grand day and if you can&#39;t be good, take pictures&#33;<br />
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Charlie