Good afternoon gang.  Think I am recovered from yesterday.  We never made it to the Corn Maze - the boys started playing Wii and then hubby and the munchkin joined in and they played for hours.  Then Gregory wanted to go look at a Jeep that was for sale on Craigslist and of course, hubby and my other son had to go along and it was 7:00 before they got back, and then they wanted to eat again.  The Crazed Corn Maze ends at dusk and then it turns into the Screaming Maze of Terror after dark and I did not want to take Scotty to that.  I scared him good yesterday.  While I was cleaning out some boxes the other day, I came across one of those old envelopes that says &quot;Rattlesnake Eggs, open slowly in case they have hatched&quot;.  I know some of you know what I am talking about - it has the little widget with the rubber bands inside and you wind it up and put it back in the envelope and when someone opens it, it makes a rattling sound.  Anyway, I pulled it on the munchkin yesterday and I wish I had my camera handy.  He was standing in front of my younger son, Chris, and he had his legs wrapped around Scotty so he couldn&#39;t go anywhere, but he let out a scream when it started rattling, threw it up in the air and started fighting against Chris to get away.  Chris was trying to calm him and tell him it was a joke.  After that, Scotty tried to pull the joke on every person in the room, like we didn&#39;t all just see what happened.  Kids have such an innocent and trusting way of thinking&#33;&#33;&#33; <br /><br />Deb, you are so right about enjoying doing it even if it is a lot of work.  Being an awesome mom yourself, you know that we would do anything to make them feel special.  Let us know what the vet says about your kitty.  We have an &quot;old&quot; one ourselves.  Smokey was 6 weeks old when we got him and he is 13 1/2 now.<br /><br />Chris, I love seeing new members jump in here at the Dock.  It gives us all a chance to get to know each other.  I am sure that you have discovered that we love new friends and family members here.  <br /><br />Joey, are you getting ready for your scenic trip?  Do you take the 101 Pacific Coast Highway on your trek?  Any plans to see Carmen while you are in the San Francisco area?  I cannot keep up with when she is home or when she is off traveling...<br /><br />Ed, you totally crack me up.  I love the new side of you.  I can&#39;t really say &quot;new&quot; I guess, because I have a feeling it is the old Ed, finally letting his hair down&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Keivn, did you get any writing done over the weekend?  Other than your posts here...<br /><br />Mary Lou, bless your heart.  I hope the dr. comes up with some answers (and solutions) to your face pain.  As you said, it may be time to think about another opinion...<br /><br />James, I will continue to keep you in my prayers for a complete and speedy healing.  Seems like if it isn&#39;t one thing, it&#39;s another.  Getting older is definitely not for wussies&#33;&#33;&#33;  Trust me, I know&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Falina, so glad you are well on the road to recovery.  What age group do you work with?  Just wondering if they do anything special for Halloween at your school.<br /><br />Sue, do you get a flu shot every year?  I have never had one.  Hubby used to get them at work, but the last 2 times, he got sick right afterward, so hasn&#39;t had one in years.  I know they say you cannot get the flu from the shot, but he swears that is what was causing it, so &quot;boycotts&quot; them now.  He still gets the flu every year, but I generally escape unscathed.  Keeping my fingers crossed I do the same this year.  <br /><br />Shaunna, just think, only a few more days and you will be officially on vacation and this time next week, you will be at sea.  I will admit it, I am envious&#33;&#33;&#33;  Did you get rid of your &quot;tame toys&quot; - I will admit to this too, there are some of those around here also&#33;&#33;&#33;  But, I am not planning to give them away.<br /><br />Hi Rose, 50&#39;s is cold for you - I am assuming that is your low for the day?  I guess it is all about what you are accustomed to - our lows have been in the 20&#39;s.  In a few months, we will be hoping for lows only in the 20&#39;s, instead of in the minuses.  I do wish I lived somewhere tropical and warm, but don&#39;t see that happening until hubby retires.  We will still keep our home here and spend summers here but plan to escape to the beach during the winter months.<br /><br />Well, here it is past noon and I am still sitting here in my nightie, so need to get dressed and do my hair and make-up and go out and run errands and buy groceries.  Sending a big hello and a &quot;Happy Monday&quot; out to all the crazies I have missed - Keith, Tonia, Martha, Steve, Shari, Jenn, and all the others - my mind seems to have gone blank now....