I am new to the board, but was wisely advised that this is where the cool people hang out.   I&#39;m just gonna jump right in and say hey to everyone.  The weather has cleared up in the San Joaquin Valley of California, but they are promising thundershowers this afternoon.  Hope so, it&#39;s been nearly two years since we&#39;ve had a good one&#33;<br />
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All of the trees are blooming - this is my favorite time of the year, just early spring when everything is so new and fresh. The cat wasn&#39;t happy with the rain, but somehow he&#39;s managing to survive.  It&#39;s nice to have an early spring, but that usually means that we&#39;re in store for a brutal summer...perhaps that&#39;s what my mum meant by nothing for nothing.<br />
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We are still months away from our next cruise and I have to admit to a little cabin fever.  After having been super physical for many years, I wound up with a degenerative spinal disease and there are some days, like today, that my options is sitting at the computer with a heating pad and pain meds.  Forums like this keep me from going crazy.  I&#39;ll try not to be maudlin though.<br />
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am looking forward to chatting with people who not only love crusing, but hoping there will be some like minded folks when it comes to theater, art and &quot;Buffy the Vampire Slayer&quot; - we all have our Achilles heel.<br />
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Thanks for &#39;listening&#39;.  Wishing everyone a Grand Day Out.<br />
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Charlie