As expected, Michael didn&#39;t make it home last night and Deb had to get into the office, at least for awhile.   The kiddies arrived at 7:15 and we have just lost our satellite reception so it should be a very long day.   We have already played 3 games of gone fishing, 2 games of Candyland, had a tea party and colored pictures.    It actually took me about 15 minutes to realize that TIVO would still work even if the cable was down (DUH) so all is quiet now.    I tried to convince them that nasty days are good for naps but they didn&#39;t buy that one bit.    I&#39;ll sure be glad when both Deb &amp; Jim get home safely.    <br /><br />Tonia - good to hear from you.   Have you started on the new shift at work yet?   If so, how is it working out for you?<br /><br />Deb - If DH can&#39;t make a decision on the cruise I&#39;d be happy to make the decision for you and take his place.   lol<br /><br />I&#39;m generally up by 5AM no matter how late I stay up so I&#39;m usually in bed by 10PM.   I agree with Tonia that I do sleep much better on a cruise ship than I do at home.    When I pointed that out to Jim he suggested I contact the cruise lines employment office.   He&#39;s just no fun&#33;&#33;<br /><br />James - when you are looking for a new home remember the winter shoveling.   Jim solved that problem by buying a house with no sidewalks.      lol    <br /><br />I&#39;m being paged - be back later.