Ed, to women, it is a huge deal.  When we have guests, even if it is just family, I make lists, check and double check them, fine tune everything and check again.  Everything has to be absolutely perfect.  If she is anything like me, she sees it as a reflection of herself and her pride in her home and a driving need to make sure everyone feels well taken care of.<br /><br />Just sitting here watching the Broncos game - yes, they are getting beat but we are quite used to that.  Every year since John Elway retired, the Broncs start out like gang busters and then about the 3rd or 4th game, they decide they are done for the season.  Guess they get tired or something.  He may be &quot;old&quot; now but I think we need Elway back.  We went to Sweet Tomatoes for lunch and then took a run by Walgreen&#39;s for yet more cough drops.  They had their Halloween stuff marked down so I bought all the trick or treat bags they had left.  They weren&#39;t the &quot;Halloweeny&quot; ones - they have Batman, Barbie, Spiderman, ScoobyDoo, etc. on them.  I always buy them when they go on clearance and use them for gift bags for kids.  I got 15 of them for .25 each.<br /><br />Hang in there everyone - only 2 more days of all those political ads.  Then it will be over but the crying&#33;&#33;&#33; <br /><br />It was great to see Shaunna check in from the Enchantment.  I really can&#39;t wait to hear all about her maiden voyage.  Speaking of cruisers, Robert should be back today - looking forward to hearing about his cruise too.  Awaiting your pics and impressions, Robert&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Well, back to the game....