OT: Happy Near Year, one and all!

Happy New Year! What's on tap for this weekend you guys? I'm taking my husband on a little trip. He has been working a lot lately so I am going to take him to visit my family. Now, doesn't THAT sound relaxing? Actually, they are a great bunch and a couple are very good friends of his. We are heading north. We will stay with Afghani friends in Washington State tonight and then head out to British Columbia for a luncheon with the elderly aunties tomorrow. Saturday, we are rounding up a bunch of cousins and going across to Vancouver Island to spend New Years at the family compound. If everyone shows up, it will be a crowd. Most of us are around the same age and empty nesters. Scrabble, trivial pursuit and poker (we cheat!) We will drop off the cousins who travel in our van at the ferry dock and then head to the west coast of Vancouver Island to visit some former neighbors (who are like family) then head home via the Anacortes ferry. Whew. Not done! Our kids are moving to Seattle this weekend so we will stop and see the new place on the way back, hit the PX at Ft. Lewis for staples and then boogie on home. Hope your weekend is great. Have fun out there. tee

WOW Sounds like an exciting and fun New Year's trip. Have a great time. I'm spending a quiet New Year's Eve with my family, at my son's home. Once the grand kids head off to bed, we'll likely play some Texas Hold'em Poker for a while. Have a Happy New Year !!! Karen G

Tee - I am tired just reading that!!! We had an exciting & busy holiday season - and will end it kind of quietly. DH and I are joining our friends at the Melting Pot for dinner, then home to watch the ball drop. Then it is rest until back to work on the 3rd. Happy new year everyone! Laura

T, I'm on my way to Portland! I'm up doing another production for Portland Center Stage, "The Fantasticks." I'm there from 29th thru the 10th. I've already got my empty suitcase To fill up at Powell's books. Love that place! Happy New Year! Have a great trip North! Best Wishes- Dx

Ahhhh, but there is SO much more to Portland! Don't miss 23rd Avenue for shopping, or a bunch of other nooks and crannies. Elephant's Deli for small meals and snacks. That place is amazing! Zupan's! Stumptown for the best coffee anywhere. My treat if you have the time. Central Bakery for great soups and whole grain treats. Not that I am suggesting you indulge, mind you..... And if you have never seen Multnomah Falls, it is worth the drive. Don't miss the View House on the way. One of the best views of Mt. St. Helen's and all surrounding mountains is either at the VA Hospital (really!) OR at the Grotto. And, don't forget we have no sales tax! Enjoy your stay! tee

T, This will be my 12th stay in Portland Spread over the last 4 years. Love the place! The Theater is on SW Broadway So I usually haunt that part of town. About a 5 mile radius from there- From river to Washington park. I also shop my rear off! Love the tax-less Thang! Have a great Trip! Best Wishes- Dx

You, too! tee

GOOD LORD WOMAN............ and here I am fretting over having to drag the beer cooler across the street to the neighbors house. (hee hee just kidding)......sounds wonderful, have a awesome time.

back at ya!

happy healthy 2006 to you t and your family.. quiet night for new years eve..im getting some lobsters and watching the 3 stooges marathon that a local station does every new years eve..put on new pjs ..no excitement probally be in bed by 11.. im such a bore on new years eve..to many nuts are out.. have a great weekend and stay safe ..enjoy the kids joann