I really have to make this one quick - the music in the internet cafe just went from Portishead to Michael Bolton. Someone obviously deserves a good talking to. Beta averted itself further north so we won't be much affected here. And, my mom is coming on Monday. My first visitor! Yippie skippie. I think I'm getting sick. All signs point to yes. It's now time for me to get back to the grind (i.e., hammocking, film watching, and bartending)...and I need a tissue.