It was another party day at work! Semi annual safety meeting so everyone was allowed to wear shorts attend an all morning meeting and waste the rest of the day with a barbecue lunch. As River Operator I had to work which I didn't mind as I cannot stand those waste of time meetings. It was quite nice actually with no one around. I was very busy so the day went fast.

Got home from work and packed for the weekend. i picked up 2 boxes of fresh cherries to bring to the Barone's. They are a real treat and at $1 a lb you can't beat them. Spoke with mom a rob a few times, took a shower made a pork chop for dinner and put on a John Wayne movie as there was nothing good on to watch. Maggie called and we chatted for awhile. I downloaded Google earth onto my laptop and fooled around with it for awhile. Looked at Ocean beach, my place, Mom's, and Maggie's. I can't wait to go to Ocean Beach. whole week on Fire Island with no cars, and the ocean just down the block. If I could I would live there. Can't wait to fly into JFK on July 26th and head for the beach!. Got the FMLA papers from Maggie in the mail today.

will get them on file at work tomorrow.

Just got off the phone with Maria. She is looking forward to my visit and so am I. She wants me to stop in Spokane on my way up to pick up some salmon and stuff. Not looking forward to COSTCO in Spokane but what the hell. Well got a few things to do before bed. May not post again till I get back from Chewelah.

peace.