Happy new year to everyone - thought that you may all want a bit of on update:

- Ronnie is all clear on the cancer front... but it seems that the survivor mantle is quite heavy.

- The house is progressing well - before (top) and after (below) pics show the progress. Spot the Difference? (answers below).


- We will have guest beds for visitors soon - some UK pals tried them out at the weekend and we expect a full report on the accomodations.

- DT is off to university in the summer, he hasn't
decided which one yet - but my bet is Maryland. Other favorites are UVM and Bentley... and maybe Amhurst.

- We are off to the Bahamas for a vacation next week - six years overdue!

Answers to the Spot the Difference:
1. another level has been added.
2. four LCD televisions on the roof.
3. two new ladders to get upstairs.
4. chimney removed
You may also notice that we got the lads to look like they were working in this photo.

Will post some more pics when it is complete.