Nothing I like better than a puppy with big droopy eyes and a waggy tail! What's the weather like up there??? I see a cold front on the way down and bringing with it high winds out of the west-northwest. And Wilma is about to punch into Florida, sending streams of rain as far north as Birmingham probably. In other words, I'm keeping my scardycat butt on the ground this weekend. Much better to be on the ground wishing you were flying than in the air wishing you were on the ground.

I must be getting over the D and XW. This morning someone at work commented that I seemed in a much better mood than I had been in for a long time. Well yeah, I am. I miss the daily interaction with the kids, and I still wish my XW were her old self (the one I married and still love), but overall life is pretty good.

While the boys did their regular workout last night I worked out with "Stumpy". This guy is about 5"6" with a narrow waist and then his upper body just explodes. He walks about like the coat hanger is still in his shirt! We worked the heavy weights and I was burning when we left the gym.

Dropped the boys off at the house and noticed an anti-freeze stain in the driveway where D18 parks. D18's car seems to be leaking so I alerted XW via cell phone. She started whining about car expenses etc. and I told her I'd look at it Friday but she had better keep an eye on the water temperature or not drive it until I can get to it. I told her to check the water level in the morning when the engine was cold and she said that neither of them knew how to open the hood Darn! The old man was good for something afterall! Now, my aircompressor and tools are in storage, so if I have to play Mr. Mechanic again I've got to haul all the stuff to the house. Let's see...swapping a water pump on D18's car is about a 6 hour job at $40 per hour...

Yup, I'd much rather be married, living in my house with my stuff in easy reach. But I can handle single life and have some fun. I just recognize that at this stage of my life I don't want to be on the "hunt". I want someone to share experiences with, fly with, and take care of.

I'm rambling and lunch is over. Keep smiling WCW and continue to fight the good fight. Hmmm...Rocky Marciano used to lead with his face...don't do that!