Hi, Ginger,

 

I just finished writing to both Pat and Jean telling them that I won't be able to attend the gathering.  It's a bummer in more ways than one -- my mom grew up about 50 miles from there (as the crow flies) and if I went to the gathering I'd be able to visit cousins I haven't seen in ages.  My brother, who lives in IL, has a cabin in my mom's old town, so I could maybe even coax him to come up while I'm there.   ...I'm secretly hoping that this turns out so well and is not a lot of work for Jean, that she'll consider hosting it again next year...gonna' keep my fingers crossed!

 

I'll plan on making your noodles sometime the end of May / beginning of June, if that's still okay with you.  Lemmeknow.

 

Haven't had much time to spend outside; too much stuff going on that needs attention.  I'm glad we haven't had lots of nice weather yet, as I'd really be going crazy with having to be inside!  Only veggies Jay has planted so far are peas, and they're up now. 

 

Take care--

 

Karen