My new avatar is really, Smoke-ster, short for Smokey Monster. He's one of the shar pei I tend too during the week, next door at my sisters. I put him up cuz I'm feeling Rrufff.

Dad had his hip replacement today, and it was one really long day at the hospital for me. He's doing great. Gotta love the morphine. Snow storm expected tonight. Kinda hope it keeps me home tomorrow so I can rest up. My back is just killing me.

Been trying to follow the wandering posts of this awesome group. I will be making an effort to keep in touch better. Sorry I missed the cruise, but it did cheer me up. When is the next one?