Dear Pete -

Sorry for missing the party, but it's been a hectic couple of days, and Thurs. and Friday, promise to be no better. (Called, getting the 11 year old ready for his three weeks away at what they affectionately refer to as "nerd camp.")

As you prepare for all that lies ahead this year, bear in mind the following saying my Dad (still at 87) likes to repeat, which is at least attributed to Native American people:

One shot, deer dead.
Two shots, deer maybe dead.
Three shots, deer get away.

Be well my friend,
Mike