~ma to your great-aunt, askye. And I hope the book (and the cds!) are helpful.

Vortex, I had no idea you were still waiting to close. How in the world are you still sane? I'd have bitten a chunk out of the nearest ne'er do well long before now.

Heh. I had to share the Kenny Rogers riff wit' da guys. They're shaking their heads. But they're grinning.

Thanks for the good wishes. I'm really ready to get this thing done.

{{askye and family}}

Beverly, I hope all your medical procedure woes turn out well and conclude easily. Closure is good.

Anne, how's your stepdad doing today? Hopefully better.

I got my picture taken today for my passport application, but it looks like a mugshot and me no likey. I have to try again tomorrow. Really want to get it in the mail tomorrow.

Great pictures, great filks, and fun wit. Thanks you guys for being you.

{{{askye and askye's great-aunt}}}

Bev, I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for you.

Anne, how's your stepdad doing today? Hopefully better.

Unfortunately, not really. Turns out it's the drug-resistant kind of staph. Plus, they've also found streptococcus bacteria in there as well. He's currently in isolation. Continued ~ma is very much appreciated.

Much ~ma to you Anne.

Thanks, ND. 'tis much appreciated.

Oh dear, Anne. How's your mom holding up?

Oh, my. Anne, all kinds of ~ma to your stepdad and mom.

Damndamndamn. Best of vibes to your whole family, Anne.

{{{Anne}}} Tons of ~ma.

Mom's feeling pretty fried at the moment, actually. The big problem there is that she keeps insisting that there's nothing that anyone can do to help her. When she's stressed she goes very much into cocoon mode. She's spending most of the day at the hospital - which has become doubly fun because of the isolation.