> > > It's official. I'm going to Paris! Everything just seemed to come together at the right time, so as kind of a "we shouldn't live three thousand miles apart and struggle so hard to see each other" present, I'm taking my mother on a trip, via New York, to gay Paree. She's been, and loved it; I haven't, and really had no desire to, but like I said, it all came together, and I'm beyond thrilled.
> > >
> > > The weird part is I really wanted to share the news with you guys first. I've already planned to keep a written journal so I can provide you with "Adventures with Mousie" immediately upon our return. I know I'm getting mushy, but this whole community really is so special and we're all so so lucky. Thank you... ALL of you, for that.
> > >
> > > And STAY TUNED!
> > >
> > > Mou"but not until early April -- we get back the 10th"sie
> >
> > I know you'll have a wonderful time. It's really special when you can do something for your parents.
> >
> > If you'd like an "insider" in Paris (so you can avoid the toursit traps) let me know. Wolfspirit's in-laws were lucky to have Brunnen-G in NZ, and I can help you with someone in Paris.
> >
> > Plus, I owe you for the extended tour of the marina in LA. ;-)
> >
> > Kel"this way? No...that way! No...maybe this way!"ly
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> A while back, Mousie arranged the highlight of a trip to LA for me and my family. So I'm glad there is somebody willing to help make her trip a better one.
> Howard

See what I mean? You guys never fail to make me just plain feel good.