Autos in Italy

Thanks to my husband and son-in-law and their interest in cars, they managed to photograph some Italian vehicles while we were there. If the cars get any smaller over there I think they will start putting some Bondo on roller skates and call it a vehicle!

American Idol Pool Winner

About two weeks ago, I relinquished the reins of the American Idol Pool to my daughter Susan and then left town for 12 days. When I left town, I was leading the pool in points and when I returned, Susan had soared ahead of me and won the pot! I'm not saying she is unreliable at keeping up with the scoring, I'm just saying . . . . . .

That is TWICE she has picked someone out of the blue who won - she must have an inside track to some information that we don't have!

ITALY --- Here We Come!

For almost two years, we have been planning our 25th anniversary trip and now we are packed and ready to go!

Some places we will be visiting are: Rome, Venice, Florence, Assissi, Tuscany, the Isle of Capri, Naples, and Pompeii. Eric and Amy are going with us and we are all very excited!!!

We will take lots of pictures and try to share them when we return.

Set for Failure

Relinquishing the Reins of Idol Pool

As of today, I am giving my daughter, Susan Hawkins, the envelope containing the money, and the list of Idol pool entrants and their selections. I have trained her to be forthright and honest and hopefully, she will conduct the pool in a manner indicative of her upbringing. Since I have a $20 stake in this adventure, I certainly hope I can trust her to do it right! :)

As of last night's elimination of Allison (John, Sara, and Kirk had Allison #4 and earned an additional 50 points) I believe I have a good chance of winning the pot so I have an extreme interest in Susan getting the scores right!

In case there is anyone in this world who may not already know why I am relinquishing my responsibilities to Susan, it is because on the day the winner is announced, I will be leaving Venice and traveling past the Palladian villas along the Brenta Canal and heading into the forested Apennine Mountains to Tuscany! Sorry I am missing American Idol - NOT!!!