Balloons and Pets

Holy cows! A rodeo! I tried to go to one while in NC but found out about it too late, so I settled for watching those crazy cowboys on TV. I read the birthday post just now for the first time... And ditto! Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary to Better than Straight DOPE!! According to page views, we are pathetic and scheduled for face-to-face time. I think its my turn. When life hands over my life, we'll travel again together. For now, I'll have to update you more about Blue monster and aquatic pets. Its especially tough to get out and play when its BRICK outside, so I've been entertaining the little guy by playing "find it" and "tug" indoors. He's a strong pup who is constantly reminding me how human I am. As for the fish, it took some time to recover from the deaths of some fish, but I'll say it was due to the stress of being transferred from their normal environment of 5 years to a new tank. Also the capacity of the tank was miscalculated. Still have some old Gs hanging on though, a little crayfish, eel, and another tank that I plan on making an aquascape (non-animal?) for fear of becoming the animal lady. Can't put too many eggs in one basket. Honestly, I was anxiously waiting an invitation in the mail when you had asked for an address, but I guess I'll have to keep on waiting since I know now how much you hate weddings. Besides, we have to knock out things on the List before a wedding happens. Keep me posted about Heidi, grad life, your publication, everything else!! Please. I'm desperate to know. Its been too long. HUGSS :) Jane