Mern, southern Ohio??? That's like an oxymoron to me.
April, congrats. One step at a time. You got this, you know what to do!
Robin, congrats so far... now lets get back on the water.
Ladies, I can safely report that
Hope survived Mardi Gras... unless out of curiosity she ventures out to Bourbon Street tonight.

I took a couple chirrens out there (my GF middle DD and her friend) and met up with Hope and her DH. Hope, please tell him that I didn't just call him a DH! We all had a great time. The weather held off for a while but we did get a few sprinkles towards the end. Now I'm going to see if I can get my GF to go with me this week to meet up with them... they offered to cook again. If not, I may just have to go alone because you know this fat boy can't pass up a good meal! Hell to the no!