I'm back! Man did I need a vacation. "Paris is lovely this time of year." I heard that while watching TV in Steubenville, OH -- I went back to the motherland, as usual. I had a good time. Hung out with my Mom, played with the nephews / niece and just relaxed. I rode around with the nephews on bicycles. I need to get a bike, that's good exercise. I sold my old bike to my webmaster Walter. That will be my weekend project. I went to a garage sale yesterday and they had a bike for sale -- $175! How is that a sale? I can get a new one for less. I just want something basic, the less gears, the better.

Anyway, back to my trip. I spent a couple of nights cleaning out the attic. I found my first teddy bear!

Bob's first teddy bear

Ah memoires, to be honest, I don't remember this bear at all. I think this bear was in the crib with me, he/she doesn't even have a name. It was nice to go through all my old things.

I finally saw Star Wars. I have to say, I really liked it. There are some parts that seem like they were written by a 14 year old but I give George Lucas credit, he made me, the casual fan, wanting more. And Yoda kicked butt! I was going to check out Spider-man again but never made it.

Well, I know I should have more after a week off but my mind is blank right now. I have to get back into the swing of things. Last night, the power went off for about an hour. I made a vow, right then and there, to never be without a battery powered TV again! Those were some painful minutes. OK, that's it! I leave you with a self portrait, I call it, Bob driving to Hoboken with cats. Have a good day. God Bless America.

Bob driving to Hoboken with cats