Guess so Lee and Jay don't feel lonely - I will check in -- I read the postings periodically, but never have anything that matches Lee or Jay's writings! Someone at work today was talking about the new HP laser labelling system and how neat it was -- and I mentioned that I knew one of the developers of it -- so Lee you are a celebrity. Enjoyed the pictures of Taiwan -- I echo your sentiments about Asia versus Europe travel -- I am always on edge in Asia -- and primarily due to the language. Lately, I have been going to Mexico City (3 times since Halloween) - and that is an interesting place to say the least. I speak enough Spanish to get by (thank goodness for Sister Xavier and the Latin background!). My work in Mexico involves brokering a deal between the Mexicans and Italians -- ugh!

I am in the process of setting up a new corporate credit card program for my company -- and working with JP Morgan -- a fellow I was speaking to last week works in the same group as Rob Crawford -- what a small world

My two sons (ages 7 and 8) both really got involved with football this year and started to follow the NFL closley -- with the Steelers this year, it was very easy to get caught up in it. Anyway I had to explain the facts of sports' life to them two weeks ago after the AFC championship -- both were very distraught and could not understand why Pittsburgh was not going to the Super Bowl

Lastly -- my 8 year old did his First Penance this past Saturday -- we are very friendly with our priests and afterwards -- my youngest (Chip -the 7 year old, who will do First Penance/Communion next year) - told our pastor -- "Fr. Zywan - you better bring a lunch, a pillow and maybe a bowl of cereal -- because my First Penance next year might turn into a sleepover" Think I might have my work cut out?!?!?!