Follow-up and misc. items

Nielsen…Thanks for the links. I liked Josh Joplin. Try checking Denison Witmer and Josh Ritter (his Girl in the War especially).

Regarding Kelly and Coolchick's comments about wanting to see pictures of Jac:
So after work Tuesday night, I'm outside hanging out with the kids and my next door neighbor when the phone rings. Sweet Jac is on the line, thinking of me as she passes through Pennsylvania on her trip East. We gabbed for about 1/2 hour when all of a sudden she says, 'Oh shit, I was talking to you and not paying attention and now I don't know where the hell I am. Wait - there is a sign that says Route --- North and South"
And I said, "Holy Shit Jac! You just passed my exit! You're 15 minutes from my house!!"
Long story short, I had her get off at the next exit, packed up the kids in the car and met her there. We didn't get to hang out long because it was already getting late and she still had some traveling to do, but after 8 years, we finally got to meet. She is way cool and a lot of fun, so if you ever have a chance to meet her, do it!

I've briefly mentioned in passing that The Girl has had some medical issues throughout her life. We found out Monday that she will need to have surgery again. This will be her third in three years. She goes in October 1 and if all goes as planned, they should be able to do it same-day. Start the good vibes now, please. And The Thing, sweetie that he is, has already scheduled time off work so that he can drive up to be at the hospital with us.