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Happy Birthday!
Finally got my computer connected.....and now I can read your Blogs. I do keep in touch with your Dad and Doreen....but have lost touch with you and Sydney. Carol is trying to find your phone number for me. Anyway I hope you have a happy birthday.....and maybe I'll hear from you. Love, Grandma Pat

Thanks for the shout out hermano! Let the games begin!! Vamos Gringoooooos!!!!

same moon
Hi Jake, The moon has been beautiful here too. The big lakes are still mostly frozen, but it's about 70 degrees F. What a great trip, and great photo's! I am off to church for singing tonight, and lots more singing this weekend. We sang Bach's St. John's Passion last weekend, and of course we will sing Handel's Messiah this weekend.

hi
Nice to hear from you and hope you had a good trip back. Would like to see some of the pictures you took at the birthday party. Much love, ed

la paz
la paz mi amigo. gracias por la update-a

just another broken bone
Jake, Do you remember when you shattered your ankle skateboarding in high school? I asked you to choose three hobbies less hazardous than skateboarding. You choose bowling, and two other "safer" activities. Well, do more of THOSE! haha All these "minor" injuries really start to hurt when you are about 50 years old. Enough lecture, you are an adult now. It sounds like you are living well and learning (to often the hard way). If you like to people in another country you can't go wrong. If you like the food it's terrific. It sounds like you have both. Love Dad PS Take good care of my daughter when she visits!

Hey!!!!!
Jake! You sound so grown up! I'm glad to hear that you are doing well (minus the broken arm-it made me think of that video of you breaking your arm a few years ago skateboarding-be more careful! and get better soon!) I hope you have a sensational holiday break, and can't wait until you come home to visit! Miss you tons! Say hi to your mom!

Fish are always good pets and gifts!

Jake!
Hey Jake - Thanks for the shout out! (I like David's expression: "Excellent bloggage.") All your blogs make me wish I was there - and so happy for this incredible, life-transforming experience you're having. You will value it forever. Do you need any pictures of Baby Sophia? Let me know. Love ya, kiddo, Celeste PS - I don't watch a lot of football but this Favre-becomes-a-Viking saga has been quite diverting!

Glad you are Happy!
Hi Jake-Nice to hear from you and that things are going much better. I am glad you enjoy the work and your students. Perhaps you can garner a reputation. We are doing just fine. My energy level is increasing and Betty is in veery good health. We are involved here in our community and the Church, play a lot of bridge and spent time on this machine;. Kerps our mind working. Please add john Ingham to your Blog site,groveingham@gmail.com. He did his doctoral work in a Community south east of Mexico city and I am sure would be interested in your work. We are looking forward to seeing you in Feb. Much love, Ed

SWINDLERS...
I feel sorry for all the Mexicans that ride my bus in Minnesota. They really don understand the currency. Yesterday, three stepped on, the first two paid $1.75, the proper amount, and the third $2.25 (rush hour fare). I will try to explain it to him tomorrow. What they don realize, and I didn realize is, a bus driver can basically give anyone a free ride. We even have a special button to press for those situations. If you have a little money and ask nicely, most will give you a discount. Transfers are complicated for a bus too, I wonder if they have those in Puebla. You basically can ride on ONE fare for two and a half hours. I think one of the keys to keep from getting swindled is to keep big bills hidden from public view.

Great photos
Hi Jake, You might have a great halloween! I love the masks. Take care of your feet, eyes, teeth, knees, and eat well. I hope your mother forgets to send you a skateboard :)