Spring has officially sprung, and flowers are in blossom all over the city. The outdoor cafes are bustling with people relaxing, conversing, and demonstrating why Argentines are some of the most social people on the planet. This past winter, unlike the winter of 2007, was so pleasant and mild that its end has gone un-noticed for the most part. There was probably 4 or 5 three day periods where the skies were cold and gray. The winter rains were barely enough to keep the grass green. This July and August Shannon and Steve Commers helped us out by running the household and helping Andy while Rich was in the States. They did a great job with everything! In September, Steve and Shannon embarked on a one month trip that took them to fishing villages in Chile,
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