On Stateside Assignment (furlough)

Hey All

Just a note to say that I'm in the States on Stateside Assignment (furlough). I'm taking it a year earlier than normal. I'm in Kansas. Let me hear from you guys! It will be good to catch up face-to-face!

Red River, New Mexico

The hills (and gushing river) were alive with the sound of music -- ah!

Took a nice relaxing vacation in Red River, New Mexico up in the Rockies. It was nice and cool.

I'm not much of a fisherperson, but I come from a family who loves to fish. I normally just take a book and enjoy the great outdoors -- or go hiking. This trip, however, I took up fishing.

Did you know that when you fish, you can stare off into nothingness, never use words but grunt instead, not take a shower for days and no one considers you off your rocker? I mean, you're not crazy -- you are considered a normal weekend warrior at the lake or river!

I caught a couple fish -- everyone else in the family caught MANY fish and big fish. Oh well - the view, peace and solitude was worth it all.