Update from Debbie Mooney

I am looking for Judie Mooney - we have not heard a word from her. I am happy to hear that Sarah Maloney is adjusting to life in Easton, MA. I cannot believe that she has been called for jury duty - this has to be the youngest juror in history. Okay, I may be exaggerating - but really, how did Sarah's name come up for the jury pool? Speaking of pools, I'll bet the Maloney's are really enjoying the hot tub and the pool, but the hot tub would be nice in the evenings since it has been cooler. Watch out for the mosquitos! Leah is in her final stretch at school - not wanting to be at school and not wanting to be working so hard at writing papers and designing restaurants! Only a few more weeks to go....

Here is a little more detail on my new car. I bought another Ford Escape - this time a new 2009 model with 23 miles on the odometer. Bill "held my hand" and accompanied me back to the dealer after we had received word from the service dept. that my car was virtually in a meltdown with multiple problems. The service dept. suggested that I "negotiate" with the sales about purchasing a new vehicle. I think we probably got a good deal. I wasn't looking to purchase another Ford Escape - but my research with consumer reports gave a very favorable rating to the 2009 models. I have had the car for 1 week and it is very nice, comfortable, and I feel safe driving the car. I am having a remote starter installed this week which will be very nice come next winter! It came with satellite radio which is free for the next 6 months. My ride to the cape this past weekend was quite enjoyable - smooth and comfortable.

We will show case the car when we come down to take a dip in the hot tub!

Trish - did your nephew, Paul and his wife have their baby?

Hope everyone is doing well. It has, indeed, been a very unusual summer - rainy for the entire month of June and now seasonably cool and very dry for July.

Judie - where are you?