Things are busy as usual in the newspaper business—especially with our short staffing situation. We recently hired three new reporters though, and they begin on Monday! I'm pretty excited, since our two current reporters are having a tough time keeping up with everything. We also have another candidate arriving for the editor's position. Of course, I'm psyched about that, since I'm having a tough time keeping up too. I'm dreaming of 8-hour workdays...
Rick is definitely planning to return to Crescent City when he's done with school in December, and we're looking forward to continuing our Wild West experience. That also means that people have to come and visit us, since we'll be here longer! My publisher is trying to convince me to convince Rick that he should work as an ad salesperson here at the newspaper. (She *really* wants to make sure he gets a job out here right away so I don't leave.) He'll do what he wants, but it's a viable option nonetheless.
Speaking of Rick, he got tested for allergies the other day, and found out that he is certainly allergic to cats. Poor Weezie can't help herself though—she'll always be a cat. We agreed that we can't get rid of her. She's an important member of the Rico family! Rick also found out he's allergic to all kinds of other things too, which explains his recent misery. Poor guy. He was perscribed some meds, and I'm happy to report that he's doing much better now.
No new updates on the fall season here. Weather has been pleasant. Some rain and gorgeous sunshine. I think whale-watching "season" begins this month. I'll have to break out the binoculars.
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Sorry to hear about Rick's allergies. Start saving your pennies -- OK, your 100 dollar bills! -- for a really good vacuum cleaner. I have a friend who developed a cat allergy but couldn't give away her beloved cats. She invested in a high-end vacuum and is able to live with them much better now. I know it was very expensive though. Google cat allergy and vacuum cleaner and you'll get some suggestions. You may have to save up for a while, but Weezie is young enough that it would be worth it to have for the next 12 - 15 years.
Any word on whether you'll be able to come home this fall? If not, I might try to get out to see you (with Ethan) in the late winter or spring. We'll have to see how that might fit in our budget.
Miss you!
Stephanie
Aunt Carla had read your post and we chatted about you Sat. night when we saw each other. I just wanted to give you OUR fall update: Today, Sunday, at 5:30 pm it was 86 degrees - Good Grief!!
Dad and I went down south of Charlotte tonight to a marsh place where sandhill cranes are gathering to migrate. There are about 1000 there now and will be 4000 by the end of the month. The constant sound of them reminded us of the constant sound of the sealions. It was very cool. We went on the spur of the moment after reading *Bill Davis'* article about it in The Weekender!
Love ya,
Mom
so ok i get it leave a comment. i miss you guys and well what can i say rick emma i think misses you as well. ha ha.( hope some day you can have kids), i know only you will get it but o well. i will have to keep you informed about the crazy grandma situation.wish me luck. laura i hear you have been working alot so i hope you get some free time soon, i work 7 days as well and every now and then i go nuts and need a break. manly for mike, but dont tell him that. so i hope this is a long enough comment for you rick and good luck on the new J-O-B!!
love-
your sis
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