Greetings from Dottie in response to greetings from the Sommer's and Milam's

One day at a time, I think, Chuck. Sounds to me like you are doing wonderfully well.

I'm off to teach a class for Northern Arizona University--- in Maricopa, AZ--- to teachers hoping to certify for reading specialists. So I am busy too. I have two classes I'm currently teaching and three student teachers. Next semester I have 12 student teachers all over Pinal County, so have turned down any other teaching engagements. But since I still love my teaching life, I guess I'd better do it while I am able.

What extra things are Marilyn and Nancy doing while you are swimming, etc.? I hope they are having fun too. Dottie

----- Original Message -----
From: Charles D. Milam
To: dottiebob76@msn.com
Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2008 1:15 PM
Subject: RE: [oatnewzealand] 11/12/2008 06:27:00 PM

Great to hear again from you Dottie. I will add your email to the blog if you have not already done so. It really is amazing how OAT gives you the travel bug. It is my hope to keep the blog alive with current events, weddings and other trip pictures welcomed since the blog is a living blog for our group. Please pass on the word to the others so that we can build the blog. And the weather here is like Arizona weather, 80 degrees at our house and into the 90's inland. A friend and I are still ocean swimming with the ocean temp at 60-63 degrees. Life is good even though the economy is going bad......

Chuck

From: dottiebob76@msn.comTo: cdmilam@hotmail.comSubject: Re: [oatnewzealand] 11/12/2008 06:27:00 PMDate: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 21:20:12 -0700

Thank you all so much for this wonderful message. The view is spectacular and you all look healthy, happy, and as if you are having a great time.

We, here in sunny southern Arizona, finally got a few cool days, but it is supposed to go back into the high 80's tomorrow and for the rest of this week and weekend. Sunny, clear, and warm. Nights are lovely, however.

My husband, Bob, and I plan on leaving the 15th of December for San Jose del Cabo, Mexico. Our middle son is getting married on the 26th there on the beach.

Mary Seal and I, and Muriel Cronkhite, are headed for Copper Canyon, Mexico in February for 12 or 14 days--- I can't remember exactly how many. Mary and her youngest son are going to Egypt the first part of December for three weeks, I think.

Claire and the New York gals just returned from Argentina and Chile. They had a lovely trip.

Best wishes to you and here's hoping you have wonderful holidays and a blessed New Year!