good morning. don't have a lot to report. heard thunder early this morning, but not much rain. still, a front came through. it is much cooler now. i just went out to the store, but the grocery store was closed due to a power outage. so i walked on down to the dollar store and bought some epsom salts to soak my foot. i had a toenail removed yesterday. i've got twenty stitches in my back from back surgery. they come out early next week. it's a nuisance sometimes...getting older; but it has its compensations. i have rather a lot to do the next few weeks. if i don't get back, have a happy thanksgiving. gerald allen