We are very thankful that you all were prepared, that you have communications once again and that, most of all, you are safe!

I agree with you that passion for the job is paramount. I will remember your words and think more kindly of Joe's 80 hour work weeks and 24/7 devotion to the public good.

We are off for the weekend to another Nebraska county where Joe will be teaching a CAMEO course. Tarka and I will be lounging around. . . it's a tough life, but I make up for Joe's hours working by loafing extra hard.

If we are lucky we will have wi-fi at the hotel. . .but this being Nebraska, it is not a guarantee to have wi-fi and a pet friendly hotel or a hair dryer, coffee pot, iron or ironing board. . .or a working TV for that matter. . .amend that to say, a TV that receives anything worth watching. . .

Again, our best to all of you and our hearty congratulations on your excellent preparedness skills. . .