november catch up

Seems like we're always in catch-up mode with the blog. Well, in early November, both Diana and I went to the US, and for the first time since we left we were both in town at the same time.

Cassidy was in a car wreck , and unfortunately totaled her car. Thank god she wasn't hurt. Cars can be replaced. Anyway, we needed to get her some transportation, and that takes a while.

We had so much to do we were both very pressed for time. Our friends Mike and Sara are moving to Seattle (Mike is already there). They were storing our camper and truck for us. We sold the camper to Diana's sister Sabine, and she and her husband Jim came up to get it.

I was in San Jose for a few days, then a quick stop back through NC again on the way back to London. These visits are very short and hectic for us, and we try to see as many people as possible while there. Always, we miss some.

A quick update on our status here. Our assignment here was for 1 year and due to end the first week of January. Right now, we're extending that for 6 months, we'll get new work Visas in about 2 weeks. After that we're not 100% sure, and will keep everyone posted as things develop.

I've been coming back through on business travel about every quarter, but with the global economic slowdown, the company has curtailed that. We can only travel now to see customers, and all of mine are in Europe, so I guess I won't be back over for a bit.

The invitation is still out there for all to come visit. Cassidy is planning to come by in early January, and Diana's daddy and his friend Mrs Delores are coming in April. Aside from Cassidy and her friends, they'll be our first visitors. As Cassidy says, she's had more visitors in England than we have.

Look for some new posts soon, as we've been around some in the autumn here in the UK and Europe. I'm back on the road again as soon as I get back, with trips to Brussels, Amsterdam, Vienna, Paris, Rennes (France) and Madrid scheduled for this month.

Hope everyone is well.