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Hey, this concept of having two computers on your desk is great, got them both working at the same time. Doing my normal Monday night homework, printing out a 86 page weekly video check out form. Thank god for inventing the two sided printers (duplexing). "Duplexing" is a new computer word I learned from visiting the local computer stores in Anchorage. If you want a "duplexing printer", don't look for them in any store in Anchorage. I know, I visited everyone of them. For some reason, they do not stock them in stores but all of the manufacturers are making them. I am having to order one from HP to replace the one that I have.

Woke up to a skiff of fresh snow on the deck this morning, the good folks in Homer got about five inches but it was melted off by noon. The rest of the day was beautiful, worked on the "multi-purpose" building all afternoon in my shirt sleeves. Got the skylights installed today so I will finish capping off the overhead tomorrow and possibly start covering the ribs. Couple of days, I should be ready to move inside and do the interior. Speaking of moving inside, while working today and admiring my craftsmanship and reviewing the blue prints, I came to a major decision. As the elder and what you guys refer to as the "Grand Poopah", one of my proclamations for this year is that there will be no camping or sleeping in the "multi-purpose" building. I know when it is cold, raining and the wind is howling, it will be very tempting to seek the sanctuary within the comfortable, dry and warm confines of this building but to be fair to all, we will need to avoid spending an excessive amount of time within these sacred walls.

In the event that anyone just might happen to forget, tomorrow is Terry's birthday! We did not accomplish our little task, but that is ok because the computer is not ready for her either. Maybe we can get it done by her next birthday. Weather conditions and surf permitting, Heath is going to make his first run in the morning looking for that first King Salmon of the season along the beaches. Looks like I might be able to drive into the tackle shop by the 1st of May, still a lot of snow in the parking lot. The river remains iced over, with a little flowing water.

Current update on the oil rig across the valley from us, that we can hear all night, they are down to 550 feet and planning to go as deep as 1,000 feet looking for oil. If they do not find it, then they will convert it over to a gas well. Evidently, the initial testing and reports looked good for finding oil. Now would be a good time to buy property and a business in Anchor Point. As soon as this oil boom hits, prices are going to escalate. Just happen to know of a video store that is priced cheap!

My other computer just finished up, so now I have to go back to work! Have a good day!