…. so i’m not in mex .. and it’s always weird .. buds are spread all over this summer … cynthia’s been in idaho putting fine touches on the best kitchens .. george has been trying to catch up to both daughter’s weddings … carol was here to help me pack up stuff .. alexander was up .. val was in alaska with husband, barry .. on pam and kent’s boat chasing BIG fish ..  jeanne was north for a bit .. then in SJ with Mark .. he and i played in the surf ..  mikey’s left for brazil (lucky dog) .. martin is building a new palapa in todos santos ..  norm is spending the summer in bandon and SUP’ing his heart out ..   dennis has been in/out .. hopefully catching some waves  … james has been passing on real estate info .. and the world keeps spinning …