A friend going back almost 30 years ago showed up today -- I've only met him in person once, about 13 - 14 years ago when he was trying to get a job up here (didn't work out). We met online in the early/mid-80s as techies working on very similar projects (sending / receiving email from now-antiquated CP/M computers -- I got there first, but he had the better solution). MUCH later we learned we're members of the same Anglican province. He's now started in a job up here; I am SO delighted!
And we will see the Super Bowl! We picked up a cable amplifier at Radio Shack, and it boosted the signal enough that we get Fox. LoM has run to the store (5 mi away) for beer.
Finally, here are Ealabhan and Gorm Mor. I clearly shot from the wrong angles because the difference in sizes feels huge -- as is the driving. Gorm Mor asks for a light foot on the pedal (I prefer to "baby" my vehicles) and cruises well, but is difficult to park, at least until I get used to his size. Ealabhan is very light & agile and zips around; she's fun to drive, but less suited to long-distance high-speed travel.
Our first stop after lunch was at Fred Meyer to pick up a folding stepstool so LoM can get in and out of Gorm Mor without hanging on the door or other assistance.
It's a happy day!!! *\:^) *\:^) *\:^)