Happy Holidays

I'm taking some time off over the holidays.

That's the one really nice thing about not working in the day to day business of international shipping, which never shuts down for holidays.

It has started to snow here in Kansas, so we will have a white Christmas.

Along with the snow has come the cold. High today of 29 F,( -1.6 C) low 13 F (-10.5 C), with a wind chill factor of -6 F (-21 C). And, it will continue to get colder for the next few days.

I hope to be heading south to Corpus Christ, Texas in Jan. It's about a 800 miles, (1300 kilometers), and takes about 1 1/2 days to drive.

If you are not familiar with the U.S., take a look at a map.

It's a big country.

Today is a Holiday in the U.S.

Today is a Holiday in the U.S.

It is Memorial Day, which is celebrated on the last Monday in May.

So, if you are trying to contact someone in the U.S., forget it.

Although this is a holiday set aside to remember those who served in wars, generally it's thought of as a long weekend kicking off the summer.

The lakes will be busy, as well as beaches and campgrounds.

I will barbecue in the backyard.

Hope it doesn't rain.