Happy New Year!

Well, it is the first day of 2010, the sun is shining (if a bit fitfully), fresh snow is on the ground and we are curled up by the wood stove watching the Rose Parade. Although everyone in the parade is wearing coats and jackets, there is green grass and the palm trees beckon.

Australia beckons, too, Only 110 days and counting, and believe me, we are counting. We're planning to live in the vicinity of Byron Bay, New South Wales where the current temperature is 23C or 75F. Yes, it is their summer and doesn't it sound wonderful!

Last night we all (me, Steve, and our two dogs, Lina and Flynn) went up to Steve's folk's place on Little Sunapee and celebrated the New Year with food, drink, ice dancing and fireworks. It was a blast and a great way to ring in the year. Next year, I'm sure we'll also be on a beach, but not huddled around a fire pit all bundled up.

Anyway, we hope this is a year filled with happiness and joy for all.

Allie