Hi Phi. Your standing times are really impressive. It looks as though you have had a busy month with visitors, which is great too! I will probably friend request you on Facebook, as I would love to see your photo's. Greg and I have been really busy with work and some play; we hoping things quiet down in the next couple of weeks. Take care. Keeping you and yours in our prayers.

And... Jon's father came out to visit the second weekend in September. Jon, Jen, Metella, Gus and Gatsby took him to Menomonie to visit Phil, Linda and Zev. They had a great visit and even went out to dinner, where Jon's dad had way too much to eat, and almost had to catch a ride back to the car with Phil. According to Jon's father, it was really hard to say good by to Phil and Linda! The Newman's are so dearly loved and missed. Jon's dad is still stuck in California, 2000 miles away.