Good Friends, Good Times - Here's to 2006

Kim and Tammy are leaving tomorrow to back to the US. They took us out to The Dome tonight for some cocktails and appetizers - quite a posh place. Chris, Amy and Corey left this morning, not before a 'no show' taxi and some early morning jitters about getting to the airport on time!! Dan left on New Year's Day (the day of rest ;-) and Gentry will depart for Amsterdam on Thursday to do his shows. A memorable Xmas day dinner, a fun Boxing Day party, countless trips to Edinburgh to visit the sights and have dinner/drinks and a spectacular New Years Eve evening - cocktails at Lloyds and then the Street, dinner at Gulianos, a stop in at Finnegan's Wake, and then James' house party were just a few highlights of the week's holiday enjoyed by all of us. Oh, I cannot forget the Baileys and coffee ghost tour, Ian's '666, Sign of the Beast' quip to Amy at the Coach and Horse, staying up until 7am on NYE dancing to and singing along with Martina McBride, discussing love and life and the crazy nights out at the Black Bull, Sam's and the Coach and Horses!!!

I really am so extremely fortunate to live the life that I do. The friends I have are unbelievable. Caring, loving, thoughtful and truly gracious people. A week of reminiscing, laughing (and MORE laughing) and exploring the Edinburgh city points of interest and pubs has been rejuvenating for me. Tim and I are fortunate to be able to share our wonderful experience with everyone. I already miss everyone so much it hurts. Thank you for all being there, visiting us here, and making our lives, my life, that much better. I will never be able to truly express how much I enjoy and appreciate all the blessings I receive from knowing, hanging out and growing old with all of you.

If the start to 2006 is any indication to how the year is going to be, I am looking forward to every minute of it!