Have you met Bubbles? Bubbles is Mike’s 50th birthday present to his ever-nagging, long-suffering, only wife. She’s a black Vespa that has made my daily trips to the Williamsburg post office much more enjoyable.
Since I’m now in the two-wheel club with Jim, I’ve been trying to emulate his many exploits. Remember when he navigated the autopistas of Central and South America, taking photos along the way and graciously sharing with us his observations, thoughts and tales?
Well, here’s my own travel blog chronicling a similar journey:
Going Postal: An Epic Journey to the Post Office
on North Boundary Street and Back.
Oh, and congratulations to our Sweet Sixteen victors. Four ACC teams out of the remaining eight. The Coates family was wiped out when the seeds held to form and pushed Maryland, Gonzaga and Miami were all blown away.
The Survivors are still pretty representative of the family. The Force — the greatest generation — is still in, as are the second-to-youngest generation, with Elizabeth, Katie and Sarah. The first cousins are represented by Rebecca, Robert and Susan. And the Sufferers are hanging tough, too. Of the six individuals left, there are three Pattersons, two Blyths and one Rhyne.
Drink lots of caffeine tonight and tomorrow so you can stay up to watch the second games for each. Good luck!
MeggityHoff 
The black Vespa is just the greatest!!
Gwynn (and the Tarheels are lookin’ good)
Love the sneakers
Glad you made it! I flunked my training course and landed the bike on my ankle. Not something you want to try !! You and Bubbles stay upright and between the lines (as a charming hotel lady told me once at 4 am in Wytheville).