Merry Christmas/with Pic's

[5th Tuition]

I hate to start this thread out on a sour note, but a dear friend of mine is in the hospital recovering from a triple bypass. He had surgery just before Thanksgiving. I went to the hospital and saw him, the Dr.'s said all went well and he was coming home in a couple of days. They had him walking and even doing some stairs. Well, things went south for him and infection set in and long story short he is still in the hospital and has undergone several more surgeries in this past month.
I told my wife; if I pass tomorrow; know I went happy This year has seen many new experiences for me. Most importantly the growth of my two granddaughters. They were born prematurely (3 lbs each) on 11/4/11 and have progressed beautifully. Both are "stepping out"; walking, talking (babling), and exploring.
The new boat was certainly a surprise. The wife and I were on vacation and I was talking to her about the POSSIBILITY of looking for another boat in the future. Ten days later, Mark (Mlag) and I were driving to Norfolk Virginia to sea trial my new Judge 27 Chesapeake.
I guess what I'm saying, is that things happen quickly. My friend had chest tightness one day and was in the hospital the next day. Our twins were not due until around the first of the year, but God had other plans. The new boat was something I was going to take about a year to investigate.
With this said, enjoy your time with family and friends during the holidays. I have made many new friends through CBA, and my friends from TF still remain dear to me. I have been truely blessed.
Merry Christmas to all the CBA family.
5th (Marty)