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Hey there....

I have come to that time in my winter home to get all my dux in a row. I have to renew my retirement visa and my motorbike license and my automobile license before I head back to Canada. Its all been done before so its not like its new ground to walk.

Speaking of new ground I bought some property this trip. I purchased a modest condo and will be giving up my leased condo after this winter. I hope I enjoy owning one as much as I enjoyed this one. The Thai family here ran a very quiet, serene and tranquil little complex of apartments and condos and treated us very well. I will miss them and the ladies that do the domestics.

Talk to you in March. Cheers.

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