As I write to you, Dwayne has returned from the first 2 shows in Florida. He showed at Boca Raton, where he had good sales Saturday, but Sunday it rained and traffic was slower. The next weekend was Delray Beach, which was very busy and we have some possible leads for the future. So far, Florida has taken well to the stone furniture, and why not? It's organic, natural and works in any outdoor environment. This weekend he is at St. Petersburg, so if you're in the area come by- he would love to see you!

Over Christmas, we took our first REAL vacation in 8 years! Yes it is true, we took a trip that did not include our trailer!  All of our previous adventures have been working vacations that included lugging around our flatbed with furniture on it. But this time we flew and spent a week in Puerto Morales, Mexico. It was nice to be out of the cold and away from work, with our kids and friends. We stayed at a quaint place right on the beach and indulged in  the culture. A great time was had by all, and we finally got a much needed break.

The day we came back it was -18 in Denver,  a huge difference from the 80 degree climate we were used to. Burr!! The next day Dwayne went to the doctor and was diagnosed with Bronchitis. Run down and tired, as there was no time to waste, he started his antibiotics, loaded the trailer, and headed out coughing and feeling miserable to Florida.

Thank goodness he is feeling like a new man!