not Katrina

Just watched Jon Stewart on how the English floods were handled. So not Katrina-ish. Shelter, food and water were provided, even for the black people - what a concept! Perhaps the Americans will eventually adopt this idea. Hope everyone is OK. Is Rosie still in Oxford?

I think Emma is missing you guys because every so often she comes up with a Mia impression. She manages to do a Kate pretty well too, but the Mia ones are the best. She still has to work on Dave's because he just sounds Scottish.

Emm and I just did a road trip to Los Angeles and back on $45.00 of gas. Spent two days at Universal Studios which was mostly fun but the House of Horrors scared both of us and I had a hard time trying to get Emma to go on any death related rides after that. Hung out at Venice Beach before heading home. It reminded me of a beachy sunny New York with lots of knock off sunglasses and street vendors.

Listened to all the BBC podcasts on the way back, as well as some Harry Potter. No wonder Emma's got the British accent down.

Just noticed your photo of me Sayling. Thanks a lot! hic.