Here, Renee. Hope you're happy.

Hey all! How's everyone? I'm still in Vegas, but doing pretty good otherwise. My stay here was extended for the 4th time until the end of October. Thankfully, my vacation request for October 28th -November 4th was approved so I'll be coming back to Minnesota for that time. I'm hoping that they leave me home for awhile so I have a little more time to catch up with friends and family. I miss all of you and I know a week will pass very quickly.

I talked to Renee yesterday and she voiced her disappointment with my blog. She says I don't update it enough. Of course, I haven't seen her blog yet but that fact aside I think I'm doing pretty good. Honestly, I don't have much new to add. You've all probably heard about the new changes at the checkpoint. If not, here's a quick summary...limited amounts of liquid are once again allowed. Ah, ah, ah...don't get too excited. The regulations are pretty strict. Each passenger is allowed one 1 quart sealable plastic bag (i.e. Ziploc, etc.) filled with containers of liquids 3 oz. or less. Warning: TSA has to enforce very specific guidelines on these liquids so please save my coworkers and me the headaches and put questionable items in your checked bag. The containers must be 3 oz. or less (meaning a half -full 6 oz. container is not allowed). The plastic bag should be the disposable type, not a vinyl cosmetic bag, and must close comfortably. Baby food and medication in reasonable quantities is allowed and does not have to be in a plastic bag. "Liquids" includes creams, gels, and lotions. And finally, just because TSA didn't take it away in (enter any location), doesn't mean that TSA won't take it away this time. To save everyone a lot of time, keep all liquids outside of your carry-on luggage until after you've passed through security. For more information and updates, go to www.tsa.gov.

Okay, enough about work. In other news, I revisited Mt. Charleston and felt cold for the first time in a long time. I went on a hike with Mike and by the time we met up with Randy in the lodge, it was 42 degrees. The average temp. here is still in mid-80s to low 90s so cool weather not generated by an air conditioner felt great. I included some pictures below. They're my last with Mike at least until we meet again. He went home to Stryker, Ohio on 9/30 for a 3 week vacation. Needless to say, I'm very jealous and he loves to rub it in. That's all I got for now. Here's hoping the next 3 weeks pass very, very quickly.