Birthday!

Oldest is now 17. She had a nice dinner of NY style pizza at one of our favorite places, then home for cake and ice cream with the family (my in-laws). Lots of gift cards, which suits her. She is in the middle of finals, trying to escape her junior year in High School. Hopefully she can squeak out a passing grade in US History - I hated history at that age. She is hella smart, just doesn't apply herself, which I can relate to, but I would rather not have her in summer school.

My teaching year is basically over. Tomorrow is the final exam, and we have telegraphed to the kids that once that is done they really don't need to come in. If they come on Thursday there will be a second part of the exam (that won't count) which will be essay questions. Friday, just don't come.

I think I have found my camera for Australia. New release from Canon, the D10. Waterproof to 10m, several modes for different lighting conditions, not too pricey. Now to find a place here that has it, or try to scour eBay and get something here within the next 2 weeks.