Congratulations!

Congratulations to my close friends Todd and Jacquie for their first son Kyle, born on Friday. I'm sure you'll make great parents, I'm super happy for you.
As for me, I'm still in Phuket on Kata Beach trying to drink the Andaman Sea. Surfing's tough! Actually the surfing (standing) part is okay, it's the catching the waves that's a lot of work. Timing the waves and paddling like mad wear you out pretty quick. I can't do more than an hour/jour and a half at a time. It's good though, I was out agani this morning, and I'll head out again this afternoon. Now that I have the basics, I won't forget them. I think I'll stay in Phuket a few more days. There's just so much to do around here. I just haven't wanted to stop practicing my surfing. Still haven't gone SCUBA diving or snorkeling yet. It's about the same price as home which is really high for Thailand. Why do I have to like the expensive sports? Maybe I'll take up yachting.
Happy Birthday Ryan - you're gonna catch up to me at this rate. I'll have a drink for you. - Jim, buy him a couple Flaming Lambourghinis for me, and chase them with B52's...