It has been a really dreary day, drizzling rain, temperatures in the 40's, a good day for a nap. Some people just can't sit still, though, even on a day like this. Fred and I went to see Matt Randall in Cabaret, and agree with Diane Rossi - he did a super job. It was hard to believe the confident, professional performer on stage was the same shy young man we've watched growing up across the road from us. Congratulations, Matt. We're very proud of you. It was a great performance by everyone and the audience thoroughly enjoyed it.

Then there are those folks who like a more energetic pasttime on a rainy day. Evelyn Richer sent this photo to us. When we came home about an hour ago, the road seemed to have gotten much worse than when we went out around 1 o'clock. Now we know - there's been lots of all kinds of traffic through our wonderful mudhole on Gardner's hill.
Evelyn says:

Hi Jane,

Ray went out with his camera today, and discovered Jay Chatot braving the mud!

*****

The flag is still up and the clock's still ticking, but it looks as if it could stop any time. Ice is pretty dark everywhere, and all it will take is a little wind to break everything loose. Chico's report:

AWAITING WORD FROM PAUL REVERE OR HIS SARGENT, HOMER.

AS OF APRIL 29th---4PM-----8810 TICKET HOLDERS ARE OUT OF THE CONTEST. THAT LEAVES 612 WHO MAY CASH IN.

THE CLOCK TICKS ON, I THINK ?

A MAY DATE IS IN THE TARGET AREA. THERE ARE 421 WHO PREDICTED A MAY DATE OR LATER. HOLD ON TO YOUR TICKETS.