We're still petty cold here at Joe's Pond, but it hasn't been below zero today. We've been in the low teens with some sunshine and no new snow. We aren't expecting the big storm that has hit southern New England, although we may get a few inches in the next couple of days. We still have about a foot of snow on the ground here at our house.

We talked with Bill and Monika today. They are now in Oshakati, where Monika's mother lives. Bill said it is well over 100 degrees every day, but very dry. This is their summer and for at least two months there will be no rain at all. Bill said he has tried to stay out of the sun and has used sun block but still got sunburned. Monika also got a burn. There is a pool at the hotel where they are staying and Bill and step-daughter, Jo-Ann were heading for a swim when we called a little before noon today - about 7 o'clock Namibia time. The good news is that they've had word their luggage is at the airport in Windhoek and will be sent by courier to them in Oshakati tomorrow - a trip of about 8 1/2 hours. It will be good that they will be reunited with their things.