Oh Mark!! I have missed you too!! 
How is your new job going? Well, not so new, but still new.
I hope that they aren't working you to the bone!! But, as long as you are happy, then I'm happy.
You are very lucky to be able to go to the beach for lunch!!
Linda must be soooo pleased and happy!
How is she?? Give her a hug for me.
My new job is more than what was expected. They didn't tell me everything about it, but, I've adjusted and am in a position of power with them. They've already become dependent on me -- I've fixed and streamlined many processes and problems for them within the first month. They're really happy and really don't want to lose me. As a result, they've agreed (and have done the transition) of a portion of my work to anther person. This will take off some of the stress and provide me time to work on the parts that is suppose to be my job.
I'm very happy to be there.
It's fall time here -- leaves are dropping, more like blowing, off the trees, and the weather is turning cold.
I haven't found a new home yet but am in a temporary spot which, I hope, will turn permanent at the end of this month. Until then, I'm living with my summer clothes and I'm really feeling the cold!! I have no idea how I survived with a bikini in the winter!!!
I must be getting old!! 
Have a wonderful Sunday Mark!! XOXOXO