[Tib]

Thanks, and a Merry Christmas to everyone. Everything is fine here, but I have been extremely busy with some real life stuff. I very much appreciate your continued support even though I haven't found the time to write like I thought I would. There is good news, though.

As many of you know, I sort of re-dedicated myself to my family, especially my two boys (8 and 10), so I've been away from Short Hop for awhile. Well, I talked to my wife about how much I miss writing all the time and she gave me lots of support for continuing the story. In short, I'll be dark for the Holidays, but Short Hop will start up again in January.

And I mean it this time. No distractions, no excuses. I'm most of the way through this saga and I have been making notes and planning the next few chapters. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel so I'm going on a big push to finish it by my 41st birthday (April 4). Wish me luck.

God Bless to all the faithful who've stuck by me and Dave and best wishes for a healthy New Year.