Another year is nearly over, 2005 is around the corner, and we are here to let you know we are healthy, happy and still lovingly, most of the time, married to each other.

This year's challenge was living on the path of two hurricanes and our screen room was blown away by Charley's tornado. The positive thing that came out of this was how our community got together helping one another by removing debris, sharing food and repairing homes. Like most of our neighbors, we are taking steps to protect our home from the Floridian natural disaster and are here to stay.

Kuei-mei's desire to see the world took us on a 17-day trans-Atlantic cruise to Portugal and Spain in April, then California and four Hawaiian islands in September, as well as a 14-day cruise to the Western Caribbean islands over Thanksgiving. We enjoy our adventures and feel very blessed.

Neil was in a community theater group's play last spring, and has been cast in a production next spring of a professional theater in Orlando.

Thinking of you during this joyful season, we wish you and your loved ones wonderful holidays and a happy, healthy New Year!

Hugs from Neil & Kuei-mei