March 30th

It's Tuesday and my first day back to school and it was kinda a long day. I have my first class in the main building, so I had to find my class rooms, found them. I am not looking forward to English, but don't think it will be as bad as I thought, I hope anyway. Class let out early so I had about three hours to kill, got some lunch and went to Wal-Mart to get some things. Then back to the school, spent a little time on the computer and then decided to try to enjoy the nice weather and went outside to read my English chapter. For my soil fertility class we went out side and walked threw the turf plots and gulf green. Didn't do much else and got out early, that meant I had an hour and half to kill till my next class, went back outside and had a snake. Then my last class of the day, Ag Marketing, went good, got out a little early about eight. Then a quick stop at Kroger for some milk and things. Didn't get home till nine at night and had a headache and was ready to call it a day, but needed to eat something first. After I ate a little, I chatted a little with Patti and then to bed. First day back to school took it all out of me.

March 29th

It was boring, uneventful and relaxing Monday. I spent half or more of the day on the computer. I edited and posted my pics from BLW on Facebook. Then I made a Facebook fan page for BLW and up loaded my pics from the last 4 years so that took sometime. After all that I was tired and fell asleep watching the news for a few hours. When I woke up it was after eight and I had a headache and didn't feel so good, but felt better after I ate some dinner. Ended my evening with some chatting on Facebook. Like I said boring day, but that is ok.

March 28th

Today was the last day of BLW, sad day. It started out gray and rainy witch makes the last day even sadder. My two outdoor workshop got moved inside, but we still did some stuff and learned somethings, so all good. Had some time after lunch for some packing and getting ready to go home. Then we had our last think together group and it went good. Then the closing song circle, it was good, Barry pulled me into the inside circle witch is always a good thing. Enjoyed the music and sharing and then lots of hugs before heading home. On the way home Mel and I had lots to talk about sharing about what we did at camp. Got home a little later then expect and because of that Kevin got there before I did, we had plans to go eat. So, we got all unloaded and then we watched the end of the Duke basketball game. We had dinner and ice cream at Friendlys, it was good and much better then camp food, lol. Great way to end a good week!

Last song circle

March 27th

Saturday at BLW the weather was sunny and a little warmer today, so a good day. In my morning workshop we went out to the wood and learned to build fires, a few different ways. Then we cooked and apple over the fire, it was good. After lunch my shooting workshop we shot air guns at targets, in the shooting sports trailer. Did you know that 4-H shooting sports is the largest growing activity in 4-H and Ohio has the second largest shooting sports program in the US, that is great! We had meatloaf for dinner, not very good, but cover it in Ketchup and you can eat it, lol. It is the last night of BLW so we had our Auction tonight to raise money for the BLW scholarships. It went good, there was some great items up for sell. There was a farm quilt I really wanted, but I didn't have money. I did buy a small picture frame in the silent auction. Then on to some dance and workshop show casing, then the great slide show of pics from the week, a great way to recap the week. Then it ended with a great candle lighting, the first time scents I have been going to BLW we did one. It was very nice, a little cold, but that was ok because it was great time to share with everyone.

March 26th

The weather today at BLW was much better, it was still cold but the sun was shining. After breakfast I put my bib overalls on and head out for more great workshop time. Today in my outdoor workshop we did cooking outside, mostly with dutch ovens. We broke into 10 different groups and each group cooked something different. It was fun, good and ummmy... can't wait to go camping this summer and cook outside. After lunch we went to the shooting range again, this time we shot clay targets with shotguns. I was looking forward to this as I have a shot gun at home and have never shot it, I feel much better about having it now that I know what to do with it, also I hit a few targets. Took a little nap during free time and then helped set up for dinner. Dinner tonight was with our think together groups and each group decorates there table up, fun times. Evening rec tonight was where the wild things are and you was to come as your favorite wild things, I didn't I just came as me, but I guess that could be a wild thing sometimes, lol. We did some singing and dancing about wild things and then got in groups and went to different stations to do things. I learned cup stacking, shot marshmallows, played a very fun ring toss game and a one on one tug a war tip game. Then ended the evening with some more singing, dancing and the reading of "Where the Wild Things Are". I am very ready for bed now after a full day of fun.

March 25th

Today was the first full day of BLW. After breakfast I had my outdoor workshop and we took a nature hike, we looked for signs of wildlife and things we can point out when leading a hike, also learned how to us a compass. There was a little rain on our hike but not to bad. After lunch I had my shooting sports workshop, we went to the firing rang and shot rifles. It was cold and rainy but good, we was under a shelter, enjoyed the shooting. During the free time, also known as 4 to 5ers, I learned to juggle. Got the concept down, but need to practice, can't do it yet. We had a fun evening program, it was Harald and his purple crayon and we was to wear our favorite color... bet you can guess what I wore, pink :) We created a world with our think together group and then played some fun games with them. After a day of rain it got colder and then snowed. BLW now has a white covering, this is not a surprise to me, we have had flurries before when I was here but not snow cover. The group from Florida was going notes, because they got to see snow. One of the guys from Florida had never seen snow before and made his first snow man. Even though the weather was not so good it was a Great Day!

March 24th

Today was the first day of Buckeye Leadership Workshop (BLW) and that means it was a good day. Spent the first half of the day finishing up packing and getting somethings around the house done. Then about three in the afternoon Mel got to my house and we head out. Got to BLW about an hour and half later, the cool thing is we are in the same cabin and I am in the same cabin I was in last year and with two of the same girls, are bed set up is just the same. It is great to see everyone again, I can't believe it has been a year already. But we had a good evening of get to you know you activities and info about workshops. I decided to change my one workshop, I am now taking shoot sports, that should be fun. Also found out that Dave is in my think together group, that should be interest... well he already knows everything about me. Looks like it is going to be another good workshop, of course, looking forward to the rest of the week.

March 23rd

Today was a kinda of relaxing and good day, the sun was shinning and that is always good. I finished doing laundry so I can pack and well I started packing for camp too. Ran some errands, went to the post office to ship an ebay sell and then stopped in Nancy's frame shop to ketch up with her after there vacation and up date her on the latest with me. Then didn't do much else till time to head to Springfield. I went to school to buy my books for next quarter, thought if I went today it might not be crazy busy. It wasn't busy at all there was one other person in the store, so I got my books with out any problems. I am still floored with how much books cost though, crazy. After getting my books I went to my friends house to hang out, it was good except his heat quite working that day, so it got a little cold. We watched the movie Couples Retreat, I thought it was funny and good.

March 22nd

It wasn't to bad of a Monday, kinda of lazy morning. But I did get some stuff done and that is always good. After about a year and half I finely put together the night stands for my bed room. Yeah, I bought them when I bought the house, but with everything else that need to be done I just never got to it. But now it is done and they look good, finely have both lamps out and my clock. That took some time and of course I needed a nap after all that hard labor, lol. This evening we had a good camp counselor training, I am happy to say they are coming up with some good and new things to do. I think making some changes to the schedule and how we break of the groups is really helping. I can't wait for summer and camp, but the great thing is I go to camp in two days, yay.

March 21st

The day started with a good morning and a nice drive to church. As always enjoyed the music and sermon at church. Then went to London and spent some time with Steph, catching her up on how graduation went and stuff and we went to lunch. Didn't do much else today, drove home and it was about five and I was tired so I put a movie in and ended up falling asleep till about 8:15pm. Then tried to find something on tv to watch but not much luck, watch some clips from the Ed Sullivan show on PBS and that was about it. Had a nice chat on facebook and then ended the evening with a nice phone call and talk. As I said didn't do much today, just a lazy Sunday, but good.

March 20th

Today was a sad, but great day, it was our last Agri Power and our graduation. We started the morning with some training and review of our time. Someone said it was a good time for it to come to an end because we are getting way to comfortable with each other, but is that such a bad thing. I have enjoyed my time with this great group of people learning about agriculture and how we can speak out for it and be a leader. But also I have built some great friendships threw our time together and I am greatful for them. Our graduations started with a reception before lunch, the guy I have been dating came, then we had a good lunch. After lunch Jack Fisher, the vice president of Ohio Farm Bureau spoke to the class and gave a leadership charge. Then we had our graduation, we each got a very nice clock/plaque and the book "The Beef Princess of Practical County". After graduation a few pics and a little more socializing and then it was all over and everyone was on their way. Wow, it is all over, but that was a great way to spend national ag day. Today was also the first day of spring and it was another nice day out. The rest of the day was good, just hung out together. We went to the park and walk a trail a long the Clifton gorge it has been years scents I have been along there, we walked to the back side of camp clifton, I haven't been around there scents the last time I was at camp there in 1998, I miss that place. After our walk we was a little wore out or tired and just hung out watching college basketball and a movie.

March 19th

I was up early to drive to Grove City for my last Agri Power training, I am sad to see it come to an end. We started this training at the Mid Ohio Food Bank to do some volunteer work for them. They had a large shipment of grapefruit that needed to be bagged to be able to give out. We went at and rocked, they was big boxes and it was hard to get to the bottom, so I got in the box to get the last of it. Of course we made it a fun time, because we are a fun group. We bagged 14,000lb of grapefruits in less the two hour, the food banks posted "Oh my amazing OhioFarmBureauvolunteers! 14,000 LBS OF GRAPEFRUIT SORTING IN UNDER 2 HRS! Fastest volume vs. time EVER". I said you put a group of farmers on it and things get done, we know how to work hard. After the bagging we got to tour the building and learn more about what they do, this is a new building for them, giving them more space to do great work. After that we headed out to Canal Winchester to tour the great Blystone Farm, my favorite goat farmers place. I have been there before but not when they was open and running so that was nice. It was beautiful day to be out on the farm, we learned about lamb and goat meet and about the ethnic community and when and how they like to buy their meat. Had a good lunch at the farm also. Then back to the farm bureau office for some more training. We went to The Elevator for dinner, it was a very good and fun dinner as always. After dinner we headed to the arena district to the R-Bar to hang out and watch some basketball. A great day with a great group of people. On another note two years ago today my life changed, I became single again, at the time it was upsetting. But over the last two years a lot in my life has changed for the good. I have been living life and having a lot of fun doing it. I love all the new people and things in my life now and am looking forward to all the great things to come.

March 18th

First day of my spring break, yay no classes for 12 days. Spent the morning getting things done around the house. I iced and decorated cookies to take to my last Agri Power training. Then out and about town to run some errands, it was a beautiful day. Then home to get ready for my evening out, I had tickets to another show tonight. We went to Applebees for dinner before the show, service was a little slow, but food was good. Because dinner took a little longer then expected we was rushing to get to the theater in time. But we got seated just as it was starting. This show was The Aluminum Show and it was weird and not very good. They played with alumni to music, we joked we needed to be high or something to truly enjoy it. The good thing was it wasn't a very long show. Then back to my house to hang out for a bit and laugh at some internet stuff.

March 17th

Happy St. Patrick's day, I sported my green 4-H and John Deere T-shirt that says "Farm Raised". Another good and sunny day, I baked some cookies for this weekend and a few St. Pat ones for my friend. Went into school early to try to work out financial aid and study. Well the good news is on my last day of this quarter I finely got my financial aid worked out for this quarter and next. That was good because if I didn't I would have to pay something today for next quarter. What is frustrating is it sounded like they have had the updated info for sometime just hadn't put it in the system. Then I needed to study for my last exam, it wasn't quite in the class room, so I went out to the outside class room. It was so nice outside I actually enjoyed studying. Then the rest of my class did their sells presentations and then I took my exam and I think I did pretty good. Yay, all done with classes for the next week and half, looking forward to the break. Stopped on the way home to take care of the cats and fish and had a fight with a humidifier, I think it won. When I got home I had a laughter filled phone conversation, I enjoy those. Now finishing up my evening watching the movie Old Dogs, so far very funny.

March 16th

A good, productive and sunny day. I spent the morning doing some cleaning, did the dishes, cleaned the bath room and went threw some close. Put up the really heavy sweaters and snowflake stuff. Still got some cold weather close out for when the weather goes crazy before spring gets here. Then I did a good one I drove all the way to Springfield to turn in my Soil Science homework and got there and didn't have it. Good thing Mr. Davis is understanding and a nice guy and lives close by, he let me drop it off. So, I went to Springfield to go to Kroger and Walmart, I could have done that here, but it was a nice sunny drive. Didn't do much the rest of the evening, just TV and relaxing.

March 15th

It is Monday and no classes today, yay, a day at home. But most the day was spent working on school work, I got my soil science homework and take home final done. Also I burned, printed and packages 23 photo CDs for the Agri Power meeting this week. Pics of all that we have done in our year together and what a great year it has been, I am not looking forward to it coming to an end. After I finished my school work I debated to take it to school today or tomorrow, well I guess it will be tomorrow. Because I turned on the 5 o'clock news and laid down and fell asleep, took a nice nap till almost 8pm. Then up only to discover that Monday night comedy is reruns tonight, that is no fun. I fixed some chili for dinner and watched it any way, that is about it. Kinda boring and lonely day, didn't talk to or chat with anyone all day, but I guess that made for productive day.

March 14th

Wow it is Sunday already, went to church and was enjoying the music so much I almost forgot I was an usher. But I remembered just in time and got to the back of the church, was just having one of those morning I guess. Went to London to get lunch and spend some time with Steph, she was finely kid free for a little bit. Unfortunately it was because she didn't have heat in her house (good news she does now). We had some pizza and then took a nice country drive, the van was warmer then her house, lol. Then I had another steam show meeting, it was the same old stuff, but good thing was it wasn't to long. Ended the day at home watching a movie and then a nice phone call with lots of laughs.

March 13th

Day two of the young farmer conference and another good day. Started off with a good breakfast and then my morning workshops, two good ones. First one was on canning food, I don't do any canning now but maybe someday I will have a garden and give it a try. The second was on our up coming battle we will have with HSUS in Ohio, a lot of good info and more things to make me hate HSUS and all they do. Then a good lunch with some good speakers during it. After lunch Andy and Lindsay from ABN radio spoke to us, good job. Then they showed part of Food Inc. for all the farmers to see what is being shown to the unknowing public about what they do. They was very upset, they didn't have time to show it all, but I hope this gets them to watch it and speak out about it. We have to speak laud and often about how great farmers are to get our story and the truth out there. They ended the conference with a good agricultural based comedian. Another great conference done and in the books for another year. After the conference I went over to the mall with some friends, they need to look at curtains and I needed to kill time till dinner. Went out to dinner with some of my great farm bureau friends at the Japanese Steak House. By the way everyone needs a good pair of boots. Some of them got some new boots tonight and one friend was saying something about the cost and I said something like... you can pay that for a good pair of boots because they last a long time. My last boots lasted me like seven years, they lasted longer then my marrage, I had them before I married him and was still wearing them when it ended. Food was good, I tried some new things, it was very cool and good time with friends.

March 12th

Friday finely, yay, day one of the young farmer conference. Spent the morning packing and not doing much. After lunch I headed to London to visit with Steph some before heading on to Columbus. Hung out there for a few hours and just talked and hung out till all the kids got home, then as always the craziness begin, lol. Then on to Columbus for the fun to begin. Got to the conference and started socializing with everyone, I love spending time with all my farmer friends. Found out there was some interesting things went down in DC, but that is ok I can laugh about it. After a good dinner we had a great speaker. Trent Loos spoke, he is a ranch from Nebraska and speaks out for farmers and agriculture all over. He talked to us about how each of us can speak out too. Then the rest of the night was social time with the friends, both old and new. Had some good times with my Scott's, the others guys and the great goathearder in the "after party" I tried one drank of the moonshine, didn't like it even thow it was wild berry blind flavor. Great day one of the conference.

March 11th

No class for today, kinda the start to my spring break I guess. Spent the morning working on some photo and computer stuff. Then spent a good bit of time packaging and get ebay items ready to ship, had some good sells this time. Went to the post offices to ship everything and then down the read to see my old bosses new frame shop. Had a good visit with her and it is a nice shop. Ran some errands and got a few more things done, so good afternoon. Then a short and small, but good county farm bureau meeting. Most the meeting was spent talking about the up and coming farmer share breakfast, where we serve breakfast, pancakes, eggs, sausage and drank for only $ .50. The reason for that is fifty cents is about how much the farmer would make off that meal, so it is away to educate the public about how farmers don't make that much off the food you buy. That was about it not a big day, but you will have them.

March 10th

Well today was my last AGR_104 class, took my final and think I did good on it. It was nice at school today they had the windows in the class room open, enjoyed that. Spent my down time trying to study for my exam and going over my sells presentation. There was four of use to do our presentations today and I went last. I think it went ok, didn't go as good as I wanted, I got nervous and was loosing my place and thoughts. But I got the main points across and did ok. Our exam was postponed till next Wed. because we ran out of time. I was kinda glade about that, gives me more time to study. After class I had plans to meet up with my friend, we didn't do much just got something to eat. But I was left with something to think about, but trying not to think to much into.

March 9th

Spent most of my day working on school stuff, studding for my final, working on sells presentation and soil science homework. Also got a nap in there, wasn't feeling the greatest, think my sugar was off. Then I went to my last soils class, I think I might miss that class. We have a take home finely for the class and I think my teacher missed up and gave us copies of the key with the answers on it. It was a beautiful day out today, I enjoyed my drives. Home for some more school work and dinner. Talked to my friend and made some place to get together.

March 8th

Today in class we had to do mock interviews, but we had to do them in front of the hole class, that was different. Then got some lunch and got my 3rd and last lunch with the Bob Evan's gift card I won, it was good while it lasted. Worked on some soil science home work and had my later class. Briefly got to see and talk to my friend as I was leaving school, I was impressed by his dog, she was in the back of his truck and staid there while he was in class. Made it to the last half of counselor training tonight, it was good and bad, some groups had some good ideas other the same old thing and not doing anything, well we have time to work on that before came. Also happy to find out that Mel is going to come to BLW, yay. Catching the last of Monday night comedy and then going to bed, lots of studying to do tomorrow.

March 7th

Had an OFEA meeting this morning for the steam show, it was the same as always, boring and long. They served lunch, it was ok, not the best, there is a reason groups should hire a caterer. Then the long drive home, it was quite for the most part but some laughs with Elanor and Tony. Then got my truck stuck in their drive way, but got it out with a few trys. Then back home, was tired so I tried to lay down for a nap, but didn't fall asleep. Then was hunger so I and had a snack to start. Interesting my brother joined facebook, never thought I would see that, but cool. Just eating some dinner and watching the awards show, probably going to bed early scents I didn't get a nap.

March 6th

Up early today and to early I woke up at 5:15 an hour before my alarm. Then drove to steam show friends near Plan City. Then we headed to Delaware to meet up with some more steam show friends and off to Amish country. The day was so so, didn't help that I was really tired. It was an interesting drive, I am not sure we was really following any drive directions, but we got there. Walked threw a few shops in Berlin, got a few small things. Then went to lunch, finely, all the restaurants around there was busy. Then to head to Dover, stopped at 4 wineries or wine shops along the way. Then got to the hotel and the cool thing is they put all the rooms on my reward points, sweet free hotel stay soon. Then they decide to go to another winner, I stayed back with the thought of taking a nap. But then my friend called and we had a good talk, almost 2 hours I think. Then the group was back and we ordered dinner in, had a good sub and we hung out.

March 5th

It was a great day today, got a lot done during the day. I put some music together for the young farmer conf. next week, I think I got a good mix of fun stuff for it. I also worked on a few orders and then went to the lab to print them. I haven't been to the lab scents before Christmas it was good to see Jeremy and have things to print. It was also a nice drive, glade the sun was shine for once. Then home to get ready for my evening. Dan dropped off his 20/20 seed monitor for me to use for class, he was chatty and wouldn't leave for a while. He finely left and then I got some sad news Steph didn't have a babysitter anymore, we was going to meet at Cappy's for pizza and she was going to meet my friend. I was bummed and feel bad for her, she really needs a break. I went to my friends and I told him we didn't have to go to Cappy's now if he didn't want, he said no we'll got to Cappy's I like to keep my women happy, lol. So we went Cappy's and he was surprised it was busy on, hello, it was Friday night at a pizza shop. When I set down at the table he told me I looked pretty, how sweet. Dinner was good and then off to campus to meet up with some of his fraternity friends. Started out at a place I think called Pita (like the sandwich) it was a sports bar tip place, but then went to Mama's. I have been there before, but it was funner this time, it is a little hole in the wall place on campus. One time when my friend was introducing me he called me his lady friend, hmmm, is that a good thing, I think so. Had fun and lots of laughs and enjoyed meeting his friends.

March 4th

Spent the morning updating what photos I had to add to my blogs, also trying to defend farmers by commenting on facebook about Food Inc. and got my self in to a long debate. Did some homework, had a good phone conversation with Steph. Then to my last Soils Science lab, it was good did three small labs tonight. Tested how water movies threw different tips of soils and how fast, need to know these things to help know how things will grow in different soils and how much water they would need. Then just a night at home, watched the movie "My Life in Ruins" it wasn't as good as my big fat greek wedding, but it had some funny and cute parts.

March 3rd

Finished up my new resume for class, then got there and realized I missed changing one thing that was marked to change, O well, will fix now for the next one. Also got the draft for my sells project for class done. Going to do my sells project on precision planting 20/20 seed monitor, should be good I know a good bet about them to start with and a friend hooked me up with some more and newer info and sells stuff. Didn't see or talk to my friend today, thats ok, thought he might like a break from me, don't want to bug him to much :) I did though have a phone call from my brother, he never calls, we talked for about an hour and it was needed. I hope things can some how work out for him, people sometimes make BIG mistakes and that is what we all have to keep in mind.

March 2nd

My day... school and laundry, that's about it, lol. I started some laundry before class but ran out of soap, O well. Also worked some on my sales project for class. I spent time going threw resent photos and uploaded them online. Went into school early to meet with the career office to look at my resume for class, hoping my new resume helps me get a job. Then another good soils class and a stop at Wal-Mart for soap, then home. Did most of the laundry and watched tv, after a nice phone call I had some interesting texting, but all good in the end I think.

March 1st

First day of March already, it is going to be a great month I have lots of fun things planned for each weekend and looking forward to see where my new friendship goes. But for today not much, back to school and realized there is this week and next week is all that is left to this quarter then finals week but I only have one class that week. Not much else happened when at school, but did get to briefly see and talk with my friend as I was leaving class and he was going in. Then home and Monday night comedy.

Feb. 28th

Wow the last day of February and it was a good day. Went to church it was good, a lot of people wasn't there because they went to IN for a wedding, but service was good at always. After church I went to Springfield for lunch, meet up with my friend and two of his friends it was good. Then we all went to Lowe's they all needed to get things, fun. Then home and the rest of the day was spent relaxing, watching movies and tv and did some homework.

Feb. 27th

Last day of this Agri Power training, it was good and relaxed, the guy from Gallup was sick and unable to complete his part, but we did part of it any way. But most of all we talked about the last training, the next class and what we can go on to do with what we have learned. It was good to talk about these things and think about the future, though I to hate to see it come to an end I have had so much fun and learned a lot. After training I meet up with some of my BLW friends in Wooster. Great lunch chatting and catching up with them. Also visited some local stores before leaving the area. Went to mom and dads for the evening, rested after my training and drive. Then we went to dinner in Jeffersonville and that was it.

Feb. 26th

Another great day at Agri Power, we learned about Economic Development in the area. I think we are all ready to grow produce after hearing from the Mount Hope Produce Auction. After lunch we started part two of our Gallup training, demands of leadership. Guess what my top trait is communication, no I don't like to talk, lol. Then on to a great dinner and learning experience. We went to Buehler's store for a demo and dinner from them and Certified Angus Beef, it was very good and very different. We had a very nice dinner in the middle of a grocery store, but it was net to tour and learn about how the store does things and tries to support local growers as much as they can. Then back to the hotel to hang out, as always fun but not as crazy as the night before and had a nice fireside girls talk with my favorite goat herder.


My table at dinner

Feb. 25th

I was up early to drive to Wooster for another great Agri Power training. Got there just after 9am. We started our training with learning about our leadership styles. I am a 4 that is the Artist & Romantic, I avoid be ordinary. I am also a 7 they are the Fun-lover & Adventurer, I am optimistic and playful. Yep I would agree with both of those things about me. After lunch we heard from different parts of OARDC and what they do, it was interesting. We had a good dinner with wine tasting, I didn't partake but enjoyed learning about it. After dinner had a fun evening hanging out with everyone and watching some of them do some interesting things with the help of there beverages. Had lots of laughs and fun tonight!


Matt collecting chairs from the hotel

Feb. 24th

Went to class and once again not many there to do there presentation. Then I drove to South Vienna to get something notarized and the guy is on vacation. Went back to Springfield and had lunch at Bob Evans with my new gift card. Called my mom and she asked me to get something at the craft store for her, so off to the other side of town. Then back to school to wait to kill time and wait to hear from my Realtor, she is so nice she came to Springfield just to notarize my paper. After class I went to mom and dad's so I have a shorter drive in the morning. Had dinner with them and for the 1st time was on the Internet on my laptop at my parents, they got Internet and it is wireless!!