hey guys, just a quick note to let you all know i'm still alive. I have not been doing much writing these days but the other night i woke up at about 5 in the morning with an idea for a humorous column. I had been thinking about trying to write for the local paper for a while and stayed up until 6 or so puking out a rough (ruff) draft. who knows maybe i'll submit it maybe not. this is my last day of work here at the ski shop. I've been offered the manager position for next season which i am going to accept i think. it would be salary and I would get to park in a parking garage! anyways, i'm coming back to north dakota tomorrow. i'll stay for a week and a half or so before coming back here and starting my landscape/construction job for the summer. i'm ready for summer, got my board all packed up and my fishing rod all ready to go. hope everyone is well.

erik