It's Fall here

A bunch of my classmates have been sick, including the guy who sits next to me, so of course now I have it. I think I do, anyway -- I'm not 100% SICK, but I don't feel so hotsy.

This wouldn't be such a big deal, but we have a long weekend coming up so I am doing everything in my power not to get sick.

Our plans for the weekend include:

1. Staining the deck - finally! It's supposed to be sunny this weekend so Iain is going to take advantage of a few dry days.

2. Hooking up with Melanie and Brian -- visiting town from Wellington (RT folks will know who these guys are). They're up here filming stuff for a DVD they're producing.

3. Having a very long overdue dinner with a few of our Auckland friends. Socializing with others (Blue & Tama don't count) is definitely needed as Iain and I have spent the last 3 or 4 weekends by ourselves. We have a great time together but recognize that it's probably not the healthiest thing to always do that...

4. Hitting the library for some trash novels to read at night. Paperbacks over here cost as much as hardcover -- I don't get it but I refuse to drop $27 for a stupid Jonathan Kellerman thriller that I'll finish in 4 days. I have to read before falling asleep (Iain just turns the light out and he's asleep -- literally) so I've been recycling old books, but it's getting desperate.

5. Iain is getting a haircut. I desperately need one, as well, now that I think about it. My last cut was - holy crap - November 30th!! (I just looked at the calendar). Yikes!