It's ours,

and it simply wouldn't be without our commitment

to what we began together all those years ago.

It's ours, and, perfect or not, it's something to be grateful for,

something I'm happy I share with you! (Rose Anne's card to Ted)

Happy Birthday . . . Happy Anniversary . . . Happy Polar Bear morning . . . Cara & Jim joined us Friday, February 11, to celebrate Cara's 33rd Birthday. Cara & Rose Anne enjoyed a day of shopping; later, Cara & Jim traveled downtown Columbus to Schmidt's for some good German fare! Bob & Rosie celebrated their 23rd Wedding Anniversary, Saturday, with Bob & Marcia North at the Fisherman's Wharf, Polaris; wonderful meal & with friends and each other! Unfortunately, Sunday we had a visit from the Polar Bear . . as the furnace decided to rest for a while! A quick visit from Herman, our Heating/Cooling man, and all is well!

This life we share, it may be less than perfect,

but it's got one big thing going for it- - -

It's ours,

It's yours and it's mine,

and it's made of all the moments we've lived together,

all the memories that no one shares but us.

"February Potpourri" . . . Rosie returned home after a snowy venture to Syracuse, NY for meetings. A shift at Barnes & Noble, Faith Sharing Group meeting, and Singing Buckeyes rehearsal were all cancelled last Tuesday due to the "ice storm". Ted & Rose Anne hosted the 2nd meeting of the newly organized "Men's Poker Night in the Shores". 13 guys enjoyed an evening of poker & "stories" last Friday at the Hinkle home! Bob & Rosie continue to log their miles on the treadmill as the snow continues to fall and they anticipate running outdoors during the "Bulldog Jog", March 5. Valentine's Day is almost here. Don't know what to get your "sweetie"? Go to: http://www.singingvalentines.com/ to find information concerning your nearest Barbershop Chorus Chapter. For a nominal fee a quartet will provide: a song, a flower, candy, and card! How sweet is that?