I made it all the way to now. 2009 was a good year for me thanks, in large part, to the ongoing success of gordy's camera straps. It was another growth year. I have plans for several new lines of camera straps for 2010. I just need more time to design new straps. Those pesky customers take up my time by ordering the ones I already have. A good problem to have. My 89 year old mother is doing much better. Zoe's mom, Gerry, still suffers the ravages of Alzheimer's but she still has that Gerry twinkle in her and her face lights up when she sees Zoe. Kids and grandkids are doing well. My son-on-law William is back from Afghanistan on a two week leave. He made it back for his wedding anniversary which is today. He has to go back but will be home again in May. Many plans for the new year. While things are looking up for me I worry about the mess this country is in. I will leave this post with a picture I took Christmas day. My 89 year old mother, Doris, holding the newest member of the Coale clan, 5 month old Sasha Lee.