Hi Doug-E-Gee,

I haven't chatted with you in a while and wanted to catch up.  How are things back at the factory?  I heard about some changes over there - are they really not going to trade Southeast?  That sounds like a bunch of crap.  What's the story there?  I can't say that I miss all that although I just haven't had a chance to get frustrated with things here.  I'm sure that will come soon enough.  Actually things have been as good as could be expected (work-wise).  I like the people in my group and have made some good progress in getting everything in place.  The true test will come once the business ramps up, but at least in theory I'm on the right track (hopefully).  
Enough about yucky work.  I think I've found a place in South Ken.  It's not perfect (and very expensive), but it meets enough of my criteria to justify calling off the search.  It will be great to have that part of the move completely done.  I'm scheduled to move in on Monday provided I can get an advance in ?'s.  My first paycheck doesn't come until May 20, but I always assumed I would get my bonus right away.  Not the case.  I don't want to mess with transferring dollars at this point.  Anyway, huge pain in the ass, but it should work out.  When do you think you might be able to join Killian on a trip over?  I promise to be more fun than your grumpy little brother.  We're supposed to go out on Friday and were starting to plan the details.  Of course his new girlfriend freaked out and insisted on meeting us after dinner.  Based on my last (and only) experience, I can definitely do without that.  I told Jamie that my weekends were too precious to deal with a bunch of shit like that.  Anyway, we may still have dinner, but I'm out after that.  I'm going to meet Stacey in Paris on Saturday.  Should be fun to take the train over (not in a hijacking way).  
Tracey was in town last weekend.  She was so excited that I took her to a Tex-Mex place since she hasn't found anything good in NY.  Aren't you going there in mid-June?  Clark, Tori and Laura (as in Bubby and) are coming here over Memorial Day.  We're going to fly to Venice for a few nights then come back to London for the last night of their trip.  Laura forgot (hmmmm) about a charity event commitment she has scheduled for that weekend, so she may not make it after all.  Of course the tickets (purchased by moi) are non-refundable, non-transferrable.  Looks like a romantic weekend for three!  
Hope all is going well.  Sorry you're not coming over with Killian although we can be extra-naughty this way.  Jenny.