Greetings from Ma'am and the Casual Chat Staff. We have not had an issue out in a couple of months due to preparing for the "New Look" and new software that will be making its debut very soon. We are excited to introduce the NEW COMPUSERVE to you all very soon. Staff has been busy preparing for questions and to assist all of you. Again, I cannot say enough good things about this staff that is dedicated to bring pleasure and smiles to our members. "Stay Tuned"

Tech and I have been very busy trying to keep up with the properties, HE so dearly loves. I keep telling him we are supposed to be "retired" and he comes back with, yes I am tired then I get RE tired again!!! <rolling eyes> We have only been out in the RV three times this year. A five-day trip to Yosemite National Park in April. We stayed outside the park and drove in daily. We hope we can get the "beast" in the park some day but dang those campsites look small. It was absolutely gorgeous and the Falls were spectacular as usual. In May we had the RV at the Jazz Jubilee for a week. Again the Jubilee was fantastic this year and I assisted in the RV area during the week prior then my usual four-day schedule at the Beer Garden Venue.

Needless to say, I was extremely tired; wonder if "age" is catching up? <LOL> Still danced every night and had an adult beverage or two, or three, or In June we made our way to Burney Falls. Passing through Redding my thoughts of our dear friend Joanie. I would generally talk to her when we were in Redding or passing through.

I had not been to Burney Falls in many years and the weather was cool and the scenery spectacular. We were able to walk down to the bottom of the Fall's and this is one attraction I would recommend to anyone visiting California. My niece and her family reside in the area and we were able to visit with them and that really was a treat.

Forum News Darlene aka JustDar has returned to staff several months ago and she holds a Saturday morning chat @ 8:00 am EDT. Since I am on the West Coast, I have only attended one so far but just for all your information, rumor of interesting stuff going on and I have to set my clock to peek in again. DAR actually "teases" with her reports and curiosity is getting to me, even with her teasing, she is just "so nice" <knows the response from dar>

Teri has joined staff and expecting Tartly Teri to have an event on the schedule soon. Teri has kept the message boards interesting and I have heard she may hold classes soon.
Raising Children 101 with duct tape, just a rumor so far but watch for details. <S> Welcome Teri to the madness !!!

Lillyrose is on a leave of absence however I spoke to her this week and she is hoping to be back with her game and chat soon. Hugggs Lilly, we miss ya!!

Tigger has resigned from Casual staff. We wish you good luck tigs!!!

Until next month, yes we will be back on schedule again, <S> have a wonderful "end of summer" and hugggs to you all.

~Ma'am~