Destination: Florida

Happy 2007, and welcome to my blog! A new blog for a new year. I wish you and your loved ones all the best in 2007.

I chose the title of this post because that's our biggest goal for the new year. And other than needing a job and a place to live, we're practically there! Our target area is Central Florida because that will put us in close proximity to all the family and friends spread across the state, from Pembroke Pines to Panama City Beach and places in between.

Cindy has been doing much online house hunting, and we have even checked out communities in person when we were down there in December 2005. I've begun my job search in earnest, so we'll see how that goes. Our ideal schedule would be to move down in October-November, but I may have to go down ahead of everyone if a more immediate job opportunity presents itself.

Can we talk 2006 for a moment? We had a very enjoyable evening out last night, celebrating Cousin David's birthday at Otani Japanese Steak House. Cindy and I -- and Baby Colin --rang in the New Year at home with Dick Clark.

Back to 2007: I'm taking advantage of the afternoon lull to watch my Yellow Jackets take on West Virginia in the Gator Bowl. The Good Guys are up 35-31 midway through the 3rd quarter. I have a feeling this may be one of those "team with the ball last, wins" games.