"Wish we went to Keene rather than the Franklin County Pumpkin Fest in Turners Falls. It doesn't even compare! Terrible!"

"In Connecticut?"

"Fred - sorry to hear about the difficult time your wife is having. I hope things are looking up and will turn around for you both."

"True, Fred. Dry and warm reminds me of a wood stove - and I like that any time of year. (Dry and warm, that is)."