I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and New Year's Day!!! I can't believe it's 2018 already!! 2017 was an interesting year for me, from meeting so many of my friends and meeting new furries at FWA and CaliFur. The horrible car accident I had (being rear-ended by a Caltrans driver!!) on May 1st was something that shook me up, as I lost my 2015 Toyota Camry SE - but, by the Grace of God I was able to rebound quickly and get a NEW 2016 Toyota Camry XSE (More sporty, fully loaded for bear) - I was extremely blessed. I'm glad to have family and friends that are dear, and I just celebrated my 17th anniversary with my current employer. Blessed indeed... I will be at my FIRST Further Confusion (FC) on Jan 11-15, 2018 In San Jose!!! I hope to be at the host Marriott Hotel on Thursday Jan 11th only, then as friends fly in from Orange County - I will be moving to a suite at Fairfield Inn San Jose Airport from Jan 12-15th. Please PM me if you wish to hang, as it will be fun. Come and say HI to the Bear wearing glasses and his Cal Cap. Let's make it happen!!! Hugs! Joe G. Bear