I had the opportunity to go to New York last week on business, but while I was there, I managed to sneak in a little sightseeing and shopping.  You can't tell from shopping in New York that the country is in a recession.  Since many of you won't be able to make the trip this year, I am including a picture of the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree.  It was beautiful.

My arrival back home was not all that exciting...I had a leaky toilet and a flooded bathroom.  Fortunately, it was Roto Rooter to the rescue.  I called the dispatcher and they were there within the hour and had my leak problem fixed about 20 minutes later. 

I did have a little trouble finding their phone number.  I called directory assistance and asked for Roto Rooter, I even spelled it out for the operator, but apparently she wasn't listening.  "I can't find a listing," she replied, "would that be 'R-h-o-d-a' Rooter?"

It was not Rhoda who showed up but a very nice plumber named Sean.  Hopefully, I won't see him again for a very long time.