So it was decreed from on high that I would write in our blog again, so here I am :P I'm about a month away from finishing my program, and then I will finally be a real nuclear engineer! I've passed the two major exams, and now all I have to do is pass an oral examination. For this they get together a panel of about 7 people. This panel will consist of my future boss, his boss, his bosses boss, his bosses bosses boss, and the heads of three additional organizations. Just a little bit intimidating. But once that's over, then I'll finally be done with school!!

In other news, Char and I just got back from our first vacation since Christmas. We did the tour de Oregon, finishing up the trip at Crater Lake. That is a pretty cool place for those of you who haven't been. We've also finally gotten started on our remodel of the basement. It had flooded before we got the place, and there's some damage that needs to be repaired, and flooring needs to be put in. We're hoping to get it done in time for winter. Well, at least have the wood burning stove in by then. That way Char can keep the place at 95 degrees and we won't have to pay a zillion dollars for electricity :)