Brooke in Seoul

I wanted to put out a special thanks to Mom (and I am sure somewhat Dad) for taking such great care fo the girls so Brooke and I could have such a wonderful time here in Korea. We are truly blessed to have parents like you.

Brooke and I did a lot and left a lot to see for her next visit. Korea really is amazing when you know where to go.

I am in classes this week in Seoul for some networking and computer stuff. I have decided to take the bus there and back every day so I am not just sitting in some empty hotel room every night. Besides it gives opportunity for naps. However, on tonight's return, I was getting off the bus and somehow seriously tweaked my neck which I can hardly move now. I have iced it for a while but I can't imagine morning is going to be pleasant.

Tom, I hope you get your 360. Allocations seem really low, but I heard if you camp at Target you can get a number. That is if your pre-order isn't allocated. Might be kind of cold in C-town to do that. Project Gotham 3 looks so incredible and I am very jealous if you get one and that game.

It is getting quite cold here as well. I can't imagine how those poor people in the North K live during these winters. From what I have read, many won't. Very sad. Koreans are such incredibly driven people. more so than I saw in the Japanese. Time has a great article about Korea this week that sheds some light on them.

This is a cool link, just be patient and watch the "film" telnet://towel.blinkenlights.nl/ . It is pretty long if you are a true fan. These guys were definitely dedicated.

Anne, I am so proud of you, and impressed. Peter, I need to talk to you so please get me your number or e-mail. Mine is mike.stinchfield@gmail.com or you can call (360) 557-6194. By the way all, that is my Vonage phone number, so it is just like calling the states and I have unlimited minutes. Call anytime, well...I am Pacific time +17 so be easy on me (meaning I am usually asleep from 6 am to 2 pm Pacific time) And I still do have XBOX Live and plenty 'o PC time to share!

I will let Brooke tell the stories from our trip unless she lets me know she wants me too. Again, thanks Mom. I love you. Hope all goes well with Grandma.

Mike