Not too much going on at work. Lots of people giving us money and stuff, which is nice, but a little odd. If we're in a terrible economic situation, how can people afford to write checks for $1000? I left about 12:30, went to the bank and met Amelia and Ray at the car rental place, so she could return her car. Then we went out to lunch with the Captain & Vanessa. If was after 1, but we had to wait a little while for a table. We had a great lunch, although the sound level in there is high when it's crowded. Saw Heidi H. and introduced her to Amelia. I had the chicken pasta special, a drink and cake. Then, of course, we had to visit a few stores with Amelia -- Frontier and Helix. By the time we got home, I was feeling pretty tired and I had a reaction to something I ate. The funny thing is Captain had the same thing I did, except not the drink or the cake and he had no ill effects. So who knows? Anyway, Kevin came over and we went tree hunting. It was cold, and the sun was going down, but eventually we came back with a fairly tall, straight, but not very thick tree. It is on the porch, waiting for us to clear a space for it and get it set up. I felt pretty tired and crummy and we sat around awhile, trying to decide what to make for supper, if anything. Amelia sauteed eggplant and served it with white rice, which tasted pretty good to me. Captain, Vanessa, and Amelia wanted to watch the acapella singing competition--there was a Tufts group called the Beezelbubs--but Ray and I were watching our Monday night comedies. I naturally fell asleep and slept pretty well. I felt bad, though, not being more lively while Amelia was here. Fortunately, she is having a nice long visit. We are talking about going out to a bar to play trivia after Christmas.