But it doesn't feel like a chore to me if you're doing such fun stuff.

We were (previously) working regular jobs in San Diego, but we wanted to spend more time locally. This is part of what went into the name ---- we wanted to be 'Grounded' in the community.

We've always had a hard time finding contemporary garden shop items. You can find a lot of great products in Mediterranean and other styles, but it's not that easy to find contemporary items and outdoor garden decor. We have a niche that really needed someone to show it.

Jerry said if anyone ever found out how much fun we were having, we'd have to pay an entertainment tax.

These days, you don't expect to have fun flying; you just don't want to be hurt. Southwest Airlines does have a policy of not abusing the flying public, and we do appreciate that.

Even if there is snow, we run on the roads and bike paths. Training is going well. What has suffered has been our technical work - our throws, jumps and relays. We have strong freshmen classes on both sides. We've got strong kids who are great athletes, and we just need to get them on the track and put them in their events.