Legal News...Sort of

Well guys, I'm happy to announce that I am splitting from my current law firm, and I am opening my own firm. Actually it's a partnership between one of the lawyers working at my current firm and myself. We already have a place and have been working on outfitting it. We will be officially open for business on January 2, 2007. As you all know, I specialize in personal injury, but at this point I plan on practicing Door Law (anything that walks through the door). I'm very excited about this, and I couldn't resist notifiying you guys. The next time any of you is down in this area, please let me know so that I can show you my place.

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Care Package for Juan

Sheila had a great idea to send Juan a care package. Please feel free to add some comments to this post, and we'll attach them to the care package. It would be really nice for Juan to see all of the best wishes from the Stu Crew. Grownzup said he'd like to contribute towards the package. If anyone else would like to contribute as well, feel free to send money or items. So far we have:

• Cuban crackers
• Guava paste
• Homemade double-chocolate brownies
• Buttermilk pancake mix (for Parisa)
• Life savers
• Jello
• Family Guy Volume 4 on DVD (comes out tomorrow, and Sheila is going to pick it up)

Bad News

I don't know a lot of details at this point, but Juan was in an auto accident yesterday. I'm not even sure what time it happened, but Parisa called my parents late last night to let them know. I don't know if he was walking or if he was in a car when it happened. He broke his arm and they had to perform surgery on him. They are performing a second operation on him today.

My mom told me that other than the broken arm and some minor trauma to the head, he's doing okay. They expect he should be released from the hospital in about a week. More than likely, he won't be coming to the States for Thanksgiving, so I don't think the reunion is going to happen. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers, and I will keep everyone updated on his condition.

100% Stu Crew Reunion?

I'm not sure if you have all heard or not, but Juan is going to be in South Florida for a very brief time this year for the Sangibing holiday. We have been discussing a reunion halfway up the state, perhaps in Orlando. Mark says he's not sure because his Uncle Cousin is going to be in town. However, Uncle Cousin has 3 boys and they also have a cousin visiting from Bolivia. I think it is a perfect opportunity for them to visit Orlando for a day and a night and get their drink along with all of us.

Juan and I could head up to Orlando on Friday evening and we can hook it up. Sadly enough, we would probably leave early on Saturday, because Juan is only going to be here for 4 days (Thursday - Sunday). So who is down for a 100% full Stu Crew reunion in Orlando on Friday, November 23?!?!?!

Mountain Biking

I want to say an official "thanks" to Mark and Miguel. These two cats got me into mountain biking. I started shortly after the first UF game this season and haven't stopped since. I'm already doing advanced and expert trails and can't get enough. I've taken a couple of spills, but they have been relatively minor. Plus, I've lost a couple of pounds as a result. Again, thanks dudes, and Miguel we should ride one of these days.