>> It wasn't killer hot but it was still warm enough to go in the water <<

It's been milder here.

>>I was on days this week, so I played volleyball yesterday with my work team<<

That's cool.

>>I do have to remember to shop ysabetwordsmith's half-price sale, either today or tomorrow before I get too busy. <<

Yay! I was worried that things might have gone haywire on your end somehow, because usually if you reply to the advance announcement then you're right on top of the sale when it opens. It's good to know that you just had a busy week.