Today was my 63rd birthday and Alesa accompanied me on a tour of the battleship New Jersey.  Knowing it would not be her favorite way to pass the day, today would provide me with the least grief.  She was good, kind of like the kids in the back seat on a long trip, but she was good.  Thanks dear.  It was a good tour, a little long but interesting.   We were done at 3 so we had to come through Philadelphia during a Friday afternoon rush hour.  Retirement is great especially when reliving some of the least favorite activities of the work day.  We had the roof replaced on the family room yesterday and were very pleased with the results as well as the Amish family who did the work.  We no longer have to put a bucket in the middle of the room when leaving with rain expected.