I surmised that my three charming little mates were cooking up something more than just food, but I would have to wait knowing they would tell me in t...eir own good time and fashion.When my mates finally placed the meal on the table, I knew I had been correct about them brewing something other than food. They had really outdone themselves including the laborious task of making flat raw wheat bread."So, what's the occasion?" I asked casually while eating.Three beautiful faces looked at me. Joe was invited to ride along with his guests to meet us in person. I refused to permit my family name from being tarnished by my son after the deplorable ways you continue to torment your sister’s daughter and granddaughter. It was my responsibility as head of the family to clear the air with Joe in person. I will forever be shamed for allowing myself to be tricked into taking the actions against your sister which placed these two innocent children in the crossfire. Joe behaved himself. People are always searching for the "Lost Dutchman Gold Mine." I knew better than to look for that mine. It was just a death wish or at least a way to waste a lot of money. After four college geology classes or rock labs, I developed a never ending desire to go "rock hounding." It was just a hobby that made some beer money. Reality television had peaked my wife, Dana's interest in my hobby. I told her that I never had found any gold or silver. I had found turquoise, onyx, hematite, topaz and. I’m still going to be broke by the end of the month.”“Same here,” Bev said. The difference now was that she was going to run out of money at the end of the month rather than a week before the month ended.“Should we be looking at getting part-time jobs?” Laura asked. She wondered if she could get a job as a greeter at one of the large stores in the area.“I don’t know,” Claire said shaking her head. She didn’t really want to hold down a job anywhere. She had never worked in a paying job and felt.