In response to Barry (whose last name I do not know) - I believe every vote in every election ought to be about individual voters responsibly exercising their right to cast a ballot for the best individual to fill a particular political post. I personally think that voting a party slate without investigating individual candidates is irresponsible. I am proud to be an Independent who chooses to vote for Carolyn because of her integrity and demonstrated advocacy for education and small business interests in the communities she represents.

Yes, Barry, we need balance and diversity on Beacon Hill. We don't have that now with Ms. Dykema. She votes 95% of the time with the Speaker from Winthrop. That's got nothing in common with Holliston/Hopkinton. Her voting record is the main issue. That's key. That's what a Representative does. She is not representing us. She is representing the unions, the partisan left wing Party politics. Her voting record is extremely left wing. She voted to force small Mom owned daycares to unionize. It hurts women owned business. It causes them to close their doors. Again, no thought process, just blindly voting the way unions want her to, follow the Speaker.

Marty Lamb brings the independence. He was a registered unenrolled voter for decades. He has not been mired in the Party politics like Ms. Dykema. Marty is a small business owner who has the experience and ideas to put forth. We've seen those ideas on many releases in the Patch announcement page. He's the only one with a plan to revive the economy, the only one with a solution. He has many proposals put forth that are common sense ideas that are workable. Nothing is being done on Beacon Hill now for job creation. It's just stagnation.

Marty Lamb brings that balance, diversity, fresh perspective, business experience, plans, ideas, solutions. A state representative Marty Lamb is the recipe for renewal that this state very much needs.

It's a one way or the high way mentality now. We can change this and vote for Marty Lamb.

Yet another reason to vote for Carolyn. No matter what your party affiliation - vote for the candidate who best represents your interests!
Water association names Dykema and Eldridge legislators of the year

Read more: http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/news/x1890057337/Water-association-names-Dykema-legislator-of-the-year#ixzz29CAPagY6

BJ Babineau (below - in at least two different comments) is misleading in claiming that Rep. Dykema voted to force small Mom owned daycares to unionize. According to the MetroWest Daily News, the home day care centers can now CHOOSE to have union dues deducted from their paycheck through the state voucher program, (thus allowing them to have a voice in issues that affect them at the level of state government). "They choose whether or not to unionize by voting. They are not forced." You can find the article quoted above (Vosberg: The facts about state daycare bill) at: http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/opinions/letters_to_the_editor/x1602167675/Vosberg-The-facts-about-state-daycare-bill#ixzz29CFHWTX5

Please Ms. Babcock, the letter to editor written by Ms. Vosberg is a partisan political opinion piece written by a Holliston Democrat town committee member.

The facts about the forced unionization of home daycare come straight from someone who knows firsthand and that is someone who owns and operates one of these. The daycare providers are the ones who tell it like it is. They know.

http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/opinions/letters_to_the_editor/x595541111/D-Agostino-Bill-forces-unions-on-care-providers

As an Independent, I urge voters to think for themselves before voting, rather than accepting a slate of candidates put forth by any organization. Those legislators who have signed a no-new-taxes pledge are not truly independent. The only pledge that elected officials should be willing to sign is to uphold the Constitution and to faithfully represent the interests of their constituents, their state and their country. These legislators have willingly tied their own hands by signing a pledge with an unelected individual restricting their legislative options, and then they have used that restriction as a scapegoat to avoid negotiating and really working hard to achieve solutions that require compromise. This is not only selfish and short-sighted, but also a dereliction of duty. Signing that pledge has not helped our state or our country. We voters ought not to vote for any candidate that signed the no-new-taxes pledge. Legislators who don't sign silly pledges retain the flexibility to work across the aisle in a bi-partisan way. They can work together productively to negotiate creative, workable, long-term solutions to the problems we face in our communities, our state and in the nation. That's exactly what Carolyn does!"

Oops .i meant to vote dykerna.massachusetts ,get those crazy t baggers out .they are so extreme!

I agree with Darlene Hayes. Carolyn has been very active in supporting our community. She also gives a voice to women, who are substantially under-represented in our legislature. She is energetic and has a proven track record, so I am committed to casting my vote for her.

Ms Dykema has hurt the community by hurting women owned small daycare businesses and voting to unionize them. This hurts parents and children and puts women out work. This leaves parents in a lurch with no trusty local daycare. It's just heartless of Dykema to hurt women like this.

I think electing women to the legislature brings much needed diversity. According to a recent arcticle published in the Metrowest Daily News, "Women comprise just over half the state’s population, but men outnumber them 3 to 1 on Beacon Hill."

Read more: http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/state/x422899058/Women-minorities-underrepresented-in-Massachusetts-State-House#ixzz296AbIqqY

We need diversity in policy and party politics. The Democrats monopoly is the cause of the problems. Look at who is in charge in this state from top to bottom. It's Democrats. Look at the financial mess we are in. Look at the stagnant economy. Look at the lack of job creation. Look at the increased taxes. It's Democrats implementing and the results are awful. They make matters worse.

Bj, Diveristy in politics is not elected another caucasion, male attorney to Beacon Hill just because of recent party affiliations.

Thank you for pointing this out. That's exactly what she really is.....a liberal who votes to raise taxes continuously.

K Napolitano, please check your facts. According to this MetroWest Daily News article, the home day care centers can now CHOOSE to have union dues deducted from their paycheck through the state voucher program, (thus allowing them to have a voice in issues that affect them at the level of state government). "They choose whether or not to unionize by voting. They are not forced." You can find the article quoted above (Vosberg: The facts about state daycare bill) at: http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/opinions/letters_to_the_editor/x1602167675/Vosberg-The-facts-about-state-daycare-bill#ixzz29CFHWTX5

Anne Babcock is peddling opinion fodder in a letter to editor from a Democrat town committee member in Holliston, namely Ms Vosberg. These are not facts. This is partisan political spin and fabrication.

The facts about the forced unionzation of daycare come from the providers themselves who own and run them. This article tells it all. What Ms. Dykema has claimed is untrue and wrong. Period.

http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/opinions/letters_to_the_editor/x595541111/D-Agostino-Bill-forces-unions-on-care-providers

"K Napolitano at 12:18 PM on Thursday, October 11, 2012" contains a link for Rep. Dykema's voting record to what is essentially a campaign ad for her Republican opponent. Readers can find a non-partisan source for Rep. Dykema's voting record at: http://votesmart.org/candidate/key-votes/109547/carolyn-dykema#.UHriiWdTDSg

Anne, Thank you for sharing the facts. K Napolitano plwase share facts. What daycares closed and forced out of work? What parents were left in a lurch? NONE, I have been a parent who has utilized home day cares in the past and if your statements were true we would be hearing from these parents left in a lurch and the poor moms who were forced to close their doors. There is NONE. All that was voted on was an OPTION nothing forced. You choose an OPTION. Again, I support Carolyn Dykema for being pro active in wanting to give woman owned small business an OPTION in their business.

K Napolitano is referring to RE: H3986, which gives child care providers the OPTION to unionize. In reference to this Act, Secretary of the Commonwealth William C. Gavin's press release entitled House Passes Bills That Allow Child Care Workers to Unionize and 16-Year-Olds to Pre-Register to Vote, states,"Currently, as independent contractors, Massachusetts child care providers are unable to unionize, however this legislation creates a legal mechanism to do so. Allowing providers the opportunity to unionize will make it easier to recruit and retain a stable workforce of family child care providers that children and families can depend on." This is a link to the press release from State Representative William Francis Galvin's office (not a link to political propaganda) http://canton.patch.com/articles/house-passes-bills-that-allow-child-care-workers-to-unionize-and-16-year-olds-to-pre-register-to-vote

Yes, Marty Lamb is independent minded and will do the right thing. Ms. Dykema only votes with the Speaker and the leadership habitually and follows him.

Every single sitting Republican votes with the GOP Leader, Brad Jones, more frequently than Carolyn votes with the Speaker. Every one of them.

And Marty is at the more partisan Tea Party end of the GOP.

Mr. Roney does not tell the truth which is that Republicans in the House vote about 40% of the time with the Speaker. The Republicans are voting bi-partisan. Democrats NEVER vote bi-partisan.

Also, even Hopkinton Democrat Town committee member Darlene Hayes admits in this blog that Marty Lamb was previously registered as an independent voter. Precisely ! He relates to the vast majority of us. He's not partisan like life long party affiliated people who are members of town committees. Ms. Dykema is very partisan and follows the party politics and votes that way with the Speaker 95% of the time. Those are just the facts. They can't be hidden or swept under the rug. It is what it is.

Marty Lamb is the one with the strong independent streak from being an unenrolled registered voter for decades. He relates to us the best.

If you want someone "independent minded," you may want to rethink Marty Lamb! He's signed the Citizen's for Limited Taxation's (CLT) "No New Taxes Pledge." CLT is a Tea Party group, a member of the Leave Us Alone Coalition of the Americans for Tax Reform front group. This is Grover Norquist's group, funded by massive donations from tax-evading big corporations. This means that Marty Lamb is beholden to a promise made essentially to Grover Norquist, an unelected GOP operative/lobbyist. That's not independent. Our representatives need to make pledges to their constituents, not to organizations that shill for mega-corporations. We have to ask who should pay what taxes--about fair taxation--not just a blanket "no new taxes, ever."

We need more diversity yes, we need more women in our legislature. I really like Carolyn. She is very approachable and energetic, and she is very involved in promoting community businesses. I recently ran into her while she was leading a farm tour of the 8th Middlesex District which included Sen. Karen Spilka, Energy and Environmental Affairs Sec. Richard Sullivan and Comm. of Agriculture Greg Watson. The tour was "designed to focus state attention on the importance of local farms to our communities and to the economy."
You can see a video here: http://www.hcam.tv/videos/state-officials-tour-water-fresh-farm

Marty Lamb said in the debate in Holliston that working a new business in those early years and tending to children with special needs was the focus. That's being a good parent. As he said, the children are 19 and 21 now. There are stages in life with parenting. He has been very involved in the community. He was a sponsor last night at the Holliston Brewfest which helps local businesses and families in need. It's the 2nd annual and was another great charity event success. He sponsored and volunteered there. That's good citizen ship. I'd rather see that than ribbon cuttings which mean nothing.

Two small sponsorships in the past two years is good. Thanks, Marty.

Now step up and multiply that by 10, do it for 10 years, and you will show the community commitment that Carolyn has already done.

We have again a case of a real record of accomplishment and commitment over many years - Carolyn - vs. hints, beginnings, and promises - Marty.

I support proven commitment, Carolyn Dykema.

Massachusetts has a tremendous amount to be proud of.

Lower unemployment than America as a whole. Lower underemployment, too, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Carolyn has brought jobs to the district and helped enact measures to help businesses, small and large.

High average incomes and high educational attainment that enable strong 21st century knowledge-based industries - healthcare and pharmaceuticals, biotech, software, water technology, and green energy. Carolyn eagerly helps public-private partnerships to bring out our best.

The best public schools in the nation. Carolyn helped preserve state aid to education.

The highest access to health care in the nation. Not to mention ground-breaking cost-control measures that are just starting up. Carolyn worked on these, and her legislation is now law.

Quality of life that Forbes Magazine rates number one in country. Ssh, if this is a "sewer of socialism," keep quiet, or everyone will want to join us.

The small business community is suffering due to her votes to raise taxes which burdens business and kills jobs. Also, health care costs are out of control. We have the highest medical insurance premiums in the country. It's unsustainable. We have the highest underemployment rate in the country. These are people who want to work full time but can't find the job. They are struggling with part time work. Small business needs a pro growth economic agenda. That does not exist on Beacon Hill. Instead, Ms. Dykema votes to INCREASE taxes which punishes business. They are overburdened, over taxed and overregulated. The business climate needs dramatic change.

Those who pay attention know that Rep. Dykema has taken a leading role in work on healthcare cost restraint (a problem that existed long before she took office in 2009). Here are 3 major initiatives she has supported:
1) Allowing towns to put their unionized workforce into the state's buying group. Unions didn't like this, but it saves money already for towns and taxpayers.
2) Enabling small businesses to purchase health insurance at a discount through private buying groups. This is also saving money right now.
3) Serving on the healthcare cost committee in the House, which created the first step of cost control legislation and saw this bill through into law. This should start saving all of us money in the very near term.

This is a response to BJ Babineau (3:24 am on Saturday, October 13, 2012): According to Forbes.com LLC™, "Massachusetts currently has the highest level of healthcare coverage in the country with more than 98 percent of its residents insured. As for the cost of that insurance, based on medium household income, Massachusetts ranks as the 48th lowest state in the nation in healthcare expenditures." This is from an article dated 4/13/2012 at
http://www.forbes.com/sites/rickungar/2012/04/13/guess-what-state-will-see-lower-health-insurance-premiums-this-year/

Ms. Dykema votes in lockstep with the Speaker from Winthrop 95% of the time. She votes very left wing to increase taxes and force unionization on home daycares. She votes very anti-business. She doesn't work with people, she's beholden to the unions. They are aligned with her, labor union, teachers union, SEIU. The teaches union (MTA) just did a mailing for her.

Nonsense, BJ, just nonsense. Carolyn is a bridge-builder. She has good relationships with everyone - except for the Marty Lamb brigade who've spent the past 8 months trying to muddy her up.

It won't work. We know her because of her advocacy in the community, her community good works, and her incredible accessibility.

By the way, Carolyn is proud of her votes. She made them because they were good for her constituents, not because the Speaker cast the same votes. One data point to help readers judge fairly: Every single Republican in the House voted with their Leader, Brad Jones, more frequently than Carolyn did with the Speaker.

Marty, because he's a Tea Partier, would be much more partisan than even the usual Republicans. He's a bomb-thrower, not a bridge builder, and his record of community service is extremely slender for a man in his 50s.

On the topic of unions, Carolyn only supports them when it makes sense. I can name four major votes on which she came down against unions, as well as several where she agreed with their position.

With Carolyn, it's how an idea helps the district and the quality of the idea that matters, not where it comes from. She often works with sane Republicans, for example on the bipartisan Valor Act, which is now law.

Nonsense, Mr. Roney, Nonsense. Bridge builder you say ? How about I sell you one in NY ?! The issue with Ms Dykema is her extreme left wing voting record to increase taxes and spend money. This is what it comes down to. Does this person represent us on Beacon Hill. The answer is a resounding NO !

Ms. Dykema voted to increase the sales tax, voted against the meals tax holiday, voted to double tax alcohol, voted for the forced unionization of home daycare, voted against the Obama administration program Secure Communities and thus sides with illegal aliens. Her record is there and it's dismal. It does nothing but confiscate more money from people's pockets, hurt business, and in the case of women owned small home daycares, it causes them to close their doors and leave. People are exiting the state. We have lost a congressional seat worth of people.

People are not flocking here, they are fleeing ! After kids graduate from college, they can't find jobs. They head to other states like Texas.

Also, as I said above,......when it comes to the rock thrower, Mr. Roney.....

Mr. Roney does not tell the truth which is that Republicans in the House vote about 40% of the time with the Speaker. The Republicans are voting bi-partisan. Democrats NEVER vote bi-partisan.

Also, even Hopkinton Democrat Town committee member Darlene Hayes admits in this blog that Marty Lamb was previously registered as an independent voter. Precisely ! He relates to the vast majority of us. He's not partisan like life long party affiliated people who are members of town committees. Ms. Dykema is very partisan and follows the party politics and votes that way with the Speaker 95% of the time. Those are just the facts. They can't be hidden or swept under the rug. It is what it is.

Marty Lamb is the one with the strong independent streak from being an unenrolled registered voter for decades. He relates to us the best.

Marty Lamb has not shown personnaly fiscal responsibility with a bankruptcy on his record. I want someone who is fiscally responsible with money as well and dont see that in Marty Lamb who ranked up over 200k in credit card dept.durng a healthy economy (1999-2000) especially for a small business that specializes in real estate transactions at a time when the market was at a premium.

What experience does he have that trumps Carolyn's. Carolyn had made sure that we do not get lost in the shuffle. With Lamb, it's possible that we could.

Great points Paul and all FACTS! Mr Lamb doesn't have the experience in the community or fiscal management success. Whatever the reason these are simply the facts and public record. I also, second your view point that my interactions with Carolyn Dykema have ALL been positive, responsive and she continues to earn my support.

If you did your homework, you would know that this state has the highest underemployment rate in the nation. This state has the highest medical insurance premium costs in the nation. Job creation if stagnat. Companies are outsourcing to India and China for cheap labor. Americans are losing these jobs. If we had an economy, companies would hire more here. They can't afford to do that including all the costs of benefits to pay for employees which are astronomical in this state.

Sure, if you do your homework on underemployment, you'll find that the official Bureau of Labor Statistics numbers show Massachusetts with only moderate underemployment. If you go shopping for numbers to suit your campaign, there is an obscure private econometrics firm with the numbers that Marty's campaign cherry-picks.

Of course, he won't tell you the whole truth, in which even that firm acknowledges the variation from state to state of education levels expected in various occupations. For example, we expect our teachers to have masters degrees, where other states don't, so according to the non-standard numbers that Marty cherry-picks, our teachers appear to be underemployed.

But Marty won't tell you that. Of course not.

We are the number one state in underemployment which means people who want full time work can only find part time. It's the facts, Massachusetts is worst in the nation. Can't sugar coat that.

In response to BJ Babineau (3:35 AM Saturday, Oct 13) regarding MA underemployment rate:
According to the most recent statistics released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (Sept. 21, 2012), both MA unemployment and underemployment rates are below the US average as shown below.
* Underemployment: MA underemployment rate is show to be below the US average by all measures (U-1 through U-6) for the third quarter of 2011 through the second quarter of 2012. http://data.bls.gov/cgi-bin/print.pl/lau/stalt.htm
* Unemployment: August 2012 unemployment rates ranked by state show MA unemployment rate was 6.3%, while (for the sake of comparison) RI was 10.7%, CA was 10.6%, and Nevada was 12.1%). http://www.ncsl.org/issues-research/labor/2012-state-unemployment-rates.aspx
In addition, U.S. states listed by seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for August, 2012 shows the mean unemployment rate for the US is 7.8%, while that of MA is 6.3%.
http://en.wikipedia.org wiki/List_of_U.S._states_by_unemployment_rate#cite_note-3

If any of us had Ms. Dykema's legislative record, we'd run away from it 100mph just like she is doing, too. Ms Dykema brings ribbon cuttings and photo ops, she brings tax increases, she brings forced unionization on small women owned daycares, she brings a stagnant economy, she brings the status quo which gets us nowhere.

So many people go to Marty for their legal matters, and he's trustworthy and reliable, and very knowledgeable and fair. He mentioned in the Holliston debate that back 13 years ago he was tending to special needs of small children. That was then, and this is now. He has continued with his law practice, it is busy and he has clients. Children have grown into young adults. Other businesses are folding or leaving the state. He has made the smart decisions along the way to keep his business running. All businesses make adjustments with market changes, and some get into new industries, because of how things change. Being flexible and versatile keeps you marketable these days. He has done that. That takes keen business acumen, intelligence, and experience, and he has that.

In 2010, she had a teenager run against her as in independent who is now a registered democrat. Oh, yeah, that was a really tough race. Please......

This state is the highest in the nation in underemployment.
This state has the highest medical insurance premiums
65% are saying we are going in wrong direction
Forbes rates MA #1 anti-business climate--we are not an entrepreneurial culture
Feds were forced to implement secure communities.
Dykema fought secure communities which was an Obama program.
Dykema sided with illegal aliens by voting against secure communities
Fidelity moved 1500 jobs to NH
One of top states in taxes
Lost congressional seat worth of people
Consumer choices are very limited in health care

This is proof positive of all the problems and challenges facing this state and the need for new legislators, namely Marty Lamb who brings the experience, business credentials, private sector background, plans, solutions, ideas, perspective, and willingness to work to resolve the problems we face as citizens in this state.

State Representative Marty Lamb fits what we need.

It's simply a falsehood that Forbes calls Massachusetts' business climate the worst. Marty's people have been saying this for 8 months, and they know it's a falsehood, but they keep saying it. They are not trustworthy, and I have to conclude from their long practice of doing this without correction from the campaign that Marty isn't trustworthy with simple facts, either.

Forbes actually rates Massachusetts number one in quality of life. Best in the country! The Lamb people are disgruntled about being the best. Here's what Forbes actually says:

"One bright spot in the northeast is No. 18 Massachusetts thanks to the dynamic Boston economy which is strong in growth industries like healthcare, education and technology. Business and living costs are among the highest in the country, but the state ranks first overall in quality of life and has one of the most educated labor forces in the U.S."

http://www.forbes.com/sites/kurtbadenhausen/2011/11/22/the-best-states-for-business/2/

Note also: Carolyn, far from running from her record, is very proud of her votes.

BJ again gets it wrong: "Lost congressional seat worth of people."

Marty said this during the Holliston debate, but it's false - not a lie, just plain wrong.

Massachusetts gained 3% in population between censuses in 2000 and 2010. Other states grew faster.

Again, you simply cannot believe what the Lamb people claim is true because, so often, they are making "facts" up or persisting in making statements that they know are false.

You can trust Carolyn Dykema to know what she's talking about, to be straight with you, and be thoughtful about everything that comes before her.

We did lose a congressional seat. Somebody tell Mr. Roney that DUH ! We have one less congressman going forward, that this state has lost a congressional district and this is due to loss in population. He just thinks people are outright stupid. He can't find it within himself to tell the truth, no matter what it is. I wish he would run for office. We'd have a field day !

Lisa doesn't understand arithmetic, or she doesn't understand how Congressional seats are apportioned. Or both.

Massachusetts gained population from 2000 to 2010. Who are you gonna believe, Lisa Keefe or the U.S. Census Bureau?

http://2010.census.gov/2010census/data/apportionment-pop-text.php

Lamb's NOT "flexible or versitille" in the market place, He laughed off being a lawyer saying he is only focused on a small niche in real estate. .He didnt thrive in a healthy economy, a bankruptcy on public record & attended only 4 town mtgs in 17yrs. He says education is important but the school system is the greatest % of a town's budget & discussed at more than 4 town mtngs in 17yrs. "The Holliston council for elementary schools" & "the campaign for Holliston schools" appear nonexistant or very outdated, neither are listed in the Holliston Public Schools or the Town of Holliston websites. They must have existed since on Lamb's bio but without dates so assume lack current relevance. "Common Sense", in business you promote the employee who earns his way to the next level because of efforts in the workplace. Recognition and greater responsibility is earned in business. The same applies to the public sector give more responsibility to those who have earned it is as local community servants. Lamb has not earned a place on Beacon Hill.
Dykema is well educated, business experience in small & large sectors, and community involvement including elected local positions all before going to Beacon Hill. She has earned her place as State Rep and deserving of reelection.

How silly, Mr. Roney. Have you tried to vote a dozen times ? You'll find everyone is allowed to vote once. Period. Stop lying.

I don't use aliases, Desiree. You constantly do. That goes to the fundamental honesty of the Dykema campaign - and a very different way of working from the Lamb campaign. Marty could clear this up by letting you go (for cause), but then who would post for him at 3:46 a.m.?

I've written a letter to editor on Metro and I looked at comments and I know Mr. Roney used several aliases because all the mean things he was saying were all the same style and content. Also, several times they were reported for abuse and they were removed by Metro.

Kelly, I don't know about alias's or different names but what I do know is that Mr Lamb's campaign manager doesnt even live in our district or even able to cast a vote for him from Worcester. What I see surprising is why not bring on a campaign manager that knows the district, the residents and their needs because they live here. Does a resident of the City of Worcester really know what it is like for the average residents of Holliston, Hopkinton, Medway, Southboro and Westboro. What I see is Ms Dykema's supporters live in the 8th district and appreciate what she has given to our community as a state rep and before that as benevolent friend to the community.

Absolutely false, Lisa.

Last winter, a conversation was shared with others. He told Marty Lamb he was not going to help him at all in the race, not even talk. Haley thinks of himself as some kind of insider, but clearly he's not a Party guy, and he was fired by the Scott Brown campaign.

Here is a video of one of many registered Democrats crossing over to support and vote for Marty Lamb for State Representative.
http://vimeo.com/51004833?utm_source=DEMOCRATS+CROSSING+OVER+FOR+MARTY+LAMB&utm_campaign=study&utm_medium=email

Well, Lamb was a previously registered independent.

Amen. And, Marty Lamb is a great independent minded voice because he was an independent for decades before becoming a registered Republican. About 51% of the voters in this state are independent, and many of them vote Republican. Marty Lamb is a great fit for the majority of voters.

This is a worthy cause, and good for Marty for showing up to help.

Carolyn has been working this package drive for years, without publicity, without politicizing it. She was there yesterday morning.

Marty could catch up with what Carolyn has already done if he's still coming until roughly 2017. But hopefully we'll be out of Afghanistan before then, currently scheduled for 2014.

Good for Marty, though, for starting to contribute to this wonderful community effort.