He loves his job, and he's apparently pretty good at it, and has earned a "bit of a reputation" as a prankster... of all things.

Right now he's in New England, spending a week with the family of a particular young lady who's managed to capture his attention most completely... he asked, and she's said "yes," and they have the blessing of both families. She spent 2 years in the Air Force and is now going to college, so not only is she pretty, she's also super smart, AND she likes guns! (and she shares our son's somewhat "quirky" sense of humor

For everyone who has kept Thane and his buds in the border patrol in your prayers, you have my thanks and appreciation!