I traced through the Usart 232 code on Venus and made some changes so that the incoming packets from the terminal program on Mazeppa can be decoded. I even got the address recognition functioning. It determines what to do with the packet routing. Libbie tried vacuuming upstairs and in the process, the circuit breaker tripped. I had 3 computers powered up and all the violet light shelves in the playroom. In the evening I built an address list for our violet friends. I then used this list to write Christmas cards. My card writing is done for another year. Dinner was tortellini pasta in tomato sauce.