Aaron's son Edward will leave the Reed family den this week to commence his college career at Gettysburg College. While Ed will start to make his mark in college lacrosse and academics, his younger sister Abby will be carrying the Reed torch in high school varsity field hockey this fall.  Big Sis, Sasha, on the other hand, will be enjoying her senior year at Pepperdine University finishing up her teaching and psychology degree.   In the meantime, Aaron's wife, Doc Pam, a nationally and internationally acclaimed nutrition & health expert, will continue to wreak hovoc on our eating habits and life style. We'll live longer for it.... 

After what was billed a 'last whole family vacation, Rainer returned from '4 X 4 access only' beach in the Outer Banks, NC to his trading desk in mid August. His daughter started her professional career at Booz Allen Hamilton, while Junior joined the ranks of a college freshmen at VCU in Richmond, VA as business major - oh lord!. First Wife, Edwige, is busy planning the 25 year anniversity celebration at her birthplace, the beautiful island of Mauritius - oh lord again. 

As Joe is joining the 'big iron' trader ranks, he's had to cancel his vacation trip to Las Vegas twice this Summer. Having trained for and participated in a couple of long distance races, Joe regained his boyish figure. He now runs 5k like the rest of run to the bath room. If he gains more mental and physical strength, we are going to have to cage him.

Sai Duangudom: After returning to her native Thailand Sai is now working in the travel and tourist business. From pictures we received she looks rejuvenated and happy.

Rumors about his death are premature (Mark Twain). Rod continues and revels in his ambassadorial role renewing bonds with long term clients and meeting new ones. Hopping around in his helicopter or plying the air with the airlines, he constantly moves around to make deals. His energy and stamina clearly belie his age.

Jim, our prolific 'big iron' trader from our Florida office will be in our McLean office in the final week of August. Jim and his wife, Kim, are building their dream home in Hawaii. Aloha!!!