This not too gentle satire had no effect at all. Over the past 20+ years we have 
invited members of both families to our international vacations. None of Bernice's 
siblings has ever come. Bernice's father did come to Israel in 1979 when we spent a 
year there because Bernice threatened to kill him if he didn't. With one exception, 
the Rosenbergs will go on cruises. Bernice's oldest sister, Marilyn treats the border 
of Georgia as the outer limits of the solar system and does not consider herself to 
be an astronaut.

For our Mexican Vacation we actually stayed at Puerto Escondido, but it didn't rhyme 
as well as Puerto Angel and our plans were not completely fixed. Puerto Escondido 
had fantastic 8-foot high waves. I body surfed the somewhat smaller waves and chickened 
out with the big ones.

To the Adventurous Rosenbergs
23 November 2003

We promised that we would let you know
That this Christmas we have arranged to go
To the sunny nation of Mexico.

We want you to join us but I think we will lose
We know the only vacation you ever choose.
Is one where you can stay seated and feed - a cruise.
So please do not tell us why you have to refuse.

We arrive in DF on December 24
And travel around for 10 days or more
See mountains and temples then head south to the sea
In Puerto Angel with the whole family.

We'll surf and bask on the white sandy beach.
While such adventure remains past your reach.
You'll miss us we know but you will not roam.
We'll miss you also but we won't stay home.