Records aren't what come to mind. The markets are improving, but they're not red hot. Local employers are still moving with caution.

The economy is going great in our area.

What's good about the Lehigh Valley is that we are not dependent on a single industry. We now have a variety of companies here, and we're not relying on the former Bethlehem Steel.

The Lehigh Valley economy in 2005 is a lot healthier than it has been in a long time.

I thought if we go close to 250 it could be a fighting total and we succeeded in getting close to it.

It's difficult to survive on this wicket with the new ball, but after it gets old it's easy to play your shots.