[Gocamino] Re: [saintjames] Statistics

[Blaroli at aol.com]

Hi Roger,
The up-to-date pilgrims' statistics are still being compiled by hand because 
of the continuing problems with the computers at the Pilgrims' Office..  
However, the private,  professional,  "informatica" firm  that was engaged to put 
the system in  order has already begun the work. . It does seem to be a huge 
job, nevertheless, since the intent is to have a computer-based hookup with the 
Xunta albergues and with the churches of the Archdiocese.   Fr. Cebrian, who 
is in charge of the undertaking,  seems to be confident that something in the 
way of detailed statistics will be available soon.  But he possesses an 
optimistic nature, and this being Christmastime, and the end of the Holy Year,  I 
personally doubt that we shall have anything until mid-January at the earliest. 
Naturally, I will post ipso facto whatever information comes my way.
There is going to be a big do at the Archdiocese at year's end, with an 
elaborate   dinner and everything to celebrate the successful outcome of the 
Universal Archicofradia of Santiago's efforts this Holy Year, and to introduce the 
Archicofradia's new members.
I have been honored with an invitation to the celebration; unfortunately I 
have a (professional) important date with a surgeon next Monday and a very tight 
work schedule thereafter; but if I should get a cold, or something that would 
compel a deferment of the proceedings I will certainly go, with bells on, and 
will report on it.  (I've made reservations, just in case.... one never 
knows...do one?).
It was super-cold yesterday in New York City; some 30-40 Celsius degrees 
below zero, but today is nice and sunny and things are looking up.
And to answer another question, the next Xacobean Holy Years this century 
will be:  2010, 2021, 2027, 2032, 2038, 2049, 2055, 2060, 2066, 2077, 2083, 2088 
and, 2094, and 2100.
Big "abrazo Navideno" (Christmas hug)
Rosina