I will try to answer your question about "Extension Agent Office". Daisy, your comment That's why I usually refer people to their local agricultural authority - most countries have one - or to a botanical gardens. These almost always have research stations attached. is basically what a county extension office is and provides to the public. We are fortunate that every county in Texas has an office with lots of valuable information. Originally it was set up to aid farmers with agriculture questions, but with fewer farmers and more small-time gardeners, they have evolved to include much more. Website Extension Offices states the following: Cooperative Extension System Offices This section of our Web site will help you find your nearest Cooperative Extension office. The Cooperative Extension System is a nationwide, non-credit educational network. Each U.S. state and territory has a state office at its land-grant university and a network of local or regional offices. These offices are staffed by one or more experts who provide useful, practical, and research-based information to agricultural producers, small business owners, youth, consumers, and others in rural areas and communities of all sizes. CSREES is the federal partner in the Cooperative Extension System. It provides federal funding to the system and, through program leadership, helps the system identify and address current issues and problems. And here is a list of the Texas County Extension Offices. I hope that you now understand that our Extension Office is basically the same as your local agricultural authority.

Amy, Thanks for letting us know about your loss. My grandmothers have also passed on, and I take comfort in the wonderful memories I have from knowing them. My goal one of these days is to make a quilted memory book or wall hanging to celebrate their lives. (Has anyone out there done this and can post ideas???) Until then, there are lots of pictures around. Take care of yourself. Your quilting sisters are here for you! Judy in Massachusetts

OP here: WOW! I have listened very carefully to all you guys! Especially the part about NOT chasing the market down, and that it is all about PRICE. I toured 3 other comparable condos, reviewed their amenities, prices, and DOM. I selected a Realtor after interviewing three of them for their marketing plans. I discussed all of this with Mom at her new senior community. Together we chose the preferred Realtor and decided on Price. It went on the market on October 28th. Two weeks to the day later, Mom has accepted their offer of All Cash (it was 2.3% less than full asking price), and they want to close in ONE WEEK. So it's going to be a busy week, and I hope I don't jinx it for writing to tell all of you the good news ahead of closing!!! Mom is quite happy to get a tidy profit and put it into her other investments, and I will be happy to not baby sit that place anymore!!!! Thanks for all the advice, and keep your fingers crossed for us until Friday the 16th!! Acey

Have been using Pandora for years, since it began actually. There are other very good options besides it like Slacker Slacker Personal Radio Home Deezer which is going through some changes right now but I have used them in the past. Last.fm is great you can create your own stations and keep them TheRadio.com as mentioned is another good option. Note if you are going to use sites like this on your phone or if you have a limited data plan be aware this does use up a lot of it. here is a whole list of them Here is a link that might be useful: other music sites