Stephen: Thanks, I did know that the hummers weren't in the eastern hemisphere, just was trying to post my message so it was a hummer one and would make it to the forum...I do appreciate the prayers! Heidi loves my hummers and was thrilled that some of my forum friends would take the time to pray for her! Sarah: Thank you for you prayers also...wouldn't it be nice sometome if all of us hummer forum friends could actually get together! Maybe somewhere that there a lot of hummers...just a dream The rain remnants of Dennis are here, not much hummer activity =( Everyone have a hummer day, Verna

You could go the norther route in June and come back a southern route in the fall. Weather might be better. You might consider, Ohio, Wisconsin, Minn, ND, Mont Wyn-Utah-up to Wash then down the coast thru Ore, Calif, avoiding the big cities, then swing north, thru AZ, NM etc. Their is a lot of area to cover. Stop at the welcome centers, pick up some magazines, send for the free stuff from different states, get a USA map from Auto Club, plot out a general trip, don't be afraid to change it. Trip niks are great but do limit you to what Auto Club thinks you should see. Take maps and Auto Club books with you and you can always visit the Auto Club offices thru out the states. Post on the Kitchen table and those talented people will tell you their favorite places. Motels will run you around 70-100.00 a day + food. Try to use bottle water, and take medicines with you== I have a small suitcase for medicine. Take quarters for you to wash. Don't try to cover too much and try to stop every 3-5 days for a catch up. There is so much to see. Talk easy to wash items, I allow about 14 days of underwere etc. Take a cell phone, and keep in touch with relatives. I call one of my three kids at least 3-4 times a week. You said you plan to leave in June, so start collecting information now and maybe a notebook with ideas, and pictures etc. They have things that will hold clippings etc. Take stamps, pens/pencils/scotch tape, otherwards a minatature office. You cannot believe the stuff I have learned to carry. If you wish, email me direct and I will be glad to give you a list of what I take. Good luck Marie

I had to come out of lurkdom on this forum to comment on your new kitchen! I looked twice to be certain this was the NEW kitchen because it so perfectly suits the age and style of your home that I thought it might be the original kitchen. Love the stove, lighting, eating area for humans and pets, the shoe rack, and the warmth and evidence of family living that happens in this room. You've achieved a timeless kitchen which is marvelously integrated with your bungalow.

Linda, France is so wonderful. Try to relax and enjoy it as much as possible. This is a lovely time to be there. What part of France will you visit? Is this your first trip there or a return visit? I'm so sorry that all the work of disposing of your mom's house is falling on you. We did that in 2009, but my sister and brother also helped. Sharon, I've had the 2.5" and 4" squares all cut for months now. Sometimes I just sit and work up the fabric combinations without sewing at all. I have started sewing two a a time. That does help. I haven't timed it, but I bet I can get two done in 45 minutes. I suppose if I did four at a time, I would save a little more. I'll just have to be very organized so I don't get confused. Trimming all those hourglass squares does take a lot of time too. Sue, I can't believe all the snow you're getting in Colorado. We have kids in Denver, so I follow the area weather.