Thank you Owbist, that is very interesting. I looked at the demo but really don't understand what would be required. Followed some links but it appears you need some sort of MS server. I wish they had a number you could call to talk to someone about it. It would be perfect if it wasn't too complicated. I have Office 2007 on one machine and 2003 on the other. The program I use uses Access for the data base. I wonder if that can be shared? Thank you for thinking of me. This world is getting too complicated... Jane

There's another thread here that talks about Google Docs vs Open Office. I think your situation is one where Google Docs might be a good choice because it allows you both to work on the docs even though you're in separate places. If you're looking for ways to remotely access a computer, I've had good results using different versions of VNC. I think the last one I used was UltraVNC. There are some free conferencing programs. Here is a wikipedia article with a chart comparing some conferencing products (some free). One they didn't have listed is Yugma.

DD50: That sounds ideal, but we don't have a Home Goods store in the small ocean side town that I live in. Unfortunately we have already lost 4 businesses in this small town, and a furniture store bearing a sign, asking for a bail-out, believe it or not! We DO have an antique store that is closing and right now it is 40% off. The woman wants out, and I did find two pieces of furniture that would work for my situation, but her prices are still too high. I will check again with her in a week to see if I can get her to drop lower. I have tried Freecycle and Craigslist and am active with both, and the file cabinet is a bit rusty that I don't think anyone would want it. Lena: You are most certainly correct. My words exactly!! We are headed for Depression. Closet space is ample, 'busy' but not crowded, but not an option for the file cabinet as I already have a small chest in there holding extra linens, one box of photo albums, etc.

Hi sweeby - I think my quality of life would only be improved if I was sure to leave myself enough room to get out of the car since the fence would be on MY left! If it's too big a project to scoot over to the right a bit (e.g. if paving over a little bit of my yard is too big a project), then yes, it could end up not worth it. But they often park right next to me and I still manage to get out, albeit somewhat carefully. But I tell you, if building a fence *would* actually leave me room to get out easily, I would also love having a fence there (I'm now thinking only the length of my car or a bit longer...but I'm no longer thinking about the whole driveway yet just in case I can't terminate the easement - which I don't know yet)...because it would mean I wouldn't have to see them so much when in my front yard or sitting on my stoop. When I see them my hearts sinks. It's always very awkward. Even before the drama they never said hi. It's just yuck yuck yuck. They're the only ones cutting off noses (that would be MY nose - or my car's nose at any rate) I promise. ;)