Anita you're very welcome but to clarify I was in no way, shape or form trying to be dishonest, I just didn't feel it necessary to take credit for helping a friend. We're all here for you. Hugs Shirley, I thought it was a hoot too. Doesn't it look like our group? lol We never tire of looking at gardening magazines, do we. My sweet little McKenzie will be 1 year old tommorrow, my how time flies. And speaking of birthdays we must throw a party for our Dee/Faintheart. Dee's birthday is the 26th. So keep checking in and and wish her a great big happy birthday! Well girls thanks to all of you for a successful swap. You girls are the best! Sassy

It is the love we have for them and the love they have for us, both without reservations, that make losing them so hard. A family member is missing disrupting our routine and leaving empty space. Now who will hear our secrets, comfort us and celebrate with us? I feel your loss and cry with you but I also know that you have a big heart with room for a new furkid. Let yourself cry and grieve and you will know the right time for an additional love. Missy will never be forgotten. If you find that you need a "kitty fix", visit an adoption center or shelter and just visit with some of the orphans. Hugs to you.

We bought a Thermador SS 48" side by side. However, we bought it at Sears Outlet. It had a tiny little scratch on it, but for 1/2 price, we were willing to deal with it. I absolutely love this thing. My DH thought it was a monster when we were at the store--but now he loves it. We can fit all of our condiments and beverages in the door, leaving the fridge part for food. Since it isn't very deep we can see everything and don't lose stuff like we used to do all the time. Regarding the price--once we started looking at fridges we were in sticker shock. So when I realized I could get this one for the price of a French Door model, we had to go for it. Here is the best part--they only sent 2 men out to deliver it. There should have been 4-6 men. It ended up getting scratched and dented a bit more. So I negotiated with the store manager and suggested they buy new skins for the doors and new handles rather than sending a crew out to lug it back to the showroom. He agreed, so we are ending up with a perfect Thermador. It's great!

Jmck, wise words, I realize that at my age I have to be realistic that I'll never be a hard body no matter how much or how intensely I work out ;). I also like the suggestion to schedule it. I'll try for a weekly plan since things do vary and I can't always do my preferred M-W-F morning workouts. I worked with a trainer for almost a year before I retired and it was extremely helpful. My university had a program in which you could hire grad PT students to do private sessions at our wellness center. I lucked out since the young man I worked with was just great in tailoring workouts to my goals of being stronger and with better balance. His PT skills were a very helpful extra layer of skill. I just have to continue to keep going and keep varying the workouts. Thanks everyone for the helpful feedback!