Thanks, lynn -- even if I don't get these, I may have to try them from somwhere else. I either have to wash my tablecloth after each meal or I use ugly plastic type place mats-- so the bamboo would be a nice change.

You have to join before you can see the ad. I really don't need to join any more things that offer me goods via an email reminder, just to browse. What is wonderful that would make it worth my while ( and the attendant spam) to join that site? Linda C

I did! I found several pair of summer shoes that interested me, but they weren't available in my size. Size 9 must be popular. I'm sure I'll revisit the site. Last week a friend told me about a sale that Sierra Trading Post was offering. It was the last day to get free shipping on orders over $100 and an extra 20% certain sale items. She had a bunch of stuff lined up to order, and wanted to know if I had anything to add to it. I'd been wanting to try Acorn shoes, and found a pair of sneakers I liked. They're called Earthroamers, I think. Originally $88, and with all the discounts I ended up paying $26. I just got them, and they're very comfy!

It is a portable app, made to function that way. I posted a link in the original post here that explains what a portable app is. Much like using a linux live cd and running it from the cd/dvd drive. It is running in its own environment, not installing to the computer itself. The version of the app is designed to function that way. There are portable app versions for a lot of programs. Try google for portable apps you may be amazed. Using a portable app version of an antivirus program on an infected pc that you can not get to install or run the AV on the computer because the infection has disabled it, is a much often used tool. Which is why so many tech people carry a flash drive toolkit. Most of the tools you need can be put on a flash drive. One of the first things to happen have is a small linux distro capable of booting and running from your flash drive, with it you can gain access to the files in a borked windows pc and salvage them. The link below gives some information on flash toolkits. Here is a link that might be useful: Toolkit