I SO want to go back to the Fiesta. Would you believe I went to the very first International Fiesta back in 1973? I was seven. It was amazing. We went the next year, too, but then dad got transferred again and I have never made it back to ABQ. I know if I ever went back I wouldn't want to leave. I used to have my program books from those first two years. They would probably be worth something if I could find them, But I've moved so much since then they are probably long gone.

Lynn, your list of breakfasts is amazing, but what's even more incredible these days is that you make it a priority to sit down as a family for breakfast. It's such a rarity in our fast-paced world. Growing up we always sat down as a family for breakfast and I have fond memories of that. Our children ate on the run, for the most part, but did have something before leaving the house, even if I handed it to them on their way out the door! Here's a recipe for steel-cut oatmeal done in the crockpot overnight: Slow Cooker, Apple Cinnamon Steel-Cut Oatmeal By Monica Servings: 5 1-cup servings Ingredients 2 apples, peeled, cored, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (2-1/2 to 3 cups chopped) 1-1/2 cups fat-free milk 1-1/2 cups water 1 cup uncooked steel-cut oats 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1-1/2 tablespoons butter, cut into 5-6 pieces 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 2 teaspoons ground flax seed 1/4 teaspoon salt Optional garnishes: chopped nuts, raisins, maple syrup, additional milk or butter Directions Coat inside of 3-1/2 quart (or larger) slow cooker with cooking spray. Add all ingredients (except optional toppings) to slow cooker. Stir, cover, and cook on low for 7 hours. Spoon oatmeal into bowls; add optional toppings, if desired. Store leftovers in refrigerator. Freezes well. To reheat single servings: Put 1-cup cooked oatmeal in microwave proof bowl. Add 1/3 cup fat-free milk. Microwave on high for 1 minute; stir. Continue cooking for another minute, or until hot. Recipe can be doubled in 6-quart or larger slow cooker. Increase cooking time 1 hour.

These containers are food grade containers. They seal securely. I also have a kitchen thermometer. It works great and I could not change back to cooking daily. There has been a lot of shows on the telly about the foods in shops. We have had the horse meat scandal as well as other documentaries of having food tested and finding horrible things in fast food, prepared meals in shops and processed foods is terrifying. But making up fast foods like burritos, fajitas etc...I know what we are eating. I refuse to eat processed foods and will not feed them to my kids. My children are all grown up now but I still want them to eat healthy and know what they are eating and hopefully they will take this on and continue in their homes. Thanks for the reply. I appreciate all views as it does give me things to think over.

"I just love these people!" And we love all of you. As soon as we got in the car to head back to Boulder, Max started talking about how nice you all are. Of course he's met Dlynn before and this breakfast just reinforced his opinion from the first time he met her. Sharon, we want to be on your list, we really do. I felt so bad when we missed you by days last year in New Mexico. Cathy, I had hoped we'd see you this year in CO, but next year would be fine too. And we can add your Raymond to the list of great guys. I've been lucky enough to meet other really nice CF guys too, but then you just expect that from friends on the forum. Annie, thanks, I'm so much better, but after my time at sea level and then coming back to the smoke, I can tell you I'm really huffing and puffing back at cardiac rehab - went once last week, and will go twice this week and then three and four times the following weeks. It's slow to gain and so quick to lose if you don't keep up. Karen and Charles, thanks for making time to see us. Come back soon please. And thanks for posting the pictures. Lee