I used to be on the AOL message boards (a few years ago), until we cancelled our AOL service - we had bigtime service issues with them...but I really miss the gardening boards. I remember Gypsophylia and PurNRG were always active there, but I haven't seen them here anywhere.

I would suggest uninstalling AOL . Then you can reinstall from the AOL disk you have, just follow the instructions as a current member. All your setting, favorites, etc. will be there. I have had AOL9.1 for ages and have no problem. Actually I use Firefox, or IE for surfing. I can reach AOL using them, but find it easier to check my mail and use my old favorites from AOL. Since AOL is free it was just easier for me to keep it. Are you sure that the problem is AOL? Uninstalling it and the running your PC without it for a while should tell you if it is an AOL problem.

Eviem I understand you reluctance to get inside your computer case but this is nothing more than simple maintenance. Shut down and remove the power cord from the rear. Look at the rear of your tower on the left side, there should be 2 screws or a proprietary gadget holding the left side on. Remove those screws, slide the left side panel back and off. Now have a look. Half the job is already done now. Look in at the bigger board fasten to the right side and you will see a fan raised off the motherboard. Look between the blades to see if it is filled with dust. If so place a finger on the fan and squirt your compressed air can liberally around the fan and underneath. Put the side back on, connect the power cord and start the computer and you are done apart from putting the can of air away. Simple huh? Why spend $60 and up for a less than 5 minute job.

Hi! I tried to get a message to you on the part of the site where you mention you made the crocheted Teddy Bear Afghan 12 years ago. I have been searching all over for that pattern. Do you know where I can obtain a copy? Thanks for your help. OmaForFour