At the time of Canada's hundredth anniversay in 1967, our son was about 5-1/2 and daughter about 2-1/2 and Sue and I went with MIL to Montreal to share in the great experience: I'd have loved to have taken our children, had they been a bit older and could have appreciated it. But that was more of an experience than an adventure. I've encouraged our children to have a wide-ranging, adventurous spirit and to be curious about this wonderful world in which we live. Daughter went on an exchange scholarship to Germany near the end of High School, and enjoyed it ... including travelling to various parts of Europe and to North Africa. When they were about 10 and 7 they drove with me from southern Ontario to Thunder Bay, at the north end of Lake Superior, then flew back home alone while I travelled to the Prairies. As I consider this, I regret that I did not take them on more venturesome activities - but they have been involved in such things, on their own. Folks who lack a venturesome spirit ... ... miss out on a lot of interesting, challenging and memorable experiences in life. Broaden your horizons, folks ... you'll find when you go to various parts of the world, including rather primitive places, that folks are friendly ... and generous. Many who have little have a less acquisitive - and more friendly - spirit. ole joyful.

"...staying on the 3rd floor of a hotel...tornado warnings...sirens started going off... My sister told her it means take cover so she got in truck and drove to where her husband is at." She is lucky. Getting in a vehicle is one of the worst things you can do. She probably should have asked the hotel desk clerk where to take cover. Without a shelter, the rule of thumb is "Lower level. Interior room without windows."

Time to rebuild with new washers, rings or gaskets, and you could add some plumbers grease to the shaft that moves when you have it apart.

Oh, you gals missed the party post... :) Yes, sis was here. We did some mega unpacking and decorating, and had a GREAT party. Sis is gone again, left Monday morning. I got busy about my new job, and started Tuesday morning. Now, I should be out weeding and planting. Once again I went to Tulsa for the quarterly birthday lunch (this time for mine) and came back with a lot of potted plants that need to go in the ground. Yesterday I dug up bermuda grass and weeds, and planted tomatoes. Today, I will weed and plant in the front flower bed, and put a new garage door control up. I am so busy... that I went to bed last night before 8:00 PM, but had to get up at 5:30, cause my alarm will not quit without me turning it off. I work from 6:45 to 1:15. This gives me all afternoon for all kinds of things that need attending to here. Gotta run, look at the pictures listed here, and at the clickable link. http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v79/tahlequahgardens/KT/14th%20street%20house/ Moni Here is a link that might be useful: party pics