Gosh a mighty...it's Kitty! What a great surprise. You have been missed here too. I always visualize you on one of your tractors. You are an amazing woman. It's so good to know that you are happy and well. No apologies needed. Time makes us all run to stand still, and many of us (me included) have a lot of catching up to do. Big hugs, Blanca

Jen- It's good to be back. I don't think I'm going to pick up the one's I lost quite yet. This was my 2nd try with JL Purple Rain and the 2nd with Leona Hoke. Ugh! I thank you for the offer of seeds but I have to hold out unfortunately. There may be an out of state move in my future and I already have no idea how I'm going to deal with what I have. I hope you are doing well:) Bill-I am shocked by the losses you suffered! Here's hoping that at least CE pulls through! I may need to pick your brilliant brain soon on how to safely move trees in the heat of summer. Please don't say a temperature controlled truck :( I think I'm in big trouble! It looks like career opportunities may take me to either Louisiana or Georgia...mid August. If you have any advice it would be appreciated. Take care! Nicole

Welcome back Lynda! So far this year I've taken several day trips in Virginia, and gone down to Beaufort, SC and back once, with temperatures mostly in the thirties each way. The Gerbing electric jacket liner is wonderful. I guess I put about 2,000 miles on the bike in January and February. I'm still gathering stuff for a prospective trip to Alaska. We'll have to really pack carefully to make this a part camping trip, but we think we can do it. I've picked up new, smaller and lighter Thermarest pads and a dual fuel stove to replace the white gas only one....other than that it's picking through what we already have. I just got the 784 page MILEPOST publication from Amazon.com. It's a very comprehensive guide to North Country travel. I recommend it to anyone thinking about a trip to the Northwest and Alaska. What courses were you taking?

(((((Stacy))))) As a new member here, I am glad to meet you and I wish you only success in your life. And going to Disney is a wonderful fun place to relax and be a kid again. I'm not sure what the cyber tea cups are, but they seem to have a negatative connotation when mentioned, so perhaps I am best not knowing. LOL But I can vouch for the Disney tea cups, they are great and exciting way to enjoy the Disney experience. Enjoy your vacation. Helen