Goodness gracious. I never would have imagined people would have such kind comments about me. I'm honored. Champagne, wine, food, new orchids - I'm there. Richard - 8 is for the total number of 4-leggeds and 2 leggeds in the house. It started out as Whitecat7, with solid white cat Kerplunk being the last animal added. Then we got the 2nd big dog, and Whitecat sounded better than BigMuddyBrownDog8. Gaston, so far, none of the way delayed gratification 'chids have appealed to me. When I started out, only plants in bloom would do - maybe a hint. Speaking of a new genus... someone gave me my first Bulbo recently - rupiculum. Eeensie beeensie. Bulbos have been calling me for the last few months. It was a "rescue" and may not make it, but there are others. Hee hee My orchids thank the forum for saving their lives and improving their quality of life. And more thanks from the 2-legged Whitecat8

Remembering the sensless killings helps us not to repeat the mistakes of our past. I recall this guy showed all the warning signs and it was ignored and even campus officals told students it was safe when they had no idea. It pays to pay attention. I have been prayerful for God's leading and warnings so if something like this is before me, me and my family can aviod it and help others to aviod it as well. Jesus has helped me much! Palms remind me of the Holy Land.

Boy does life really take us on different journeys. Started 2010 taking down commercial holiday decor. Continued family fighting over estate matters for my Great Aunt. Decided to build our dream home on our land. Met a con artist contractor to facilitate home build. Fired con artist who stole our dream, building funds. Hired a lawyer to commence civil litigation regarding home build. Communication broke down completely with sibling (co-executor of Great Aunt's estate). Hired lawyer. Tried to talk our best friends from Scotland out of coming to Canada with 2 daughters (they booked for July in January) due to having no home to host them in. Had a mental health break down, tried to commit suicide. Got help - again. DH purchased weekend trailer day before our home sale closed for us to live in on our land. Home effects went into storage. Worked with lawyer to build a major lawsuit. Met more new friends (neighbours) who opened their hearts and doors to us. Helped us make a decision to fight back and stay here to fight for our 16 year dream. Found a new contractor equivalent to 'Mike Holmes'. God sent us a miracle. Continued fighting with family. Continued getting help, seeing doctors. DH went to doctor. Wore down from stress. House build commenced, health started to improve. Made our little trailer our home. Built flower gardens around trailer area with plants from previous garden. Experienced horrific winds that demolished outdoor tented area (had my clothesline....). BBQ blew over, awning tore off side of trailer...felt like I was going to Oz. Learned lifespan of plastic pail port-a-potty. Appreciated construction site toilet hut - luxury at last. Experienced bird baths in large buckets. Washed some clothes in large pot of boiling water. Traveled to laundry mat every 2 weeks. Finally got power to trailer, unhooked generator. Got telephone line and internet in the trailer - the world returned. Came home to KT. 6 months later, moved into new miracle home (downsized dream). Launched major lawsuit against group of individuals for original disaster home build. Continuing to work with lawyer for estate matters. Said good riddance to 2010. Starting new life with new hope. Promised myself to get back onto a healthier lifestyle and to enjoy the small things in life again.

LOL Sean yes it still has the stick-on flames. I'll keep those if I ever have to replace it. Mine still works like a charm, sounds and looks great. I'm not up on the forum anymore...I'd have to really research if either of my machines went out, so I can't help you with recommendations. My dryer is a cheapo unit I bought 22 years ago, dries on 'high' only, sensor doesn't work, had to repair it once or twice (solenoid went out, DH and I repaired it ourselves by watching a video on repairclinic.com), but I don't need much in a dryer. Happy hunting for your mom!