It is always a treat to hear David speak whether on horticultural topics or anything else for that matter. The first time I met Senor Bahia was when he was doing a slide show talk for the Succulent and Bromeliad Society at the Strybing Arboretum. He was showing gorgeous slides of places that he has traveled to that were jammed packed with 'succulent' horticultural treats. I have since heard him speak at various horticultural events sponsored thru the California Hort Society, On the various Hortisexuals tours and events , at the Arboretum and in writing here on The GardenWeb. He is an excellent speaker and when using slides to illustrate a point , they are beautifully composed and in perfect focus. He is considered "The" Horticulturist's Horticulturist. While on the last Hortisexual trip down to L.A., he was the most sought after person in our wild and crazy group for horticultural identification. And that says a lot considering whose who in that group.. ( some of the most knowledgable and talented horticulturists on both the east and west coast ) >>>> ( as a matter of fact Cady, I think you will be speaking with one of the east coast editorial Hortisexuals soon ) ,, good luck ! we'll put a good word for you.

Oops, sorry for posting this twice. The first one didn't show up on the main page so I posted it again. Oh well, it's exciting enough news to get a double-billing right? !!!

I forgot to mention that my knee pain is from a damaged nerve and would be classed as neuropathy. (I am still a little "drunk.") I am taking 75mg; if it were 150mg, I don't think I could function. :) It has caused me to dream a lot, but I can't remember any of them when I wake up. I noticed that dizziness is the second on a long list of side effects, tiredness being first. I have not been dizzy; just off balance, literally. RC, with your situation, I don't blame you for being extra cautious. Suicide is 'way beyond a side effect, I think. Never heard of Alpha Lipoic Acid; I googled and found Alpha Lipotic Acid. Guess it is the same thing, or a typo. I appreciate all your replies. Since it doesn't make me sick at my stomach, I can handle the drunk feeling which has gotten less each day, although I've had more pain today than in quite a while. BTW, I am a tee-totaler, so I am assuming what drunk feels like. LOL Sue

Yes, DH and I am making our cabinets. It has ended up being way more work than I expected (but doesn't every project end up like that?). I'm considering putting glass doors for my dish cabinet - but I found a look where they used fancier routered edges on the shelves so when the doors are closed it sort of looks like mullions, but is not. The top section does have mullions, our ceilings are not tall enough to get that look. This was my inspirational picture - but unfortunately what I'm ended up with has strayed quite a bit from this. Here is a link that might be useful: Crown Point Victorian Cabinets