Karen, that Bluejay looks like it is posing for you! Amazing! Rosemary, you look so beautiful. Your dress is so pretty and I love the red and white flowers. You should post more wedding pictures. Ron, is it me or did you guys do a lot of standing around? It seems like your pics show a lot of that!! Hahhahahahhahaha!!!!! Are you sure you do all that hiking???

Lydia, here are a couple photos of how the passengers get back on board the ship. These were taken in Russia. This photo is odd in the fact that the water and mountains are reflected on the side of a ship that wasn't terribly reflective. The sun's rays must have been just perfect. And another view. Jodi-

A hike I went on last spring. Can't wait for good hiking weather again. Black Star Canyon, Silverado, CA. Jodi-

Thanks Patti. Yes, it was really done on low budget. Including the granite, all materials and labor, it was a little less than $8,000 (granite was almost 1/2 the cost). I hired a handyman and except for the granite countertop, he did everything, including the plumbing and electrical. He didn't have any overhead expenses and thus, saved me bundle of costs. He is one talented man and I was very fortunate to have found him. You know, I did alot of homework & research to be able to stay within that budget. Buying smart and did alot of bargaining when purchased the materials. It also helps to be willing to settle for less expensive materials. Yet, the finished look didn't compromised at all. I'm extremely happy to be able to have all that on what I could afford.