I feel the same way as Barnmom and others. If I'm ignored after going to some effort (not for simple posts, just ones where I've clearly offered a thought out opinion or gone to some trouble with research or a recipe), I stop posting on that member's threads. I also try to read all opinions before offering mine. I don't want to repeat something someone else said and not acknowledge that they said it first. It's a small thing that others may not think about, but I find that kind of consideration important. AM

Not trying to beat a horse to death, on the homepage banner is a directive, "Before posting a question, please check the FAQ and do a search to make sure it hasn't already been answered". Under the FAQ's is "Asking for Help...Items to Include in Your Post/Request. Here's what it says: When requesting help, please try to include some or all of the following information if possible: (Right-click "My Computer", "Properties" to find specifications) -The make and model of the computer, or a "no name" unit built by a local shop or yourself. -The processor brand name and speed. -The amount of installed RAM. -The operating system..for example: XP (SP2?), ME, 2000, 98, 98SE etc., and whether or not it has been updated. -The browser(s)you are using, IE (5.5, 6.0 etc.), Opera, Firefox, Netscape (4.79 etc.). -The anti-virus program you are using, and if it is up to date. -Any other items that will help us understand your system. Try to indicate the area of your problem in the Subject line. (Please don't title your post "Help!!!") Please try not to address your post to any one person. There are varying levels of experience on our forum and members enjoy contributing when they can... In your post: -Describe the problem completely, and as best you can, any significant events you noticed which occured prior to the problem. -Describe what steps (if any) you have taken to correct the problem. -Tell us if any programs have been recently installed or uninstalled. -Let us know if you have rebooted (restarted) your computer since the problem began. (Note: rebooting solves a multitude of glitches and hiccups) Please include any other information that might help us zero in on the problem. TxKen did such a great job you can't make it much clearer. DA

For those following that have not seen her new post; link is below. Posted by emeraldisle624 (My Page) on Mon, Feb 11, 13 at 18:34 Hi everyone, I know I haven't posted much lately but I am here at least once a week seeing what you are all up to. I feel like I have been wishing the days away, trying to keep my mind busy and letting my body and medicine do it's thing. It's been a long 7 months since the endometrial cancer was first diagnosed. I had my 3rd and final d&c last week at MGH in Boston. Everything about the procedure went like clockwork, unlike the last time. I was the FIRST patient allowed into pre-op in what seemed like hundreds that showed up at 5:30am. The lobby at MGH was seriously like a bus terminal, never seen anything like it. I wasn't the first one to show up nor was I the first one to see the people in the surgery check-in lobby but somehow I got to be the first sent down to the nurses in pre-op and get a room/prepped for surgery (everyone else had been told to take a seat and they'd be called soon). Then I was the first one wheeled to surgery and then the first one discharged! I swear God was holding my hand and making things as easy for me as possible, I had an aura-type feeling about me all day. If it was just my imagination, it's ok I'll take it! I never saw or talked to my doctor, I think it was because everything was on schedule (or maybe even a bit early as my husband got the call at 8:30am that I was on my way to recovery) and they had me knocked out when she arrived. Breezed through recovery, out in record time just to go home and wait 7-10 days for the results. I had such anxiety leading up the surgery that my whole body hurt. I swear I hurt even more in this past week waiting, like I tensed up while sleeping or something. I didn't feel too stressed during the day while awake as I have been pretty good at going with the flow and trying to put my trust in having everything work out the way it's destined to. Since tomorrow is day "7" of the 7-10 days I was going to email the nurse and ask if any results were available yet. She knows I am anxious and that I would be waiting every last minute. Depending on the results, I'd either be scheduling an appointment with the fertility specialist or to have my inevitable hysterectomy. I got a call this afternoon that said "blocked" on my cell phone. My stomach dropped as I knew who it was going to be, the doctor or the nurse with my results. I just wanted to update you all that I will be calling my FERTILITY SPECIALIST to make an appointment to get in there as soon as I can for the next step. All of the pathology came back with no malignancy found! I even had her email me a copy of the report because I was so afraid that she called the wrong person and was giving me someone else's information! I have it in black and white, NO MALIGNANCY FOUND, in 2 different places next to my name! I of course couldn't stop crying and I was waiting for my husband to get home. He got home and the dog ran outside with him. He's getting the mail, chasing the dog, all these things while I am just patiently waiting for him to come in. And I told him the doctor's office called and quickly went to add that the cancer was gone, I am to stop my meds and get in touch with the fertility doctor tomorrow. I felt like I was dreaming. I thanked God so much for answering all the prayers that were said for me and for giving me this opportunity. I still have a long road ahead of me and there are absolutely no guarantees of anything. But I am going to try my hardest to make our dreams come true. I am so very thankful and humbled by everyone in my life (online and in person) who have reached out to me and helped me more than they will ever know. Please continue to keep me in your prayers, I hope there is a miracle in the making. I am on a short timeline and I should have a better idea after seeing the fertility doctor again soon. (I think the meds have to be out of my system 30 days but I don't recall exactly.) Sorry for the long post, I didn't want to leave a word out in case this and my other posts ever help someone else. I hope you are all doing well and please know I think of you all often. Your prayers and healing messages changed my life and today is living proof of that. I am by no means cured of cancer, in case anyone just diagnosed finds this thread by googling or whatever. The only thing that happened is the medicine counteracted the hormones and, in my fancy medical terms, chased the cancer cells down and ate them. So, slowly but surely, since I am no longer taking the hormones, the cancer will slowly grow back and there is no way to know how fast or slow that could happen which is why time is of the essence to get pregnant now. When/if I get pregnant, my body will naturally make huge doses of that missing hormone and actually protect me from the cancer during pregnancy. I will have to have a hysterectomy within a few months or after pregnancy no matter what due to the cancer risk. I can't grasp how remarkable our bodies are. Thank you again. emeraldisle624 Here is a link that might be useful: Just a quick update!

I don't know linnea - I'm in the Chicago area and I have had great luck selling things at prices far higher than what is being suggested. I don't know what area you'd be posting in - I'm North and sometimes I think that helps but the last piece I sold a guy drove up all the way from Midway and that's well over an hour from me. Yes, clean the chairs up as much as you can, but a line I often use is "wear appropriate to age". No one expects pristine in a vintage or antique piece. I'd say price them as you see fit to cover his costs and then some. What's the worst that can happen - you get no response - it happens. If you have the time, run it again. We're in the holiday season and maybe there aren't a lot of people looking to get into projects but come January it's a whole 'nuther story. If you are in a hurry you have fewer options but that's always the case no matter what you sell or where. Here's an examples for you; I asked and sold this for $175 2 weeks ago. Won't bother showing all the pictures I posted but I did close ups of where the veneer is chipped off and any damaged areas - I don't lie and always make sure the true condition is visible so there are no surprises. It looks great in that picture but trust me - it was not perfect by a long shot. You have to find the right buyer and they are out there. Someone on the conversation side asked about postng on CL and I wrote up my suggestions - let me see if I can find it. Got it: Put your pics on photobucket and post those within the CL ad - do not use the CL photo uploader. You get MUCH better, larger pictures, are not limited to 4. Pictures sell an item - we've had really fast sales doing that. Use the same code that you use here - it works the same way. You won't see the pictures, only code until you go to the next 'page'. But if they aren't the way you want them or in the wrong order you can go back and edit, just like you do here. I've found the best way to list my items is basically bullet points rather than paragraph form. Anything you can do to make it easy for people helps: Faux Ficus Tree 6' tall, 36" wide, approx. Beautiful woven basket with Spanish Moss accent Perfect for filling in those difficult corners Cash Only Please respond with phone # Then I put the pictures in following my text. Get everything out of the frame that could be distracting. I usually try to photograph things placed in front of my French doors - it makes an attractive backdrop. If nothing else I hang a white sheet behind the item. Take distance and close up - especially of the basket so they can see the texture. Make sure you put a line space between each picture so they don't scroll side to side. Glad to help if you have any questions