Catching up last couple of things, my favy colors would be the jewel tones, sage, olive & dark greens, burgundys, purples, navy, golden and ivory tones, I like rich color, but muted, not bright or neon. How nice of you to ask, Karen! btw that little purple bag JT travels in now was the container for some sheets I had bought in one of those colors - kinda an eggplant. That rock in the photo I attached, I can just see a little fairy sitting on that notch in the rock like it's a little bench, if you just happened to have one in the right size that's in a sitting position. Just came to me when looking at the photo! I think it's wonderful that Jason isn't shy around cameras! Just shows how well grounded and secure he is with himself! That loving support of his family and friends helped to make him the outstanding man that he was when the accident occured, and it helped carry him through the horrible painful days he had to experience to recover! When I was showing my daughter the cute little photo album you'd made of JT's travels, when we got to your photo of Jason she said "I've seen that guy on TV several times", and I said that she probably had, and a brief discription of what happened to him, and she was familiar with the story. She said "Well, I still think he's handsome." and I agreed. He is a very handsome man despite his injuries, and a great example to us all! His kids and wife are beautiful too! Those adorable boys will be the crush of many a little girl .... And you've been fast as lightning with the junk train anyways, I know how hard it can be to get it mailed when there's one snag after the other. At least you won't be "hoggin' it" for almost 2 weeks like I did lol. Fibro is kicking me now too, hope yours is improving! I went and got cortisone shot yesterday, and it helps for a few weeks. They give it to me in the rear, not a joint since poly arthritis is 5 joints or more, and I need the relief all over. On anti-inflam Arthrotec now, helps lots, but some side effects. When I got back from Dr after the cortisone shot yesterday, my daughter noticed my eyes dilated and strange, and she asked if I had been taking some kind of pills. I said no that's just how quick the steriod affected me apparently. Dr warned that it could make my temper more sensitive the day I get it, so I told family "on shot day, leave me alone!" LOL ... if only .... but I was more irritable than my usual grouchy self and can understand how those athletes who abuse steriods can act like angry idiots! Just one shot is hard on the body, while it helps at the same time. I keep thinking of a quote I read that went something like "Getting old ain't for sissies!" (not that your're old, but I am :-)) That little jet-setter JT will be off to another adventure soon enough ... she'll love it with Jeanne & family! ~tenderlee

Luna she hasn't lost any of her enthusiasm bt any means. She is so excited to go to each stop. She knows that there are new sights and adventures and is ready to go. Of course she told me that she gets all the rest she needs between stops. That is why she is so energetic. She also insisted on wearing the outfit you got her to the great stae of Texas so she would be ready to go when the box was open. Uh oh watch out, it sounds like she will be a hand full lol Kat

wow, woodsworm, I wish I were going. We could do that. I live in Winston Salem. If you feel like driving over some weekend, maybe you can find some stuff in my yard you might like that I wouldn't think to take to a swap. Rootdigger is taking my special trades and bringing back my trades. Hope you can make it to the High Point swap in a couple of weeks. Vickie

I have, and it's a lot of fun. Beware though - it's not just some peaceful floating experience. The burners to keep the air hot are LOUD. It's incredibly noisy when they fire them! You will be standing the whole time, and the basket is pretty cramped. The best times to go up are usually very early morning.