We have had major rains here lately, I think all through the mid to east US. No drought this year I don't think. I get so nervous the rain will go right though the hole but the nest stays dry and cozy. I've been so paranoid with momma all along to take care of babies. It seemed the daddy did most of the feeding with the momma making occasional appearances. I sure miss him outside my window. I'm so glad the 2 babies are okay.

Creek, I am really sorry that so much has fallen on your shoulders. It was sweet of you to be able to come here and give us an update. We do care, and worry, when one of us is hurting. I hope things will settle down again and you can try to have some fun on here. Its great distraction, and therapy, and hey...its FREE. ;o) (except when the Enablers R Us send you shopping) Take care of yourself, hugs, Karen

Lia, tell her I have an extra monitor if she needs one. She could have it for shipping cost.

I'm so glad to have more input.. I'm not alone. I must believe that if my iPad and iPhone are working that the PC works. Yes? I would like to buy a monitor about 23 inches. One that will work with Win 7 and Win 8. I looked at PC Mag and their top ten that can be bought at Amazon are very expensive - 1,000. Funny on Amazon the ones w/4 + stars have many in my price range of $200-300. If my computer works I can use I Cloud and Picasso to store docs and graphics. Yes? Then if my current PC dies I can still pick up my saved files off the PC on a new machine Yes? My Azus PC came with 10 USB ports. . 5 are in the front. All but 1 are dead. The computer was a Best Buy recommendation and a terrible catastrophe before it left the store. It was replaced with another Azuz and with help from Landzdown and here it at least runs. Before I reinstall, Owbitz, I need a monitor. Mine now is a simple Samsung 19 inches. I read that when Win 8 becomes mandatory we will want a touch screen monitor which sounds utterly tiring. I can also look on YouTube and google to see what I can find on flying library repair. EmmaR - it was your advice to use my desktop for files and I have been afloat because of that. I will start a new post asking for recommendations. If you have more insight for me, I will look back here. I have a few questions I asked above concerning I Cloud and Picasso or Photobucket. Thank you so much Thank you for your patience and sharing.