Kartwheel, yoohoo!!!are you here? Are you stuck somewhere in that game? Linda

Urlee - We have both been missing in action, but I'm so glad I popped in today. You have been doing something so worthwhile, putting all that techie equipment to good use. You amaze me! We are still renovating and decorating - slow but sure. This place will be all finished shortly and spring housecleaning done. Been a long slow process, but so worthwhile. Happy Birthday, sorry I missed it and so glad I happened to drop in get reminded! Elaine

Thank you both for the birthday wishes. I had a fabulous birthday this year, even though I vowed not to celebrate anymore birthdays. They keep rolling around quicker and quicker. We were invited out to friends for dinner (didn't have to cook) good food, good friends and a lovely evening. Thank you both for your wishes and Urlee, I have to say - that is the best yet - that's so cute! I'll have to call Vic to see it immediately. Thank you friends. Elaine

Thanks to all of you for your good wishes. Most of the snow had gone by yesterday, but we had a bit more, overnight - for which I'm thankful ... for when I backed the car out of the shed and returned to close the door ... there was a slim trail of brown stuff going out to the car. I backed it up a bit ... and there was a brownish pool under where the motor had been. Was it oil? If so, and I drove it ... soon no oil and seized engine. Brake fluid? Tranny fluid? Drove running engine uphill, coasting down, about 8 mi. to the church to have coffee with the old guys. No trail anywhere near where I entered the parking lot or under the car. Drove to the other church, 5 mi. or so, to tell the minister of an interesting speaker, Naomi Klein, on climate change and our current world situation in town tonight. I was noticing that the gas gauge seemed to be dropping much more quickly than usual. No residue trails visible ... but I'd coasted in. Drove ... carefully, through town, in case the droppings were brake fluid ... to the garage. Fuel filter rusted out, must be replaced, along with some of the gas line. Fifteen minute walk to the library, to talk to you guys ... and it's about time to wander back, as they may have the car fixed. Good thing I visited the bank yesterday, as I was almost broke, before. Thanks again for all of your good wishes - I value my relationship with you folks, some of whom I've met IRL. ole joyfuelled ... with a bit o' fuelling help from gasoline ... and furnace oil