I would like to thank everyone who has welcomed me and ask forgiveness for not having replied personally to any messages. Just about the time I joined here, my father's health declined rather rapidly and I have not had much time to do all the things I planned. (which included networking here.) I am uncertain how long this is going to persist to take up any and all free time ( well, that and needing to keep my Mother occupied and not in a state of worry and distress over Dad... but thankfully we have reinvented her interest in quilting... turns out she just needed someone to quilt with.. so I am learning)