I'll chip in for your surgery too Elle. :wink:...it's so nice to know that I know somebody with your powers for when I need to have them!
Kathy...I'm really happy for you both. Retirement when it wasn't planned isn't really a great retirement. Its always much better when you are the one making that decision. Sounds like the plan is back on track for you guys.
Wil, I sure know what you mean. This project was really over my head and skill level for this point in time...but I've learned soooo much, and I'm so happy that I've stuck with it to this far. I just want to keep pushing myself so that it won't end up in that dreaded UFO pile waiting to be put together and quilted. I remember how I felt when I printed off the last of the patterns. We still have a ways to go..but the milestone of finishing all the blocks is getting really close!