Thank you all...from the ends of the earth...for all the warm welcomes! I really appreciate it! It is so nice to know there are so many others on the board from Minnesota. Yes, mvhlake, we go through Park Rapids to get to our lake home...I've been to Monika's many time. Love that store! Diamond 68, pvquilter, Edie and Linda58...I am from Inver Grove Heights, which is a suburb of St. Paul. Keep in touch!