We seem to have a lot in common. I also knit, crochet, do counted cross-stitch, embroidery, needlepoint, crewel, sewing clothes. I current just finished a few things for a great-nephew that is due any day. My great-niece will be 2 years old on the first of July. I and my husband are on disability but is seems that I am busier now then when I worked full time. I will also have another great-niece or nephew due in December. You said that you have two spoiled dogs, well I have four. Each one is of mixed parentage and each one feels that I am their personal "pet" and they follow me where ever I am. I hope to be able to get caught up on all of my UFO's this fall. I don't know if you know where Mena is, so if you go south of Fort Smith about 84 miles you will spot Mena. We are in the Ouachita Mountain area. Our largest towns are Fort Smith, Hot Springs, and Arkadelphia all about 85 miles away. Good luck in working on your projects and keep those babies (the dogs) and your husband healthy and happy. Best Wishes. Jeanniebelle