Evie, thank you for the links. For a 1st timer like me I have a whole new understanding of how this process works. I also know what I will be doing next weekend. Digging through my stash, especially since I am also participating in the 2014 group where you use only your stash; sorry cannot remember the exact name of the group.
Ayellowrose, I am right there with you for a stop someplace warm. I am in MN and they are closing schools again because of the extreme cold temperatures and wind chills.
Guess I know what I will be doing next weekend.....digging trough my stash. Looking forward to the train ride.