Kiffie -- I totally agree with you! Spiders are good luck! At least in Ireland they are! I never kill a spider ... always take it outside & hope it doesn't return! And everyone knows owls represent wisdom. I made my younger daughter an Amazon Rain Forest quilt. She did not take it with her to Iceland, so I still get to enjoy it! And, yes, it was a LOT of work! But worth every stitch! Hmmmm ... I like the idea of a rain forest destination .... but perhaps it's best not to burden anyone with that one!
It's -12 here, not taking into account the windchill factor.