Oh. Look at Ernie! So sweet curled up in his little bed. I know he's happy and secure with his new loving mom and dad.
Ibex, I'm enjoying your block show! Really great blocks. Accuquilt is rather fun to use. I have an old one but only bought a few of the basic dies. I did splurge on a Storm At Sea 'block on board' die, but have yet to use it. My friends have borrowed it, tho. And I've made many "Take 5" quilts for charity, using a friend's Take 5 die.
Re: all 3 houses being one party majority: It usually only lasts 2 years, til the mid-term elections. Then things all switch around again. Obama's triple majority only lasted 2 years.... I think the voting populace gets nervous having all three houses of one party, so they usually don't last past the mid term elections. That's my theory, anyway.
Off to finish a quilt or two for donation tomorrow at group!