Thank you all for the welcomes. Yes, I have a/c and I too am looking forward to autumn. Yes, southern az, the valley of the sun. I have alot of family in New England and they have been so miserable this summer!

Hello Jillian, welcome from Minnesota!

What part of the valley, and where is your family in New England? I grew up in Ma, lived in NH, and now live in Apache Junction.

Welcome!

Welcome from Iowa - where it is finally cooled off and stopped raining! You'll enjoy the forum - I'm a newbie too and have already learned so much :)

Welcome from Oklahoma!

Hello and welcome from Ontario.

Welcome from Ireland

Welcome from another valley of the sun and heat. It's the kind of weather to stay inside and Quilt. Everyone is great full of ideals and information. 60% chance of rain tonite!

I live in Tempe. I have family that live in Brockton, that is where I was born, but I have lived in Az all my life.

Welcome to the board from Southern California!!