what a wonderful day today!!! temp at noon 52 and rising. looking out the window it's like a christmas card---sparkling snow and we have a small creek 6 ft. from front door that is running fast for first time in 3 years. this is a day that reenforces why we retired here. slow paced and quiet away from hubbub of city problems. jack and i enjoy the 4 seasons and if it gets too cold we can get to the desert in 1 hour. it was nice to hear from so many of you and what trees are in bloom. there is an apple orchard across from our back road and i don't know how it will fare after all the crazy weather this year. anyhow it seems like we are in a time warp and it's back about 50 yrs. and the liven is easy. i'm sure people over 60 know what i mean. thanks for all the help ---as to parkinsons as i can't imagine how i could have coped without your advice. love to all connie