Hi all,
I haven't had access to rfc for the last couple of years. I retired from the University of Pittsburgh, Physics Dept., 2 years ago. Then I had hip replacement surgery. I've recovered from that but have had serious back problems and have not been able to fully enjoy my retirement. I had such plans - go back to school and finally get my degree (only 12 units to go!), get back into the darkroom and print some gorgeous B/W photos, and volunteer at Animal Friends. Sigh. Also my cooking has been almost nil, although I'm still collecting recipes on the assumption I'll be up to trying them someday soon.

I have lost both my cats in the last year. Last fall my Russian Blue, Lucy, developed and inoperable tumor and had to be put to sleep. She was 16 1/2 years old. Then this spring Goath Rua, my Abyssinian, had sudden kidney failure and had to be put to sleep. She was 19 1/2 years old. That was very depressing as she was my favorite cat of all time. I have dearly loved all my cats but there were a few I loved more.

I don't know how many people are still here from the "old days". I saw Barb Schaller and Jill McQuown. Hi guys!

Well, I'm going to try to start reading the group on a regular basis. And I'll try to post recipes from time to time.

TTFN,
Kate