I don't think it should be a problem Zillah. The main purpose behind it is to learn things which might help all of us better. I think most Americans would probably say they have a kind of curiosity about the Amish, and whilst I'm not exactly comparing the two there is a simplicity and a number of lifestyle issues in both which are very attractive. You aren't going to be evangelizing!!

I'm feeling a little grotty and I'm blaming it on the PAP smear I finally got round to earlier today. I'd totally forgotten the appointment until I saw a slip of paper from the health centre and it suddenly clicked!

I'm considering switching the planned moussaka for some form of noodles. I wasn't really feeling like eating at all and then I got a very strong whiff just outside my house of soy sauce and noodles... And then I felt like grabbing a Chinese takeaway, so I know I must be feeling rough!! Even my plumber can't quite bring himself to eat Chinese takeaway any more and I think it's because his SIL is Taiwanese and he's been forever spoilt by her cooking! No recommendations forthcoming from him.

oh, and I had a nice LONG nap for nearly 2hrs - I started getting a bit crampy so decided to take the paracetamol and take the easy way out! So much for my packing. I've put everything to one side - it just needs to be assembled in the case so to speak! And DH just called to say he was back in the UK, though I have no idea whether he'll be coming home (if he is he'll need feeding) or if he's going on elsewhere. So really, nothing is going to plan these few days but I don't seem to care very much.

there had better be a new thread set up next Monday by someone, and a challenge set of some kind. I don't want to come back and find you've all been slacking off completely. You wouldn't dare do that behind Hope's back so you'd better not do it behind mine... I know where you all live!!!

better concentrate on dinner early if it's going to be different.

Kerri.