When I first joined (after lurking a year or so :o ) it was about one year after my husband died, join date December 2000. I was very much alone, or thought so... not for long. Right away and now, six years later, I am still part of a loving family. Through tears, fears, elation and lots and lots of laughter. Karen, you and Paul were two of the first PT'ers I met in person at maybe the first "official" Pet Talk Meeting in Texas and that, my dears, was the start of a wonderful tradition. I have met in person, and "cyber" some of the strongest, most loving friends I've ever known. Long may we life, love and watch over each other.