Sorry guys, I have been missing quite a while, and it still doesn't look like I'll be back anytime soon. 
We recently just moved back to our house in Pennsylvania, so betweeen moving, unpacking, and intermittent internet access, i was mia.  Now my latest adventure is now, I have the shingles.  I am in terrible pain and just taking things one day at a time.  I'll be back as soon as I am well again.  Keep on knitting for the rest of you!