Erin, you've had a rugged time. It's sad that your father died and now your mother's ill--and you're not doing well either.

I hope better times will soon be ahead for you.

Yes, Photobucket has really messed things up for its users by deciding to charge. I believe you can still store photos there but if you want to use them anywhere else on the Internet, it's $400/year. I've been looking into tinypic as an alternative.

Starznight, having to finish 10 quilts by Christmas is mind-boggling. It's good to know your mother is helping. Maybe others could be enlisted as well?