Well, it's about *freakin* time! I have to agree about the live and poor vs. dead with a successful lawsuit. I mean, when necrosis sets in, it's *so* difficult to keep a good grip on the insurance agent's neck.....:-)

And aren't crock pots wonderful???? I can make tomato paste without standing over a stove for hours...as all the Italian grannies roll over in their graves...what can I say *I'm* German and I don't have time to waste over a hot stove in August!

Say hi to your folks and give your sis a hug,
Elf