Rapaire, one of the first things we did in this house, after our daughter moved in and wanted to build up her "sewat-equity" **bg** was to remove all of the carpeting. We found wonderful hard-wood flooring in the living room. What a treat!

CU, I LIKE that allowing oneself.

This being a completely new way of living for me, with the new heart valve and renewed energy, both mental and physical, I am allowing myself to start by making a monthly chart which has boxes to tick as to when I do some simple weight-bearing exercises and chi gong (the precursor of tai chi) for beginners. My goal is at least three times per week. I love the chi gong tape I found as it has a lot of what I'd learned of tai chi many years ago in CT. I have been frustrated for a long time at not having the energy to do almost anything. I feel I've been gifted with a new Life, so to speak, and am now ABLE to improve it even more. I am also NOT going to beat up on myself if I don't measure up immediately, recognising it is a patient and slow process which works best.:->

Thanks,

kat