Bim, I can't see your images either - firefox on a mac desktop. I have no idea why, though. Wish I could help.
Just wanted to pop in and read the posts - gotta say, I'm so uplifted after reading the whole thread. MantaLady, you are doing so great, and your posts are making me smile. Minion, you, too. And everyone else who is succeeding! I am old and I can't remember everything I just read and who said what. I have been feeling kind of blah and down lately, so it's wonderful to come here and get a boost reading all of your lovely posts.
Work is quiet right now (summer at a University, it generally is), and I'm thinking about playing hooky this afternoon and going for a long hike in order to cement this good feeling. This summer I have not been out hiking nearly as much as I usually do, because of various things, including dealing with my dad's estate, and I can really tell. So I might just do that.