Ginny, l did not get a chance to welcome you to the list before, but l join the other in doing so, and wishing you the best of luck and a very safe trip to Gambia. As someone already pointed out, the visually impaie=red in our country have a long way to go, and your generous offer of assistance is one of the steps that will get them there. Thanks, and enjoy the list, and do not hesitate to speak your mind. Jabou Joh Thanks everyone for your email messages of support and encouragement. I've had a long day and don't have much to say (although that could change in the next few keystrokes!) I'm making the last-minute preparations for my trip to The Gambia. I'm going to get my prescription filled for Lariam (like anyone really wanted to know that) tomorrow. I'm taking my guide dog Abby to the vet to get her paper work done on Friday, or Monday, depending on when my brother can take me. Obviously, I do not have a car, although sometimes I tease people about teaching Abby to drive. Abby went with me this summer to The Gambia, and although many people were afraid of her, many were fascinated by her. She is a four-year old Labrador Retriever and I've had her for three years. I got her from Leader Dogs for the Blind in Rochester, Michigan, which is near Detroit, Michigan. Abby had no problems over there, she seemed to like it, although she didn't like the beach very much. On really hot days, I just left her in my room with a bowl of water and her chewing bone. She seemed happiest there, especially during the middle of the day when it was hot. Anyway, getting my meds and getting Abby to the vet are the last two things I have to do, oh, yes, and reconfirming my flight! And of course, take my finals next week. I'm graduating in May (hopefully), with a degree in psychology and a minor in history! Not sure what I'm going to do with that, but I'll find something. OK, I started writing this to thank everyone for their positive messages, and it has turned into a book. I'm sorry. I tend to get carried away. Maybe I should write a book, a real one this time. Anyway, I'm off to work on my website (http://www.public.usit.net/gmquick), check the rest of my mail, and go to bed. Take care everyone, and have a good night. Talk to you later! Ginny >> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe/subscribe or view archives of postings, go to the Gambia-L Web interface at: http://maelstrom.stjohns.edu/archives/gambia-l.html ----------------------------------------------------------------------------