To all -- My computer had over 1,000 messages, but I did not mind. On Friday my daughter, Lynden Cowan and her daughter Michelle announced to me that I had to pack for at least two nights -- they were KIDNAPPING me to celebrate my 80th birthday!! I was not told where we were going -- but kept receiving hints re passport (United States???), but we ended up, with Lynden's husband Michael as driver at the Chimo Hotel in Ottawa. It was a great weekend -- said "Hello" to several MPs who happened to be in the hotel, visited the wonderful museum in Hull on Saturday. Sunday we had breakfast at an interesting spot where I learned daily usage of eggs were approximately 5 or 6 crates of 15 dozen eggs per crate. Then a wonderful trip to part of my beloved Gatineau Hills, including Moorside and Kingswood, lots of fall colours, plus a gorgeous sunset -- until we reached the 401 West. Will reply to many who have sent cards -- it was a great mini vacation!! Muriel