Wow EJ,

I'll even send you my basement. I have already had to use it this year....in February when the 15 tornadoes came through our area. I have 3 of my doggies cages in the basement. The other one is in the kitchen close to the basement door & the other 3 doggies are with me all the time & are on my heals no matter where I go, so they are in the basement when I am.

I sure hope everything went ok last night. I know we had a horrible storm go through yesterday morning but no storm warning at that time......wind blew down many trees however.

I know for me, the secure feeling of having that basement is worth it. I love my basement as it opens out into the back yard, making it less of a completely closed in basement that my Grandparents had in Topeka Kansas when they lived there.

I understand your frustration with a husband that makes you feel trapped. I know that getting the change you need is like beating your head against a brick wall. You are the only one that hurts from it.

I know you are probably about in finals by now.....will write when I get a chance...been very busy here.

Debbie