This is what greeted me this New Year's morning. The table. This symbol of our home we purchased at an auction 7 or 8yrs ago for $50. It has been surrounded by holiday meals, birthday cakes, craft projects, giggles and tears. It has been piled high with alpaca fleece, clean clothes, bills, shopping finds or groceries, at one time or another. It never ask for anything in return except to be occasionally wiped off or repaired. Its only repair now will be a permanent fix. Probably will no longer be able to go short or long with the addition of a leaf. Mourn our table. Or cheer, I GET TO BUY A NEW ONE!!! (I swear it was that way when I woke up.) ...farm living is the life for me! Happy New Year!!! Sanetha.