Ianna What do you mean trying to get people into the conversation side Is this another forum. Propagating sure is fun and free for the most part. I have had such a busy week with family this week, not got a darn thing done in the gardens. Weather has been so terrific as well Today is Thursday but to early to get outside, Just after five am and still dark I am going to try mixing a bag of cement. In the wheelbarrow Have the form ready, under a new arbour. Bought some green colouring stuff to mix in with the concrete. Just going to pour a square slab and then push some nice leaves into it for pattern The biggest problem is, as I see it, before having began the work, is lifting the bag of cement Sure is heavy not sure how many pounds the bag is I tried Fuschias at one time and do like them so much Not more than half a dozen at a time Sometimes they do seem to overwinter, indoors but have to survive for me with no care what so ever til spring. My greatest efforts over the past few years has been with Brugmansia. Just love them and the fragrance. I don't know any tips I could give you for Florida, in particular, but I sure would not want to miss, winters down there in all that sunshine. The weather is gorgeous in the winter. Locals just love winters in Florida Not humid, but mostly everyday is sunny Sometimes there is rain. They need the rain and the odd day, even in Fort Myers, where I am, we might get a touch of frost Of course they make a big deal about it, and it is a big deal as there are crops of tomatoes, eggplant etc. upon which many people make their living. We up here in Canada, here about any cold weather in FLorida affecting the oranges, but that most often is not a factor, at least not to great of a factor. Oranges seem to take some cold, unless it is actually the blossom that gets hit. The greatest financial loss , in the ten years I have been down there, comes from frost on tender crops, as mentioned Florida is not a gorgeous place to live, as some spots on this earth are. But you can not beat the sunshine, and often even a little breeze with the day. And for folks like ourselves, you can garden, year round.

no, we don't get into trouble, but i worry that it has scared the old ones away, do you guys notice that its just us who are here anymore, don't get me wrong, i love to chat with ya'll and read your posts, even though i may not post anything, i mean, sometimes i may be having a rough day, and that will brighten up my day in a heart beat!! **big smile** but, we'll be able to at the top choose between discussion/conversation, and that's where we can just blab llike Lord knows, we know how!! LOL and on the discussion side is where all the real stuff is happening and EG can have his OT of compost cuz we all hate going to other places when we can get right here!! LOL and no one can do a great one about them vegeis and fruits like you guys/girls!! and carol with her container ones hey! that's OT !! yes, i'm grasping **smiling** i want them back BWAAAAAAHHHHHH!!!!! ~Medo

Good Thursday Morning, Folks - Recently, when it comes to coffee, I think my taste buds are totally shot. I have several types double/triple bagged and in the freezer. I try them all and their taste seems to change. I don't think it has to do with how long in the fridge, do you? I see Target has Starbuck's sale price at $7.00 and it was $6.50. The supermarket I patronize has Starbuck's Summatra at $9.00 and the other at $8.50. I knew I had expensive taste. I'm glad the Moevenpick and Jacobs was mentioned. I've never drank German coffee. I'll track it down and get a bag of the first. I suppose all of our coffee beans come from areas within 500 miles of the equator. I imagine all countries have processes a little differently. I ran across someone who had boiled their coffee to the syrup stage as the Nomads are/was accustom to. He said he tried it a few times but that was it. His stomach just wouldn't tolerate it. I saw the web site about coffee. From its activity maybe I'm just taking up space here. Still, it's not all about coffee, is it. I will eventually hear all of "You Are There". I downloaded a 30 second clip. I couldn't find it by the person you mentioned. Spunky, since my wife died I have lots and lots of quiet time. A lot of songs just don't seem to have a message, or if a message is there one can't understand it. But, on occasion I hear one as previously mentioned and it sticks. I guess it's usually the ones that are sad. And, speaking of that, I reread Gray's Elegy not too long ago. The beginning really sets the stage. "The curfew tolls the knell of parting day, The lowing herd winds slowly o'er the lea, The ploughman homewards plods his weary way, And leaves the world to darkness and to me.". Regards to all, Gene

Thanks everyone! So many options. I'm looking more for bowls versus plates as our dinner salads are huge: greens, veggies (squash peppers tomato you know the deal) beans or lentils and occasionally a grain. Our main everyday plates are only 8" and the husband is tired of going back for seconds on salad nights. He'd rather just have one serving in a bowl (truthfully, I agree). We have larger plates for entertaining but they still are not ideal for salads. The pasta bowls and low bowls are good leads. I will be checking everything out this weekend. Thanks and more suggestions are still appreciated :) Have a great day!