Very nice indeed Ludi. As someone who manages to keep a single orchid alive, I appreciate your collection. Mine is a simple phalaenopsis that wasn't my usual fail-and-toss-it. I particularly like the ikebana look that 'Bob Henley' has. Thanks for posting them. tj

Andy, your beans are still NOT there? They should be. I put them in the PO mailbox last Saturday. Even if they did not pick it up until after the weekend and the holiday (Tuesday), I would think that you still should of had them by now. Although the mail has been messed up here on the East Coast because of all the snow storms. Maybe that is it. I had emailed Sandhill because I never got their catalog yet this year and usually I have an order in to them by now. I did finally get the magazine 2 days ago, but they wrote me back saying that they sent it out all the way on the 7th of January, and that they had other people from the East inquiring about where their magazine was too. So, I hope that is it. Donna, hers was sent out the same day as yours Andy, and she got her seeds, however she is right on the East Coast like me so that could be why. Angelady, did you get yours? yours should of been to you also since it was in a priority mailer box. Well Andy, I would not worry yet. Just please let me know asap when you get them so I do not start to worry! I would think Monday they would have to be there after all of this time? Shucks, I was hoping to see you post that you received them. Also Andy, incase I forgot to write it in your envie, I have some greasy beans coming to me at some point. When they get here, I will be sure to send you some. I was able to find one to put in your envelope though. Christy

Thanks Lynn. I was hoping you wouldn't take my concerns the wrong way and appreciate what you're saying. I have not talked to the doctor about it but there are others who work in the same space as she and they obviously know and don't care. Also there have been things the Doctor has said and done to both of us at one time or another that IMHO were out of line and have always bothered me. I dread going so much that I've decided to find another doctor that would be a better fit. It sounds like your husband is a wonderful physician. We've been through a couple of different doctors since moving here trying to find a good fit. I know the medical profession is not easy these days, not for anyone but I just wish I could find one doctor who is focused when she's in with patients and/or who had better bedside manners. Anyways, a perfect example of what I'm referring to with this receptionist is the last time I left her office, I advised her in a fairly quiet tone that I needed to schedule an appointment for my "annual exam" and she says in an unusually loud voice, "so would that be for a pap?". Since that's what most people including the doctor call it, I just assumed she would know what I was talking about but I guess not. I was so embarrassed, I turned to see if there was anyone else in the room and there were 3-4 men sitting right there burying their heads, obviously they were equally uncomfortable. This is not the first time, I've experienced similar situations in other offices too. I think because they are around it all the time and aren't phased by it all, that they just don't think about it, but with HEPA laws and all that, I'm just surprised at how obtuse some offices are in their practices.

I dunno Suero, can on really put a price on fabulousity?! ;) I'd say 120 would be about right. Plus, I can save them for future fabulousity! At least I think my feet will stay the same size! Edited to add and CORRECT the fact that the shoes only cost 80 bucks plus maybe 5 in shipping. The 120 ones looked really bad and I'm now sending them back. I got the shoes off of YOOX, a company I was unfamiliar with, but maybe was recommended here, or just saw their add on one of my MANY online shopping stints. For 80 bucks, those shoes were a steal considering their utility!!