I meant to reply sooner, but have been away. Pawneepapa, you made it it a success! We just helped a little. I was wowed by the variety I received in the pack. I can't wait to get planting. This certainly helped stave off the winter doldrums. It's good to know the extras will be used and are appreciated. Thanks to all for making my first seed swap experience wonderful. I'll be participating again! Barb

(BTW Do any of the Canning Campers recognize that red apron? Also I mailed that box - cheaper than paying United to take it on the plane, and probably better treated by FedEx. I know its a BIG box, but I also know how much work goes into hostessing! ) Karen had arranged for three of us (not DS #1) to go on a duck hunt the morning after we arrived, holding real guns and shooting real birds. Ive gone target shooting before, but I was really looking forward to duck gumbo! We got to Walmart to purchase one day hunting licenses - ooops - $200 EACH. On to Plan B, which was our touring around with Karen, keeping her out of the kitchen, LOL. I have to say that the Huevos Rancheros, for our first breakfast, were delicious. DS #2, my PICKY kid, ate the entire plate. Karen will share the link for the recipe, my brain didn't retain it. I didn't get a picture of everything plated, I thought someone did, ACK! This is the ranchera sauce. Loved it. The second morning she made us grits with smoked gouda and scrambled eggs. I have been dying to try properly prepared Southern grits instead of guessing from a recipe! Once again, PICKY DS #2 ate them all (I got his scrambled eggs). Now I have an idea how to proceed in my own kitchen ! Grits and eggs: Dinner photos from the Mediterranean restaurant: Lots of fish dinners! I cant remember the names! Three fish dinners: DS #1 and I had duck - Ive been getting used to it, DS #1 discovered he loves it, LOL DS #2 had a ribeye. Not a fish kid. Dessert! Dessert! Grand Marinier (sp?) souffle MLCs! (DS #2 is following my tradition of reaching fingers in the photos, no polish sorry) Karens home is absolutely beautiful and guest-friendly. Hey I got to sleep in the same bed as Sharon and Clive, LOL. I wanted to sit out on the porch where Peppi sat and enjoy the river view but it was raining. My only complaint is I didnt get to spend enough alone time with Karen. Come on out to California!

Wildchild, what day would work best for you? I could also meet you for lunch in SF. I found out today I won't be staying in Santa Rosa. I may be in Petaluma Monday thru Friday. Still have to firm things up as this all came about Friday morning when I was offered the job.

Thanks for the update. Commiserating with you about the cable, etc. DH and I have spent most of three days here on Maui, grappling with Computer, Cable, BluRay, Amazon Prime for streaming. The condo association switched to Oceanic for internet; had them for TV earlier. They've failed twice in three days; next time they will send someone with a new gizmo. (Modem/router/whatsis) Take it easy. No need to do everything immediately. You aren't used to the weather. Wishing you many happy years in your Florida home!