I agree that the white blooms would probably not look the best against our pale yellow house, but since I was looking for a smaller H. I didn't realize I'd have many other choices. I like the idea of blooms on new and old wood. It seems a relatively safe bet that there will be blooms on it at some point. Also I want to make sure of hardiness, although I will have no problem protecting it with a good mulching before winter. I also think some color would be nice. The Pee Wee I was thinking about, I believe was an oakleaf and I thought I read that it's leaves change color in the fall? But hardiness could be a problem, especially with the northern exposure it will get. The paniculata Pee Wee says it gets white blooms that age pink and into fall until frost. It seems an appropriate size at about 5' x 5' and is more hardy to zone 4, so should not be a problem here. Does anyone have any experience with any of the above H's I mentioned that may be available at the nursery? 'All Summer Beauty' or 'Color Fantasy' both are macrophyllas and supposedly hardy here and they look lovely in the pictures. Thanks everyone for all your suggestion and ideas. Janet

My comment were and will be very specific - it's my nature and the nature of my work "I think dadoes has the right idea: A pair of single DD's flanking your sink. As a benefit, the upper DD is quieter than the lower one." DD represents "DishDrawer" and not "Double Dishdrawer". Hence "single DD's" means a single DishDrawer. (Perhaps there will be acronyms DDD and SDD in the future? Ugh.) In which case there is no upper or lower. It's a matter of logic. I do understand the basic difference between the double and single. A lot of it is from your posts (BTW, thank you very much!) and others here and at Epinions (e.g., Epinions, Fisher and PaykelDD-603SS Built-in Dishwasher: Another reason to get the double drawer unit is that the space below the unit (under the single drawer unit) would be wasted space. You can't have a drawer below the unit...it needs a rigid bottom capable of load-bearing weight.) What you say about the two singles certainly makes sense .. but that doesn't mean that it is NECESSARILY true. (What would occupy the upper/lower cabinets might be different owing simply because it is upper/lower. There might be other, unknown reasons.) Frankly, the only reason that I can see why anyone would put a single in a lower position would be the physical support issue. It doesn't make sense ergonomically. I'm in a similar situation as lmhall2000 - not enough room for two singles. I have a DD-603I in the middle of my living room as the kitchen cabinets are being put in.

I think it dropped off this past week or so...the last post to it was 10/31. I have it saved. Here's a summary of it: When deciding on a fabricator: - See the installer's work, especially the seams; - Talk about what they do to make the seam really tight and smooth. Before Fabrication - Mock up the location of the faucets, soap dispenser, air switch, air gap, etc. before they come to fabricate. Be sure to account for clearances behind the sink as well as b/w each item. -- Make sure you have your sink/faucet templates (all sinks & faucets!) -- Make a list of all your appliances and the required clearances (sides, back, front, top). This applies to both appliances w/cutouts (e.g., cooktop, etc.) and stand alone (e.g., refrigerator, range, etc.). - Make sure you have enough of your lighting installed and functional - Make sure you have everything that requires a cutout before they fabricate. You want to have all of these on hand when they come for templating. - Post pictures for the TKOed of your slabs! Fabrication/Pre-Install - Be present for the template process. - Be there when they place the templates on your slabs, but if you can't be there then have a lengthy conversation about seam placement, ways to match the movement, and ways to color-match the counters that will be joined at the seam - Double check the template. - Make sure that the measurements are reasonable. - Measure the opening for the range. - Be sure you test your faucet for clearances not just between each fixture, but also between the faucet and the wall behind the faucet (if there is one). You need to be sure the handle will function properly. - Make sure the cabinets are totally level (not out by more than 1/8") before the counter installers come in. Saves big headaches. - Make sure they have the sink/faucet templates to work from. - Check how close they should come to a stove - Make sure you have your garbage disposal air switch on hand or know the diameter Installation - If you have wood floors--especially if you're in the process of staining or finishing them--make sure they don't spill or drip granite sealer on the wood floors. Apparently the sealer interferes with the stain or finish process. Possibly consider brown kraft paper to protect your floors. - Make sure your appliances are protected during the installation process. - Make sure you have a pretty good idea of your faucet layout--where you want the holes drilled for all the fixtures and do a test mock up to make sure you have accounted for sufficient clearances between each fixture. - Somewhere you will have a seam by your sink because they cannot carry the small pieces after cutting out for you sink without breaking. Ask them to show you where it will be and if you are ok with it. Should be covered in the appropriately colored caulk. - Check the seams for evenness and smoothness. - Make sure the seams are neat and clean. - Make sure the seams are not obvious. - Make sure there are no scratches, pits or cracks - Make sure the granite has been sealed - Ask which sealer has been used on the granite. - Make sure the sink reveal is consistent all the away around - Check the gap of the granite at the wall junctions. - Keep an eye out for inconsistent overhangs on the counter edges - Make sure all your edges are identical - Make sure the laminate edge (if you have it) is smooth. - Check for chips. These can be filled. - Make sure the seams are butted tight. - If a cut-out or a seam is worked on OVER a drawer, be sure to remove the drawer and tape the glide. There have been instances where the granite dust destroyed the drawer glide. - Make sure that the top drawers open and close - Make sure the stove sits up higher than the counter - Make sure you can open your dishwasher - Make sure you have proper clearances for all of your appliances. - Make sure you have the appropriate clearances for your appliances. - Make sure all your cabinets are still in the right place. - Watch when they apply the sealer, so that you know how to do it later. Post Installation - Post pictures for the TKOÂed - Enjoy your kitchen!

Pasting what you said together with your pic. Sorry I can't offer any input, not a plant with which I'm familiar... Sorry guys, technically challenged plant lover here looking for help. The plant in photo is 20+ yr old lipstick plant who has flowered only once. But my question has to do with his arms. They're big, thick arms with robust growth but stems near soil line are spindly & thin. Everything tells me to cut him back hard but I wanted to check with fellow greenies, any help, advice is appreciated. Thank you, Elizabeth