It's a great thing.
We waited for this book for SO long, I kept thinking maybe we were building it up in our minds -
that it might not be what we hoped it would be.

But as it turns out, it is everything we wished for.
100% a WINNER.

Jeri

On my --Even though I don't have luck with Teas in my area I guess I better get this book. It sounds wonderful.

Deb---I've read some stories about ladies and UPS men----LOL LOL--

but I trust you---I know how you feel about David----LOL

Florence

It IS everything we have hoped for isn't it Jeri!!!
And Florence...that little cute UPS man hugged me! He was just tickled when I told him what was in the package and couldn't wait to get my hands on it. He just laughed and gave me a big hug saying he was thrilled to have made me so happy. LOL

Deb

Deb--you probably just made his day---LOL He was probably thrilled to see a happy person like you ..
did you tell him it was your daughter's birthday ???

Florence

I just have this image of all of us, sitting around, reading our Tea Books, and purring to ourselves.

DH and I were eating dinner Monday, and he said "Would you want your birthday present early if I had it?" And I was cool - did not jump all over him. I said "I'd sit on the couch next to you all evening if I had it." He said, "OK, there it is." He had stuck it in with my cookbooks 4 feet away from me since it came on Friday!

It is lovely. It took me all that evening to go through and look at all the pictures, reading only 3 or 4 roses completely. Last night I was reading thoroughly. VERY interesting and in-depth information. I love reading about the early breeders. It's wonderful and even though it's 240 big pages, I wish it were bigger. But I do love it!!!

I just received my order of rose markers and Brother labeler, so the book is very timely in helping me decide how I'm going to do the labels.

Sherry

Yes Ann, and moaning out loud from the beauty of it...LOL

I wanted to tell you Ann, I have made every kind of Artisan bread I can! I have so enjoyed making it, finding new ways to get that crust just right. Right now I am obsessed with using a cast iron dutch oven...to be an oven within an oven! Totally blows me away with what I can make in my electric oven...tee hee!!!!

Deb

I just have this image of all of us, sitting around, reading our Tea Books, and purring to ourselves.

*** And, if only we could be gathered in one bright, cool room, occasionally saying: "OH! Look at THIS!"

Jeri

Jeri--that sounds like heaven to me-----sharing a beautiful book with other rose lovers.
Florence

I LOVE this book too! It would be so wonderful to be gathered with all of you nice people, sharing this book.

Sherry, your sweet husband couldn't wait to see the joy on your face. Happy Birthday!

Sandy

Sherry, that's a great birthday gift.
Also shows your husband listens to you.
I'm enjoying my copy of the Tea Rose book too.

Randy

I don't have this book...yet...

robert

Told my MIL and she ordered one for me. :-) Even if it's Christmas, I am going to love it.

Carla

Thanks to Paul Zimmerman I received my copy of the book today. For some reason it's not being released in Australia till August.
Isn't it lovely!
And now I know why my Jean Ducher looks nothing like your Jean Duchers, mine is G.Nabonnard!
Thanks again Paul.

Sue

I heard the same thing that the book would not come out till Aug, however that was wrong.
The book has been released in OZ, I have had mine for a couple of weeks and I know others who got it before I did.
Those in OZ who want it can order now and get it in the post in a couple of days.
http://www.rosenbergpub.com.au/handleProduct.asp?id=89&catid=7

I got mine last week too, pre-ordered for cheap from Barnes & Noble. The only bad part was when the book ended!

A funny thing happened to me. A week or so ago I went on Ashdowns site after getting the e-mail and ordered right away. But upon checkout, the site somehow didn't like the 3 digit code on my credit card and kept telling me it wouldn't accept the order and call during normal business hours. Obviously frustrated, I blew it off. Guess what arrived today on my porch! What a great suprise. The first pic I saw when I opened the book was Mrs.BRCant and Madame Berkeley, two that I grow and are favorites. I am sure I qualify for a warm garden!

Clint

Clint, I wish I'd know you when we've been through Louisiana.
You could have told me where all the good gardens are.

Jeri

We should do a virtual book club on all the rose books.

I got mine, but had to go away for a week. Now I'm finally getting some time to go through it. I have about 12 more teas on my wishlist now. To go with the 11 that are still in pots on my deck!