I've debated this with myself many times. I want to include USDA zone information, and Sunset zone information is even more important to west coast gardeners. And I think most people who read the forum regularly do know that I live in California. It comes up in the course of conversation fairly often. Given that there is not much room to list all this information without being cryptic, I erred on the side of clarity. However, I just went into my member page, changed my zone listing to Z9/S16 NCal, and saved it. I see that it is not yet showing up here. Perhaps they need to do some kind of overnight reload before such changes show up. We'll see in time. Has anyone else changed their zone information? How long does it take to appear? Rosefolly

Debra: No good idea why, maybe because you're logged in with the old one? You've logged into the Edit Personal Info, etc., screen as in step #3 above, it shows your old address? Seems to me you ought to be able to simply enter your new email addy twice for comfirmation, the first 2 lines, and should be done. Good luck, Ana

I tried it a couple of times last night, and just now to a neighbor. It is so crappy I would never want to use it. Thanks Breen/Sandy...but about all my calls are LD. The folks I am closest to (family/loved ones) are all LD, so I make a lot of calls, often getting answering machines, and leaving a message, and then still calling them numerous times after that and getting the answering machine. I'm can be a persistent cuss when the need arises. I probably call BF at least 15 times a month, considering many times I just get his answering machine. It's the same with another BF, besides all the others I might decide to have coffee with (a visit via phone). I have a friend who has Vonage and relies on it for all her calling needs and doesn't have a landline. I see has a $14.99 plan, so I may try that next. * Unlimited incoming calls (minutes) * 500 outgoing minutes anywhere in US (including Puerto Rico) and Canada at any time * Each additional minute is 3.9 cents * Free phone adapter * No contract * 30-day money back guarantee Depending upon my usage, and the quality, I may then upgrade to their unlimited plan for $24.99 sometime later. I have grown accustomed to calling friends/family back now when they call me long distance, rather than them having to pay by the minute or use up their daytime minutes if they are calling from a cell phone. (I call them back then on their land line). It has been a nice saving to others who readily call me for an extended visit. Having worked for the 'phone' company for 30 years, I am quite loquacious....(wordy...lol) A friend remarked recently that we had 'visited' 2 1/2 hours. We had a lot of catching up to do, and both had the free time to talk. Sue

Go to 1) Your Houzz in the upper right corner of your screen 2) edit your profile in the upper right 3a) under Profile Information I have for my First name (publicly displayed): NHBabs 3b) under Profile Information I have for my Last name (publicly displayed): z4b-5a NH Kind of silly to have to do that, but I guess if this forum's main thrust in the past has been the inside of one's home, the zone didn't matter. I hope that they add this option to the publicly visible information requested when one registers since otherwise we will have to prompt about always having one's zone and location information visible to all newbies.