The only thing you have to worry about with ruellias is that you get the Florida Friendly (STERILE) ones. They will get tall and lovely, about 4 feet or so, but will not spread all over the place. Home Depot sells these, and they are safe to grow. Also, the red ruellia, Ragin' Cajun, seeds a little bit, but does not spread all over. It's a great hummingbird plant, too. Marcia

Yeah, the leather fire bucket with my family's name on the side at an antique shop 1/4 mile from my family's 1690 homestead where the house is still standing & is a museum. I just wasn't IN the mood to purchase anything that day. My DH tried to get me to buy it & I got cranky with him. When I called back the next day...it was gone to somebody else's house...and it wasn't even their name! The 8 pieces of Davenport 'Pomeroy' (1793). I was prepared to bid a substantial amount of money for them. For personal reasons, these were special dishes, to me. When the hammer came down...I hadn't even bid. They went for sooooo much I couldn't even make a first bid. I still mourn those dishes! Have not seen another. The harpoon. DH had to visit the facilities. He said, "I want the harpoon. If it comes up while I'm gone...bid." I thought he was kidding so when it did come up when he was indisposed, I didn't bid. He wasn't kidding. The completely restored Wurlitzer jukebox filled with 45's. I couldn't think of where we'd put it...duh...move the furniture around, you idiot!

Well the desk doesn't appear to have any drawers.... And the upholstery is really icky green.... *sigh*.... I remember so many things....right now a wonderful pine step back cupboard....covered with paint, but with the original turned pulls and door closers....going for $25....as my hand was raising...my DH (God rest his soul) leaned over and said "how are you going to get it home...." I blinked and it was gone!! The cupboard that is in the spot that one would have gone, cost $350....30 years ago....so it cost him!!! Then there was the Paul Storr castor set...but some of the bottles were not original...and the Bateman ladle...it was going for over my top bid of $35 ( I was young, dumb and afraid to spend a buck!) BUT....I have a house full of stuff that didn't get away... I am using as my computer table a walnut drop leaf walnut table, all hand made, hand turned legs....just a wee bit of Sheraton influence....cost me $1.75....no paint....needed a quick clean up and a coat of finish....and it needs another now. Keep looking...it'll be there! Linda C

Saw the garbage men take a perfectly good armoire from the curb, put it in the compacter and squash it before my very eyes. Ouch!!! I didn't have room for it, but I would have taken the trouble to drop it off at the thrift store so someone else could enjoy it. Saw a 6 foot locking , plastic two door shed on the curb. Drove home to empty the van so I would have room. When I returned (5 minutes later) someone else was loading it into THEIR truck. Agghhh!!! Saw a 20 gallon aquarium with a wrought iron stand (with all the accessories) at a yard sale marked $10.00. When I said I'd have to consult with DH, they said I could HAVE it just so they wouldn't have to haul it back in the garage. I regret not taking it as I have a few fish now. Word to the wise when going to yard sales. If you find a dresser and don't want to worry about someone else buying it first, take one of the drawers out, go pay for it (get a written receipt) and take the drawer(s) with you. Especially if you don't have room in your vehicle and have to arrange with someone else to come pick it up for you.