Pretty oxalis. Looks as nice indoors as it does outside. We had gorgeous spring like weather yesterday (73 degrees) then last night we got thunderstorms but luck out and no tornados formed. Then today around noon the temp has been constantly dropping and getting down to 29 with chance of rain here in the DFW area. I couldn't bare it and took the remaining plants out of the ground and put them in the shed and garage. Now the only thing I have left in the back yard are periwinkles, marigolds, and ruellia. Looks so naked back there. On the bright side, things should start greening up in a couple of months. Can't wait. Hope everyone stays warm and safe. Deb

Eloise I am sorry that I only know that they are Castor beans. That is a plant that reseeded itself year after year while I was gone and when I came back I planted just ONE in that corner and the frost got it night before last and it is a goner now. I am still hoping thou that the seeds might still develope. Anybody knows if they would still be viable? I always come back and read all your postings, just sometimes I forget to come back again and answer if there is a question lol. sorry. Kylie I let you know in a bit how cold it is here today. I must be crazy to go out there now. Lucy

Happy SUNDAY! We have about 4 inches of a lovely mixture of sleet/ice outside. We were supposed to meet our fellow Snow Village clubmembers at Boscobel up in NY State near West Point. Well, that has been cancelled formally, even though DH did not want to make the trip this weekend. Looks like it's wrapping gifts for me now because I forgot to take out my cookie dough from the freezer last night! After wrapping, I will make a batch of almond shortbread and raspberry/hazelnut shortbread bars, so it should be productive. Oh, between that, I will punish myself by watching the JETS/Patriots game. Ohhhhhh, the humanity!!!!!!! LOL Patti/Dave, hope you are enjoying yourselves. I told DH yesterday that if you two are anywhere within a 3-hour range, we are all meeting up, even for a cup of coffee!! Marci, you are a tower of strength with those sweets, girlfriend. Sometimes when I'm tempted I think about how easy it seems for you to avoid the junk. I don't always win, but you have been so successful, that I have a 50/50 chance of victory! [[[[[[[[Suzanne]]]]]]]]], I know how you feel with that "DUH" moment. It happened to me a few times with my keys and the car. As the door slammed shut, I would see those shiny keys sneering at me from the front seat! Glad you are safely back in. Suzanne, DH is trying to think of a way to help you unfreeze that hydrant, but he tells me you will crack it if you pour warm water over it (my suggestion!). He said whatever you do, it has to be a slow process, but I told him "it's too cold for her out there!" Sorry I'm no help, but I've got broad shoulders. Good luck! BJ, we are all waiting to hear from you this week. Hope all is well out there. Jen, I'll bet you are tied up in the season and that the girls are so excited. Check in to say hello! Hello and best wishes to Gretchen, Joanne, Zig, Besh, Amy, John, Maddie (where are the pictures Maddie?). Please check in when you get the chance; you are missed! Gotta run and get dressed; it's 10:27am and I'm still in my nightgown. TAKE CARE, EAT HEALTHFULLY, AND NEVER NEVER GIVE UP! DeeMarie

I am not stepping on the scales until Jan. 1, and then and only then will I start on my journey again to be all that I can be .... but lots smaller.. I got 25 lbs. to lose.. (at least).. But now if y'all don't mind my stopping in here this month yet, and cheering y'all on... I was wondering what you each were doing to drop the weight.. Carolyn