Purple, it had to be difficult passing up. How many times did you look at the Ficus before making that final decision? I've done the same thing. After getting home, X plant stayed on my mind. In fact, that's how I ended up with Chlorophytum Fire Flash. lol. I saw it at the grocery store, put it back on the shelf..Got home, wondering what type of plant I didn't get. The following day went back to the store...it was gone. A week or so later, dh and I went shopping for 'groceries.' I described the plant to him, non-stop, lol. Would you believe HE found it! lol. He goes, is this the plant? It was hidden behind, of all things, 'FAKE' plants. Plastic leaves and flowers. lol So, Purple, you have to have nerves of steel. lol. Rhizo..That IS funny. Possibly, with today's progress, computers doing jobs humans once did, robotical plants are turning, HUMAN!!!??? LOL.

Thanks Carol, I did attempt to start some cardinal flowers from seed..but not anywhere near there. I just googled & checked it out on Dave's and it doesn't seem like it's lobelia to me? I looked at a few even though the only kind I had was the red cardinal. Uh-Oh, Judging by how the young lobelia plants look, I may have pulled the ones from the seeds I started..they really look like weeds, lol. I added the link to the page, if you'd care to look. Anyone else have any ideas? Whatever it is, I need to move it..I have a dahlia right smack in front of it. thanks again, Daniella Here is a link that might be useful: Dave's Garden Lobelia..Cardinal

Thank you Vincent! Youve been a big help. I gave false info on that first mushroom. The pic of it on my camera was much brigher than it loaded on the computer. That first mushroom DOES NOT have craters. It has RIDGES. The protruding ridges have black on the ends. I did some research on it and im really not sure if its a Morchella elata or a Verpa (false morel). You are right about the second being an 'Inky Cap'. I looked it up and I think its a Coprinus micaceus. The scaly stump grower- I believe it is a Turkey Tail, Trametes versicolor. It is SO awesome! Thanks again! CMK

Thank you so much for all of your feedback and support. I especially appreciate oldryderâÂÂs expert inputs that taught me what to look for in a quality solid stone counter top, as well as the definition of âÂÂfairnessâ between a customer and business owner. Our GC recommended the fabricator who has been working with him for years. All the communication with fabricator was through the GC. I sent the diagram of pencil edge I like. GC recommanded straight edge that fits the style better. I mentioned the good edge should be done in 45 degree cuts (miter joint). GC recommended the buildup edge. We rarely see 3 cm slabs in Phoenix, 2 cm are the ones most stores carry. There was no 3 cm slab available of the pattern we purchased. I would purchase 3 cm if it is available since 2 cm costs more for adding base platform. I am Ok with either 2 cm edge or build up edge. According to our GC, the buildup laminated edge are done in Phoenix, doing what everyone else is doing, he saved me extra $400.00 labor cost. He tried to preserve slab by avoiding potential breakage if using miter joint so it would have sufficient left over for other bathroom. He said it is difficult to hide the laminate seams now because the pattern of the slab. As the undermount sink, GC said people wonâÂÂt notice the uneven reveal, redoing would cause more problems. To me, the sink reveal was not built up; it defeats the purpose of using build up edges on the counter. The hall bath is not a low budget project, it has custom built cabinets, Toto sink, toilet, Hansgrohe plumbing fixtures, quartzite slab and frameless shower enclosure. I am disappointed that I did not have the chance to make the decision on the counter edge that I would be happy to pay for the extra. The thought makes me cringe that for merely $400.00, we would live with the sub par edges for the rest of the time in this house. Hello Oldryder, Other than the sink and counter edge, the GC and his workers have done a fabulous job for the bathroom. Is there any way to salvage the counter edges and sink cut out without redoing the entire counter, sink and backsplashes? We are remodeling kitchen, 3 bathrooms and laundry room. It took us years to save and fund the project. This hall bath is the guinea pig, the lessons we learned will be applied to the rest of the project. Could you please suggest as how to find a quality fabricator for our upcoming kitchen and other bathrooms remodel? Thank you in advance for your advice. This post was edited by azmom on Sun, May 5, 13 at 7:10