RE: dino garden-- When I've seen dino dioramas and drawings, so many of the plants look subtropical to tropical that it seems like a natural fit. I've even seen some fossilized rock out in Colorado that had imprints of palmetto leaves in it-- from back when the Rockies were underwater (!). For a dino garden, I'd just use things like palms and cycads with some funky dino statuettes-- I hadn't gotten too far past that, with the exception of some sort of "rock pit" or sandbox where a child can "dig for fossils." (I've seen the fossil dig at some different park/nature expos, and kids do think it's pretty fun to dig in the dirt anyway.) I was toying with it after reading about using cardboard palm which supposedly dates way back or is related to some ancient palms (can't remember). Then I read that parts of it were poisonous. That's the downside of using some cycads in a children's garden-- though I believe some are safe. That's about as far as I got...given all the mini-dinos we have in this state, they'd certainly add to the atmosphere too! I think you have a rudimentary start with Godzilla there! --Shelbey

Good Morning Everyone:), Thank you all for being HAPPY for me, I am so excited, 2 days to go:). I received a WONDERFUL September box from Marea, I got: Daylily Siloam Sunburst " Copper Summer " Arabian Magic " Derby Bound " Karla Kitamura Iris Glazed Gold Gladiola & Butterfly Ginger MAREA, Thank you so much, Loved everything:) I need to know what to do with the Butterfly Ginger? I have no clue, HELP!!!!!!!!!! Dawn, I grow H. Breathless Beauty, But with all that has gone on I did not get a PIC of it this year, Will try again in 2006. I am going to try to make it to my sisters today, I had planned on going Monday, Well I never made it.. I WILL NOT FORGET YOU:) Looks like the Luau was a blast:) Still ear to ear smiles here:) Cody, Your September box went out yesterday your DC is 0303 0130 0002 4591 9796, I hope you like what I sent:) better add to the 15 new, But I am not telling how many to add:) I wish you luck getting everything done, I know I wont, I never do. Come spring I am going to KICK BUTT dividing, I have to do it in 2006 no matter what!! Canna, I can relate to your MIL, Maybe things will turn around for her as well, It has hurt so bad, I cannot even put in to word's the pain. Debbie, You cracked me up with that wink wink, Yes it felt like a 2nd honeymoon:) You would be suprised as to how far one would go for fresh STRAWBERRIES:) I had a very nice place close by called Botchers garden's, It is now a stupid housing development.. Some people... Ellen, Yes, it did feel like forever, Did you get my post on your post of FRUSTRATED? Dianne, Kissing him, Oh no not me...Big grin here, Already have an issue with my neighbor wanting to steal him 1 of the days I have him... I think NOT, maybe next time, but this trip he is ALL mine. It will be a total of 54 days come Friday. I am not parting with 1 minute of seeing him. Sorry about her luck. Grass seed germinates FAST, it should do well if it get it done soon. (((Jo))), My funky self had to spend the day meeting Joey's new lawyer & then off to Bath to get his PA services going again, I did send you an E-mail...I thought letting you know I would not be home Tuesday:( Tanarae, CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!! March 2006 is not that far off. My dream is in 2008 it will be called David's Daylilies, In honor of my DH & Grandson, Gilbert H. Wilds has a first ever Wholesale sale going on right now. 260 named Daylilies for $390.00, or they can be bought individually, as I had to do, as of right now I do not have a bed ready to accommodate 260 new Dl's, so I just got 30 of them. I need to use the new bed I have ready for breaking up some of my original Daylilies. Come Spring I HAVE to do it in 2006 or I will never be ready in 2008. Mamma G, Say it aint so, Please say it aint so, It uhh WHAT????? Tell me, come on tell me, I had 1 very week bloom on mine this year, Tell me what's up with yours. If one did have fleas, they would not waste money on the $11.00 a can bomb crap, ( sorry Ellen) That's if one did, Oh, OK So as many of you know I have 2 cats & 2 dogs, well lets just say if one did have 2 cats & 2 dogs, one may have fleas. Susie, Vinegar water??? Oh I am so going to try that, I mean if one had fleas they should try it, Thanks & I do buy my vinegar in bulk works wonders on cleaning the pond pumps out... Speaking of Sue's, Our very own Axelsrose sent me this & yes I was thinking of her this morning also, when I walked out & seen it had opened.......WE MISS YOU!!!!!! Apricot ????? Come back Susan & tell me so I can get the tag right on it:) :)Anita off to plant Marea's babies in my garden. & get Marea's, Dawn's & Debbie's ready to go out...Thanks again Marea

Catching up on some older posts and first of all Congrats Candy on your precious new granddaughter :) Her 'big brother' looks so very happy and proud of his little sister - secondly I must admit I was sure that was a picture Dylan's mother since I have never seen a picture of you before - you are way too young looking to have two grand children. It is so nice to have a face to put to an online name - again congrats and most of all enjoy :) ..... Lynne

Hey Annie, Is the trip to CA still on? Gotta be, right? FWIW, I'm used to country driving/small city driving and I drove in Orange County with no trouble. (Preferred it to what I'm having to get used to in Baltimore!) Also, Laguna Beach and Crystal Cove are unbelievably gorgeous. You can escape to nature in half an hour/an hour while you're there. You'll be fine. You might even like it. 8^) Just wish I could meet you there. ~Amanda P.S. LOVE the wedding story and pictures! Michigan... Texas... apparently they're the same! Here is a link that might be useful: Irvine to Crystal Cove