Great pictures, all of them ... Here are some of my "kids": Sambina & Cosmo on a frosty November morning Lily (the dog) and her best buddy Bailey cuddling on a cold day: Dakota, the old man, with his bone: Cosmo, Sambina and their son Merlin: Merry Christmas and Happy holidays everyone! Pam

Thank you very much, everyone, for your nice comments. Rosemarie: those are fake mushrooms you see in that photo. They look real, don't they? Xuan

Hey Guys and gals! Sorry I have been out of touch! Lightning struck my modem, you know and I have had problems getting back on line ever since! I am at my best friend's business, with 3 modems and driver discs so I should be on line by when I get home after 6:30 CST. (He is my PC advisor) I have some great new photos to share! Some I even wonder if it's truly wise to put them on the web, as they could very well have commercial value, but hey, you only live once, right? And I am blessed with every thing I need anyway, LOLOh and BTW that blue morning glory is called "Clark's Heavenly Blue," and my wife Sheila's favorite color. Anyway, remaining in His grip, Dan

Lykaon, What a beautiful yard you have...it makes me realize I should really spruce up my edges...mine is way more "rustic", so to speak. I say "YES" to your idea on future hosta beds, you have such an excellent backdrop there for beds. What are your flowering shrubs, Viburnum? Not sure on the Thunderbolt question, it doesn't look quite like mine that I can remember (I lost mine.)....I think mine were more blue, but someone else may have a better thought. Thank you for sharing! Your beds are beautiful! I finally bought Regal Splendor last year after having it on the wishlist year after year...can't wait to see it furl out now! (Eyes are only just now popping up this week here.)