While I think that the "FAQ" as outlined by swanoir was presented tongue in cheek ('the humus'), many of the subsequent comments and/or links to threads that could/should be included in a FAQ were presented in a more serious tone. And maybe they do make sense as a foundation to a real LD forum FAQ. But I've also sensed something else in these comments that may contribute to the apparent lack of communication between new posters seeking advice and those that regularly frequent this forum and offer it. And that is that the long checklist provided by Miss R must be (or should be) answered in detail before posting. Well, of course not! But it is definitely something worth reviewing and giving some thought to. This checklist, or something very similar, is what most designers utilize when first meeting with a prospective client. It gives them a feeling for what the client wants to do with the property, how they intend to use it, what they hope to get out of it and how much effort (time/$$) are they are intending to put into it. Hopefully, reviewing an outline or checklist such as this could help to refine and focus some of those blank slate questions and even educate those new posters totally unfamiliar with the process the degree of complexity, the number of variables and exactly what is involved in the formulation of a landscape design. Even DIY landscape texts intended for the homeowner with no previous design or landscaping experience offer similar checklists to get one started thinking about the process. Obviously, this is overkill for those questions that are more issue-specific, but I think very appropriate for those that are much broader and far less focused.

AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY JUNE JULY & AUGUST 2010 ROSE SHOW WINNERS By Ronald Schwerdt 8-30-2010 On June 29, 2010, ARSs President announced that ARS Rose Exhibitors Forum publication, will be renamed "Exhibitors Quarterly", and no longer contain local ARS Rose show results. Along with this, believe ARS Rose Arrangements are an essential part of a rose show. Winning arrangements show an arrangerÂs artistic ability and entitled to wider acknowledgement. I have taken it upon myself to include them, alongside horticulture winners of ARS local rose shows. To have your society show winners listed and receive a copy at no cost, e-mail show results to Rgschwerdt@aol.com Data used is derived from ARS sources, but not necessarily an ARS publication GREATER PALM BEACH ROSE SOCIETY WEST PALM BEACH, FL 4-10-2010 Queen of Show---Brandenburg Gate-- Jones, Phillis King of Show---Marilyn Monroe--Coolidge, Debbie Princess of Show---Mavrik--Langford, Williams Royal Court---Moonstone--Jones, Phillis Royal Court---Affirm-- Jones, Phillis Royal Court---St Patrick--Barbuty, Susan Fl Queen---Lady Of The Dawn--Sanford, Joanie & Bob Fl Bloom--Rainbow Sorbert--Sanford, Joanie & Bob Dowager Queen---Archduke Charles--Bailey, Eileen Victorian Award---Eugene E. Marlitt-- Langford, Williams Climber---Don Juan-- Sanford, Joanie & Bob Modern Shrub---Heritage-- Coolidge, Debbie Mini Queen---Tropical Twist-- Sanford, Joanie & Bob Mini Spray---Joy-- Coolidge, Debbie Mini Fl Queen---Leading Lady-- Sanford, Joanie & Bob Mini Fl King---Cachet--Hoffman, Jeff Rose Arrangement Awards: (Roses, NatureÂs Wonder) "Visiting the Everglades"--Jeff Hoffman--Oriental, Gold Medal ******************************************** EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA ROSE SOCIETY NEW BERN, NC 5-8-2010 Queen of Show---Natasha Monet--White, Harold King of Show---VeteranÂs Honor--Schmidt, Ken & Alice Princess of Show---Blake Hendrick-- Schmidt, Ken & Alice Fl Queen---Escapade-- White, Harold Fl Bloom--Pinnacle-- White, Harold Polyantha Spray---Mrs R. M. Finch-- White, Harold Dowager Queen---La Reine-- White, Harold Victorian Award---Rose De Rescht-- White, Harold Climber---Clair Matin-- Ester, Ed & Lenna Classic Shrub---Wild Thing--Myers, Don, & Mary Modern Shrub---English Garden-- Myers, Don, & Mary Mini Queen---Soroptimist International--Schmidt, Ken & Alice Mini King---Eternal Flame-- Myers, Don, & Mary Mini Princess---Joy--¬¬¬¬¬¬¬Ester, Ed & Lenna Mini Spray---Simple Splendor-- Myers, Don, & Mary Mini Fl Queen---Whirlaway-- Myers, Don, & Mary Mini Fl King---Flawless--Knerr, Robert Mini Fl Princess---Dr Troy Garret-- Myers, Don, & Mary Mini Fl Spray--Edisto--Ester, Ed & Lenna *********************************************** ARS SPRING NATIONAL SHREVEPORT, LA 5-1-2010 Rose Arrangement Awards: (Planet Roses) Nora Katherman Trophy: "Balance in Nature"--Cynthia Chuang--National Award Bea Sattee Miniature Trophy: "Climate Change"-- Cynthia Chuang--National Award "The Good Earth"-- Cynthia Chuang--Oriental, Gold Medal "Spaceship Earth"--B. J. Abshire--Novice--Silver Medal "Bounty of Mother Earth"-Marilyn Wellan--Ct. of Etiquette--Bronze Award "Solar Power"--Sheryl Broussard--Royalty "Dream of World Peace"--Susan Halthorn--Artist Award "We are the World"-- Susan Halthorn-- Princess "Timeless Beauty"-- Susan Halthorn--Rosecraft Award "Earthkind People"--Kreg Hill--Judge "Air Quality"-- Cynthia Chuang--Mini Duchess, Mini Gold Medal "Recycled Beauty"-- Sheryl Broussard--Mini Royalty, Mini Silver Medal "Jungle Canopy"-- Sheryl Broussard--Mini Bronze Medal "Heritage of our Children"-- Sheryl Broussard--Mini Rosecraft ************************************************* BOWLING GREEEN ROSE SHOW BOWLING GREEN, KY 5-22-2010 Queen of Show-VeteranÂs- Honor Worsham, Lyle & Ruby King of Show--Hot Princess-Worsham, Lyle & Ruby Princess of Show--Crystalline-Worsham, Lyle & Ruby Royal Court-Red Intuition-Carman, Howard & Williams Royal Court-Black Magic- Preston, Jim & Barbara Royal Court-Gold Medal-Rein, Sheldon Royal Court-Cajun Sunrise-Preston, Jim & Barbara HT/GR Spray--Spice Twice--Lockhart, Ricky HT/GR Open--Red Intuition-- Wuorenmaa, Sharon HT/GR in a Bowl--Louise Estes--Campbell, Kent & Claire HT/GR Open in a Bowl--Mulan--Worsham, Lyle & Ruby Fl Queen--Brass Band--Jacobs, Bob Fl Bloom--Brass Band-- Jacobs, Bob Poly Spray--Wing-Ding--Carman, Howard & Williams, Paula Dowager Queen-Marchesa Boccella-- Wuorenmaa, Sharon Victorian Award-Zephirine Drouhin--Wuorenmaa, Sharon Classic Shrub-Pink Grootendorst-Wuorenmaa, Sharon Modern Shrub-Graham Thomas-Dodson, Kathy Climber- Night Owl- Wuorenmaa, Sharon Mini Queen-Carolina Lady- Carman, Howard & Williams Mini King--Soroptimist International--Baird, Larry & Connie Mini Princess- Carman, Howard & Williams Mini Court-Michel CholetÂCarman, Howard & Williams Mini Court-BeeÂs Knees- Baird, Larry & Connie Mini Court-Ty- Baird, Larry & Connie Mini Court-Nancy Jean- Preston, Jim & Barbara Mini Spray- Kristin- Carman, Howard & Williams Mini Single--Simplex--Wuorenmaa, Sharon Mini in a Bowl--Soroptimist International-- Baird, Larry & Connie Min FL Queen-Mr Lenard-Campbell, Kent& Claire Min FL King-Memphis King- Wuorenmaa, Sharon Min FL Princess-Baldo Villegas- Carman, Howard & Williams Min FL Court-Butter Cream- Carman, Howard & Williams Min FL Court-Shameless- Carman, Howard & Williams Min FL Court-Deja Blu- Carman, Howard & Williams Min FL Court-Conundrum-Preston, Jim & Barbara Min FL Spray-Foolish Pleasure-Preston, Jim & Barbara Mini Fl in a Bowl--Memphis King-- Wuorenmaa, Sharon Mini/Min Fl Open--Dr John Dickman-- Carman, Howard & Williams, Paula Challenge Classes, Large Roses Salute to BGRS--Rein, Sheldon A Rose in a Bottle--Vital-- Baird, Larry & Connie Mixed Quartet-- Worsham, Lyle & Ruby Salute to WKU-- Preston, Jim & Barbara Mixed Trio-- Worsham, Lyle & Ruby Twins--MarlonÂs Day & SpringÂs A CominÂ--Jacobs, Bob Cycle of Bloom--Helen Naude-- Wuorenmaa, Sharon English Box--Moonstone--Jacobs, Bob Spray Trio--Sexy Rexy--Coffey, Brenda Ti Can--(8) HTÂs --Preston, Jim & Barbara Challenge Classes, Small Roses Whit Wells Challenge-- Wuorenmaa, Sharon Small Trio-- First Choice--Worsham, Lyle & Ruby Multi-Blossom Trio-- Wuorenmaa, Sharon Mini English Box-- Carman, Howard & Williams Mini ArtistÂs Palette-- Baird, Larry & Connie Judges Challenge--Tie: Owen, Anne & Rodgers, Kay & John Rose Arrangement Awards: "An Opening Toast" --Connie Baird--Gold Medal, Artist Award "Group Sings Happy Birthday"-- Kathy Dodson---Silver Medal "A Personal Adornment"--Connie Baird--Bronze Medal "Many Friends Attend"--Kathy Dodson---Royalty "DJ Plays Songs of 50 Years Ago"--Kathy Dodson---Oriental "Group Plays Charades"--Paula Williams--Mini Gold Medal, Mini Artist "Friends Buy Present"--Mary Ann Hext-- Mini Silver Medal "Roses Rule"--Jim Zimmerman--Judges Award BEST OF SHOW ARS Artist Award & Gold Medal-- Baird, Connie ********************************************** OKLAHOMA ROSE SOCIETY OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 5-29-2010 Mini Queen--- Soroptimist International--Dr Troy Garret Mini King--- Mini Tango--Dickson, Jack & Lorrie Mini Princess---Best Of Â04-- Dr Troy Garret Mini Court---Nashville Music-- Dr Troy Garret Mini Court---Dancing Flame-- Dr Troy Garret Mini Court---Mobile Jubilee-- Dr Troy Garret Mini Court---Arcanum-- Dr Troy Garret Mini Court--- My Hometown-- Dr Troy Garret Mini Court---Joy-- Dr Troy Garret Mini Court----Miss Flippins--Niklas, Dennis & Renee Mini Spray-Fairhope-- Dickson, Jack & Lorrie Mini Fl Queen---AbbyÂs Angel-- Dickson, Jack & Lorrie Mini Fl King---Unbridled--Wheeler, Bert & Kathy Mini Fl Princess---Robin Alonso-- Niklas, Dennis & Renee Mini Fl Court--Edisto-- Niklas, Dennis & Renee Mini Fl Court--Solar Flair-- Niklas, Dennis & Renee Mini Fl Court--Memphis Blues-- Niklas, Dennis & Renee Mini Fl Court--Conundrum-- Niklas, Dennis & Renee Mini Fl Court--First Choice-- Dickson, Jack & Lorrie Mini Court---Joy Kathleen-- Dickson, Jack & Lorrie Mini Court--Shameless-- Dr Troy Garret Mini Fl Spray--Memphis Cajun-- Niklas, Dennis & Renee ****************************************** WINSTON SALEM ROSE SOCIETY WINSTOM-SALEM, NC 6-5-2010 Queen of Show---Marilyn Wellan--Richardson, J. & B. King of Show--- VeteranÂs Honor--Barber, Sybil Princess of Show---Louise Estes-- Richardson, J. & B. Royal Court---Brandburg Gate-- Richardson, J. & B. Royal Court---Raphaela--Whitt, Doug Royal Court---Folklore--Lawson, Steve HT Spray--Elegant Beauty-- Whitt, Doug HT Open Bloom--Hot Princess--Hiatt, Ed HT Cycle of Bloom--Voluptuous--Owen, Ray & Cathy HT English Box--VeteranÂs Honor-- Richardson, J. & B. Fl Queen---Charlotte Ann--Simpson, Henry (Anne ?) Floribunda Palette--Sherman, Meredith Fl Bloom--Bill Warriner-- Barber, Sybil Dowager Queen---Jeanne DÂarc--Simpson, Henry Victorian Award---Paul Neyron--Waites, Susan Climber---Altissimo--Simpson, Henry Shrub---Prosperity--Simpson, Henry Mini Queen---The Lighthouse--Simpson, Henry Mini King---Joy-- Arthofer, Bob, & Judy Mini Princess---Soroptimist International-- Richardson, J. & B. Mini Court---Klassy Lady--Richardson, James & Brenda Mini Court--Tennessee--Meyers, Don Mini Court---Irresistible--Fritts, Amos & Marie Mini Spray---Peggy T-- Meyers, Don Mini Single (5-12 Petals)--Peggy T-- Meyers, Don (4-8 Petals?) Mini English Box--Arcanum--Waites, Susan Mini Rose In a Bowl--Joy-- Arthofer, Bob, & Judy Mini Fl Queen---Foolish Pleasure-- Arthofer, Bob, & Judy Mini Fl King---First Choice-- Simpson, Henry Mini Fl Princess---Unbridled-- Waites, Susan Mini Fl Court--Robin Alonso--Fritts, Amos & Marie Mini Fl Court--Shameless-- Simpson, Henry Mini Fl Open Bloom--Nemesis-- Waites, Susan Mini Fl Spray--Ricky Hendrick-- Barber, Sybil Mini Fl Palette--Arthofer, Bob, & Judy Mini Fl Bouquet--Waites, Susan (Roses Listed Are MiniÂs ?) Mini Fl Rose Framed--Cooper-- Richardson, J. & B. Rose In A Bowl--Signature--Meyers, Don Two Min/Mini Fl Roses--Stevens, Lynn Hi/Lo--Gold Medal & Autumn Splendor--Meyers Robert The Neil & Ro Sykes Trophy--Richardson, James & Brenda A Tribute to Parents--Trotter, Jerri The Amos & Marie Fritts Award--Fritts, Amos & Marie The Winston-Salem Rs Tribute--Meyers, Robert ************************************************** GREATER CINCINATI ROSE CINCINNATI, OH 6-5-2010 Rose Arrangement Awards: "Foot Loose and Fancy Free"--Linda Palmer--Artist, Gold Medal "Sushi"--Linda Palmer--Royalty, Silver Medal "SimmerÂs Kiss"--Paula Williams--Mini Artist, Mini Gold Medal "Fire and Ice"--Paula Williams--Mini Royalty, Mini Silver Medal "Mount Fuji"--Linda Palmer--Mini Oriental, Mini Bronze Medal ***************************************************** SAN DIEGO ROSE SOCIETY SAN DIEGE, CA 6-5-2010 Rose Arrangement Awards: "Masses of Roses"--Marcia Sanchez-Walsh--Royalty "Roses by the Bay-San Diego--Dixie Dahl--Artist, Gold Metal "China Roses"--Helen OÂHara--Oriental Award "Very British Roses-London--Marcia Sanchez-Walsh--Duchess, Silver Medal "Yellow Rose of Texas"-- Marcia Sanchez-Walsh--Princess "Horsing Around Polo Grounds, Indio, Ca-- Dixie Dahl--Duke, Bronze Metal "Roses from the South-ARS Headquarters"--Linda Clark--Mini Royalty, Mini Bronze Medal "Hawaiian Waterfalls"--Sandy Campillo--Mini Silver Metal "Barona Jackpot Roses"--Linda Clark--Mini Artist *************************************************** DUNELAND ROSE SOCIETY HOBART, IN 6-5-2010 Rose Arrangement Awards: (Potpourri) "Pool of Tranquility"--Doris Fadely--Oriental, Gold Metal "Victorian DreamÂ--Andy Plasz--Royalty, Silver Metal "Whispering Sans"--Dave Rohr--Mini Royalty, Mini Gold Metal "GrandmaÂs Garden"--Andy Plasz--Mini Oriental, Mini Silver Metal "Out of This World"--Andy Plasz--Mini Artist, Mini Bronze Metal ********************************************** DETROIT ROSE SOCIETY DETROIT, MI 6-12-2010 Queen of Show---Hot Princess---Schrift, Diane & Tom King of Show---Coral Fiesta---Schrift, Diane & Tom Princess of Show---Touch Of Class--Lower, Renee Royal Court---Andrea Stelzer--Kaplenski, Mark Royal Court---Gold Medal-- Kaplenski, Mark Royal Court---Dublin-- Kaplenski, Mark Royal Court---Diana, Princess Of Wales--Kaplenski, Mark Fl Queen---Sexy Rexy--Loch, Ron Polyantha Spray---Verdun--Kardos, Sharon Dowager Queen---Charles De Mills--Kaier, Tim Victorian Award---Zephirine Drouhin-- Lower, Renee Climber---Altissimo-- Lower, Renee Modern Shrub---Robusta--Kern, Mike Mini Queen---Tropical Twist--Kwarcinski, Roman Mini King---Jean Kenneally-- Kaplenski, Mark Mini Princess---Incognito-- Kaplenski, Mark Mini Court---Sweet Melody-- Kaplenski, Mark Mini Court---Irresistible--Allen, Janice Mini Court---Butter Cream--Hammill, Lynne (M/F ?) Mini Court---Iced Raspberry--Kardos, Sharon Mini Spray---Irresistible-- Kaplenski, Mark Rose Arrangement Awards: "Baptism by Fire"--Diane Schrift--Ct of Etiquette, Gold Medal "Finding Bal. Between Body & Soul"--Andrea Maceri-- Oriental, Silver Medal "Walking for a Diploma"--Sharon Kardos--Royalty, Bronze Medal "Dreaming the Impossible Dream"--Diane Schrift--Artist "Two Become One"--Diane Schrift--Mini Oriental,Mini Gold Medal "Welcome New Life"--Cheryl Menard--Mini Royalty, Mini Silver Medal "Choosing the Path Less Taken"--Diane Schrift--Mini Artist, Mini Bronze Medal ********************************************* CORVALLIS ROSE SOCIETY CORVALLIS, OR 6-12-2010 Queen of Show---Solitaire--Humphrey, Gretchen & Mike King of Show---Neptune--Castle, Emery & Betty Princess Of Show---Marilyn Monroe--Sitton, John Fl Queen---Evelyn Fison-- Castle, Emery & Betty Fl King---Playboy-- Castle, Emery & Betty M--Day Breaker-- Humphrey, Gretchen & Mike Polyantha Spray---Verdun--Castle, Emery & Betty Dowager Queen---Baronne Prevost-- Rowe, K. & L. Victorian Award---Rose De Rescht-- Rowe, K. & L. Climber---Altissimo--Selby, Gail & Vi Shrub Best---Pink Knock Out--Miles, Stanley Shrub 2nd Best--Leonard Dudley Braithwaite--Rowe, K. & L. Shrub 3rd Best--Stretch Johnson--Rowe, K. & L. Mini Queen---Luis Desamero--Sitton, John Mini King---Lipstick ÂN Lace--Sitton, John Mini Princess---Dancing Flame--Sitton, John Mini Spray---Michel Cholet--Minten, Bernie & Mary ******************************************* DES MOINS ROSE SOCIETY DES MOINS, IA 6-12-2010 Rose Arrangement Awards: (Roses in My Garden) "Double Delight"--Marge Godfrey--We Salute You--Princess, Gold Metal "VeteranÂs Honor"--Marilyn Spencer--Royalty, Gold Metal "Black Magic"-- Marge Godfrey--Artist, Bronze Metal "Over the Moon"--Gary Osborn--Oriental "Diana Princess of Wales"-- Gary Osborn--Princess "Raspberry Swirls"--Court of Etiquette "Keepsake"-- Marge Godfrey--Keepsake Award "Anna Livia"--Marge Godfrey--Royalty "Conundrum"-- Marge Godfrey--Mini Oriental, Mini Gold Metal "Giggles"--Mini Artist, Mini Silver Metal "Pierrine"-- Marge Godfrey--Mini Royalty, Mini Bronze Metal "Leading Lady"-- Marge Godfrey--Mini Princess "Party Time"--Marge Godfrey--Mini Court of Etiquette "Autumn Splendor"-- Marge Godfrey--Conundrum--Mini Keepsake "Minnie Pearl"-- Marge Godfrey--Mini Royalty "StephenÂs Big Purple"--Marlene Maroff--Judges Award ********************************************* INDIANAPOLIS ROSE SOCIETY INDIANAPOLIS, IN 6-12-2010 Rose Arrangement Awards: (Garden Music) "The Stature of Liberty"--Bill Carlson--Artist, Gold Metal "The Great Lakes"--Linda Kimmel--Oriental, Silver Metal "Vacation in Hawaii"--Renee LaFollette--Duke, Bronze Metal "The Pet Parade"--Paula Williams--Mimi Artist, Mini Gold Metal "The California Gold Rush"--Paula Williams--Mini Silver Metal "Oriental Art"--Paula Williams--Mini Oriental, Mini Bronze Metal ************************************************* READING BERKS ROSE SOCIETY READING, PA 6-13-2010 Queen of Show--- Let Freedom Ring--Geltz, Deb & Wayne King of Show---Moonstone-- Geltz, Deb & Wayne Princess of Show---Denali-- Borrmann, Ken Fl Queen---Stadt den Helder--Glases, Kevin Fl Bloom--Playgirl--Monroe, Bruce Polyantha Spray---Orleans Rose--Kozemchak, Bill & Kathy Dowager Queen---Rosa gallica officinalis-- Victorian Award---Rose de Rescht--Monroe, Bruce Climber---Purple Splash-- Kozemchak, Bill & Kathy Shrub--Louise Clements-- Glases, Kevin Mini Queen---Joy-- Hearne, Andrew Mini King---Irresisitable-- Monroe, Bruce Mini Princess---Renegade--Hearne, Andrew Mini Spray---Gourmet Popcorn-- Hearne, Andrew Mini Fl Queen---Whirlaway-- Hearne, Andrew Mini Fl King---Tabasco Cat-- Hearne, Andrew Mini Fl Princess---First and Foremost--Borrmann, Nathan Rose Arrangement Awards: "Mary Loved People and Was Friendly to All" Judith Nichol--Mini Silver Medal ******************************************** MINNESOTA ROSE SOCIETY ROSEVILLE, MN 6-19-2010 Queen of Show---Gemini--Munson, Paul & Janine King of Show---Louise Estes--Hisey, Millie Princess of Show---Brigadoon--Stillings, Jim & Sharon Royal Court---Moonstone-- Munson, Paul & Janine Royal Court---Elegant Beauty--Larson, Dennis & Eve Royal Court---Kordes Perfecta--Hackbart, Lucy Fl Queen---Lavaglut--Turek, John & Char Fl Bloom--Frankly Scarlet--Poppe, Christine Polyantha Spray---Wing-Ding--Lallier, Lee & Jackie Genesis Award---Rosa Gallica Versicolor-- Bucholz, Joanne Dowager Queen---Reine Des Violettes, Morrell, Mike & Shana Victorian Award---Little Gem-- Bucholz, Joanne Climber---Dublin Bay-- Stillings, Jim & Sharon Shrub King--Country Dancer-- Stillings, Jim & Sharon Mini Queen---Glowing Amber-- Lallier, Lee & Jackie Mini King---Michel Cholet--Smuda, Carol Mini Princess---BeeÂs Knees--Williams, Elena Mini Court---Irresistible-- Williams, Elena Mini Court---Cupcake--Marvig, Carol Mini Court---White Chocolate-- Marvig, Rita Mini Court---Ralph Moore-- Lallier, Lee & Jackie Mini Spray---Millie Walters--Anderson, Margaret & Ron Mini Fl Queen---Cachet-- Lallier, Lee & Jackie Rose Arrangement Awards: (Rhythm in Roses) "Wild Thing"--Millie Hisey--Artist, Gold Medal "Moonlight Serenade"-- Millie Hisey--Silver Medal "In the Mood-- Millie Hisey--Oriental, Bronze Medal "Moon River"-- Millie Hisey--Royalty "Beautiful Dreamer"-- Millie Hisey--Princess "Blue Skies"-- Millie Hisey--Mini Oriental, "Mini Gold Medal "Shenandoah"-- Millie Hisey--Mini Artist, Mini Bronze Medal "Abracadabra"--Olivia Munson--Junior "Memories"--Rita Marvig--Royalty "Yesterday"--Elena Williams--Judges Award **************************************** IOWA ROSE SOCIETY AMES, IA 6-19-2010 Rose Arrangement Awards: (Across the USA) "Death Valley"-- Marge Godfrey--Duchess, Gold Metal "Giant Redwoods"--Marianne Klinsky--Royalty, Silver Medal "Gettysburg"-- Marge Godfrey--Keepsake "Petrified Forest"-- Marge Godfrey--Royalty "Rocky Mountain High-- Marge Godfrey--Mini Princess, Mini Gold Metal "Everglades"-- Marge Godfrey--Mini Oriental, Mini Silver Metal "Blue Ridge Mountains"-- Marge Godfrey--Mini Royalty, Mini Bronze Metal "Lunch at Disneyworld"-- Marge Godfrey--Mini Court of Etiquette "Yellow Rose of Texas"-- Marge Godfrey--Mini Keepsake "The Alamo"-- Marge Godfrey--Mini Royalty "Days of Summer"--Doug Helberg--Judges Award ********************************************** GREATER MILWAUKEE ROSE SOCIETY MILWAUKEE, WI 6-19-2010 Rose Arrangement Awards: (Wonders of the World) "Bali"--Julie Schoenike--Duchess, Gold Metal "Golden Gate Bridge"--Bruce Barr--Silver Metal "The Big Easy New Orleans"-- Julie Schoenike--Bronze Metal "London Town"--Thomas Hausman--Mini Gold Medal "Hong Kong"--Diane Sommers--Mini Silver Metal "Leaning Tower of Pisa--Marlene Maroff--Judges Award ***************************************** MADISON ROSE SOCIETY MADISON, WI 6-20-2010 Queen of Show---Mirandy--Shropshire, Richard King of Show---Uncle Joe--Smalley, Daron Princess of Show---Moonstone--Mezera, Karen Fl Queen---Playboy--Zoromski, Don Fl King--Glenda Marie-- Zoromski, Don Fl Princess---Purple Heart--Brault, Yvonne Fl Bloom--Dublin-- Shropshire, Richard (Ht ?) Fl Bloom--Julia Child--Sylvester, Barbara Polyantha Spray---Marie Jeanne-- Mezera, Karen Dowager Queen--- Reine Des Violettes--Brault, Yvonne Victorian Award---Frau Karl Druschki--Brault, Yvonne Climber--America--Mezera, Karen Classic Shrub---Jens Munk-- Zoromski, Don Modern Shrub--Abraham Darby--Smalley, Daron Mini Queen---Soroptimist International--Brault, Yvonne Mini King--Sweet Melody--Schultz, Joan Mini Princess---Irresistible-- Brault, Yvonne Mini Court---Sweet Caroline--Shaft, Sherry Mini Spray---Ruby Baby--Schultz, Joan Mini Fl Queen---Flawless-- Brault, Yvonne Mini Fl King---Edisto-- Brault, Yvonne Mini Fl Princess--Show Stopper-- Brault, Yvonne Mini Fl Court--Ingrid-- Schultz, Joan Mini Fl Court--Dr John Dickman-- Schultz, Joan Mini Fl Court--Double Take-- Brault, Yvonne Mini Fl Court--Conundrum-- Williams, Elena Mini Fl Court--Camden-- Brault, Yvonne Mini Fl Spray--Moonlight Scentsation--Stephen, Joan Rose Arrangement Awards: (Roses Bring us Together) "Reflections from the Past"--Bruce Barr--Duke--Gold Medal "As Time Goes By"--Joan Stephen--Royalty, Silver Medal "Golden Fantasy"--Bruce Barr--Mini Oriental , Mini Gold Medal "Comradeship"--Sherry Shaft--Mini Artist, Mini Silver Medal "The Way We Were"--Carmen Shultz--Mini Royalty, Bronze Medal "Long Ago and Far Away"--Joan Shultz--Mini Duchess "LetÂs Party"--Sherry Shaft--Mini Court of Etiquette "Memories"--Stephen Shultz--Junior ********************************************* CONNECTICUT ROSE SOCIETY ROSE SHOW HARTFORD, CT 6-20-2010 Queen of Show--Cajun Moon--Mattia, John King of Show--Gemini--Mattia, John Princess of Show--Suffolk-- Mattia, John Royal Court--Moonstone--Martin, Marci HT Spray--Gemini--Redway, Sue HT English Box--Mattia, John HT Rose in a Bowl--VeteranÂs Honor- Lau, Zachary - HT Cycle of Bloom--Perfect Moment-- Redway, Sue 3 HT/GR-- Mattia, John Fl Queen--Hot Cocoa--Martin, Marci Fl Bloom--Pinnacle--Mattia, John Polyantha Spray--Miss Edith Cavell--Peczerski, Inka Genesis Award--Rosa Gallica Officinalis--Lau, Zachary Dowager Queen--Celsiana--Rogers, Steve & Carol Victorian Award--Rose De Rescht-- Lau, Zachary OGR English Box--Long, David & Sandy Climber--Fourth of July--Rogers, Steve & Carol Classic Shrub--Theresa Bugnet--Johnson, Clare Modern Shrub--Daydream--Fuss, Mike Modern Shrub, Single--Golden Wings--Champagne, Janice Mini Queen--Fairhope--Clark, Dave & Dorothy Mini King--Chelsea Belle--Clark, Dave & Dorothy Mini Princess--Chattooga--Clark, Dave & Dorothy Mini Court--Picotee--Mascola, Rachel Mini Spray--Gourmet Popcorn--Vanable, Andy & Susie Mini Rose Bowl--Debut-- Rogers, Steve & Carol Mini English Box--Fairhope-- Rogers, Steve & Carol Mini Fl Queen--Solar Flair-- Clark, Dave & Dorothy Mini Fl King--Foolish Pleasure-- Clark, Dave & Dorothy Mini Fl Princess--Butter Cream-- Clark, Dave & Dorothy Mini FL Court--Conundrum-- Clark, Dave & Dorothy Mini FL Court--Nemesis-- Clark, Dave & Dorothy Min Fl Court--Ambiance-- Lau, Zachary Min Fl Spray--Leading Lady--Candler, David Min/Mini Fl Box--Fairhope--Rogers, Steve & Carol Novice--Orleans Rose-- Peczerski, Inka Fragrance--Sharifa Asma--Parker, Jim & Claranne Mystery Rose---?--Retsema, Arija Seedling--Fourth of July x Golden Quill--Mattia, John Founders Trophy--Gemini--Mattia, John Rainbow Collection--Mattia, John Bill Turull Memorial--Retsema, Arija Donna Fuss Memorial Trophy--Daydream--Fuss, Mike (Day Dream ?) Shoham Trophy--Best OGR--Celsiana-- Rogers, Steve & Carol Sweepstakes-- Mattia, John ***************************************** THUMB ROSE SOCIETY BAD AXE, MI 6-20-2010 Queen of Show---Let Freedom Ring--Kaplenski, Gail King of Show---Louise Estes--Ignash, Ervin Princess of Show---Standing Ovation-- Ignash, Ervin Royal Court---Awareness-- Ignash, Ervin Fl Queen---Playgirl--Whittaker, Marilyn Fl Bloom--Pasadena Star-- Kaplenski, Gail Polyantha Spray---Miss Edith Cavell--Steiner, Jacqueline Dowager Queen--- Baronne Prevost-- Leibrandt, Maureen & C. Victorian Award--- Zephirine Drouhin--Leibrandt, Charles & M. Climber Bloom---America--Gainor, Evelyn Climber Spray--America-- Steiner, Jacqueline Classic Shrub---Robin Hood--Bradley, Jon & Jean Modern Shrub---The Squire-- Whittaker, Marilyn Mini Queen---Memphis King-- Ignash, Ervin Mini King---Minnie Pearl-- Whittaker, Marilyn Mini Princess---Chelsea Belle-- Ignash, Ervin Mini Court---Ruby Baby-- Kaplenski, Gail Mini Fl Queen---Butter Cream-- Kaplenski, Gail Mini Fl King---Camden-- Ignash, Ervin Mini Fl Princess---Class Of Â73--Ignash, Ervin Mini Fl Court---Dr John Dickman- Ignash, Ervin Rose Arrangement Awards (Say it With Roses) "Love at first Sight"--Jacqueline Steinert--Gold Medal "Absolute Anger"--Maureen Leibrandt--Silver Medal ******************************************* PACIFIC NORTHWEST DISTRICT ROSE SHOW FORT VANCOUVER ROSE SOCIETY VANCOUVER, WA 6-26-2010 Queen of Show--Solitaire--Rowe, Ken & Linda King Of Show-- Liebeszauber--Minten, Bernie & Mary Princess of Show--- Tineke-- Finch, Carl & Carolyn Fl Queen---Betty Boop-- Parke, Richard & Janis Fl King---Playboy-- Parke, Richard & Janis Polyantha Spray---The Fairy--Little, Lou Dowager Queen---Rosa Rugosa-- Kiley, Beage & Jack Victorian Award--Old Red Moss--Wyckoff, Jeff & Kathy Climber---Galway Bay--Allen, Karen & Merril Shrub---Sally Holmes--Kiley, Beage & Jack Mini Queen---Incognito--Sitton, John Mini King--- X-Rated-- Kiley, Beage & Jack Mini Princess---Luis Desamero--Cavanugh, Jim & Nancy Mini Spray---Make Believe-- Finch, Carl & Carolyn Mini Fl Queen--Peter Cottontail-- Kiley, Beage & Jack ARS National Cc Portland City Of Roses--Finch, Carl & Carolyn J. Horace Mc Farland District Trophy-- Parke, Richard & Janis Ralph S. Moore District Trophy-- Cavanugh, Jim & Nancy Al Schamel Memorial Trophy--Solitaire-- Rowe, Ken & Linda Robert Mac Gavin Memorial Trophy--Humphrey, Gretchen Dr Paul & Carrie Miller Memorial Trophy--McClain, Gary & Cheryl Fred Edmunds Jr. Memorial Trophy-- Humphrey, Gretchen Seattle Rose Society Floribunda Trophy--Linman, Jim Spokane Rose Society Miniature Trophy--Finch, Carl & Carolyn Lee Allen Memorial Trophy-- Wyckoff, Jeff & Kathy Marian Seeley Memorial Trophy--Kiley, Beage & Jack Helene Schoen Memorial Trophy--Cavanugh, Jim & Nancy Vic Snitzler Memorial Trophy-- Cavanugh, Jim & Nancy Rose Arrangement Awards: (Timeless Rose) "A Vision of Light"--Jo Martin--National Award "Timeless Topics"-- Jo Martin--Royalty Award "Time Travel"-- Jo Martin--Artist Award "Summertime"--Carolyn Finch--Oriental "Roses Along the Trail"--Carolyn Finch--Duke "Tea Time"--Michie Moe--Mini Royalty Award "Double Trouble"--Char Mutschler--Mini Artist Award "The Sands of Time"--Judy Fleck-- Mini Oriental Award "Recess Time"--Cyrus Time"--Junior ********************************************** LOWER CAPE ROSE SOCIETY HARWITCH, MA 6-26-2010 Queen of Show---Elizabeth Park Centennial--Lau, Zack & Mary King of Show---Hot Princess--Gammon, Julie Princess of Show---Moonstone-- Gammon, Julie Fl Bloom--Sentimental-- Gammon, Julie Fl Queen---Sexy Rexy--Osborn, Oz & Audrey Polyantha Spray--The Fairy-- Gammon, Julie Genesis Award---Rosa rugosa alba--Davis, Greg Dowager Queen---La Reine-- Heino, Joe Victorian Award---Rose de Rescht--Osborn, Oz & Audrey Climber Bloom---Polka-- Ehrenreichs Climber Spray--Dublin Bay-- Heino, Joe Classic Shrub---Ritausma--Ehrenreichs Modern Shrub---What a Peach--Whiting, Ken Austin Shrub Bloom--The Squire--Heino, Joe Austin Shrub Spray--The Alexandra Rose--Osborn, Oz & Audrey Mini Queen---Chattooga-- Davis, Greg Mini King--Gem of the Rockies--Candler, Dave Mini Princess---Baldo Villegas--Davis, Greg (MinFl?) Mini Spray--Chattooga--Lau, Zack & Mary Mini Fl Queen---Liberty Bell--Lau, Zack & Mary Mini Fl King---Edisto--Davis, Greg Mini Fl Princess---Shameless--Davis, Greg Mini Fl Spray--Vice Versa--Davis, Greg ******************************************************* NORTHEASTERN MICHIGAN ROSE SOCIETY BAY CITY, MI 6-26-2010 Queen of Show--Moonstone--Anthony, J. & Vance, K. King of Show---Miss Elvis-- Anthony, J. & Vance, K. Princess of Show---Gemini-- Anthony, J. & Vance, K. Royal Court---VeteranÂs Honor--Bradley, Jon & Jean HT Fully Open--Gentle Giant--Kaplenski, Gail HT Single--Snow Cream-- Bradley, Jon & Jean HT Spray--Seduction-- Bradley, Jon & Jean Gr Single---Oktoberfest--Leibrand, Chuck & Mickie HT Rose Bowl--Jema-- Bradley, Jon & Jean Gr Rose Bowl--Cherry Parfait--Bradley, Jon & Jean Best Rose in a Bowl--Jema-- Bradley, Jon & Jean Fl Bloom--Sunsprite-- Kaplenski, Gail Fl Queen---Day Breaker--Leibrand, Chuck & Mickie 3 Floribundas-- Anthony, J. & Vance, K. Polyantha Spray---Gabrielle, Privat--Anthony, J. & Vance, K. Genesis Award---Rosa Rugosa alba--Whittaker, Marily Dowager Queen---Crested Moss--Whittaker, Marilyn Victorian Award--Zephirine Drouhin--Leibrand, Chuck & Mickie Climber Spray---America--Watters, Betty Classic Shrub---John Cabot-- Kaplenski, Gail Modern Shrub---Sally Homes-- Kaplenski, Gail Non-Austin Shrub-- Sally Homes-- Kaplenski, Gail David Austin Shrub--Graham Thomas-- Kaplenski, Gail 3 Shrubs-- Anthony, J. & Vance, K. Best Fragrant--Oklahoma-- Whittaker, Marilyn Most Fragrant--Oklahoma--- Whittaker, Marilyn End of Trail (Large)-- Whittaker, Marilyn End of Trail (Small)-- Bradley, Jon & Jean Gail Kaplenski Trophy--Best End of Trail-- Whittaker, Marilyn Judges Award, Lg.--Sally Holmes--Kressbach, Tom & Eleanor Judges Award Mini/MinFl-- Kressbach, Tom & Eleanor 3 Mini/Miniflora Roses--Anthony, J. & Vance, K. Mini/ /Mini Fl Cycle of Bloom--Bradley, Jon & Jean Mini/ /Mini English Box--Jean Kenneally--Matthes, Herb & Lois Mini/ /Mini ArtistÂs-- Anthony, J. & Vance, K. Mini Queen---Best Friends--Kaplenski, Mark Mini King--- Jean Kenneally-- Kaplenski, Mark Mini Princess---Ruby Baby-- Kaplenski, Gail Mini Court--Glowing Amber-- Bradley, Jon & Jean Mini Court---Best of Â04-- Anthony, J. & Vance, K. Mini Fl Queen---Foolish Pleasure-- Whittaker, Marilyn Mini Fl King---Nemesis-- Whittaker, Marilyn Mini Fl Princess---AbbyÂs Angel-- Bradley, Jon & Jean Mini/Mini Fl Spray--Irresistible-- Matthes, Herb & Lois Mini/Mini Fl Open Bloom--Black Jade-- Bradley, Jon & Jean Mini/Mini Fl Single--Gizmo--Katt, John H. Mini/Mini Fl Rose Bowl, Lg- Little Linda--- Leibrand, Chuck & Mickie Mini/Mini Fl Rose Bowl, Sm--Popcorn--Bradley, Jon & Jean Boutonnieres--Sweet Melody-- Bradley, Jon & Jean Best Striped Rose--Peppermint--MasterÂs Challenge-- Pretty as a Picture--Let Freedom Ring-- Kaplenski, Gail Hi-Low--Bolivar, Carolina Lady-- Kaplenski, Gail Sweepstakes-- Anthony, J. & Vance, K. Mini-Sweepstakes-- Anthony, J. & Vance, K. BEST OF SHOW-- Rosa Rugosa Alba--Whittaker, Marily Rose Arrangement Awards: (Roses Going Uptown) "Reflections"--Marilyn Whittaker--Oriental, Gold Medal "Roses in a Row"--Betty Watters--Royalty Award "Tea for Two"--Mickie Leibrand--Mini Court of Etiquette, Mini Gold Medal "Full House"--Cathie Smith--Mini Royalty *************************************** SOUTHWEST OREGON ROSE SOCIETY MYRTLE POINT, OR 6-26-2010 Queen of Show---Hot Princess--Seiwald, Jim King of Show--- Hot Princess--Seiwald, Jim Princess of Show---Cherry Parfait--Kreutzer, Ed & Mary Fl Bloom--Tuscan Sun--Atkins, Ellyn Fl Queen---Living Easy--Kreutzer, Ed & Mary Polyantha Spray---Mothersday--Warner, Pam Dowager Queen---St JohnÂs Rose-- Kreutzer, Ed & Mary (S ?) Victorian Award---DragonÂs Eye--Warner, Pam Climber---Sombreuil-- Atkins, Ellyn Classic Shrub---Dagmar Hastrup--Walters, Billie Modern Shrub---Darcey Bussell-- Warner, Pam Mini Queen---Doris Morgan--Smith, Dennis Mini King---Fairhope--Smith, Dennis Mini Princess---Pauline-- Smith, Dennis Mini Spray---Hurdy Gurdy-- Kreutzer, Ed & Mary Mini Fl Queen---Show Stopper-- Smith, Dennis Mini Fl King---Class of Â73-- Smith, Dennis Mini Fl Princess---Peter Cottontail--Smith, Dennis ********************************************** ROCKY MOUNTAIN DISTRICT ROSE SHOW CALORADO SPRINGS, CO 6-26-2010 Rose Arrangement Awards: (NR) "Green Garden Goddess--Carol Macon--Oriental, Gold Metal "Emerald Waters"-- Carol Macon--Silver Medal "Verdant Vision"-- Carol Macon--Bronze Metal "Melting Glaciers"--Betty Roberts--Artist Award "Global Awareness"-- Betty Roberts--Princess "Farmers Market Morning"-- Betty Roberts--Court of Etiquette "Solar Power"-- Carol Macon--Mini Artist, Mini Gold Metal "Environmental Balance"-- Carol Macon--Mini Oriental, Mini Silver Medal "Geraldine Boller Memorial"-- Carol Macon--Mini Royalty **************************************************** SYRACUSE ROSE SOCIETY SYRACUSE, NY 6-27-2010 Rose Arrangement Awards: (Rock-n-Roll History) "Love Me Tender"--Patricia Pohi--Royalty "Blue Moon"--David Rink--Oriental "Teddy Bear"--Dorothy Storms--Mini Royalty "All Shook Up"-- Dorothy Storms--Mini Artist Award "Judges Class"--Joan Baden--Judge *********************************************** TACOMA ROSE SOCIETY TACOMA, WA 7-3-2010 Queen of Show---Tineke--Finch, Carl & Carolyn King of Show---Solitaire--Fredette, Caroline & John Princess of Show---Kardinal--Wilson, Bill Fl Bloom--Nicole--Parke, Richard & Janis Fl Queen---Sexy Rexy--Martin, Jo Polyantha Spray---Wing-Ding--Peterson, Mike & Alexa Genesis Award---Rosa rugosa rubra--Kiley, Beage & Jack Dowager Queen---Gallica Macrantha--Wyckoff, Jeff & Kathy Victorian Award---Old Red Moss--Wyckoff, Jeff & Kathy Climber---Fourth of July-- Parke, Richard & Janis Classic Shrub--Heidelberg-- Martin, Jo Modern Shrub---Robusta-- Parke, Richard & Janis Mini Queen---Ralph Moore-- Parke, Richard & Janis Mini King---Luis Desamero--Pawlowski, Ed Mini Princess---Hot Tamale-- Parke, Richard & Janis Mini Spray---Scott--Linn, Bruce & Barbara Rose Arrangement Awards: (A Dress Rehearsal for a Centennial Celebration) "The Trophies are Polished"-- Jo Martin--Duchess, Gold Medal "Show Day Dawns"--Jo Martin--Royalty, Silver Medal "Here Comes the Judge"--Jo Martin--Artist, Bronze Medal "Room Full of Color"--Megan Fredette--Oriental "Time for Lunch"--Barbara Lind--Court of Etiquette "Winners Revealed"--Lou Little--Duke "Closing and Cleanup"--Carolyn Finch--Mini Oriental, Mini Gold Medal "The Education Table"--Jo Martin--Mini Royalty, Mini Silver Medal "Photo Ops"--Megan Fredette--Mini Artist, Mini Bronze Medal **************************************************** LAKE SUPERIOR ROSE SOCIETY DULUTH, MN 7-10-2010 Queen of Show---Touch of Class--Cooke, Lone King of Show---Pink Promise-- Cooke, Lone Princess of Show---Strike it Rich-- Cooke, Lone Fl Bloom--Mardi Gras--Keiser, Deb Fl Queen---Julia Child-- Cooke, Lone Polyantha Spray---Lovely Fairy-- Cooke, Lone Dowager Queen---Celsiana--Sundberg, Gerald Victorian Award---Rosa rugosa--Sundberg, Gerald (Sp?) Climber---Penny Lane-- Sundberg, Gerald Shrub Queen--Sally Homes-- Cooke, Lone (Modern Shrub) Shrub King--Golden Wings-- Munson, Paul (Modern Shrub) Shrub Princess--George Vancouver, Keiser, Deb (Modern Shrub) Mini Queen---Whirlaway--Jesswein, Wayne (Mini Fl ?) Mini King---Irresistible--Munson, Paul Mini Princess---Minnie Pearl-- Cooke, Lone Mini Spray---Scarlet Cupido-- Cooke, Lone Rose Arrangement Awards: (Superior Roses) "Out of This World"--Lois Ann Helgerson--Artist Award "Moonlit Waters"--Rose Diestler--Mini Royalty Award "Pearls of the Orient"-- Lois Ann Helgerson--Mini Oriental Award "Comning Up Roses"--Carol Borich--Novice ****************************************** MISSOULA ROSE SOCIETY MISSOULA, MT 7-10-2010 Queen of Show---Black Magic--Waylett, Ray King of Show---Moonstone--Hoffman, Ray Princess of Show---Neptune-- Hoffman, Ray Royal Court---Sheer Elegance-- Hoffman, Ray Royal Court---Liebeszauber--Hoar, John Royal Court---Spellbound-- Hoar, John Fl Queen---Nicole--Hoar, John Dowager Queen---Celestial--Hoar, John Mini Queen---Irresistible--Waylett, Patricia Mini King---Magic Show--Rendle, Harry Mini Princess--Soroptimist International--Hoffman, Ray Mini Court---Baby Boomer--Hoar, Judith Mini Court---Louis Desamero-- Hoffman, Ray Mini Court---Minnie Pearl--Elliott, Glenda Mini Fl Spray--AbbyÂs Angel-- Hoffman, Ray *********************************************** OLYMPIA ROSE SOCIETY OLYMPIA, WA 7-10-2010 Queen of Show---Fame--Finch, Carl & Carolyn King of Show---Tineke-- Finch, Carl & Carolyn Princess of Show---Leann Rimes--Fredette, Brian Fl Queen---Playgirl--Parke, Richard & Janis Fl King---City Of London-- Ritchie, Gary Fl Bloom--Champagne Cocktail--Parke, Richard & Janis Genesis Award---Rosa Gallica Versicolor, Moe Mitchie Dowager Queen---Mme De La Roche Lambert--Wyckoff, Jeff Victorian Award---Complicata--Lind, Bruce & Barbara Climber---Sombreuil--Backman, Ron Climber Single--Showtime--Lind, Bruce & Barbara Classic Shrub--Heidelberg-- Martin, Jo- Modern Shrub---Long Tall Sally--Baer, Charold & Rich Mini Queen---Fairhope--Sitton, John Mini King---Dancing Flame-- Sitton, John Mini Princess---Caliente-- Sitton, John Mini Spray---Hot Tamale--Kaija, Jerry Mini Spray Single-- Parke, Richard & Janis ******************************************* WISCONSIN STATE FAIR WEST ALLIS, WI 8-8-2001 Queen of Show---Cajun Moon--Schroeder, John & Judy King of Show---Mavrik--Plasz, Andy Princess of Show---MarlonÂs Day--Johannes, Marlin Fl Queen--- Flirtatious--Heebsh, M/M Larry Fl Bloom--Chihuly--- Johannes, Marlin Polyantha Spray---Mothers Day---Sommers, Diane Classic Shrub---Linda Campbell-- Schroeder, John & Judy Climber--Morning Magic-- Schroeder, John & Judy Modern Shrub---Heart Ân Soul--Fleming, Linda Dowager Queen---Comte de Chambord--Karch, Alan Victorian Award--Deuil de Paul Fontaine--Plasz, Andy Mini Queen---Joy-- Schroeder, John & Judy Mini King---Fairhope--Plasz, Andy Mini Princess---Sis--Karch, Alan Mini Spray---Joy--Rutkowski, Chuck & Ruth Mini Fl Queen---Lady EÂowyn--Schroeder, John & Judy Mini Fl King---Memphis King--Schroeder, John & Judy Mini Fl Princess---Caledonia-- Fleming, Linda Mini Fl Spray-- Memphis King-- Sommers, Diane ****************************************** IOWA STATE FAIR DEMOINES, IA 8-14-2010 Queen of Show---Let Freedom Ring--Pagliai, Ed & Dee King of Show---Touch of Class--Morlok, Ron & Jane Princess of Show---First Red--Osborn, Gary & Linda Fl Queen---Anna Livia--Godfrey, Clif & Marge Shrub---Sally Holmes-- Morlok, Ron & Jane Climber--ThatÂs Jazz-- Osborn, Gary & Linda OGR--Rose de Rescht--Mack, Andy Mini Queen---Conundrum-- Godfrey, Clif & Marge (M/F ?) Mini King---Breath of Spring-- Osborn, Gary & Linda Mini Princess---Lady EÂowyn-- Osborn, Gary & Linda (M/F?) Mini Spray---Sweet Caroline-- Godfrey, Clif & Marge ****************************************** LOVELAND ROSE SOCIETY LOVELAND, CO 8-14-2010 Queen of Show---JoAnn Edwards--Roman, Carol King of Show---Uncle Joe-- Roman, Carol Princess of Show---Folklore-- Roman, Carol Royal Court---Chicago Peace--Griep, Stan Royal Court---VeteranÂs Honor-- Griep, Stan Fl Bloom--Sentimental-- Roman, Carol Fl Queen---Living Easy--Green, Shirley Dowager Queen---Baronne Prevost--Baird, Polly Ann Shrub---Abraham Darby-- Roman, Carol Mini Queen---X-Rated-- Roman, Carol Mini King---Popcorn--Rodemeyer, Mary (Decorative Form?) Mini Princess---Tennessee--Meredith, Deb Mini Court---BeeÂs Knees-- Rodemeyer, Mary Mini Spray---DenverÂs Dream-- Rodemeyer, Mary Mini Fl Queen---Leading Lady-- Roman, Carol Mini Fl King---Ricky Hendrick--Roman, Carol ************************************************** ARS NATIONAL MINIATURE CONVENTION MILWAUKEE, WI 8-21-2010 The Ralph Moore National Miniature Trophy--Williams, Elena The J. Benjamin Williams National Miniflora Trophy--Brault, Yvonne Mini Queen---Renegade--Anthony, R. & Vance, K. Mini King---Joy--Schroeder J. & J. Mini Princess---Nancy Jean-- Anthony, R. & Vance, K. Mini Court---Eternal Flame-- Anthony, R. & Vance, K Mini Court---Dancing Flame--Carins, T. & Desamero, L. Mini Court---Anne Herring--Hering, Jim Mini Court---Luis Desamero-- Carins, T. & Desamero, L. Mini Court---Fairhope--Steve Singer Mini Court---Pierrine--Schumaker, Harlan Mini Court---Magic Show-- Carins, T. & Desamero, L. Mini Single 4-8 Petals--SingleÂs Better--Marshall, Barbara Mini Open Bloom--This is the Day--Sommers, Dianne Mini Spray---Joy--Schroeder J. & J. Mini Rose in a Bowl--Soroptimist International--Anthony, R. & Vance, K. Mini Open Decorative in A Bowl--Willing--Yvonne, Brault Mini Stages of Bloom--Chelsea Belle-- Plasz, Andrew Mini English Box--Nancy Jean--Anthony, R. & Vance, K. Mini Artist Palette--Anthony, R. & Vance, K. Mini Rose in a Frame--Breath of Spring--Smith, Elton Ralph Moore Mini HybridizerÂs Challenge--Joy--Schroeder J. & J. Mini Fl Queen--Baldo Villegas--Klinfelter, Paul Mini Fl King--Shawn Sease--Fleming, Lynda Mini Fl Princess---AbbeyÂs Angel-- Klinfelter, Paul Mini Fl Court--Aliena--Plasz, Andrew Mini Fl Court--Flawless--Yvonne, Brault Mini Fl Court--Whirlaway-- Klinfelter, Paul Mini Fl Court--Dr John Dickman-- Klinfelter, Paul Mini Fl Court--Lady EÂOwyn--Myers, Don Mini Fl Court--Foolish Pleasure--Carins, T. & Desamero, L. Mini Fl Court--Jerry Lynn---Fleming, Lynda Mini Fl Open Bloom--Conundrum--Fleming, Lynda Mini Fl Spray--Foolish Pleasure-- Schroeder J. & J. Mini Fl Rose in a Bowl--My Inspiration--Anthony, R. & Vance, K. Mini Fl Open Decorative in A Bowl--Flawless--Marshall, B. (Exhibition?) Mini Fl Stages of Bloom--FitzhughÂs Diamond--Anthony, R. & Vance, K. Mini Fl English Box--Lo and Behold--Carins, T. & Desamero, L. Mini Fl HybridizerÂs Challenge--Whirlaway--Schumaker, Harlan Mini/Mini Fl American Box--Lundberg, Sandy Mini/Mini Fl Basket--Ty--Anthony, R. & Vance, K. Any Other Min/Mini Fl--Earthquake--Kozemchak, Bill Hall of Fame Winners--Schumaker, Harlan F. Harmon Saville Memorial Challenge Bowl-- Carins, T. & Desamero, L. Top Gun Award--Carins, T. & Desamero, L. The Ralph Moore HybridizerÂs Miniature--Joy--Schroeder J. & J. The Wright Challenge--Lo and Behold--Carins, T. & Desamero, L. Frank Benardella Hi-Lo Challenge--Carins, T. & Desamero, L. Rose Bouquet Challenge--Carins, T. & Desamero, L. Seedling--Azure Sea x Y2K--Clark, Bill Rose Photography: (Armature) Mini/Mini Fl Exhibition--Whirlaway--Lundberg, Sandy Mini/Mini Fl Decorative---Tyrelle--Barr, Bruce Mini/Mini Fl Spray--Kristin--Smith, Glenn & Donna Artistic Interpretation, Armature--Double Take--Sylvester, B. Rose Photography: (Professional) Mini/Mini Fl Decorative--StarÂs ÂN Stripes--Kozemchak, Bill Artistic Interpretation--Dr John Dickman--Williams, Elena Mini/Mini Fl Exhibition--Double Take--Kozemchak, Bill Rose Arrangement Awards: (Were Wright with Roses) Moving Through It"-- Nancy Redington--Mini Gold Medal--(BEST OF SHOW) "The Curve"-- Nancy-Redington--Mini Royalty, Bronze Award "The 1923 Earthquake"--Elena Williams--Oriental, Mini Silver Medal "Hillside Drafting Studio Elena Williams, -- Mini Princess "Ornamental Frieze"-- Williams, Elena-- Mini Duchess "The Great Hall"-- Hisey, Millie--Mini-Court of Etiquette Certificate "Olin Terrace"-- Anthony, R. & Vance, K.--Mini-Keepsake Award "Unitarian Meeting House"-- Nancy Redington--Mini-Rosecraft Award "The Reflecting Pool"--Brault, Yvonne--Best of Subclass 40 E "The Prairie School"-- Williams, Elena--Best of Class 41 "Louis Sullivan--Yvonne Brault-- Best of Class 42 "A Quick Rendering"--Jolene Adams--Best of Class 43 "The Oblique"--Breath of Spring--Smith, Elton-Best of Class 44 "Designing It"--Sunglow--Myers, Don Best of Class 47 "Building It"--Erin Alonso-- Williams, Elena--Best of Class 48 "The Entrance Hall"--Ingrid--Sommers, Diane--Best of Class 51 "The Blue Dome"--Shaft, Sherry--Best of Class--56 "The Guest House"--Ice Raspberry, Kristin-- Hisey, Millie--Best of Class 58 "Light Spires"--Sweet Fairy--Gindt-Mavig, Rita--Best of Class 60 "Johnson Wax, the Great Workroom"--Hill, Kreg--Best of Class 64 **********************************************

I cook at least once every day. This is usually dinner, but in the summer I like a bigger lunch and light dinner. My youngest, who just turned 7, is totally against this! He has definite opinions about what is proper lunch or dinner food (rolling eyes!) We'll eat out or order something about once a month. Usually when I've had enough! Breakfast during the week is cereal, but I will cook something on the weekends during the school year. Usually scrambled eggs with biscuits, toast or bagels. Sometimes biscuits and gravy when I need them to stay filled up that day. I don't eat breakfast, just not ready to eat until around noon. Summertime is nice because I'll do the "breakfast" for lunch if we're all at home. I make the kids' lunches for school and DH will help with that since he has week days off from work. Sandwiches, fruit, snack food but occasionally I'll make calzones or send leftovers that are easy to pack. I cook something quick for myself or heat up leftovers. Dinner is the production. I admit, I get tired of it. Lately I've enjoyed myself because I've indulged in some new equipment, new cookbooks, or found something at the library for inspiration. I've been using Ina Garten's recipes here and there and have found them to be fairly simple yet so delicious! I'm reading one by Marcella Hazan and we've enjoyed some simple sauces. The Gorgonzola Sauce is to die for! I've found that kitchen equipment that helps me, rather than having to work around the negatives, which really ups my enjoyment factor. I'm an appliance junkie, though! My oven is fantastic and I have a new induction cooktop that keeps my kitchen MUCH cooler and is incredibly responsive. My Breville toaster oven is used constantly for smaller portions and it also helps keep things cooler. I'm experimenting with my pressure cooker and am thrilled with it's economy as well as the food it produces. Finally, my mixer is a godsend. Food I've prepared this week. Bake sandwich bread for kids' lunches. They like Japanese milk bread and I do two loaves for the week. I'm hoping to lead them to more whole grains, but it's slow going! Short ribs and mashed potatoes using pressure cooker. Peanutty Noodles for DH's birthday dinner. Cheesecake was his dessert choice, made in pressure cooker. A quick blueberry topping for it. Youngest's birthday was easy! Hot dogs and french fries. DH took care of the hot dogs on the grill while he made himself a steak. The child did require me to make cookies for his class, so the day before I made chocolate chip and peanut butter for his birthday dessert. Roasted chicken with root veggies cooked along with it. One day we ordered pizza, which was lunch the next day. We had left overs of chicken/veg and peanutty noodles last night, yay! I frequent the cooking forum, too. Looking for ideas, inspiration when I feel negative about cooking, and they are so nice. I'm looking forward to the day when cooking is a choice, instead of a duty. It makes all the difference for me! I love good food, so I cook. I like knowing what's in there, so I prepare a lot of homemade items. It's also more economical with 3 growing kids! Luckily, they eat a wide variety of foods. KSWL, I also do NOT enjoy grocery shopping.

CPR must be a requirement for your job. I teach CPR and am always happy to hear when somebody becomes certified and is able to help save lives! Give the cats time to become familiar with their new home. You have received some good suggestions. 12 hour shifts will certainly keep you busy, but maybe that's a good thing. Hang in there and know that I (and many here) are thinking of you. Hugs, my friend!