Those are really beautiful roses. Is it that bright a yellow or is that the light? Just curious. Leslie

Ron---I had it in FL on fortuniana. I think I was the first person to win miniflora queen with it. Brought it with me up here and it died the first winter. Sure miss it though. Nice big healthy bush with loads of blooms. I really didn't think it was winter tender. Oh well.

Thanks everyone for your kind posts. I was trying to post the other day but for some reason they wouldnt go through. Walmart had a sale on some I think it was springmaid sheets so we replaced the fitted sheets. So far so good as she has not plowed them up yet. Something I did notice... the sheets that were shredded were all flannel? Go figure.. I didnt buy flannel this time in case... labmomma, we are in. SE Ontario, Just across the lake from Rochchester NY. We have 10 acres here but of course pee wee makes a beeline for the road.. We have to be careful when we take him off leash to keep him to the back of the lot. When we got Abby I took her in sight unseen as a golden retriever.. Didnt take long at all to figure out she wasnt. lol Summerday thank you for your kind words. I purchased the camera when my daughter was married and then lost it.. Was in the suit case for a year so I am really just learning how to use it. Lorie

I've tried to avoid reading about them because the entire situation angers me. I'm thankful that the daughter has been rescued but I have to say that this seems to be just another self serving stunt. How on earth did they finance the daughter's sailing trip? Where is their common sense? Lynn - I've long thought that extreme sporting adventurers like mountain climbers should have to post a bond or purchase insurance that would cover the costs of a rescue if needed. Obviously not every sport would fall into this category but there are some that are inherently significantly more dangerous than others. Who absorbs the costs associated with the rescue attempts?