Wow, it's amazing how fast the threads move these days...my post was already down near the bottom so I rescued it just in time...LOL. THANK YOU for commenting and for your enthusiasm. After lugging an unending chain of garden hoses from garden to garden for 4 1/2 hours to water everything I really appreciate positive feedback! mantis....the last rose pictured (palest pink)is Austin's 'Belle Story'. And yes, that is Rosarium Uetersen in the cat patrol photo. It is immediately recognizable, isn't it? Great color that lights up a garden. Thanks again everyone....and YES, I am exhausted. Celeste

There is so much discussion out there about this issue. The Apple forums are full of threads. Some cite a Mac/Windows issue, but I see sideways photos on my Mac devices, so it's not necessarily that. There is an orientation flag embedded in photos, indicating right-side-up. Clearly it doesn't always work, e.g., here on GW. Maybe it's the board software? I have both an iPhone and iPad. I never take pics with my iPad, which isn't the current model. I have an iPhone 5S and take photos in both portrait and landscape modes all the time. Whether I'm sending one as an email attachment, directly to Facebook or to Flickr (where all my photos posted here reside), I never get orientation mishaps. I never post directly from my iPhone to GW. I always import into iPhoto, crop if necessary, save to my Desktop with a logical filename, and then upload to Flickr. If you take a photo in landscape orientation, even if your iPad thoughtfully rotates it for you in viewing mode, the image file may still think it belongs laying on its side. When you import into, say, iPhoto, you can rotate the file and it gets saved that way, esp. if you export it to your Desktop with a new filename. Yes, an extra step or two, but just part of a workflow that corrects the issue.

I think that you have to start a thread to get the responses sent to your e-mail address. If you are responding to someone else's thread - you don't get an e-mail response. No, as of recently, both the OP and those making replies can check the box to have emails sent to them. I see below the post a follow-up box where it says A copy of further followups will be emailed to this poster. Check here if you would like post replies emailed to you. Please note that you must enable this feature on your Preferences page by checking off 'Allow other users to send you email'. island, I've found that the emails are not sent instantly, and often come through hours later. Sometimes there will be several email replies come into my email at the same time, though they had been posted at different times. I've checked the box now to get follow-ups so will report back when I get reply emails. Sue

I used to teach classes for new home owners getting Habitat for Humanity homes. Reason? They usually grew up in public housing or apartment buildings were the maintenance was done by someone else. Many of the new folks never had to buy light bulbs, turn off the water when there was a leak, replace a broken light switch plate, or cut the grass and many more. Make a list of all the things that need to be done on a regular basis. Add to the list as necessary. My wife developed a large calendar on which we write things like appointments and maintenance items(birthdays/anniversaries/etc as well). So, know where/how to turn off gas/water/electricity. Fix things quickly, don't wait for the leaky faucet to repair itself---I've never seen that happen. Even seemingly small things, like a storm door hydraulic closer broken or not working, or a door that no longer latches, or the light bulb in the shower burnt out. Clean and dust at least monthly. That means mop/vacuum/dust everywhere in the house. Does not have to be all in one day or even week, but keep things clean. Reason? That helps furnace filters stay cleaner and need changed less often. Because those need regular changing. If there are appliances like water softeners/refrigerator filters/humidifiers, those need regular attention(cleaning/filling/etc.) That also helps keep the A coil in the AC unit in the furnace free of clogs---which decrease the air flow of both the AC and furnace. Water leaks/stains on ceilings/walls get fixed fast. Have pro's inspect the roof/gutters/windows/doors for the leak source(often leak sources are difficult to pinpoint). You will normally start to ignore some things or not notice gradual changes. Like a normal settling crack that shows up at the corner of a window and runs 9" and stops. Not a huge issue unless it changes. Or a door that starts sticking when opened/shut. Those are fairly normal and often overlooked. Once in a while(once a year maybe) inspect for things like those two items. Make a note and inspect sooner. If they don't change in a year, fix them, they should not reoccur. Wash the siding occasionally. How that is done depends on the type of siding. My neighbor washes the north side of his house(garage wall) once a year as it gets mildew on it(vinyl siding). He made a long handled broom(soft bristles) and gently scrubs with a solution of laundry soap/water and hoses it off. I use a stiffer bristle brush hooked to my hose to wash my steel siding. Keep weeds/plants/etc. clear of the foundation and siding around the house. Inspect(flashlight inside) the foundation/basement a couple times a year(between fall/winter and in spring) for problems. If there are problems from dampness in the basement, get a dehumidifier and use it. The cost of the electricity will usually be cheaper than repairs. Clean(I use a hose and nozzle) to clean the cooling fins on the outside AC unit whenever necessary(spring tree/shrub pollen can clog in in just a week). Clean gutters at least twice a year, unless there are gutter guards installed(good idea, IMHO) nand check once a year(spring) if guards are installed. There are more things, but what I listed will be a start. It may seem trying to do all that is daunting, but they really only take a couple of hours a week and just hours a year for the bigger things. It is a really good time to reward yourself with a glass of wine or a beer when done.:-)