Thank you for your comments--and Boule de Neige thanks you also. By the way, Boule de Neige translates as "ball of snow"--or "snowball." Good description of many of the blooms. Yes, I'm feeling much, much better this year--though the energy isn't quite as energetic as when I was young, unfortunately. But that doesn't stop me from enjoying my roses--and enjoying the enjoyment other people get from them also. Kate

I was hoping to find Quadra this season but I don't see it at any of the nurseries I've been to. I guess there is always next year. I would love to grow bigger shrubs but none of mine has yet. However, I don't want a monster shrub either because I don't have too much space either. Or rather, I need to sacrifice my vegetable garden for it..lol. Like I said before, it is really nice to see other gardeners in our cold country that is able to grow roses that beautiful. I am always envious of our southern neighbours or those that live in the West.

@Alex and Larsi, thanks for the great info! I hope you don't mind my hijacking this thread. Sadly, I need to stack. I agree, I hate to spend that kind of money on a dryer. Part of the issue is that my current Frigidaire pair is literally jammed in the laundry closet. And it's small for washer/dryers these days! Add that with my dryer being broken, I'm looking at options. Of course the most cost effective is to repair, which I will anyway (and forward to a family member) and jam it back in and hope it doesn't need any repairs until my back and shoulders heal, lol. Or replace now with a set that fits better. I'm on the fence. Is a condenser dryer shrink cotton polos on low hot, or just hot because it's a closed loop? What are average times for say jeans and towels? Or polos and chinos on low heat? The washer is my dream. As a massage therapist, I buy a washer based on how high the temp gets for getting massage oil/cream out of my sheets. Being able to process quickly will be great too. Thanks for the insight, I wish I could see them in action. I've only seen them unplugged. Are they quiet, like the residential ones?

Those cakes are amazing! They're so perfect:). Sometimes highly decorated cakes don't look yummy, but those look delicious:). Ugh I want cake now. Crenda, I still have a couple of my trolls. Hey they remind me of my childhood. Good old nostalgia;). I could only find one, but looks like his orange haired days are numbered. Jk I would never touch his gorgeous locks:)