I just happened on this thread, too. I have been too busy to read GardenWeb like I should!! I went with my mother -- we enjoyed having the time to talk in peace. I agree that the sale wasn't all that exciting, but I enjoyed it anyhow. Green Spring's sale this past spring was bigger. However, at Winterthur, I did get a [Big Sky] Sunset coneflower, three chartreuse tricyrtis and three sedges from PDN. Maybe they'll even come back rustfree next year, Lord willing and the creek don't rise! Also found a clematis, and two American wisteria (just gets about 10', unlike out-of-control imports) for a client. I'm glad I found that vine grower! I also enjoyed the booths of Rare Find Nursery and Broken Arrow Nursery -- good ideas. Broken Arrow had some SWEET kalmias, variegated pieris, and dogwoods, among other plants -- anyone here ever grow dusty zenobia? I might go again just to see the northern growers' stocks. Southern hellebore breeders were there, too, but of course it wasn't the best time of year to showcase their stock. Happy planting... Julia

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I may be there myself in a week depending on many things. Lancaster County in PA is full of covered bridges. All over the US, these wooden structures are disappearing and most that are standing today have been extensively rebuilt or are replicas. That's to be expected of a wood structure that's been sitting outside for over hundred years. But what is important is, was the repair faithful to the original design? Reboarding the superstructure and flooring might be considered minor, or maintence repair. However, tinkering with the support frame is major. When you find a truly old bridge, photogaph it! It may not be there next year. I know of two bridges that I have photographed that are now destroyed: One in Madison Co, IA and another in Parke Co, IN. I found several brides in upper Vermont and New Hampshire that were for show only. They looked great and still carried traffic, but when I examined underneath the bridge, the full story emerged. The small towns in the northern part of these two states do not have sufficient budget to repair these bridges to bring them up to today's required loads, yet at the same time they desired to retain the "look and feel" of the bridge. Tourist trade is a factor. I found how they solved this problem. Under the old bridge was another bridge, the one supporting the loads. The highway department had installed the load bearing parts of a modern bridge made of steel H-beams. The wood bridge became merely decoration sitting on steel beams - sort of took away the nostalga. So, take your cameras and document the bridges. In my opinion, there are two times in the year when these old bridges have the most photo appeal, and that is in the fall when the leaves turn and after a fresh snowfall in the winter. The lousiest time is late winter and early spring with no greenry of snow cover. Summer pictures can be great too; You have to be more selective and creatiive with composition.

Gosh, I have tried three times to post photos without success, but I have sure enjoyed everyone else's. I already planned to add a Brussels Griffon when my nest is empty, but now I am wondering whether it's too late in life for me to acquire a lake cabin and plan a trip to Spain, too! So many good ideas for summer enjoyment here. We are a lucky bunch of humans. I hope to return to this thread in February when spirits are as low and be reminded of better days ahead.