Sheryl, your painting is lovely. Frog looks ready to leap off the page. I haven't tried acrylics, yet, but all your work is inspirational.

I'm so excited to see so many people can attend! And so relieved Husky was able to chage her flight!!! (Even if she did mess up my name!!!) :) It's great to have all our repeat atendees as well as some new faces!! Let's do Sunday since a few people prefer that day...so it'll be June 4th then! Anyone have a preference on time? Maybe 11am? Let me know if that's ok for everyone or if people prefer a later time. I started some major garden renovations this weekend, so we may still be under construction when you all get here. I'm hoping to have them finished by then though!! We'll ready for plants at least!! :) Magicman and deprived wife and any other newcomers, if you have any other questions, feel free to keep posting them here or email me (or any of us who have attended previously) and we'll be happy to help you out. I'm going to start a new thread where you can post what you have and what you want. I would also strongly suggest listing it under your garden_web trade list as well! Looking forward to seeing you all in June!!

remy, For your not-run-of-the-mill hosta, any requests? (Not sure I'll see your response in time, but hey...) I've got Golden Tiara, which is gold on the edges, a few unnamed types that are large-leaved and blue-green, a small leafed bluish type that I think is Blue Cadet... but if I don't know if someone wants it I'm not splitting any of it. They're just kind of big right now. By next year I'd have Little Black Scape ready for dividing, but I don't know if it's there yet. Or you could really disappoint your husband with a teeny tiny hosta. I've got three teeny unnamed ones with leaves the size of my pinky fingernail, and Pandora's Box, which is even tinier (that whole plant is the size of my pinky fingernail!) I don't know what everyone wants, so I'm just going to see what I can pry out of the hard-as-concrete ground. Wish me luck. Ruth, isn't it Sunday? The message says June 5th, which is a Sunday.

Hi Tara, I haven't been to the forum in awhile myself, so I thought I would check it out. And here you are! Congratulations! I'm happy you have a beautiful healthy baby girl. Most everything from the garden swap did well for me, and I had such a nice time. I am looking forward to the swap this year. Since the swap nothing much exciting happened this past year. Though sadly, my one dog Thor died of cancer in July. My husband and I did go to the SPCA and get a new dog, Creton. He is a mix of springer spaniel and black lab. So he is bizzare looking dog. Imagine a black lab with a hunting dog coat. He is sweet dog who loves everyone. Oh, I did just post yesterday to be a floral manager at work. Who knows if I'll get it. I know I'll do good in the interview, and my love of flowers will help greatly. But a lot depends on who else posted. So, say a prayer or good wish for me(anyone else reading this please do the same :).) Take care, Remy