Hello! I have many daylilies listed and alot with zero behind them may be ready, just haven't updated this year! Not been into trading much, but ready to do so now. Please email if you see anything you would like. You have about 10 I would love. I also have lots of lily of the valley and several different coneflowers if interested in any of them. PLMK> Thanks, Melinda

LOL, no problem Danielle! I'm still learning this digital camera "thing." I've got some more pictures to share, so I'll add them here rather than start a new thread. Here are this weekend's new ones: DALLAS STAR (It was paler for me last year; I liked it better that way. Weather probably affects that. Still, it's a prolific bloomer.) FROSTED JADE (Very reliable, its color blends with everything.) GREEN EYED PAT (I'm loving this one!) MINT CONDITION (This is the first time it has bloomed for me - it was a very small fan from Wilds two years ago. I LIKE this flower, so I hope it increases well.) Laurel

Georgysmom--Trader's wine actually crossed my mind! (But I thought it was 2-buck chuck--must be inflation! LOL!) Jannie: I've been to Stew Leonard's once--the same small chain as the store in either Norwalk or Danbury, Conn., correct? The only thing I recall was that they had big animated animals. (not live ones!) Yeah, people--find me something that will turn me into a once-a-month lush! LOL! There is actually chicken stock in the recipe, so there'd be no purpose in substituting, I fear.

I'm fortunate to live in an area that has 60-some wineries, some of which are quite good. Just tonight I went to one of my favorites, called Glass House Winery that is named for the large greenhouse full of tropical plants attached to the tasting room. An acquaintance of mine was booked there to play music with his jazz trio and I thought it would be a fun way to spend Friday night. In my opinion their white wines are good, but their three red wines are exceptional. Tonight I had this wine: C-Villian This red blend of 82% Chambourcin and 9% Cabernet Franc, 9% Merlot is smooth and bright, with strong aromas of fig and raisin, and a rich full-bodied mouth feel. It is affectionately named C-Villian to honor our city and our neighbors Although my favorite of theirs is: Glass House Winery Barbera Reserve This is a bold red made from 75% Barbera, 13% Merlot, 12% Malbec grapes and made in the Passito style of drying the grapes to enhance flavors and aromas, much like the Italian Amaroné wines. I was talking to the owner, and he said the 2012 Barbera was pretty much a total loss due to excessive rain late in the season, and that the 2013 will be pretty good when it is ready in August. He then went on to say that the 2014, in his opinion will be world class.