It gave me a chuckle, Janis. I've been messing with computers since 1966 when I took my first course in it, on the big mainframes at our local University. Took a couple more courses in programming down the road in the early seventies. I remember when everyone was WAITING FOR WANG! The vision for PCs was there much earlier than today's kids could imagine. I laughed at Lilo's Luddite comments. I am pretty darned close to one, but I don't cut my nose off to spite my face. I'm fine with technology if it fulfills a purpose for me and then I don't have any problems wrapping my mind around it. I have some really deep seated personal agendas when it comes to the disposable mindset, however. It really rubs me the wrong way to have perfectly good machines sent to the boneyards because the technology behind them has gone defunct. I guess because sometimes that technology doesn't necessarily do a job better. Before Skype, I used to use ICQ. I knew how to use TDY terminals to keep in touch with my deaf friends. I had a cable way back in 1970 twenty years before they became available here, and as soon as digital phones came down the block, I had one. I sat here counting the number of computers I've had over the last twenty years, and I think I am up to six PCs, my first one custom-built before they became available in box stores. However, I just bought my first laptop and had to ask my kids how to turn the danged thing off. LOL. I do know older people who refuse to learn anything electronic. It can bite them in the butt, it can. But, so much of the new stuff coming down the block are toys and expensive ones at that. Fine, if you have the time and money to play. My DD and I have speculated about whether my father would have gotten into computers had he lived past his 81st birthday. We both concluded that he'd have the best systems out there and have them figured out forward and backward.

Hi That is an interesting question as I keep both aquariums and ponds but all tropical fish. The most striking are tetras. They have a very distinct "sleep period" They go into kind of a torpor and lose all the color. Very noticeable when lights come on suddenly. They seem to have no control over their muscles actually crash into things. They also seem to have a built in clock as at around dawn they will color up and become active even if light is not available. If light is provided for 24 hours the cycle is completed but not nearly as noticeable. Not sure if it's harmful but one thing for sure certainly not normal, It causes a lot of stress. So I always time my lights to come on around half hour after dawn. Not nearly as noticeable in the Carp family since they are scavengers many are active at night. Have seen goldfish as active in the dark as during daylight. This is really tough to observe in a pond but obvious in an aquarium. My guess is that anything that causes stress is bad.lol Of course a streetlight shinging in a pond is very much different than a light over the top of the tank. Can't forget about "moonlight" can be incredibly bright. gary

Good morning! I've RECEIVED!! :) My super box from Shirley! In my MOM was: C: Candy: Jolly Rancher Bites...the kids LOVE these!! Columbine: Pink/White Cleome: Pink...THANK YOU! Mine fizzled out this spring :( late frost...now I can start again AWESOME! Cards, handmade by Shirley, of course! I love your cards! You are so talented!! A: A pack of 4'O Clocks :) R: Roses..these are going right out in my ceramic container the kids made me for mother's day. I've been trying to get to the store to put some flowers in there...and here they are! :D O: OOOHHH BOY! Life Savers..Right up there with CHOCOLATE in my book! Terrific! L: Lint Roller, lol! How did you know...piggy hair is very sticky :) F: Magnet Picture Frame...I just, and I mean, just yesterday, went and bought one of these for Taylor to put the boys picture in her locker. This morning Billy wanted me to put his picture in a frame to do the same thing...YOU ARE A LIFE SAVER!! LOL!!! life saver...see 'O' :) Shirley also included a beautiful hand made card for me, and one for my mom. I won't open her's, but, I just know she'll be so tickled you thought of her. THANK YOU!! Zackey, the iris' names are written on the leaf and I hope the daylily made it there okay too. "S" Strawberry Candy Daylily...lol! It bums me a little to think the box was open :( This was such a super fun swap! Thank you Shirley for having such creative and fun ideas for us... YOUR AWESOME!! Have a super day!! vina

Hi! Just a quick note on planting times for daylilies..I have had a lot of luck with planting in the Fall also; it's a great time to get good deals at the garden centers, and also works out well when I need to divide and transplant, as I'm not so busy as in the Spring! Just do the usual cutting-back of the foliage, and be sure they get enough moisture before the ground freezes. The plants should be well-established by Spring, and you should get flowers, depending on the size of the scape. I have ordered online with success, but my favorite place to visit locally (I live between Rochester and Buffalo)is a place in Shelby called Cottage Gardens. They have a website also; just Google them..Happy gardening!