Glad to read I'm not the only one feeling crazy over winter... I'm just about finished with choosing seeds, am looking to purchase a new load of topsoil (for my raised beds) and wishing the snow and ice would disappear... I have an assortment of veggies growing in low hoop houses - but the temps have been so cold, I haven't looked inside since the big storm on Sunday. The snow and ice didn't damage the hoops, so perhaps my salad bar will be ok. So far, we're harvesting lettuces, various greens, beets, carrots, chard, radishes, cabbage, but the broccoli has given up. Pn - I'm interested in your minerals seminar - any links? And fascinated to hear that I might be able to overwinter fava beans - can't say I'm a huge fan, but maybe they taste better from the garden. :) Thanks, Cindy

"Shake and Bake" refers to the nickname given to the state of California, which it is not only named for, but it is the state flower for :) California is often referred to as "Shake and Bake, USA WELL DUH!...lol, FANNA WHO IS Hysterical laughing at herself for FORGETTING THIS FACT about Callie! See I am afraid to TRY any Poppy for breadseed because what if someone sends one they THINK is safe and it isn't? JASMINE, I ACCIDENTLY TYPED THE WRONG NUMBER! All is WELL it WAS Margos I was working on and since I believe I meanted the gift she gave me it was clear it was just a slip of the finger or brainwave or something along those lines..... Lisa I stayed up last night til 5:00 am or would that be stayed up this morning til? Oh well, which ever that is what I did. It is just a matter of me bring ODC and can't stop until I feel HAPPY with the results....lol!!! WOW you all are sending in some REALLY REALLY good stuff!!! Wendy, thanks for my GIFT...I will be on a CHOCOLATE high tonight, haha! That was so sweet of you to think of me, thanks again. I am actaully taking a breather at this minute to eat supper then I will get back to the seeds. :) Fran I will go ahead and post #11 thread!

Dear Warmfridge, I am with Visual Comfort. I read your story and would like to know more. I'd like to apologize for your experience. It does not sound like the right people got involved in your case. I regret that you ended up using products which were clearly not your first choice for design. We offer a one year written warranty, and stand behind our products forever. From whom did you purchase them? Does the island have a cooktop? Do you still have the fixtures? Please email me at cneal@visualcomfort.com

Bea, my SQ does spray out towards the right, but I've read others have the spray straight down not even hitting the clothes, they must have fixed that before I bought mine. The liquid ALL Radiant does not cause excessive suds for me..my water runs 0gr/gal to 1gr/gal depending on time of year, but even if I add STPP I don't have much suds with this. Do you only use the Eco rinse on your machine or do you do a deep rinse? If you try the ALL Stainlifter Pods you will need to use 2 in a full fill washer. Pods are not very cost effective for traditional top loaders, but IMO these ones are so worth it. I'm very glad Mich sent me these as I was looking for something for colors and jeans that worked well and smelled good..these fit the bill.