"just because it is colder in Iowa doesn't mean it is colder everywhere else." Oh, How true. March 8th my wife and I left Iowa for an extended stay in Florida to try and get warm. Eastern Iowa had been in a cycle of Rain, Ice, Snow every 3-4 days since before Christmas. We just wanted to go south and get warm!!! We hit tennessee day after they got smashed by a blizzard. Went on to Gatlinburg, there it was 50-55. Went to Savanah Ga. It was 60 and rain there. Went down to Venice Fl. 60 and high wind. Couldn't dive because water was so turbulent you couldn't see your guages. Ft. Lauderdale and Deerefield Beach wind off the ocean was 40+ mph and temp not above 60 or so. Went over to Freeport Grand Bahamas for 6 days. Temp never got above 65 most of the time it was 50-55 and rain 4 days out of 6 it rained and had high wind. Tryed diving one morning and the waves came up so badly once we were out and underwater, the dive master came down and called us in and it was almost impossible to get back on the boat as the boat was rocking in 6-8' seas. 21 days gone and only a couple of them did we see 70+ temps. Got back to Iowa and we went right back into the winter rain ice snow cycle and we are still in it right now minus the snow. Still cold enough to freeze outside some nights yet. I just want to be warm. I will gladly put up with 90+ temps and 90% humidity. I am tired of being cold. I would like to break a sweat for a change. Of course the old saw still applies: "A man convinced against his will, is of the same opinion still" Here is a link that might be useful: For those who wish to keep the debate going, ample fuel here!!!

Welcome back! Yes, I'm still here, but I am now on FaceBook too. Daylilies WS great, most bloom their second year from seed but a rare few bloom the third year. As they are very hybridized the offspring will have some show of mixed parentage but I don't see that as being a bad thing. A few years back a breeder sent me some of her extra seed stock of the crosses she had made; everyone bloomed their second year and oh what eye-candy they all are. The lady told me that generally, when making crosses, a hybridizer will put "pretty on pretty" which (to me) makes sense.

Nice that you were able to replace all windows and doors with Marvins. You will not be disappointed, we did the same replacement about 5 years ago now. Still look as good as they days they were installed. Great product! Love my Marvins & welcome back to the decorating world!

Yes it is a bad situation for sure. My friend that just bought a house in the okc area sent me pictures of the deep piles of snow in her yard. She had to venture out this morning to stock up on stuff including candles and batteries. Hers are all still packed in one of the many boxes. Friends in Dallas are just devastated by the broken trees and devastation all the ice has caused. Nasty stuff. The area is just not prepared for those kinds of winter conditions. Sure am glad we are safe home in Houston area and not still in Oklahoma!. Stay safe everyone,