Thanks for all the comments, you folks are too kind. Mother Nature did all the work, I just snapped a few shots. We've had more snow since then - the front wheel of the bike is completely buried now - ugh! The only sign of spring around here is the paperwhites I picked up on clearance and planted. It sure was fun to watch them grow - could almost SEE them growing, they really took off! But, no one warned me how awful they smell, oh my goodness! Not a pleasant smell at all and they are stinking up my whole house! And lastly, here's what we've been doing all week:

It's nice to see, how someone else is doing, we had minus 4 a few weeks ago already and leafs are coming down pretty good now. Thanks for sharing! Konrad

Laura, Oops! Those perennials should have stayed underground a while longer. Mine that were close to the house are OK, but the ones further away from the house were bitten back a little by the freeze too. Maybe we'll have the last freeze behind us before we all gather for the potluck dinner and swap! Randy, I hate losing the fruit again, but am getting used to it. I had three good years in a row with fruit in the early 2000s, but am paying for it now. The law of averages always wins out in the long-term, doesn't it. Diane, Send your excess rain here. LOL Y'all watch out early Mon. a.m. and early Tues. a.m. because another freeze is forecast. In fact, I'm gonna start a thread on that in the hopes that it will slow down anyone who thinks this weekend is going to be a good time to plant warm-season crops. Dawn

Dianne, I have quartz (not Caesarstone, they were out of my choice at the time) in my bathroom; looks new 2 years later. Online, you will find many cons or negatives about most any product you are considering buying. I wouldn't let that hinder you, as that's usually the minority. Caesarstone has a warranty. I will be buying either London Grey or Organic White in the next two weeks for my kitchen reno, but I love real marble. This is a happy compromise. Check with the company you are buying and ask if they've had any issues with Caesarstone. I asked the appliance company about Thermador vs. Viking and they gave me their opinion based on what they service the least. Good luck!