hi, well i share your passion for growing stuff. Trees are my first love, i grow as many as i can from seed or seedlings and i love trying to plant rare and new varieties. I have run out of space now though .. it’s very rewarding and so i guess i am a garden geek now. There must be loads of people want to but you just need the space. This seems to be a fair forum for us such minded folks ! I too was on AOL way back in the day, it was a shame their chat rooms ended as they were useful and interesting to chat on. I don’t and won’t ever use facebook . I suppose i am now old fashioned but i think facebook is a spying tool that you all should avoid. Just my opinion. :) keep on planting ! ps anybody want some trees ? i have a greenhouse full of baby conifers and many are very rare varieties i can share , i am struggling to find them their spots . Any other tree enthusiasts out there.? Love to chat on trees ...Ivor

Howdie all...very intersting night! First of all, what the heck was up with interviewing the families?? I get that they were there to support the singers but I think at this stage, where most of them are done, its really not neccesary to meet the family so to speak...and I just felt terrible for Steven who had no one there. I guess they were stretching for time. So here is the list for 2/17 in order... Jackie (a little more satisfaction) A lot of energy and she could really work the crowd but her gritty voice did not work for this song. I was disappointed with Jackie and was really hoping she did better. Ricky (a song for you) the fellow looked so nervous. His voice was strong! I liked him but I don't think he has the look or attitude-but maybe that what they are looking for. Alexis (Never loved a man) well I liked her a lot but I am not buying the soul part one bit. I would like to see her sing more her age. She also looked very stiff-I didn't think she was having fun. Her dad scared me. Brent (hicktown) I think this guy was really having fun. It was a good song for him and his voice was good. He is really cute too 'wink' I found him appealing and likable. Stevie (you belong to me) oh baby what a shame. The poor thing really could not pull it off. I think she knew it too...I think its her age-maybe keep at it and revisit AI in a year or 2. Anoop (angel of mine) well I really like this guy and I really love this song but for me it was not a great fit...I think he is better suited for somethink like matchbox 20 or jet...more up tempo, cutting edge. He has a great look. Casey (everything you do magic) was it me or was she off key the entire song? I think she is a much better singer then she appeared last night. She is beautiful and I hope she works on her voice and trys again in a few years. Michael (i don't wanna be) another guy I really want to like but his singing is just so so for me. I like his grit and determination but I really can't see him going on to do broadway week or 50's 60's week. AnnMarie (natural woman) oooh one of my all time favorite songs and she did it well. Again I think she had a lot of nerves going on and it would have been better if she had relaxed a bit. I like her-very classy young lady. Steven (rock with you) mmm I really wanted to like this guy too but I was let down, wrong song-should have done a ballad to showcase his smooth voice. I really like his hair!! Tatiana (savin all my lovin) all I can say is fake fake fake! She so wanted to go loco but held herself back. I wasn't blown away by her voice either...like Randy said there were parts that were good but no consistancy. I would have rather seen her do something latino to highlight her charisma but nada...adios! Danny (hero) well he rocked to say the least! He has a great voice and an endearing quality. I almost can't wait to hear him try new types of music...see him get jazzy ect...He has a great style and very likable. Not sure how America is going to vote but my choices are Danny, Anoop and Alexis....Michael may get a wildcard vote later on. All in all I was surprized how poorly some did...plus I wish they would can the family part and focus on the singer alone. Oh and what was Paula a lot loopier last night?? She had a lot of trouble stringing her thoughts together and looked as if she forgot what she was saying mid sentance?? They need to lose her (jmho) Cheers! Susie

When you get to the "lobby" you are there....you just have to scroll down a bit to see a light yellowish line. You type your words in there and hit enter. But if you didn't see anything on the screen under where it says "you are in the chat lobby" there probably isn't anyone else there. Just type in "Hi" and wait a bit. I usually type in hi and open another window , then keep checking back. Especially when I know others will be coming. patti

pattic thank you thank you I didnt know you all were chatting we have to get ahold of plantlady2 she will want to know. I haven tseen her lately and would love to get back to our old chats.. This just sounds so good thanks so much hug imabest who cant wait to chat with you all