Christopher...What???? Al, where did you find the Judy Garland quote? She's one of my favorites. Marjie...We have sun, but no warmth or humidity. Not yet. They're talking 59F. As to when, I have no idea. Someone posted a photo of people dressed in SUMMER garb. Shorts, T-shirts..lol. Funny, I have FB set for various news stations. Friday, two stations predicted two opposite forecasts. One said 1-2" of snow, the other said 59F. I like the latter, but we got the snow..woke up to brightness this morning. :( Sadie is your pup?? Coco loves rolling in wet..snow or rain..he's a mess... I'm waiting for warmer temps, then off to the vet he goes. Coco is terrified of scissors, so he has to be sedated for a groom. Wow, 35-40 warmer than normal this time of year...Wish it was the case here. Usually in February Snow Crocus and Hyacinths are flowering, but there's too much snow to tell. Brown tips!!! What gets me is plants that normally don't brown have browned this winter. I was cleaning the house, and noticed the humidifier needed filling. I was in a hurry, so grabbed the container, added water, then hurriedly placed on the base. Generic cap broke. I phoned the company and was told they no longer make that model. I found a replacement cap, but it's 7 and change plus 8.99 for shipping!!!! 20.00 for a cap!!! In the meantime I purchased a smaller humidifier..It works, but the motor isn't powerful enough for two rooms. I'm still hoping for that solarium. lol. I didn't know you wanted to be a Photographer...That's great! Practice, practice and practice more. Good luck. Thanks for reminding me about WJ. I bought a bag of soil at HD last year. An employee gave me several WJ cuttings..lol. It was nice of her, but I have no idea why she did this...Cuttings are sitting in a vase of water, and I bet it's empty...

I agree with Lisa, Paul - that is one beautiful gift of love. You are a lucky fellow to have such a loving Mrs Paul. Thank you both for sharing it with us. Where are those tissues?..... And H.V.D. to all. I must now search for my hidden gift from Mr Kerry.......might be a very long search! But I did get a kiss this morning, but then I do every morning! We are already having our V.D.(sounds like something contagious!), but you Yanks won't be celebrating til our time tomorrow - have a good one :) Cheers, Kerry

Happy Valentine's Day to all of you. I don't have the desire nor the strength to go out to dinner so we have invited DMIL to dinner here. Max got a lobster tail for each of us and a pound and a half of stone crab claws. We'll have simple sides of a baked potato and steamed asparagus. I'll help a little snapping the asparagus and cutting lemons but he will do the cooking. Max brought me lovely pink roses (and some for his Mom) and a sweet card that says "Happy Heart Day". I hope you all enjoy your evening. Lee

Wishing you a Happy Valentine's Day too, Jude. I sure wish you would stay with us.