Put the address in the message box (not the link box below it) and add the following code (with no spaces between--I'm putting spaces in so that the code isn't actually activated and you can read it). Before the http address, put this--but do leave a space open after the letter "a"--eliminate all the other spaces: Then after the http address, put this: ">insert here whatever descriptive phrase you want the viewer to read Be sure to eliminate all the spaces in the coding, including that final bit containing the "a" after the slant line. With that coding you can put as many links inside the message box as you wish. Hope my directions are clear. Kate

Always happy to share, and I'm glad folks enjoyed the carrot cake. Here is the recipe; I'll bring something new and different next time :) Maybe ginger-apricot ice cream, if the next nearby trade is while the weather is still warm. Everything below is "give or take", since I don't measure a lot while cooking. 6C shredded carrots 1-1.5C sugar 1C golden raisins 6 eggs 1C oil 3t vanilla 1 box instant vanilla pudding 3C flour 1C nuts (I use pecans, broken into pieces) 2t cinnamon 1C coconut 1T lemon zest 1/2t powdered ginger 1/2t powdered clove 2t baking powder 2t baking soda 1t salt mix oil, sugar, vanilla, eggs add dry ingredients (flour, pudding, spices, powder/soda/salt) mixture will be very thick add carrots, raisins, nuts, coconut - after the carrots, the batter seems more liquid even though there isn't any liquid added pour into three pie pans (greased/floured, and I strongly suggest using wax paper rounds on the bottom) bake at 350 for about 40 minutes or until done (then cool, and remove the wax paper) 1 can crushed pineapple 4t cornstarch sugar (depending on if the pineapple is in syrup) water (1C?) Mix the sugar and cornstarch (keeps the cornstarch from glomming up). Put the pineapple and juice from the can, and sugar mix and water in a pot, bring to a boil and stir constantly until the mixture turns clear and thick. Let cool. Layer this between the cake layers 2 boxes of cream cheese (room temp) 2t vanilla 4-6oz softened butter (room temp) powdered sugar to taste Mix well, until all butter is fully incorporated. I'm not sure how much sugar I use, I tend to only use enough to make it taste ok, but not sweet. Best to all, Keith

Judy, your block is on its way to you so I think it will make it there in time for your birthday without a problem. I am hoping yours, too, Kristene, but I only have one block started so far. Your blocks are at the top of my "to do" list now though. Ankie, thank you for saying that the templates for the cats did not measure right for you. I may not have thought to check and they didn't measure the right size so at least I found out before sewing them. I will likely try to draw mine also. Kristene, you will have to see what kind of artist I am! LOL Actually, someone in Calico Queens last year had a problem with the way the template for my block printed out for her last year, so I should have known to check right after I printed the cats. Have a good day and Happy New Year! Jeanne

Infinite, I was wrong! My coleus are exactly the color of yours, and I have a ton of them! I'll post a picture below and hope it's right side up. As far as postage, Once the weather is going to be reliably above freezing between you and me, I'll package up a few plants and send them. When I know how much the postage was, I'll let you know and you can mail me an equivalent amount of stamps, or something. Then again, I'd be fine chalking it up to an investment in world-wide friendship. You can pay it forward some day when you have an opportunity to make a wish come true. I'm now wondering, where did you say you got that plant? Is it possible you might find another one this spring? Or do you have a decent nursery near you? I'd hate for you to miss out on finding a huge ready-made plant today, by waiting for my measly little thing that might roast in a truck on it's way to you a few weeks from now. Anyway, here goes my photo attempt.