Yes, Bunny, it is clematis. The reason is youcan plant the tiniest roots. First year no show second year no show and then the third year Bam all the color, flowers and show just for being patient. The plant needs time to set roots so that it can grow stronger and provide a better top show. Which the top likes to shine yet the roots need to be shaded and hide in the background, so while the top growth is getting all the praise, it's really the roots who are the powerhouse. ok one more for me.. I will be up forever a night making these. here's an easy one.. If you have already won please let someone else have a chance. My parents have been married for many years, and they were blessed with how many children?

Dena, I remember when my DH was laid off. Even though he hated the job he was laid off from, it was very difficult for both of us, anyway. I hope your DH ends up with a better job, and things go well for you. I'll keep you both in my thoughts and prayers. BTW, my DH found a job he liked much better, but paid a fraction of what he was making before. In the end, the happiness in the job is much more important than the money. I forgot about Libby being in the hospital with Hurley. I'm sure this is all leading up to a big season finale cliffhanger, but what can they do to top what they've done so far? I didn't pay any attention to that clue thing. It's a gimmick for the local news station and their sweeps. I don't watch that channel much any more for news since they've gotten a lot more trashy than they used to, and I like Kristine Kahanek's (sp?) weather reports the best. Sally

AXELSROSE - dropped your box off this morning at the PO. You have a box coming and a large envelope also. Please post when you get them! BOX DC# 0306 1070 0001 9493 7714 ENV DC# 0306 1070 0001 9493 7721 SNYDER - thank you so much for a great box! It was waiting on me when I got home from Dr. Office a few minutes ago! My Box contained: a wonderful table cloth - purple and pink! my 2 fave colors! DD said its to pretty to put it on the table! an adorable doggie picture frame. I will put Jorja's picture in it in a few minutes! and put it on my desk! a box of wildflower seed mix package of plant markers - i needed these! Thanks! a Tatty Teddy pin - I absolutely adore tatty teddy! recipe for white fudge - sounds yummy!! a cute pair of gardening gloves - i needed these too! wore out others cleaning beds back in Sept. 3 tulip bulbs - looks to be a peach color by the picture snyder attached! two pink and purple flowers with doll faces. Match tablecloth!!! two santa christmas ornaments a sunflower and butterfly pot hanger a cute salt and pepper set - little milk cans with cows on them 7 packs of seeds zinnia apricot profusion - woohoo! was on my list of wants! chinese houses, 4:00s, magenta zinnias, columbine, marigold & hibiscus! thank you so much snyder! loved it all!

Wow, to feel "thin!" And to be training for a bike race! I'm in an odd place -- "thin" in comparison with X pounds ago yet "not thin" in terms of fitness & energy. I've lost enough weight to feel the difference but still have plenty more to go. The numbers aren't the issue of course, it's the fitness. It's interesting that my attitude keeps shifting with the weight. As for holidays, I'm not worried. When faced with too much food I just feel overwhelmed. I've been know to return from big parties hungry because I talked too much to eat and/or just couldn't decide what to sample! It's harder when the party's at our place but I've learned to send food home with people so it's simply not hanging around. Appropriate portion control is my big issue so I try to avoid platters of food in general. Should I be more worried? What are the holiday challenges for others? It's everyday eating/exercise issues that got me in trouble, not "special days!" Still, I don't want trip & plateau just when I seem to be getting somewhere. Is that the big issue, tripping, falling, and maybe not getting back into the race? I've had a few bumps this summer (travel, special project) & it is most upsetting to be off my routine. Can't believe I've survived the last 2 "tests."