Of all the antique roses I've grown none is better for cutting than Mrs. B. R. Cant. It's blooms are large and frequently occuring. To my nose it's very fragrant and it's among the healthiest roses out there in terms of disease resistance. The only downside is that the bush can get very large. I grow Natchitoches and dearly love it, but the blooms are small and not long lasting. Plus the color shown on ARE is not accurate. It's a light pink, blooms continually, its clusters of blooms are held high above the foliage, it's healthy, will take some shade, but for cutting ... no. Plus I don't get a fragrance. Of course, it's hard to beat Belinda's Dream for a big pink rose. If you don't have it, go with that one first. The size is more manageable. Here is a link that might be useful: Mrs. B. R. Cant on HelpMeFind

Thanks, wekick. There is a great section in there that I will quote here. It comes from the article listed above: "Best Times to Buy a New Appliance For all major appliances (other than air conditioning units), consider timing your purchase to the suggestions below. 1. September and October The best time to buy most major appliances is during the months of September and October. During these two months, manufacturers unveil their latest models. This means that the previous year�s models must be discounted in order to make room for the new models that will hit stores in the winter. 2. May The exception to point number one is refrigerators. Unlike the other major appliances, most manufacturers roll out their new models of refrigerators in the summer. This means that last year�s models get discounted during the spring. 3. January Some stores hang on to older inventory while they make the transition from last year�s models to the next. But once the new year hits, all of last year�s remaining models must be discounted even further. Though better deals may be available at this time, selection will be limited. 4. Any Holiday Weekend Retailers have sales that correspond to virtually all holidays. Columbus Day, President�s Day, St. Patrick�s Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, and most other minor holidays are good times to get great deals. Case in point, Black Friday (the day after Thanksgiving) can be a perfect time to purchase a major appliance. Tip: Just because a retailer advertises an item on sale doesn�t mean it�s the best price. Make sure you comparison shop first to know whether or not the advertised deal is really the lowest around. 5. End of the Month As many appliances are sold on commission or subject to quotas, the end of the month can be an excellent time to negotiate serious savings. With that said, always try to negotiate regardless of what time of the month it is. After all, the worst that can happen is they won�t lower the price. Here are some negotiation strategies that you can use to increase your chances of success. 6. Weekdays Appliance stores as well as furniture stores are nightmares on the weekends. The parking lots are jammed, the sales people are all busy, and you may feel rushed into a decision. To get the best deal, avoid the weekend rush and make time for your appliance shopping during the week, even if that means adjusting your work schedule or going in the evening. You�ll get more attention from the salesperson, and possibly a better deal to boot. 7. Anytime Online By just running a quick search, you can get a good idea where the best deal is online. The best months to buy online don�t differ from the best months to buy in brick and mortar stores, but good online prices can be found year-round. That said, remember to factor shipping into the final cost. " That's exactly the kind of thing I was looking for. And I guess the take-home message is, every holiday, no matter how minor, is fair game for a SALE!~... or not. Knowing when the year's models change over is very helpful.

You can send them an email (see below) and hopefully they'll contact you. Either that or maybe you can post messages on several different scrapbooking website buletin boards looking for one in your area. I do see a lot of them posting on various boards that are out there. Good luck! By the way, yes, it's similar to Pampered Chef. The difference is that your guests go home with 1 completed page. They pay a fee (it's a class, not a home demonstration) and for that fee they will learn how to preserve photos, how to lay out a page, and will get a pair of scissors. Any supplies used that night are to keep as well. Of course most people get hooked (at least I did!) and buy stuff there, earning you credit towards free product for yourself (I've seriously considered becoming a consultant so I have a pretty good idea of how things work). But anyway, that's the scoop. :) Patti Here is a link that might be useful: Creative Memories Contact

I'm not a big CM fan. Their paper cutter is too small and doesn't cut the 12 by 12 pages. Mine also cuts a ragged edge from the start it never did cut well. Their circle and oval cutters are the best that I have ever found. Why anyone would spend mega bucks on things like their square punches is beyond me when it is so simple to take an ordinary cutter and cut a square. I love the Friskars type cutter because it is a cinch to make a frame using this type of cutter. Many of the girls at our local scrapbooking store started with the CM albums and are getting very bored with the white pages and end up covering them with the fancy papers. Their albums are expensive but the quality is better than some of the cheaper albums out there. The best albums I have found are from a company called Fraser-Grimm. It's a small company that I believe operates out of Windsor Ontario but my local scrapbooking store sells their albums. They are durably made and covered with fabric and they have quite a selection. I bought some special fabric and had them make me an individual album and they did a beautiful job. I'm not big on stickers. I make most of my own embellishments so I can't comment on those since I don't use them.