Hi Victoria, WOW! You did such an EXCELLENT job of preparing the perfect package! Items for... brightening my garden, pampering my senses, and things to record seasonal changes, plans, thoughts for next year in my garden. I personally think she should win ~Best Gift Robin 2006~ Here is a pic of all what was sent... and I'll describe all the goodies in the box after the picture. In the box was a gorgeous clay (ceramic) Garden Angel, and a journal, cute Geddes cat pen. I plan on using the journal and pen to make notes/thoughts on the garden this year, and plans for next years garden! Also, gardening gloves/seeds were included. Italian parsley, Astilbe, Sweet Basil, Culvers Root Alba, Coriander, Nepta Subsessilis, Window box sweet peas, Monarda, Gloriosa Daisy, Dill. A few packages of Sweet Ginger peach tea --YUM! (I can't wait to try this tomorrow) and write in my new journal about all the new plans I have for several new window boxes my Husband promised to make me. Along with revamping a few flower beds! Some bulbs were included-- a bag of Crocosmia, and a flash light. Does she think of everything, or what? LOL! Jobes plant spikes..to insure some good healthly houseplants! And stuff to pamper myself with! Sugar Pear shower gel, Sugar Pear Lotion, Sugar Pear Body Butter, Sugar Pear Body Mist. I love the light scent! It smells sooooo good! Just when you thought the box couldn't carry anymore, LOL! A grooming kit, plus 2 cucumber melon candles! And the box was a gorgeous cheeta animal print along with a cheeta print hand towel! Also, a clay thermometer, potpourri, and a CD she personally 'mixed/burned' all the songs for. Its such relaxing music, I love it! I hope I didn't forget anything! I'm sooo happy with the box, you really out did yourself, Victoria! Thank you soooo much! Hugs,

I know that over the years we have had a number of exceptional cook/photographers begin to blog. I am not a blog follower in general so I can't name them all without help. Sol, Lori, Mirasol...I know there are others. Unfortunately I think most of them have subsequently drifted away from the cooking forum. Perhaps because they began to accept advertising and that conflicts with GW (Ann does not accept advertising). Or possibly because blogging is time intensive. I really don't know. Their contributions here are missed. Our loss, for sure. I appreciate that Ann continues to be an active participant here. Thanks Ann. Eileen

Nice to hear of a satisfied customer. I remember when my SIL got married, they had the reception it at a lovely place but toward the end of the evening they gave my FIL (her Dad) a big bill for "extras". Never discussed when they first signed up with the place. Quite embarassing for all. But that was in Albany NY and I don't live there, probably never will.

I bet some people would have no problem telling GW to "stick it". I almost feel like I am ok with a welcome sticky that periodically sinks. We have a board sticky now that has stayed very close to the very top for 18 days. That is king of the hill to me. I think we already own the high ground without GW sanction. If we were NYC police we would not be arresting anybody or writing any tickets. It feels more: of the people. I'm happy with it. If it, our flag, ever sinks, you or anybody can repost the exact same or same with updates. I guess we can tell if it is working by people's first posts showing they have a working knowledge of vermicomposting or at least know, I don't know, anything about the subject, thus getting a better first question so we can actually help them a lot quicker and more effectively. A GW sanctioned sticky is now starting to feel like GW is from New Jersey and a sanctioned sticky (only one allowed!?!?) is starting to feel like cement overshoes.