Thank you, Allison! Sunday all the way through next Saturday! 8-) John, I forgot about my pretend birthday - you really pay attention, don't you?! Yes, I can provide proof if necessary - I too have b/w photos. But don't make me. *hugs* Paula, I did have a swell time - thank you! I hope to see you next time I'm up there. btw - my little Daphne is coming along, slowly but surely. 8-) Joe, thank you, you can be as late as you want with photos that awesome - what is that wonderful rose? Carol, next time I would like a leash. I really couldnt' complain after you'd gotten me a rose! But I did complain anyway! I'm tacky that way. *hugs to you and the dogs* Love the Mottisfont magnificence. Hi Lori_Elf, and thank you - it couldn't have been better! Pam, it's mutual - it's the little girls looking for the keys to the secret gardens in us. 8-) Thanks Carla - I figure I'm about halfway there! 8-) Hoov, hoov, hoov! That is scrumptious! Thank you! (and what is it?......) Valerie, I got back late last night, and had to work today, so as I see it you're very timely. Thank you so much. 8-D Stefan, those greens and purples and grays are just gorgeous - thank you! Remember, it's all week..... 8-) A

Thanks. Back at you Deanna. Cake was so-so. I mess up my baking frequently and yesterday was no exception. Janet

Thanks! We just went for a ride and walk on the beach. We had severe storms here last night as Cindy hit us here. It scrubbed the beach clean.

She's a beautiful girl, you've been taking good care of her. I'm feeling the need for a pet again now that we don't have the never-knowing responsibility of my mother where we'd drop what we were doing and get on the freeway not quite knowing if overnight or even longer. My neighbor is here with his two havanese right now. They are adorable, although I didn't have a small dog in mind. More like cat (s), or larger breed dog. Happy Birthday, Pretty. Was she really an April Fool's baby?