Yes...please keep us posted. I'm trying TPS for the first time. Mine are still wee babies, but looking good. I'll be interested in how yours are doing. What are you using for fertilizer?

I have really been enjoying both yours and John's photo's. I told myself I wasn't going to add ANY more to my iris wish list, and thanks to you two, I have added Saturabico, Dark Twilight, Canned Heat (man was this a knock-out photo!), Set To Music, and Sharp Shooter. *Sigh* I'm heading back to see if you've added any more. :o] heidi

Just a little eye rolling left! Second floor is important should guide your decision. Some units vibrate less than others due to the type of suspension - someone help me out here, but I believe a washer with a "hanging" type suspension will vibrate less. Also, with a second floor you have to worry about leaks destroying your house. Two things will help you never have to deal with this. Have your plumber install "Burstbuster" valves and use Floodchek hoses (google both to find them). Do not use hoses that come with the machine or that you can buy at the home center. They are inferior. Burst washing machine hoses can release hundreds of gallons of water and are the second top reason for home insurance claims (first - leaking fridge ice maker plumbing). You don't want to turn your stairs into a water fall. Please whatever washer you buy, be smart with a few ounces of prevention. The Floodchek hoses are superior and the likelihood of them leaking or bursting is far less than standard hoses. If they ever do leak, the Burstbuster will detect the water and shut off the valves thereby saving your house and thousands and thousands in damage.

I think a T-Shirt with "You should see the other(guy, gal, shopper, driver or whatever)" should be your main clothing for the trip. For what it's worth, I once had an ugly bruise and when I put Vicks on it, it was gone the next day. I have no idea, now, how long I had the bruise before I tried the Vicks. Just don't get any in your eye! It seems to me that you should be able to get a little sympathy for looking like that. Have a great vacation.