OK, yes I am a Newbie. Also new to outdoor flowers. I want to plant alot of summer flowers that will re-seed. I have 2 acres to work with now and am looking to do alot of different beds. I love all flowers but have no seeds to share. I want to do the natural looking beds rather than all things lined up. I like the monarda, bellflower, coneflower & black eyed susans. Does anyone have seeds? I promise, I will have seeds to share when I get this going. Thanks Cindy

Mistress Dolly - I'm still here, snapping my fingers but it seems most of the peons forget their instructions and one doesn't like to repeat oneself does one. Still awaiting the arrival of FIVE DIONNE ornaments from a "certain peon".....ok, it's Lydia l959. She sent them years ago but it seems she has blamed Canada Post for the mishandling...who knows. I remember Murphy......and pinnie's...and campouts and bus trips......ah, someone always wanted to stop at a comfort station. Glenda always brought some great homemade goodies. Ah those were the days....... Miss Dolots, there is dust under my throne dear, come and do your magic.

Nita, I haven't responded to all your posts here and other places, but I've been watching out for them and posts made by others on the Tour. Thanks so much to you and others who are keeping us updated and sharing the pics of you great folks. Such great memories are being made. I'm enjoying Mary Ann's blog, too! :) My Granlan Hugs can't compare to yours, Nita. lolol

: A T-day dilemma I need help with........... A few clarifications please if you don't mind... 1. Are you asking for some specific help or just whining? It the same for me. When I've made an "oh carp! what have I done?" mistake. I whine a little to hubby (aka best friend)only, but I get over the whine and fix the problem. 2. Do you want a way to gracefully tell your DIL you are not going to do the T-Day dinner for her family? Call her, apologize and tell her after a time to think you realize you will not be able to accommodate so many people. Because of your health issues and the stress entertaining causes, you would prefer a more serene, smaller (immediate) family affair. 3. You are hosting but you want to tell them to bring side dishes? Since your DIL did the invites call her and tell her to let the family know they are expected to bring the sides and desserts. They don't bring they eat only what is available. 4. You don't want a drunken or stoned guest causing fights over their issues in your home? Let your DIL know to tell them there is no booze or illegal use of drugs in the house and any abusive or disruptive persons will be asked to leave willing once, then escorted to the door if necessary or by police if even more necessary. I would like to offer a few words of advice from experience. Marital problems between your Son and His Wife are their business and you may want to stay out of the offering your opinion business there or you could lose your son and grandson by vocalizing and publicly posting how much you hate the DIL. It would be much better to refrain from announcing to everyone your DIL's issues and problems in any way. My Son and his wife went through some very problematic times after a few years of marriage. I knew they were hurting each other and it could end in disaster. As hard as it was I Kept My Big Mouth Shut. I cried alone and prayed for them to find joy again. After being asked by son for my opinion. I told them both at the same time they had been together for reasons and they had taken vows to love, cherish and respect each other. I told them sometimes vows are hard to keep, breaking them is not planned, sometimes people change what they are and believe over the years. They had to look at the future and did they want to make the hard effort to mend the breaks and reseal the vows. If not they could break the final vow "till death do us part" and stop hurting each other and the people who loved them. Her Mom on the other hand bad mouthed my son to everyone including our grandson and interfered constantly in the problems. After they started to work on the marriage she continued to be a disruptive influence in many escalating ways. She is no longer welcome to the family gatherings at my DS and DIL's home. DIL will not allow her contact with our grand kids and they will not attend events where she will be. I don't think DIL and I will ever have a lot in common, but our shared love for my son and their children binds us as family, how it should be. Good luck with your dilemma. I try to remember a good heart has no room for hate. LIL