Thanks Deb. I got the plumie last winter when my friend couldn't fit all hers in the house, lol. It was blooming but we knocked off most of the flowers moving it. We have a red one that is multi branched that we couldn't move and a large yellow one. The others are small. If you plant is has been rooted for a while there is a good chance you will get blooms next year. They like a lot of fertilizer like the brugs. I can't wait to see all those open on the older one and got a surprise flower on another one this morning. I thought it was the orange pot I was seeing through the greenery and I went Humm, whats that red thing, lol. It was a beautiful bloom hiding in there, lol. The variegated hibiscus is pretty but there are such long stems on the flowers they all hang down. You can click on the pics to enlarge them if you can't see them well.

Thanks everyone. I was getting upset when I still couldn't stand light a couple days later & was afraid I fried my retinas. DH has welded a couple times without his helment & he was far more miserable than I was. I looked it up on the computer after I could see again & was reassured because apparently this happens to a good many people. I don't remember seeing anything about it actually happening before this though. I was always very careful about not getting it near my mouth & would come inside to wash my face every time I got it on me. It didn't bother my skin. Karma, I am shamed,I normally sterilize my cutters in between plants but I was in a big hurry & these were the seedling beds where they were all stuffed in together. Live & learn. We've had frosts & two freezes so far & it's calling for snow showers tonight & tomorrow. Chaz, Welcome. My best friend lives on Mendum street in Haverhill. Are you anywhere near her? She's not into plants but it would be great if she could come & smell yours next year. All I can do is send her pictures. LOL Linda

Faron, I know exactly where that car wash is! That was a long trip and I imagine you were probably a lot more bent on getting home instead of sightseeing in Norman, but did you get to see much of it? The town is so pretty and the university campus is drop-dead gorgeous. I passed along your good wishes and the fact you were right there in Norman to DD and she loved it ! She wasn't there at the time, though, but still home here on Winter Break. Cathi: I emailed you through GW. Hope you got the link. Thank you for asking. Outsideplaying: great idea . . . thanks! She'll like that. Technicolor: Yes, I was thinking the same thing. We did check out the apt complex online and it's a good one, but being on the first floor, does make me worry. **Funny story: I can tell that I'm subconsciously worrying because last night I dreamed that I was there sharing the apartment with her and 2 of her friends. Our big Doberman lived there with us, along with 2 other dogs . . . and two 9-foot alligators! Apparently they were tame and friendly (towards us), as it was not a big deal to me at all that they were living with us (LOL)! What a very weird dream that one was! Javachick: yes, DD has always been more mature and very practical. Thank goodness because, as you mentioned, it's paying off now! Joanie: Yes, it seems to be working out. Now if they can just finish settling themselves in and get some decent sleep and more studying. BTW, I have to tell you this. Emily's duvet, curtains, sheets, etc. all came from Pottery Barn Teen catalog. I called yesterday to order replacements for the damaged things and the folks there were beyond helpful. They were so kind. Apparently, their call center is just north of Norman in Oklahoma City! The two customer service people I talked with were both impacted by the terrible tornado that pretty much wiped out Moore this past Summer, which is just north of Norman. They went hugely out of their way to help me find replacements and get them sent off to Emily quickly. They should arrive on Wednesday. Again, I am blown away by the kindness we've all experienced this past week. And here, as well. Lynn This post was edited by lynninnewmexico on Mon, Jan 20, 14 at 17:31

I think a lot of possibilities have been brought up and I wouldn't know how you could narrow it down. I just hope it doesn't happen again. You mentioned watery diarrhea. My son is allergic to peanuts and his reactions have been gastrointestinal. I didn't know he was reacting at the time but in hindsight, after learning a few things about allergic reactions, I should have been tipped off because of the consistency of the vomit and diarrhea. It was very liquidy. At the time, I couldn't understand where it was all coming from since usually a child will only vomit what he has in his stomach but in an allergic reaction, your body keeps producing more of something (histamines???) and this is what was coming out of Nick. So based on the timing and the consistency of the diarrhea, I don't think you can rule out some type of allergic reaction.