LOL , Eden . I was thinking the bra discussion may have scared our male posters away . Of course it shouldn't bother David , since he is a physician . Thanks on your good wishes , but at this point my Dr. isn't very much involved . Wow ...I got up with a doosey of a headache ! Am waiting for pain pills to ease it . Our phone company is installing a new underground cable . According to DH , the phone guy told him that it would improve our internet service ... we'll see. The line has arrived at our mailbox area , and is proceeding down the hill today ( if nothing bends or breaks ) . Marie , I hope I didn't sound insensitive to your loss . As I said , I have no problem accepting the death of elderly folk , no matter how close . I am more apt to rejoice if I know they have 'lived a good life ' ( sort of like what EP said ) . I hope my survivers don't grieve too deeply when I pass on . ( BTW , I like the name 'Vashti' . I know from whence it comes . ) RE : Merlot , we believe the 'fruit of the vine ' was unfermented . Now the wine that Paul told Timothy to take ," for his stomach's sake , and his many infirmities " , was surely fermented . Sorry about your DS concerns . It sounds as though he has a very busy , and interesting , life . Good to hear that your DH is on his way home . Thanks for the St. John's Wort link , EP . It is a good one . I have bookmarked it . Mmmmm , I'd like to sample your cotlets ! If you have noticed that I am jumping around with my follow-ups , it's because I am just scrolling back and forth , and not taking notes . I'm afraid I keep missing things I want to respond to . Brrrrr , Cynthia . I hope you donned plenty of warm clothing after your shower , with the indoor temp only mid 50s ! Does the sun help warm your house ? It does ours . We have lots of windows on the sunny sides . LOL , shouldn't that be 'Westing wabbit near the gwapes " ? Chelone , if your bean recipe is anything like the famous green beans and onion rings recipe , I'll pass . YUK ! MY sis loves it . She can have my part ... lol . Deanne , I'm happy you have found a nice dress . I hope I didn't offend you with my post . I just don't have that much interest in clothing . I guess I'm fortunate that I live in a country atmosphere . I don't want you all thinking everyone around here are 'country bumpkins ' . There are lots of 'high-toned ' ladies . I'm just not one of them , and I am never involved in activities that require fancy dresses . I do think the dress you found sounds lovely , and I do want to see a pic of you wearing it . LOL , on the 'dope slap ' for Nolon . He hasn't a clue ! Congrats , Martie , on your pic posting success . You are a fast learner . Guess I need to get out and do some walking . I don't want to go up the road while the work crew is there , so will walk around and around our yard . That in it'sself can cover a bit of territory . Marian

/TPH. I like the white caterpillar photo a lot! It's kind of neat when we import plants and yet local arachnid camouflage still works fine. /Mike. Awesome caterpillar! He looks about ready for a hookah. We saw a giant mantis roaming around on the front window of the pub last night and it looked so brilliant highlighted against the golden backdrop that I really should have taken a picture. I guess it was looking for prey, but it was a bit odd to see it in such an urban environment. Although I guess if they live on Quinn's ceiling that's evidence that they are city proof.

Boy have I been missing a lively post! It does sound like Edzard and Herb have worked out the fowl language issue ; > My comments seem a day late, but here goes: As for the need for "traditional" Japanese gardens, I need them! And I believe many more do and would appreciate them. There are many thresholds that separate the traditional - from the modern - from the downright different-for-the-sake-of-difference. I prefer not to cross more than the first few. Just in case someone misses my subtleties, my appreciation of modern influences on Japanese gardening has yet to develop ; ) This is where a professional can make a difference. With an understanding of the principals, purposes, and possibilities of Japanese garden design and construction, copying an existing garden is not necessary. When I refer to a professional, I am not speaking of expertism, authoritism, or fame, but of a person who has made a profession of studying, practicing, and understanding Japanese gardens and gardening (hopefully for more than a couple of years!). With these gifts, a designer can evaluate the garden site possibilities, conceive of the spirit or direction (and yes, magic), and execute the construction without literally trying to recreate some successful garden from history or fame. Additionally, most often these days, there is nothing left of the original site and one most look outside the immediate area for an understanding. This is something that may not be considered by the DIY (without this forum). I believ I avoid the monkey's butt as I am no expert, and much enjoy the kettle. All this said, I believe the "woodblock print" inspired gardens have use, and are enjoyed by many. Do not mistake moderate budget for laziness. Sometimes the orthodontist can afford the great garden, but the parents cant! And I certainly do not agree that a successful garden cannot be moved or duplicated in another site. Garden designs and garden elements, like most cultural influences have moved great distances to find the right slot to grow and spread. By a close example, the azumaya at Katsura Rikyu. I was taught early garden purposes sometimes included the mad desire of early royalty to have the immortality of the Gods. Failing this, they wanted to lure the Gods into their garden by recreating attractive habitats for them (thatÂs a subject for another post), in hopes of the GodÂs favors. Along the way, add the Shinto belief that God is in everything, and they may dwell in particular in "special" garden elements, then the garden is the Home of the Gods. If this is the case, then it would be good practice to take really good care of the garden, eh? It also shows reasoning for beliefs that certain gardens exist apart from the realities of the rest of the world. I think I will stop before those experts who know such things have nothing to do with Japanese gardening have a heart attack. These are my opinions. No names have been changed to protect anyoneÂ

fromtobago, As I talk to Valley View Farms, they do not know why it has the name like Trinidad purple coffee and Trinidad coffee either. I believe the seller sell them the seed with that name like that so they call the same name. What I see on the picture, it changes 5 color on Purple coffee when mature and I believe that one of the picture just like coffee. At that time, I am in the hurry to drive back to work and I forget to use my digital camera to take the picture of these chile. The size of purple coffee and coffee are looking the same about 1" X .5" . About the chocolate, I am not sure either, I see it hangs poster next to Scorpion pepper and mention as 7 pot. On the label, it said it is 2nd hottest pepper they carry. fromtobago, it is very curious for me about 7 pod they have. One of day, I will try to go back there to get all the picture of it. Email me so when I have the picture I can send to you to verify it. I will definitely grow 1 Scorpion isolate to deseed later on. LT