frostynyc - it was a dinky tc in a cell when I got it - planted near the edge of another hosta - figured 2 nibbles by a rabbit and it was gone. Excited to see it back the following year. As stated above - moved it a couple of times - never seemed to affect it. Lot of white in this one so I doubt many would consider it a good grower. Been about the same size the last 3 years (6 eyes). The hosta to the right is Wide Brim. Babka - definitely small, but not mini. 2nd flush of leaves makes a nice difference to how it looks. When I started leaving my Oak Leaves on the gardens over winter, was concerned it would have problems - but OK both years. I do make a point to clear leaves off it in spring, especially if it is very wet. hey_j have the g-kids watch for fireflies - just saw the first ones this week. Paul

Martinca, I will never forget an article once in one of the very chi-chi decor magazines, about a woman and her decorator who remodeled her private jet(!). The line that will live in my mind was one of those obnoxious humblebrag little jewels along of the lines that the Mrs. 'just wanted a new bathroom cabinet with a drawer for her makeup on the jet'. Oooooookay ;). As for us, we had a wonderful 4th. We're down in the Keys house for the week; my daughter and her lifelong BFF (we think of her as our second girl) are down from DC-fun fact, it's been cooler in Florida than where they live!-and my DIL had the day off so was here too-son had to work. My sister came down and we went to the local parade which happens to stage and launch literally at the end of our block so a coupla folding chairs and bingo, morning entertainment. Then another friend of daughter's drove down, my dad spontaneously decided to come as well and we also had my cousin, her husband, his sister and BIL who sailed their boat down for the holiday week. Some folks went out diving while others lounged beside or in the pool. We did a simple cookout, and by early evening some of the young folks went out to party and see fireworks, the local visitors went home, my sister decided to stay overnight and a wonderful time was had by all. This house has turned out to exceed our wildest hopes as a gathering spot for holidays so another lovely memory of a perfect day is in the books.

We always had them when we were kids. Supervised of course, but with Reservation shops in all 4 directions, the only thing limiting what could be bought was the budget. It's been a lot of years since we've done much with fireworks ourselves. Our city would have a display (not this year) that we didn't even have to go out for, we could view it from above and across the river at the living room windows. Current city restrictions are 9 AM until midnight today only for igniting any kind of fireworks and all the 'good stuff' is banned now. I've been hearing fireworks noises for the last three days though, and off and on all day today.

I did not hear from the former member I sent to and nothing was returned to me. Sue, many of us belong to this group and also FOTESS (Friends of the Earth Simple Swaps). You are welcome to sign up to be a member there and swap with us for August if you like. We have games for the month and the swap is just to send a card and a recipe - although you will see there is a specific theme. I'm adding the link here. You can play the games as a member without being required to do the swap and vice versa. Time to sign up is soon so please check it out if you may be interested. https://www.houzz.com/discussions/6291026/august-fotess-swap-fables-fairy-folk-tales-legends-mythology#n=12