Oh, I hadn't yet done all the "looking up" I will do and I didn't know that toad flax was linaria! Thanks mnwsgal! I've had a liniara in the past - heavens something? and really liked it! Actually I think there is a small patch that must reseed itself still there. I love this adventure called WSing - always a surprise. I am hopeful about the alstromeria as I've had it brought to me as cut flowers and it lasts and lasts in the vase. I came to WSing as a way to get constant bouquets of fresh flowers all season long and it hasn't disappointed. I give many away, bring a bunch into the office every week from June- October and still have tons. As to where in the world I will plant them all...it's getting harder! I will have one new spot; we had a large tree (that was half dead and leaning towards the house..) cut down and I plan to put a half barrel planter (large wine barrel) on its sawed off flat to the ground stump. Let's see...that will hold maybe 3 jugs of something. Hey, it's a start....

What a lovely place you have. Beautiful girls as well. Love the pics. I had to google SAHM I used to be one but back in the day we called it homemaker. Keep up the good work it's a lost art and the most wonderful job in the world. Brenda NOLA

ohhh, your poor tropical by the pool might be shivering! And to see green trees with snow, it isn't right! Still a pretty sight though. Love the tall trees by the pool. I'm so tired of snow. Tired of it being on the ground for weeks on end. Tired of the cold, cause I don't want to go out there and do outdoor stuff. Don't want to clean the car in the cold garage. I say,,,Warm, I want it to be 60 degrees and warm! Even the dogs do their thing closer to the house. I am soooo ready for spring.

Ya Tammy I'm sorry we didn't get a chance to meet up, I know your time is taken up with family but one of these days we're going to have to meet each other lol. It started snowing yesterday morning and it didn't stop until around 4 this morning from what I understand. Kathy is that South Carolina? When we lived there, Shaw AFB got a coating of sleet, and it was thick, kept my kids entertained for two days with a sheet of plexi-glass and the hilly terrain behind our house lol. I know Moni, she sailed past me too lol. ((((Tammy)))) You are so right Sheliajoyce, it's a lot better to get it off the roof, but it does make neighbor entertaining moves when you try to get out of the house ;o) Thanks Liz, I hope you are in being all warm and cozy while you enjoy your snow. Thanks everybody, at the end of the day I still have a bunch on the roof and the yard is still covered, we went to Don's Barbecue for Supper which provided us a great view of all the snow for several miles, even the junky places were beautiful. :) Nite nite all!