I tried bloodmeal, but the rabbit still came back and ate all my trollius golden plant. I just planted it too, and it was about to open its flower I was so excited only to wake up and look through my window and see only the stalks of the plant. I cried, I really do. Plus it is 2 rabbits a big one and a small one.

Flora- I see what you mean. I think for me, it means trying to include veggies that are in the story...maybe some thornless blackberries if they'll do well in my zone. Since many of the vegetables I'm using are miniatures, including carrots, cabbage, lettuces, peas, etc. I think the kids would enjoy making it more like a story book garden. Peter Rabbit is a good choice for boys and girls and it's also about a garden! I know that's probably not very authentic, but I hope it explains what I'm trying to recreate. You have to take a leap of faith, when your background looks more like Montana than the UK :) Michelle- Great picture! I agree with schoolhouse, it's a great idea for what to plant along a fence. I like the beans or the morning glories with the zinnias. Schoolhouse- I do have some small gardening tools. Thank you for helping me remember that I had them put away from last summer's clearance :) Sylvia- What a cute idea for the sign and I bet the accessories were adorable! I enjoy gardening, but I think this area and the fairy garden are my favorites, just because it's so much fun to add all the accessories. I think the kids are going to love them...I know I do (LOL) Ianna- Thanks for the tip on the marigold garlands. I will definitely look that up tonight :)

Dee--When you're in Myrtle Beach, I hope we're in your EATING THOUGHTS---lol. Remember, you have to answer to us upon your return! I am almost through my 5th day of CONTROLLED EATING!!!! Hey, ya gotta start somewhere and I am doing well so far. The weather is HOT --for HERE, milkdud--lol--we're in the upper 70's and lower 80's. That helps me drink more and eat less. I'll have my FIRST weigh in on Monday, so I'll be here for that. Wodka, I am on the same page with you and the dentist's drill. When I was a youngster, my dad and mom took me to an old military dentist friend and his novocaine was WAY out of date and didn't work. I never recovered from those experiences and every dental visit is MAJOR trauma for me, emotionally---besides pinching me in the pocket book! DonnaSNJ! YAY! Good to hear from you! Stay in Touch!!!!! Whatcha been doin'? TreKaren---You've got more guts than me. I went to ONE cycling class and quit---about 2 years ago. It KILLED ME! I do ride my "outside" bike in the summer though. I have padded seat bike pants AND a gel seat---hey! Even though I have extra *fat* padding on my fanny, I still need the other padding; I don't know why! Joyce---You don't want to see your grandchildren, I gather! haha. I can TOTALLY relate to getting your house ready for an open house--it took me SO long--but I finally found I couldn't be a perfectionist about it. Just so the surface stuff and CLEAR it out into the garage or a storage bin as much as you can---then breathe, relax, and get ready! REANNE, NHSuzanne,Marci, and Besh---Get in here---NOW. You guys are MIA too often lately. We're SISTAHS, remember. Ohana now. No one gets left behind... What ever happened to PJ from CA? I wonder what she's up to???? Anybody remember her? Tikanas was her online name. I so enjoyed hearing about her busy and active life... Okay, enjoy! Oh, BTW, DH fired me yesterday at about 9:30am--WOW! I am back at work now, but I have to tell you, working FOR your spouse is a sticky wicket--in more ways than one. (I've only been fired once before, when my ex was having an affair with my boss and she wanted me out of the picture. They served me divorce papers on my birthday...but that was another lifetime ago...)

I don't know where the custom came from Matthias, but Annie introduced it to us probably a year ago. She, thank heavens, reminds us monthly. I do the annual 'bury the money' on New Year's Eve, thanks to Raven. I believe the rabbit-rabbit is going to work for me this month. I've been trying to get a consistent answer on time, and amount from Service Canada on what I can expect in the way of a Survivor's Allowance. Every time I call, I speak to a different person (call center). I think I got hold of a lady who actually knows what she's doing. She told me that my application is completed, but that the account is 'suspended' whatever the heck that means. She looked deeper and saw that I'm getting paid retroactive to December, so I'll get a lump sum and then a monthly amount going forward. She's lifting the suspension in order for me to get my payment. Her numbers are comfortable for me, I've been told much smaller numbers. Fingers crossed the Rabbit is right!