Thanks again all: Boa is doing much better. She is eating like a horse, but still doesn't want to be left alone. I can't believe the difference in her since I stopped the antibiotics. She demands food now, and her catmilk. Her and Bear got into their first fisticuffs in a long time when I was taking too long to get the food in the dish. She got a huge dish of whipped cream yesterday (her favorite) and didn't leave a smidgen in the bowl for Apache to finish. She is back on the tapazole now for the hyperthyroidism and doesn't even know it's in her food. I am breathing a sigh of relief. I know nothing can live forever, but I can hope. Think she will be with us for a while longer. Praise God for answering my prayers. Jenny

New to me this year: Eva Purple Ball Opalka Black Cherry Gardener's Delight (Sugar Lump) Sun Sugar Can't live without: Sungold (or Sun Sugar, depending on how it does) Stupice (early, tasty and reliable in our unreliable climate, so it's there if all else fails) Speaking of failure, I'm starting seeds indoors for the first time this year, so my list could very well change. MA

Oh gosh, Lucky, those are so pretty! I really like how you have them displayed on the silver tray, too. The prices for those tea cups & saucers is wonderful. I don't recall ever seeing them before but love the pattern. I live in a rural area, too. I'm about a half an hour north of Albuquerque and about 40 minutes south of Santa Fe. so everything is a drive for me. But, both cities do have tons of great shopping, etc., so I can't complain. I was born and raised in the suburbs in Michigan, and thought I'd never want to live in the country. It took me a while to get used to all the quiet and open space, but now I wouldn't change it at all! Jane, I think you WOULD have a great business doing that! I've never been to NYC and, although I'm anxious to go someday soon, I'm petrified at the thought of trying to get around in such a huge, crowded city! And, I used to work in downtown Detroit, so I am (was) used to large cities. I've told DH that when we do go, I want to hire a private guide to show us around . . . and so we don't get lost! My friend did that and had the best first time visit there. Lynn

My newest discovery is FW1 Racing Formula Cleaning Wax. It's made for waterless car cleaning (and does a bang-up job there), but can be used on just about any non-porous surface. I use it to take the soap scum off my shower tiles and glass doors. It's AMAZING and it helps keep fingerprints and new gunk from sticking. The only thing you have to watch out for is to not get it on the floor of the shower, you don't want to slip. They were doing a demo at a gas station and I bought three cans for $30. The website price is $20 a can, so it's pricey. But if you ever see someone offering it at the gas station, try it! Because it's so pricey, for regular window and mirror cleaning I use Invisible Glass with a microfiber cloth. Totally streak-free sparkling clean with very little effort!