Dear dave_in_nova, What's so amusing about there still being Luddites on this Earth? Thanks for the electronic gadgetry tutoring offer, but I don't have the time to sit around posting camellia pictures onto the Internet. I also choose not to use Facebook, Twitter, etc., as I consider such activity a boring waste of time. Our 'R. L. Wheeler' is the solid-red form, which is a little more subdued in the landscape than the variegated form.

Marissa, I totally LUV everything!! You did a great job of picking things for me ~ here is a list of stuff that I got. Plastic Tulip Fence - it is going in my raised Bean Teepee yard. 2 Plant stakes - so cute Gardening gloves - It is so funny, 2 days before I recieved the box, I was telling my Mom that I needed some. When I saw them, I was so excited! Pens - my fav color is Pink M shaped note pad & flower note pad - I always need more paper! Seeds - to plant in my new raised yard Book mark - shaped like flip-flops. I read ALOT so this is great! Welcome rock - for my raised yard Windsock - my fav birds HUMMERS I really like everything and would love to be your pen pal! This week has been crazy! tomorrow is my last track meet, then next weekend Mom and I are going to a craft fair so that she can sell the crafts she made. I am writting a letter now to send to you and will include a picture so that you know what I look like LOL Have fun this weekend and THANKS again! Megin

The serving pieces are really lovely. Lucky you to have such a talented sister. (Mine's a golf pro and I HATE golf!) Opening the dish soap was a hoot. Does that count as a dreaded 4th item? I'll have to look for that wine book. A great title! A great package.

Latest update: Saturday: He arrived at my hotel - a little too early for my comfort zone - but waited till I felt properly presentable... showered and changed... perfect gentleman. I was totally impressed. Took me to lunch - opened doors, even placed the linen napkin on my lap... wow. I didn't expect to see him must these first few days - but he's managed to stop by the hotel each day - even if for just a quick ride to show me downtown Denver. It feels as if we've known one another for a long time- we have really - just virtually. My conference is over now - and I tacked on a couple of days to stay in Denver. I think we get to spend a good portion of the day tomorrow together. Will keep you updated... as time permits ;-) Barbara_Tampa/Denver