Patrick - do you have any pulmonarias? I can't remember from when I was there a while ago. If not, I can give you one or two, they're good for early-season hummingbird food. Andi

I have a 6ft slider in my kitchen and I leave the curtain open all day. So earlier in this summer when I would be moving around in the kitchen I would see the hummers flare off and then come back later, but lately I notice they seem to be getting more used to me and hardly even flutter when they see me move now and yes Im also seeing them do the nosey thing at the slider also. Last night while I was sitting out front I was watching a male doing a little sig sag with his beak up in the air catching insects or knats. I usually only remember seeing them do that in early morning. Its kinda cute watching them do that.

Hi. Raeanne, thanks for checking on me. We just got back from vacationing with friends in Chicago. I have spent the last couple of weeks preparing for the trip, then being on the trip, then having company until Sunday. Won't bore you with any details, but absolutely loved Chicago. When we arrived we were just in time for the Blackhawks (hockey) parade/celebration. Then caught a game at Wrigley Field (Cubs/White Sox.) Us "girls" caught the matinee of "Billy Elliott" at The Oriental Theater - which was pretty awesome. Ate at wonderful restaurants, drank too much wine, etc. - so am not weighing in until next week - ha! We walked every morning we were there - such beautiful flowers and parks! Of course, shopped until literally dropping. It was so nice to get away from the real world. We did not watch tv or the news at all while we were away. I'm trying to keep depression at bay, because living here on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, which has not recovered from Katrina yet, and to have this oil spill happening. I read today where a boat captain in nearby Gulf Shores, Alabama, had committed suicide. Since his business had suffered, he had been hired by BP to use his boat in the cleanup efforts. I don't believe in suicide, but to go from something you love to doing something so depressing has to take its toll. I pray that an answer is found soon - I can't believe it's taking so long to fix. Perhaps maybe I should have waited longer before posting again. I will catch up on everyone's posts soon, but have to congratulate Maddie on scoring such excellent grades! I'm off to the grocery store for some much-needed groceries. Besh, I no longer "officially" do weight watchers, since our location closed down, but am trying to adhere to its basic plan. I did splurge and eat way too much red meat in Chicago and my stomach is still calming down from that! Hope today is a good one for everyone.

June is such a beauty right from spring to fall. All her offspring are great too. My first June and I see I have to remove part that has reverted back to the parent Halcyon. She was moved once and may have to find more space for it next season and move her or Fluted Fountain June # 2.... Just because I liked June after a good watering. Love the wet look