Maryl, I wasn't sure about MBL when i was considering her but I'm appy I did. When she blooms in a clump, she is impressive..that was her first bloom of the season. I'm glad you like the red seedling.. Kay, the ones I ate to miss are the seedlings. Most of the regs. will bloom a good bit.. ngraham, CF has been around for quite awhile. I like it too. Cindy, she's a great little seedling. Not tall but has a nice sized bloom. In the middle of the day she is almost white.. Julia, CB has been around for many years. I'm surprised you haven't heard or seen it before. A good doer for me.. Thank you Jean. I am axious to see the next bloom on the red seedling!! Linda, just wait until they really get started. Right now, they are still scarcely blooming!! Thank you all...Ellie

Yeppers it's hot that you know what down here in Texas but that's the norm for us but I love the winter's here LOL. No rain for sometime and none in the near future. The heat chases me inside now that I'm matured and getting into the golden years. I have high blood pressure for about 1 1/2 yr's and noticed that I cannot take being in the sun or heat like before. Some people don't notice it like my DH. His is worse than mine. Then one day I was listening to the News and they said people with high blood pressure should stay out of the sun. Only thing that saved my DH was going in for a sleep test. They could not get his blood pressure down all night. So when we went back to the doctor for the test results I told her about his blood pressure, So she checked it and it was high, then she went back to look at his chart and every time he went in for his check up it was high. This was upsetting for me cause you'd think the doctor would pay close attention to your charts. With that said only time I get out is early morning and late evening's.

I really like Scatterbrain, not sure why I don't have that one. Lavender memories is gorgeous! I've got Lady Neva, can't wait til it clumps up better, it always has nice blooms. And whoa, look at the buds on CG!

Thanks, Everyone. You make me feel so good and it's so exciting to share my "finds" with you. At least I know they are appreciated here. LOL. I keep looking at the crystal things and can't believe they were so cheap either. So much at my GW has gotten ridiculously overpriced lately. Mary, that is awful your things arrived broken. I hate UPS as it seems that happens more than it should, I've had good luck with Priority mail tho. Kathleen, THANKS for the great tip!!!! I went and turned the little crystal candleholder over, so the wide scalloped pretty edge could be seen as a base and put the small plate on top. PERFECT. They are getting glued ASAP. Great idea you had, I love it. That covered bowl is 6" long, over 6" high, and over 4" wide. If you have ideas for using it, please let me know. Have to warn everyone, once I ever get tablesettings going, you will see those two crystal water glasses in all of them. LOL. Since I'm playing and not entertaining, don't plan to buy much for this. I think I'm more interested in tablescape decor rather than dishes. Tho you don't make it easy on me to be sensible about shopping! Karen