Oh Wend, that is so funny! I for one would easily be able to identify a smell as patchouli, as I was a teen in the sixties. A while back I bought some hand made soap with the patchouli fragrance. Friends who are about my age noted that they liked the smell as it was so nostalgic. Sue...who has an incense collection of lots and lots of fragrances.

LOL, if they "rented out" to us, their wives would NEVER get them back. I think my DH has passed the eye rolling stage and is fully into Ostrich mode. I asked him to help me move a big potted plant on the patio yesterday since my back is so messed up. And I figured while I had his attention out back, LOL, I'd casually mention something major I want to do in a few months. I got as far as, " I hope you don't get uptight, but there's a project I want to do this Fall when it cools off"......NO comment, he moved the pot for me and was heading back in. I said "hey, don't you want to know my idea?" He said nope, if it wasn't going to be for months, why talk about it now! Especially if I thought he wouldn't go for it. Jeeez. Ever heard of CONVERSATION?? Actually Fred's totally laid back and easy going, but he doesn't see ANY reason to change ANY thing around the house or yard. Especially if it costs money or involves him. LOL. So I guess I can just dream about my idea for a few months. Which means I can always then say it would be a Xmas present, LOL. Since we can't physically do much now, with our back issues on lifting things, would have to pay someone unfortunately. Might be too expensive. I want a gazebo. There is a big square concrete slab just to the right of the back patio where the former owners had a hot tub. I'd love to stain the concrete for one thing. But I keep thinking what a great spot for a gazebo...and to DECORATE the area with MORE GJ stuff. LOL. I'd really love to push for a small POND, but honestly I can't take care of one these days and it would probably be a lot of trouble for me to deal with. At least I have a little fountain on the patio so I can hear running water! Need that here in ARIDzona. But darn, sometimes it would be SO nice to have someone who'd listen to my ideas and even want to do something together. The ONLY time DH goes in the back yard is to take the big trashcan out to the alley once a week. sigh. He never even notices all my GJ stuff all over the place. Tho maybe that's a good thing. LOL. ok, I'll quit venting here, didn't mean to get on a roll. Its all Kirk and Robert's fault. LOL. hugs, Karen

Thanks Julie!! I like to try and catch some in the eastern sun like that.....Some I have no choice,,,,they are always in full sun.....no matter when I take them. I like the effect the eastern (morning) sun has on a bloom. Thanks for noticing...:) A Julie should have Julie in their garden....:) Get her...you will be glad you did. Thank you so much Laurel! Long time no see....glad to see you back here. Hi Linda...Thanks! SMA has a colour like no other...a joy to see in the gardens...:) A Few more blooms I enjoy seeing as I walk thru the gardens....... Awesome Candy Scott Fox Kisses Like Wine Dark And Dreamy Hope you enjoy...:) Rick

That IS both sweet and cute. Hey, at least you got most of the message on the cookie. I made some jelly for Carol/Dishesdone that was cherry and hot pepper. I was calling the test batches Carol's Hot Cherry Jelly, but I ran out of room and started writing "Carol's Cherry". Her husband got a big charge out of that, for some reason... Wish I had that cookie for breakfast tomorrow but I suppose with 4 kids, the cookies are only a memory, LOL. Annie