Thanks, guys :-) Some mildly analytical stuff: 1. The containers that have sprouted are all part of a the ones I grouped together in big garbage bags...I guess that ups the temps a bit, having the big plastic around them. I put a lot of containers in the bags for easy transport and for dog protection (from picking up a container and running off with it...which has happened before). Not all the containers in the bags have sprouted (there's a whole lot more of them), but those on the list above have. 2. The sprouted containers are also with a group of containers that are in Southern exposure. ( I have other bags of containers on my porch, in Northern exposure). This proves why it could be bad to have them in Southern exposure, because now, I'm more inclined to worry, since we now have snow and it's going to be in the 20s or lower tonight. But then, the ouotdoor temps have been in the low to mid 20s every night for the past two weeks and that didn't keep them from sprouting. ..but I'm not looking at those containers or opening them up...not for a few days, at least. Whatever will be will be...and I have a feeling a lot of those sprouts will be just fine. --I think I do need to slip a thermometer inside one of those bags of containers, though. I'm curious as to how much warmer it is in there. Linda

Mercy!, girl, don't worry about the swap; we'll be here when you return. You need to do this, & your friend will be so grateful for your company & support. sending her powerful thoughts for strength & vitality.

OMG...I'm sorry (laughing out loud...and snorting...)"endless supply of Beaver Flicks" just brought back a flood of really fun memories of the Michigan Run party at Annie's when I first met Roger and Elery. (Guffaw!) Oh yeah.....Roger was one in a million! Sherry, if you are reading this I know you are smiling..... Love ya girl! Linda

When my dear mother passed, we had a Celebration of Life. I made bookmarks for the attendees, with her picture and this poem that I found online. You might enjoy it: When We Remember You can shed tears that she is gone or you can smile because she has lived You can close your eyes and pray that she'll come back Or you can open your eyes and see all she's left Your heart can be empty because you can't see her or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday. You can remember her and only that she's gone or you can cherish her memory and let it live on You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back or you can do what she'd want: smile, open your eyes, love and go on. -Author Unknown-