Well thanks, that's hopeful. Your the second person who has said that (clem forum last month). You would not believe the number of people who inundated my inbox wanting those. I was thinking I could grow them and sell them. Hosta is hot, too. Now the stones. Chipmunks dig everything I set out in any kind of pot, porch boxes, open container if I don't put stones in it or cover with chicken wire. And there's few things they can't or won't climb. Once the plant gets big enough, they usually leave it alone, but I can't count on it. Sometimes they ignore the stones and dig anyway. The stones also do keep plants from drying out as fast but I wouldn't use them just for that.

I read this on another site last night: December 12 Â The Full Cold Moon Sky watchers will be dazzled by an exceptionally high, bright, and large Moon. In fact, this Moon is 14% bigger and 30% brighter than other full Moons this year. Why? The Moon is both in its full phase and at a point in its orbit that is nearest Earth, called its perigee. When these events occur together, the Moon is closer to Earth than usual. The effect? The Full Cold Moon will appear especially large near the horizon as the Sun sets. The Moon is also high at this time of year; when it's overhead (near midnight), it will light up the landscape. Take a magical stroll and see your world at night. You won't need a flashlight! (farmer's almanac) I think I may go for a midnight walk tonight ;-) Patti Here is a link that might be useful: When the moon hits your eye like a bigga pizza pie .....

Thanks Patty! Will check into it! Love the star drapped sky, the moon.......I did smell rose fragrance in the air, have to find out which one........will report it back the rose name...... I think the fragrant roses are Intrigue and Miss All American Beauty. Beautiful scent! :-) If I see more these roses at Walmart next year, I'd buy them all! Miss All American Beauty was from Walmart, Intrigue roses were from Breck's bargain sales-5 for $19.99.

Yesterday was very overcast all day and evening. When I checked outdoors around midnight, a heavy fog had settled in, so no moon of any kind was visible here. Today so far is beautifully clear and sunny, so maybe I'll have a second chance tonight. Thank you to those sharing pictures so we can all enjoy it! Rusty