Carol, hello there. Are you out of town now for Christmas after all that snowy driving? I try not to drive in the snow anymore, and I do not envy you. I hope you weren't alone during that drive--the combo of fog and snow is the worst. How is your lovely rose Holly Bells faring? I hope we get some more photos of her this summer. There are still plenty of my roses that are refusing to go dormant, and they better get with the sleep program because next week it's going to be a lot colder. It's not bad right now and confusing the poor dears--51F high yesterday.....I'm so glad you were brave enough to take on this thread again--but you are brave in many ways for sure. I hope you (and everyone posting) are having a cozy, happy Christmas season. Diane

Royal Bonica from last season