Gran was clearly hurt by someone's comments. Beyond that, there's A LOT of assumptions being made about her here, probably compounding that hurt. So where's all the self-professed - ad nauseam - wonderful, caring, Christian, loving, blah, blah, blah fellowship that should be manifesting itself in empathy toward her? Instead, many people have chosen to express how THEY feel or have felt. ME, ME, ME. For all the "I'm so wonderful because" . . . comments on these forums, please explain to me how any of the following comments are "constructive" here: trotting out social bromides Who died and made the critic the authority on proper social behavior; audacity to issue an edict; rudely demanded better behavior; lecturing the masses; I don't know or care about the OP a really bad hormonal malfunction day jump out at us again instruct this group on how to behave, what they should post, and how to post it. chastise other members beat about the head I don't care I continually find it amazing that some of you who spend inordinate amounts of time posting on these forums DO think that you have an elevated status. This is a public forum. You don't own it by virtue of squatting here. There's a BIG difference between constructive criticism and cruel criticism, and IMO, there are plenty of times that people on this forum take advantage of their anonymity to be unnecessarily harsh or just plain mean. In those instances, there is no intention to help the OP at all but, rather, an opportunity for someone with low self esteem to puff up by bragging, or putting down someone else in order to build themself up. I would like to know what Gran is referring to also, but I can't blame her for not returning. I'm sorry that your feelings were hurt, Gran. I hope that you will stick around and continue to lurk, or even post again, NO MATTER AT WHAT INTERVAL. As you wade through this thread's comments, you will see the intelligence shine through in the comments that are made with care and thoughtfulness, in an effort to be kind and helpful. They're worth digging around for. As you read more threads on these forums, you'll recognize these people by their manner, and their advice/comments will come to be of value to you. As for the others, let their obnoxiousness be like water on a duck. Unfortunately, you do have to have a thick skin at times, but consider the sources. There is a lot of great info here and there are people who do truly want to help, not hurt. I personally feel that it IS important to be considerate. Am I perfect in this regard? Nope. But I try to be, and I see less and less consideration and empathy around me every day. It IS sad. If I were the person who hurt Gran's feelings, I would feel lousy and want to apologize.

Gave myself a much needed pedicure today and know how good it makes you feel. However, I am not going cruising. Sniff, sniff...have a great time ....81 sounds mighty warm to me right now!

Y'all! I'm not trying to make some sort of deep philosophical statement. Nor am I casting aspersions. There's no trick hidden agenda here . . . honest! I just got a kick out of the photo. Dee, above, got it, when replying: "I think the poster is saying that the picture seems to tell a lot about the people that own the house. It requires a little imagination but I also find the picture more interesting than the usual real estate photo." That's all. Honestly, that's all. Here is a link that might be useful: Listing

Good dog, Shasta! Friends of mine have acreage (and hostas!;-) and I often see wild turkeys off in the distance. My son-in-law would be hunting them, lol. Glad to hear the Frosted Jades are pleasing you and that in general the bed is coming along. I'd be having some if I had more land to be sure. Would you believe that since I joined the forum (3yrs.now) I have always admired Lakeside Cha Cha - the first picture in a Google search has me drooling...so pretty. Cearbhaill, I have digressed in my chat with Jon but have not forgotten the subject at hand in the slightest. You just talk to that little GE of yours and whether it be praise or threat, no doubt we will all be anticipating its appearance in the spring. ;-). This is the smaller one of mine but both were same size two years ago....smaller leaves but more vigour in the sun. The taller one, even though it is plain ugly already and halfway there to dormancy...has leaves at least twice the size of these. I've lost two now since I won't leave them alone. Think I'd learn but I like to experiment, lol. Hmmmm, I haven't tried growing one on in a pot yet.....time to visit the nursery. There must be fall sales galore. ;-)