Well... it seems you went from a not so great Christmas with poor weather that hampered your family plans and your greenhouse, to a very nice New Year's Eve with more family stopping in to visit! Things always seem to have a way of working out... and it was a good year... I'll agree with that! Welcome to 2009! I did manage to stay awake well past midnight... Larry and I watched a couple of movies together... and before I knew, it was almost 2:00am! My first surprise of the New Year is Star of Holland... which opened, and doesn't look like Star of Holland! It's way too white with not enough red to be the right variety, but I like this one... whatever it is! I'll try to get a few new photos posted for an identification. In the meantime, I hope everyone can begin the New Year with a smile! So far, the day is dawning with bright sunshine... a good sign if ever there was one!

Happy New Year to all the Rose growers! May the New year bring you lots of blooms! I am going on my 9th year here at the rose Forum!! I have learned so much from everybody, and still learning. All of you guys are great to have around. I just love everyone here, from the rose veterans who have been here as long as I have to the new ones who come and go. Happy New Year! Carrie =^..^=

Hi all! I'm new to the forums but I have an idea why this one doesn't get much response. It's not listed in any of the categories, it's only listed sort of alphabetically in the s's as The Single Life, it took me several visits to find it and I still have trouble remembering where it is on the list to click so I can lurk! Maybe someone should suggest to Spike? that it be made more visible, I know that there are a lot of singles on the forums. Just thought I'd pop in and say something and maybe someone else has had the same experience. My New Year's Resolution is to be proud of being single and not be so quiet. Happy New Year! Charlotte

Welcome, It is a nice place to visit. I have been a widow for 2 years and have no intention of marrying again. I didn't mind being single until I broke my harm and found out it's hard to cope being alone with a handicap. It made me realize there is a need for a different kind of singles organization (locally), a group to help another in their time need. Transportation, get groceries for each other, opening a can etc.. LOL