Earlier, some of you were discussing the beautiful small towns that have been abandoned...and that's true in our area, too. Maybe not as much as the Mid-west, but the mountain areas (eastern Washington state) also has large farming areas, with many abandoned small towns. I know many people move to the 'coast' because that's where many of the businesses (and jobs) seem to be. But, in the age of computers...why aren't more people moving to inexpensive, lovely and green towns...and faxing in the work? Just an observation. As for the drought, I am so sorry that your water is being shipped off to parts unknown. We pay higher electricity rates, because much of our power is shipped to California, so I know a little of that frustration...especially with our winter heat bills skyrocketing. When you have snow and below zero temperatures (and too many cloudy days for effective solar) you have to pay the electric bill!

Hi Debbie, I know it is very difficult to ask some one to id a fig without knowing the leaf pattern and fig color, size and color. I guess I am just irritated because last year this tree dropped all its fruit and I wasted another year babying it without knowing what it is. Last year I did not pinch it. This year I am pinching and I'm starting to see some branching lower. I can not ship this tree out. It's too large. It's currently over 5 foot and in a 20 gallon containter. I may give it and plant it in my brother in-law's yard. He loves figs but don't know the problem I've had with it. Since he broke my riding mower 5 years ago and totally disassembled it without repairing it, I think this may be payback... I mean the perfect gift for him. Hehehe Now, I will have egg on my face if that tree is planted and starts producing some awesome fruit! Oh well,I may just plant it in my yard and let the bird and squirrels have it! cheers, Dennis

I looked and looked until I found my camera to take pictures again, I have given up on my cell phone. Everyone who has tried to help me says I need to take it to the Frontier Store for help. Anyway, Annie I loved all my bird goodies. Annie sent: Penguin Socks (Clever-Just in time for the Holidays) Cardinal - Kitchen Towels (Cardinals are my fav.) Feather earrings-thanks Gift card for seeds-I find much pleasure looking for seeds on line so this will be fun! Thank you Annie, sorry the post office gave me such a fit over this pkg. The funny thing is they had another pkg there for me from Oct. Yes Oct. Upon opening it I found it was from Susan. Sorry Susan I never knew it was there. It was filled with chocolates, thank you so much. They sure are good. Shirley

I love watching nature at work, especially little baby birds. So cute watching those little heads looking for food!