MINI-FLORA ROSE LIST, DECEMBER 2009 Mini-flora listings are to compliment ARS 2009 Official List. Corrections / Additions / Deletions will be posted as information is made available. "Rose" lists are published on the last day of each month. . By Ronald Schwerdt 12-31-2009 ***********************KEY INFORMATION******************** 1- Approved Exhibition Name. 2- Color Classification, 3- (g/d) Garden/ Decorative (ex) Exhibition, (cg) Compact, (sg) Spreading/ Gr. Cover, (p) Patio/Container. 4- Petal Count: single 4/8, semi-dbl 9/16, double 17/25, full 26/40, very full 41+. 5-Bloom Size: Small up to 4 cms, 1.5", Medium 4-7 cms. 2.75", Large 7+ cms. 2.75+". 6- (bic) Borne in clusters, (s) Mostly singles- Intro/Registered/ ICRA-R. 8- Rose Registration Column 9- (NR) No recorded info. 10Plant Growth: (ug) Upright,(sg), spreading/ ground cover, (bg) bushy, (cg) compact. 11-Fragrance: (a) Light, (b) Very fragrant: © No fragrance. 12- Plant Heights: (l) under 12",(m) 12 to 24", (t) 24+". 13-Garden/Exhibition Rating. 14- Hybridizer. 15- ( ) In Commerce in N. A. 16- (#) Award of Excellence "AOE". Abby Leonard rb, 3/9/2009, Eddie Edwards AbbyÂs Angel dy, ex, 26/40, 3", s, ug, a, t, 7.8 (8.0), V. W. Wells Aberlady dy, 11-19-07, R. Tucker Ablaze ob, 12-9-07, A. Read Absolute Hit or, g/d, 17/25, 2.75+", bg, c, 1966, N/S. Poulsen Adversity w, ex, 26/40, 1.25", bic, a, m, J. J. Goldstein Affection mr, 20/40, 2005, s, bg, c, m, N/S. Poulsen Aladdin Palace ab, 17/25, 2.75+", bg, a, N/S. Poulsen Alexa dp, ex, 17/25, 1.5-2", s, 2001, sg, a, t, Mitchie Moe Alicante dp, 17/25, 2.75+", 2004, c, N/S. Poulsen All-American Girl mp, 9-10-2008, V. Wells Allison Pit w, 26/40, 1.5", bic, 5/11/2008, bg, a, m, Sarah Pullet Aliena yb, g/d, 17/25, 1.5-2", s, bg, c, t, 7.3 (7.5), R. Tucker Allen Sandy mr, g/d, 41+, 2", bic, cg, a, m, G. Thomson Alto Parade ab, 17/25, 2.75+", 2004, M. Tantau Amazing Palace ab, 17/25, 2004, N/S Poulsen Amber Flash ob, p, 17/25, 1.5-2.75", a, m, 6.5 (5.8), J. B. Williams Amber Hit dr, 17/25, 2.75+", bg, a, m, 2000, N/S Poulsen Ambiance ab, ex, 41+, 2.5", bic, 5/11/2008, ug, a, t, F. Benardella # Amy Grant lp, ex, 17/25, 1.5-1.75", s, ug, c, m, 7.5 (7.6), R. Tucker Andie MacDowell or, ex, 17/25, 2.5", s, 7.6 (7.3) ug, c, t, M.C. Williams # Andrea Parade m, 17/25, 2004, N/S Poulsen Andromeda Hit w, 17/25, 2004, N/S Poulsen Angie Heatwole w, 12-30-07 Ange Divin op, 41+, 1994, L.Lens Anneli ob, g/d, 12/16, 1.5", bic, 2004, 4/2004, cg, a, l, S. McCann Annette mp, 17/25, 1998, Olesen Ashton pb, 17/25, 1.5-1.75", 4-17-06, 7.5 (7.7), V. Wells Autumn Bliss yb, 26/40, 1", 12-1-05, V. Wells Autumn Splendor yb, ex, 26/40, 2", s, a, t, 8.1 (8.1), R. Williams # Babyface w, g/d, 17/25, 2", bic, 2001, 3/2001, bg, b, m, R. Rawlins Baldo Villegas w, 7/2009, V. Wells Barbara yb, 7-28-2009, M. Moe Belle Hit lp, 17/25, 2.25", 2005, N/S Poulsen Bella Via w, ex, 26/40, 1.5-2.75", s, ug, a, m, 6.4 (7.2), H. Zipper Bellissima or, ex, 17/25, 1.5-2.75", s, ug, a, m, 7.6 (7.4), H. Zipper BettyÂs Baby dp, 9/16, 1.5", bic, 1994, 4/2000, bg, c, m, J. Bell Bijou pb, 1991, NR, L. Lens Blanca Parade w, 17/25, 2.75", 2001, N/S Poulsen Blue Suede Shoes m, 10-1-2008, V. Wells Bluesette m, 50, 1986, Bonbon Hit yb, 9/16, 2.75", 4-2-06, N/S Poulsen Bonnie Sky pb, 11-19-07, R. Tucker Bordeaux Palace mr, 17/25, 2.75+", 2004, N/S Poulsen Bowie Yellow Patio my, 1995, NR, J. B. Williams Brand New Girlfriend m, 9-10-2008, V. Wells Breid rb, 10-8-07, 9/16, 1", bic, cg, c, m, 1/2008, D. Kenny Brian mr, 17/25, 1997, NR, V. Barni Bronze Baby yb, 1987, NR, C. A. Pearce Bubikop pb, 1986, NR, M. Tantau Bud Meyers, ob, 4/8, 1.5-2", s, 8-21-06, 10/2006, cg, c, m, S. McCann Bunter Kobold yb, 1995, NR, P. Dickson Butter Cream my, ex, 26/40, 2", s, ug, c, t, 7.8 (8.2), R. Martin Jr. Byzantium ly, W. Millington Cachet w, ex, 26/40, 2", s, 1997, ug, c, t, 7.8 (8.1), R. Tucker Caledonia ly, 11-19-07, 7.3 (7.4), R. Tucker California Heart or, ex, 17/25, 1.5-2.75", s, bg, a, t, D. Bennett Callie Liane lp, 26/40, 2", bic, 1/2008, bg, a, m.11-19-07 Ray Ponton Calypso Hit dr, 17/25, 2.75+", 1998, N/S. Poulsen Camden m, ex, 17/25, 1.5-2", s, ug, a, t, 7.9 (8.0), H. Hough Camilla Parade w, 70, 2.5", 2002, N/S. Poulsen Canoodling ob, g/d, 12/16, 1.5", bic, 2004, ug, c, m, S. McCann Capitoule Palace dr, 17/25, 2.75+", 2002, N/S. Poulsen Captain Scarlet, Climbing 9/16, 2" MR 12 Cardinal dr, 17/25, 4-2-06, s, bg, a, m, Olesen Caroline Brian ob, 1997, NR CarolynÂs Passion my, p, 17/25, 1-1.5", bic, cg, a, l, J. B. Williams Charismatic rb, ex, 17/25, 1.5-2", s, ug, c, t, 7.5 (8.0), D. Clemons Charlotte Rose Elson ob, 17/25, 3", 11-19-07, 1/2008, World of Roses Charmed ab, ex, 17/25, 2.25", s, bg, a, t, 7.4 (7.3), D. Bridges Checkmate rb, ex, 26/40, 2.5-3", s, bg, a, t, 7.3 (7.0), R. Tucker Chic Parade lp, 17/25, 2.75+", 2001, bg, c, m, N/S. Poulsen Chinese Puzzle rb, g/d, 17/25, 1.5", bic, 1999, bg, a, t, D. Giles Chris Jolly or, ex, 40, 1.5-2.75", bic, bg, a, m, 7.2 (6.6), N. Jolly Chubby Hubby yb,7/28/2009 City Lights dy, 1992, NR, N/S. Poulsen Clara Parade w, 17/25, 2.75+", 2004, N/S. Poulsen Class Of 73 pb, ex, 17/25, 1.5", s, ug, c, m, 7.1 (7.4), R. Tucker Claudia Parade lp, 17/25, 2.75+", 2000, bg, c, m, N/S. Poulsen Coal MinerÂs Daughter pb, 9-22-08, V. Wells Coat Of Many Colors 9-22-08, V. Wells Colour Magic pb, 1999, NR Colour Parade or, 25/35, 2.75", bic, 1998, a, m, N/S. Poulsen Columbine Parade lp, 17/25, 2.75+", 2000, bg, c, m, N/S. Poulsen Comedy yb, g/d, 26/40, 1.5-2.75", bic, 2000, ug, c, m, D. Giles Conundrum yb, ex, 17/25, 2-3", s, ug, a, m, 7.7 (8.1), R. Tucker Cooper mr, 9-22-08, M. C. Williams Copper Star ob, 4/8, 2007 Coral Carpet mp, 1997, NR, sg, J. B. Williams Coral Pagode, op, 17/25, 2.75+", bic, 2000, sg, a, N/D. Poulsen Coral Pastel op, 2003, J. B. Williams Corallina ob, 1993, NR, V. Barni Cornelia Hit my, 26/40, 2.75+", s, 2003, bg, a, m, N/S. Poulsen Corsage w, 17/25, 2003, ug, a, m, J.B. Williams Cougar rb, ex, 26/40, 1-1.5", s, 2000, ug, b, t, Mitchie Moe Cream Puff pb, ex, 9/16, 2.75+", s, sg, a, m, 7.4 (7.2), D. Bennett Daddy Frank dr,7-28-2009, R. Tucker Dandenong or, ex, 1987, NR, ug, Classic Miniature Roses Dazzler op, 1995, NR, A. Genesis Deja Blu m, ex, 17/25, 2-2.5", s, 5/11/2008, ug, a, t, F. 7.5 (7.7),Benardella # Delight ab, 4-2-06, Olsen Denise Parade w, ex, 13/15, 2.75",s, 2001, bg, a, m, Olsen Different Charm or, g/d, 41+, 2.5", s, 11-10-04, cg, a, t, S. McCann Dilly Dilly m, ex, 17/25, 1.5-2.75", s, 1985, ug, a, m, D. Bennett Dolly Dot dy, 1998, NR, Jackson & Perkins Dolores Marie m, ex, 41+, 2.5-3", s, ug, b, m, 7.2 (7.1), R. Tucker Donnaway Hit ab, 17/25, 2.75+", 2004, bg, a, m, N/S. Poulsen Double Take rb, ex, 17/25, 1.75-2.25", 5/11/20008, ug, c, t, F. Benardella Double Gold yb, ex, 26/40, 2.5-3.25", s, sg, b, t, 7.3 (7.1), W. White Dr John Dickman m, ex, 17/25, 2", s, 2001, a, t, 7.8 (8.3), D. Bridges Dr Troy Garret mr, ex, 26/40, 2", s, 10-28-05, ug, a, t, 7.9 (8.1), V. Wells Dream Lover mp, g/d, 26/40, 1.5", s, 1998, ug, a, m, C. A. Pearce DyllanÂs Mom rb, ex, 17/25, 2", s, 2001, 1/2002, ug, a, t, B. Epstein Edisto rb, ex, 26/40, 1.5-2.75", s, 5-20-07, ug, c, t, 7.5 (7.7), M. C. Williams # Ellie Johnson my, 17/25, 2.75", 10-8-07, 1/2008, D. Kenny Eloise mp, g/d, 17/25, 1.5-2.75" bic, 2003, sg, a, m, J. Fleming Emerald Hit w, 17/25, 2.75+", 2004, bg, c, m, N/S. Poulsen Emily Louise, dy , 4/8, 1990, NR, R. Harkness Equinox ob, ex, 26/40, 1.5-2.75", s, 7-24-05, ug, 7.4 (7.6), R. Tucker Essie Lee ob, ex, 26/40, 1.5", s, 1992, 4/2000, bg, c, m, J. Bell Estepona Hit ob, 17/25, 2.75+", 2004, bg, c, m, N/S. Poulsen Ester Jasik w, ex, 41+, 2", s, 1997, 11/1999, ug, a, t, H. Zipper Fair mp, 17/25, 1996, mg, a, m, Olsen Fancy Dancer mp, ex, 17/25, 2.25", s, cg, t, 7.2 (7.2), D. Bridges Fancy Hit or, 17/25, 2.75+", 1994, bg, c, m, N/S. Poulsen Fantasi w, 50, 1.5-2.75", 1996, G. King MR 12 Fantasy Hit dr, 9/16, 2.75+", 1993, bg, c, m, N/S. Poulsen Favourite Hit ab, 20, 2.75", bic, 2002, bg, a, m, N/S. Poulsen Ferrin mp, ex, 17/25, 2.75+", s, ug, a, m, 7.5 (7.5), R. Tucker Festival rb, 1994, s, NR, m, W. Kordes Feu Follet or, 9/16, Fiery Hit ob, 9/16, 2.75+", 1998, bg, c, m, N/S. Poulsen Fireworks rb, 17/25, 4-2-06, Delbard First Choice w, 12-10-07, 7.7 (8.2), V. W. Wells FitzhughÂs Diamond yb, 26/40, 1.5" s, ug, c, t, 7.7 (7.8), V. W. Wells Flame of Hope Flaming ob, 17/25, 4-2-06, Olsen Flamingo mp, 17/25, s, 4-2-06, bg, a, m, N/S. Poulsen Flawless mp, 17/25, F. Benardella Flirting Palace mr, 26/40, 2", bic, 2003, bg, a, m, Olsen Florita dp, 1994, NR, V. Barni Flower Power ob, ex, 17/25, 1998, ug, a, m, G. Fryer Flower Power Gold temp AEN 2009 CRL Focal Point pb, 26/40, 2.5", 3", s, 9/2008, ug, ug, a, t, F. Benardella Fontana ab, ex, 17/25, 2.25", s, bg, a, t, 7.2 (6.9), D. Bridges Foolish Pleasure pb, ex, 26/40, 1.5-2", s, ug, c, t, 7.7 (8.2), D. Clemons For Mickey dp, ex, 2-2.5", 17/25 ,4/24/2009, L. Espanol Fragrant Moon my, 9/16, 3", 2006, 4/2006, ug, a, t, V. Richards Frilly Dilly lp, 25, 1.5", bic, 1986, cg, a, l, J. Cocker Fuchsia Sunblaze op, 2004, NR, A. Meilland Gaia pb, 1993, V. Barni Gail yb, ex, 38, 2.75+", s, 1986, 3/2001, sg, a, m, 7.0 (7.3), D. Bennett Gem of the Rockies pb, 7/2/2008 Gelber Kobold dy, 1994, NR Gentle Clown pb, 1994, NR, R. Harkness GentlemenÂs Agreement mr, ex, 26/40, 1.5", s, bg, c, t, 7.5 (7.3), D. Bridges Georgia Belle op, ex, 41+, 2", s, 2000, 12/2000, bg, a, t, 7.2 (7.0), P. Taylor Gerta Roberts m, 9-10-2008, V. Wells Ghost Rider temp AEN 2009 CRL Gianlauro 1978, R. Zqandri , MR 12 GladyÂs Quine ob, p, 17/25, 1.5", s, 12-1-05, bg, a, m, P. Chessum Glamour Girl rb, s, 1992, ug, c, m, 8.2 (7.3), J. Clements Gloria Palace lp, p, 17/25, 2.75", 2003, ug, c, m, Olsen Gold Country my, ex, 20, 1.5", s, 1987, ug, b, m, 7.7 (7.1), S. McCann Gold Patio dy, 1997, NR Golden Anniversary my, 1997, NR Golden Fox dy, 1997, NR, C. Warner Golden Hands my, 1995, NR, P. Chessum Golden Hit dy, 9/16, 2.75+", 1996, bg, a, m, N/S. Poulsen Golden Trust yb, 17/25, 2", bic, 2001, ug, a, m, R. Harkness Good Ole Mountain Dew m, 9-22-08, V. Wells Grace Mary Rose ab, g/d, 9/16, 3", bic, bg, a, m, World of Roses Grace Sharington mp, ex, 26/40, 3.5", bic, 5-20-07, bg, c, t, G. Mander Graceland op, 1989, NR, G. Kirkland Graduation Day ab, g/d, 41+, 2", bic, 2004, 4/2000, bg, a, m, B. Jalbert Grand Old Opry yb, 17/25, 2.5", s, ug, a, t, 1/2010, V. Wells GrannyÂs Favourite op, NR, mg Hampton w, 17/25, 2.75+", 1996, NR, ug, a, m, N/S. Poulsen Hand In Hand or, 17/25, 1.5", bic 1994, bg, a, m, , R. Harkness Happy Birthday w, bic, 1997, ug, a, m Happy Times mp, 1995, NR, m, P. Chessum Harm Saville dr, g/d, 17/25, 1.5-2.75", s, bg, a t, 7.6 (7.4), T. Carruth # Hazel McCallion pb, 1-27-08, , 5-2008G. Mander Heartlight ob, ex, 16, 1985, bg, G. King Heavens Above rb, g/d, 26/40, 1.5-2", bic, 2003, bg, a, m, R. Webster Hedgefire mr, 1983, NR, m, W. Kordes Heidi Parade mp, 25/35, 2-3", bic, 2006, bg, a, m, N/S. Poulsen High Ambition ab, ex, 26/40, 1.75", s, 8-21-06, ug, b, t, 7.6 (7.6), V. W. Wells Honeybee ab, g/d, 41+, 2", bic, 12-18-03, 2/2004, bg, c, t, D. Zlesak Hot Parade dp, 17/25, 2005, N/S. Poulsen Hot To Trot or, ex, 17/25, 2.5-2.75", s, 8-21-06, ug, a, t, Mitchie Moe House Beautiful my, 17/25, bic, 1995, NR, m, R. Harkness Humanity dr, 17/25, 2.75", 1995, ug, a, t, R. Harkness Hurricane yb, 11-17-08, 3/2009, 26/40, 2.75", R. Tucker Imagine dp, 11-19-07, World of Roses Indian Silk w, p, 26/40, 1.5", bic, 2000, 11/2000, bg, a, m, L. Lens Ingrid rb, ex, 25/30, 3.5-4", bic, 6-21-05, 9/2005, 7.7 (7.6), G. Mander IngridÂs Hawaiian Magic 1-17-08, G, Mander IngridÂs Sister Elisabeth pb, 41+, 3", bic, 8-3-06, ug, a, t, G. Mander Isabel Hit dr, 17/25, 2.75+", 2004, bg, c, m, N/S. Poulsen Isolde Hit rb, 17/25, 2.75+", 2004, bg, a, m, N/S. Poulsen Isolde pb, g/d, 26/40, 1.5", bic, 4/2000, bg, a, m, 7.3 (7.3), Judy Bell Ivory Quill w, 17/25, 2003, J. B. Williams Jeanne dÂArc Parade w, 2.75+", 4-2-06, sg, c, m, N/S. Poulsen Jennifer Hit dr, 43, 2.75", s, 2003, bg, a, m, Olsen Jerry Lynn ab, ex, 26/40, 2.25", s, 2004, bg, c, t, 7.4 (7.8), R. Tucker Jim Loves Peggy w, 3-12-08, 5-2008 Jolanda Hit w, 75/85, 2.75 +", s, 2002, ug, c, m, Olsen Jolly Good op, p, 17/25, 1.5", bic, 2000, 11/2000, bg, a, m, L. Lens Joy Kathleen pb, 10-13-2008, 3/2009, 2.75", 26/40, Bert Wheeler Joyful pb, 12-10-07, V. W. Wells Jone Asher mr, p, 41+, 1.5", bic, 1988, 9/2004, bg, c, l, C. A. Pearce Joyce lp, 4/8, bic, 2001, NR, a, J. B. Williams Judie ab, 7-28-2009, M. Moe Julie Parade lp, 17/25, 2.75+", 2001, bg, c, m, N/S. Poulsen Jupiter m, 7/8/2008, D. Bridges, Kaylee Rose lp, g/d, 41+, 1.5", bic, 2001, bg, c, m, Hugo Kuze KieranÂs Rose yb, g/d, 4/8, 1.5", s, 11-1-06, ug, c, t, Sergio Aguilar Kim PeterÂs mp, 26/40, 1.5", bic, 5/2006, bg, b, m, P. Chessum Kismet yb, ex, 17/25, 2", bic, 2-13-06, 11/2005, 7.1 (7.2), R. Tucker Kristen Jennifer pb, 11-17-08 L je mr, 12-17-07, Leslie Wspanol Lady EÂowyn pb, ex, 26/40, 1.5", s, 2000, bg, c, m, 7.2 (7.4), R. Tucker Lady Jennifer Green p, w, 4/8, 1.5", s, 5/2006, cg, c, m, P. Chessum Lady Parade mp, 35/45, 2.75", 2001, bg, c, m, Olsen Laura rb, ex, 26/40, 1.5-2.75", bic, 2001,10/2001, ug, c, m, D. Giles Laurel Louise ab, ex, 17/25, 1999, cg, c, m, J. Clements Leading Lady w, ex, 17/25, 2.75-3", s, 8-11-06, ug, a, t, 7.8 *.1), F. Benardella # Lee GreenwoodÂs American Patriot m, 10-13-2008, 3/2009, 26/40, 2", V. Wells Leonie Parade mr, ex, 13/15, 2001, cg, c, l, Olsen Lesley-Anne Cl M/F, mr, 11-10-2009, 1/2010 Liberty Bell rb, ex, 26/40, 2.75", s, 11/2003, ug, a, t, 7.4 (7.6), F. Benardella Liberty Parade ob, 17/25, 2.75+", 2000, bg, a, m, N/S. Poulsen Life Begins At 40 w, g/d, 17/25, 1.5", bic, 5/2002, cg, a, m, C. P. Horner Light my, 17/25, 2.75+", , 4-2-06, bg, c, m, N/S. Poulsen Lilac Festival m, 12-9-07, A. Read Limerick rb, ex, 35, 1.5-2.75", bic, m, sg, a, m, 7.1 (4.2), H. Zipper Linda Parade mp, 31, 2.75+", 2003, cg, a, m, Olsen Little Deb or, g/d, 12/16, 1-1.5", bic, 2/2003, cg, a, m, J. B. Williams Little Len ab, 1987, NR, Hatfield &B Little Ruby dr, 4/8, 2003, bg, J. B. Williams Liza mr, 1993, NR, V. Bami Lo and Behold dy, g/d, 17/25, 2-3", 3/31/2009, L. Desamero Louise Emma op, g/d, 41+, 2.5", s, 10-8-07, 1/2008, bg, b, m, S. M. Pullen Louisville Lady dp, ex, 26/40, 2", s, sg, a, t, 7.6 (8.2), V. W. Wells Love Note pb, ex, 35, 2.75", s, 11/1999, bg, a, t, 7.6 (7.1), H. Zipper Lovebird mp, 1998, NR, F. Cowlishaw Loyal Friend w, 2001, NR, Gardner Loyal Vassal ex, ob, 26/40, 1.5-1.75", s, ug, a, t, V. W. Wells Lucky Me dp, g/d, 26/40, 1.5-2.75", bic, bg, c, m, B. & D. Eagle Luscious Lucy m, ex, 17/25, 2", s, 9/2004, bg, c, t, 7.4 (7.7), R. Tucker Lynn m, 7-28-2009, M. Moe Madeline yb, ex, 17/25, 1", s, 8-15-05, 1/2005, 7.3 (7.1), R. Guillebeau Madeline Spezzano mp, ex, 45, 1.5-2.75", s, bg, a, m, 7.3 (7.6), D. Bennett Madonna ab, 17/25, 2.75+", 4-2-06, bg, a, m, N/S. Poulsen Magic Hit rb, ex, 26/40, 2.75+", 2001, bg, a, m, N/S. Poulsen Majorette mr, 17/25, 1.5-2.75", 1987, Marie-Louise Meilland MR 12 Mama Mia mp, ex, 17/25, 1.5-2.75", s, 10/2000, bg, a, t, 7.4 (7.1), H. Zipper Mamacita m, 2", 11-10-2009, 1/2010 Mandarin Silk ob, ex, 26/40, 1.5-2.75", s, 1/2006, ug, c, t, James Denton Mango Tango ab, g/d, 17/25, 1.5-2.75", s, 2000, ug, c, m, 7.4 (7.1), D. Giles Margaret Denton rb, ex, 26/40, 2.5-3", s, 4/2003, cg, c, m, J. D. Denton Mariam Ismailjee rb, ex, 4/8, 2.5", s, 9-27-06, 11/2006, ug, c, t, G. Mander Marian Finnucane dr, ex, 17/25, 2.75+", bic, 10-8-07, 1/2008, cg, c, m, D. Kenny Marianne Hit my, 9/16, 2.75+", 1998, bg, a, m, N/S. Poulsen Marie Christina lp, 1988, NR Martina Hit dr, 9/16, 1998, N/S. Poulsen Martinique Hit ab, 17/25, 2004, N/S. Poulsen Mary Ân John my, g/d, 17/25, 1.5-2.75", bic, bg, a, m, S. McCann Mary Louise m, g/d, 26/40, 1.5-2.75", s, ug, a, t, 7.5 (7.6), L. Buster MaryÂs Pleasure- The Mary Woods Rose g/d, dp , 1.5", bic, cg, P. Chessum Maxima Hit ob, ex, 60/70, 2002, bg, a, m, N/S. Poulsen Me & Mrs Jones lp, 9-22-08, S. Jones Mee Maw pb, ex, 17/25, 2", bic, 10/2006, bg, a, t, James Sprout Melinda Alonso ab, 10-8-07, Peter Alonso Jr. MR 12+ Melody Hit dp, 17/25, 2.75+", 1998, bg, c, m, N/S. Poulsen Memory Hit ob, 17/25, 2000, N/S. Poulsen Memphis Blues m, ex, 17/25, 1.5", s, 10-28-05, 7.6 (7.6), V. W. Wells Memphis Cajun m, ex, 1.75", bic, 4-30-06, ug, c, t, 7.4 (7.6), V. W. Wells Memphis King dr, ex, 26/40, 1.5-2.75", s, ug, a, m, 7.7 (8.0), V. W. Wells Memphis Magic dr, ex, 17/25, 2.5", s, 2/2005, 7.5 (7.7), V. W. Wells Memphis Music rb, ex, 17/25, 1.5", s, 5/2006, 7.8 (7.7), V. W. Wells Mette Parade w, 17/25, 2.75+", 2004, bg, c, m, N/S. Poulsen Michelle Claire op, g/d, 17/2, 1.5", bic, 2001, 3/2001, cg, a, m, H. Horner Michael Mander pb, ex, 4/8, 3-3.5", s, 10-15-07, 1/2008, G. Mander Mike Peterson ly, ex, 17/25, 1.5-2", s, 8/2003, ug, a, m, Mitchie Moe Minnelli ab, 40/50, 2.5", Olsen MR 12 Mistral Parade dy, 26/40, 2.75+", , 2000, bg, a, m, N/S Poulsen Misty Eyed w, g/d, 17/25, 1.5-2.75", bic, 10/2003, sg, a, m, S. McCann Misty Morning m, g/d, 26/40, 1.5", s, 1995, 4/2000, bg, a, m, G. Bell MontyÂs Joy m, ex, 3.25", 17/25, s, b, ug, t, 10/1/2008-6/6/2009 Moonbeam pb, temp. AEN / 2008 CRL, Olsen Moondance Masquerade w, 26/40, 1", s, 3/2006, ug, a, m, Bart Jalbert Moonlight ly, 25/30, s, 2006, bg, a, m, Olsen Moonlight Scentsation w, 41+, 2.5-2.75", s, ug, b, t, 7.3 (7.0), W. White Moonlit w, 12-10-07, A. Read Morag Ross yb, g/d, 17/25, 1.5", bic, 2002, 5/2002, cg, a, m, H. Horner Mr Lenard ex, mp, 26/40, 2.25", s 1-8-07, 4/2007, ug, a, t, 7.9 (8.0), V. W. Wells Mrs Mavis Watson ly, p, 17/25, 1.5-2.75", 1-23-06, bg, a, m, P. Chessum Mrs Zakia Mahmood Rizvi yb, 3/9/2009 My Inspiration w, ex, 26/40, 2.5-3", s, 4/2007, ug, a, t, 7.7 (7.8), V. W. Wells Natasja Hit lp, 9/16, 2.75+", 2005, bg, c, m, N/S. Poulsen NatureÂs Wonder pb, ex, 17/25, 1.5", s, 4/2007, ug, a, t, V. W. Wells Nemesis rb, ex, 17/25, 1.5", s, 9/2004, ug, c, t, 7.3 (7.6"), R. Tucker New Arrival or, 26/40, 1998, bg, c, t, P. Chessum Nicola Parade pb, 17/25, 2004, N/S. Poulsen Nicole Marie ly, ex, 26/40, 1.75-2.25", bic, 2002, sg, c, t, Albert LeBlac Nicoline Parade or, 17/25, 2.75+", 2004, bg, c, m, N/S. Poulsen Night Music mp, 17/25, 1.5-2.75", s, 1988, ug, b, t, 7.6 (7.4), H. Zipper Noble Hit mr, 17/25, 2.75+", 1998, bg, c, m, N/S. Poulsen NOLpeg m, g/d, 26/40, 1.5-2.75", 8/2004, ug, c, m, G. D. Noland NOLsue pb, g/d, 17/25, 1.5-2.75", bic, 9/2005, bg, a, m, G. D. Noland Northwest Sunset op, (found rose) 1999 Olympic Gold ly, 26/40, 2.75+", ug, a, t, 1983, 3/2008, N. Jolly Orange Seabreeze op, 1996, NR, J. B. Williams Our Daughter mp, g/d, 41+, 2.25", bic, 2002, bg, b, m, Bill Bossom Our Jeannie mp, 10-13-2008, 26/40, 2", Horner Our Son mr, g/d, 17/25, 2", bic, 2002, 1/2002, bg, a, m, Bill Bossom Our Terry dr, g/d, 26/40, 3", s, 2001, 1/2002, cg, a, m, R. Webster Overnight Scentsation mp, ex, 41+, 2.5", s, ug, b, m, 7.7 (7.3) H. Saville Pam Tillis ab, g/d, 41+, 2.5-3", 8/2004, ug, a, t, 7.8 (7.6), H. Saville Patio Dance rb, ex, 20, 1.5", 1984, 4/2000, bg, a, l, J. B. Williams Patio Gold my, g/d, 17/25, 1.5", 1984, 4/2000, cg, a, l, J. B. Williams Patio Jewel m, 5/7, 1.5-2.5", bic, 1975, 4/2000, sg, a, m, J. B. Williams Patio Orange or, NR, R. Harkness Patio Patty yb, g/d, 9/16, 2", 1975, 4/2000, cg, b, l, J. B. Williams Patio Pearl pb, ex, 18/20, 1-1.5", s, 1975, 4/2000, ug, a, l, J. B. Williams Patio Pearl lp, 1990, cg, c, l, Olsen Patio Pearl Climbing lp, ex, Patio Ribbon dr, g/d, 9/16, 2.5-3", bic, 1975, 4/2000, bg, a, l, J. B. Williams Patio Snow w, g/d, 17/25, 1.5", bic, 1984, 4/2000, cg, a, l, J. B. Williams PatriotÂs Dream rb, ex, 26/40, 1.5-2.75", s, ug, a, t, 7.4 (7.3) J. B. Williams Paula Smart rb, 26/40, 2.5", 11-1-2009, 1/2010 Peach Delight ab, ex, 41+, 2-3/8", s, 2001, sg, b, m, 7.7 (7.7), H. Saville Peach Parade ab, 17/25, 2.75+", 2000, bg, c, m, N/S. Poulsen Peach Pastel ab, 2003, J. B. Williams Pearl Anniversary lp, 26/40, bic, 1995, bg, c, m, P. Chessum Penny Girl ab, 12-10-07, A. Read Perfect Hit dp, 30/35, 2", s, 1996, bg, c, m, N/S. Poulsen Pernille Hit pb,16/19, 1998, bg, c, m, Olsen Peter Cottontail w, ex, 17/25, 2", s, 6-1-04, bg, a, t, 7.6 (7.9), R. Martin Jr. Petite Fredaine op, p, 17/25, 1.5", bic, 2000, 11/2000, bg, a, m, L. Lens Picture Perfect pb, ex, 26/40, 3", s, 1-8-07, 4/2007, ug, a, t, V. W. Wells Pink Pirouette mp, ex, 1998, mg, a, m, R. Harkness Pippy pb, ex, 1995, NR, mg, a, m, V. Barni Polar Cap w, ex, 17/25, 2.25", s, 12-18-04, 2/2005, ug, a, t, Ted Brown Power Point mr, 2007, 12-9-07, 7.7 (8.0), F. Benardella # MR 12+ Powerhouse or, F. Benardella Poopsie w, g/d, 26/40, 1-2", bic, 4-6-03, 4/2003, ug, c, t, C. Greenwood Prom Nite pb, ex, 41+, 1.5-2.75", bic, 10/2000, bg, a, m, 8.0 (7.4), H. Zipper Providence my, ex, 26/40, 1.5-2.25", bic, 4-6-03, bg, 6.9 (6.7), R. Tucker Pure Hit w, 30, 2-3", s, 1993, ug, a, m, N/D. Poulsen Purple Ân Gold m, ex, 26/40, 3-3.5", bic, 2/2005, bg, a, t, G. Mander Purple Dawn m, ex, 17/25, 1.5", s, 1991, ug, a, t, 7.6 (8.0), D. Bridges Pzazz Hit rb, 17/25, 2.75++", 4-2-06, bg, c, m, N/S. Poulsen Quite Time m, ex, 26/40, 1.5", s, 1995, 4/2000, bg, a, t, 7.7 (7.8), D. Bennett Rachel dp, ex, 26/40, 1.5", 10-31-05, 1/2006, ug, a, 7.5 (7.6), t, V. Richards Ramona Hit dp, 17/25, 2.75+", 2000, bg, c, m, N/S. Poulsen Raspberry Ice rb, g/d, 40, 1.5-2.75", s, 1988, ug, c, m, 7.4 (6.9), H. Zipper Ray Sill mr, ex, 17/25, 1.75", s, 2001, 11/2001, bg, a, t, R. Hough Ready yb, ex, 26/40, 1.5", s, 11-20-06, 1/2007, bg, c, t, 7.3 (7.2), R. Tucker Real Hit dr, 17/25, 2.75+", 2002, bg, c, m, N/S. Poulsen Reah Nicole pb, g/d, 26/40, 1.5-2", bic, 2004, 4/2004, ug, a, m, B. Jalbert Red Pagode mr, p, 17/25, 2.75+", 2000, cg, c, l, N/S. Poulsen Red Patio Wonder mr, 26/40, 2.75+", 1999, cg, a, l, B. Jalbert Regina Lee rb, ex, 26/40, 1.75-2", s, 6-28-06, 2/2005, 7.9 (7.9), V. W. Wells Regina Palace mp, ex, 65, 2.75+", s, 2002, bg, a, m, Olsen Remembering Dee w, g/d, 40/50, 2.75", s, ug, a, m, 7.4 (6.8), R & C Sparks Renegade lp, 1995, NR, R. Spooner Rest In Peace w, 26/40, 1997, ug, c, t, P. Chessum Rhona Catherine dr, g/d, 17/25, 3", bic, 2002, 3/2002, bg, a, t, John Bailey Rialto Palace w, 9/16, 2.75+", 2002, bg, c, m, N/S. Poulsen Rickie Tickie or, g/d, 4/8, 1.5-2.75", s, 2003, 4/2003, ug, c, t, C. Greenwood Ricky Hendrick dr, ex, 26/40, 2.25", 8-2-06, t, 7.5 (7.7), D. Bridges, MR 12+ Rio Rita dy, p, 17/25, 1.5-2.75", bic, 1-23-06, 3/2006, bg, a, m, P. Chessum Rita Applegate ly, ex, 26/40, 1.5-2.75", s, 1996, ug, a, t, 7.4 (7.2), D. Bennett Robin Alonso dr, ex, 26/40, 3", s, 10-28-05, 1/2006, cg, c, m, P. Alonzo Jr. Robin Red Breast rb, g/d, 4/8, 1.5", bic, 1983, bg, a, m, 8.8 (0.0), Interplant Roche Centenary mr, 1993, P. Dickson Rock Star or, 12-15-2008, 3/2009, 41+, 2", J. Singer Rocky Top or, ex, 17/25, 3", s, 1-22-04, ug, a, t, 7.6 (7.7), V. W. Wells Ronda Palace mr, 9/16, 2005, N/S. Poulsen Rose MacKenzie dr, g/d, 26/40, 2", bic, 12-1-05, 3/2006, bg, a, m, B. Jalbert Rosabell mp, p,17/25, 2.75", bic, 1988, bg, a, m, J. Cocker Rosita Parade yb, 9/16, 2.75+", 2000, bg, a, m, N/S. Poulsen Rosy Ann op, p, 26/40, 1.5", bic, 2000, 11/2000, bg, a, l, L. Lens Rosy Pagode mp, 17/25, 2.75+", 2002, bg, a, m, N/S. Poulsen Rowdy Roy rb, ex, 26/40, 2.5-3", s, 11-17-04, 2/2005, cg, a. t, 7.6 (7.1), D. Bennett Roxie op, ex, 17/25, 2", bic, 12-14-04, 9/2001, bg, c, t, 7.4 (7.5), R. Tucker Royal Flush pb, 1992, NR, N/S. Poulsen Royal Palace yb, 20/28, 2", , 2000, ug, a, m, N/S. Poulsen Ruffian op, ex, 17/25, 1.5", s, 2002, 11/2000, ug, a, t, D. Clemons Salmon Dream op, 1999, NR San Diego Sweetheart ab, 41+, 2.5-3.5", F. Strickland San Francisco Sunset or, g/d, 17/25, 3", bic, ug, a, t, 8.0 (7.4), S. McCann Sarah Anne mp, ex, 26/40, 1.5-2.75", bic, 12-4-02, 2/2003, cg, c, t, Allen Read Sassy Cindy rb, ex, 26/40, 2", 12-1-05, 3/2006, ug, a, t, 7.6 (7.4), D. Bridges Scarlet Hit dr, 18/22, 2", bic, 1996, a, Olsen Scarlet Patio mr, 9/16, bic, 1993, sg, a, l W. Kordes Scentillating Blues m, ex, 17/25, 2.75+", s, 2003, 10/2003, ug, b, t, B & D Eagle Scott Chait ob, ex, 26/40, 1-1.5", s, 4/2003, ug, a, t, 7.7 (7.4), H. Zipper Seattle Sunrise ab, ex, 17/25, 2-2.5", s, 9-1-05, 7.7 (7.6), Mitchie Moe Shameless rb, 12-23-07, V. Wells Shawn Sease pb, 4/25/2009 M. C. Williams Shenandoah dr, ex, 17/25, 2.25", s, 8-2-06, 10/2006, ug, a, t, 7.8 (7.9, D. Bridges Sherry Parks Sunrise ab, 41+, 2.5-3", 3/2006, bg, a, m, Brad Jalbert Shirley Raye yb, 9-11-2008, F. & B. Wright Shirynne Cowan op, ex, 17/25, 3", 10-2-07, 1/2008, G. Mander, 2008 Show Stopper ab, 2008 Handbook, 12-30-07, 7.7 (8.1), F. Benardella # Shrimp Hit or, 9/16, 2001, N/S. Poulsen Simply Beautiful m, ex, 17/25, 2", s, 2001, 5/2003, ug, b, m, V. W. Wells Sleeping Beauty pb, g/d, 41+, 2-2.25", 2005, 6/2006, cg, b, m, 7.7 (7.3), W. White Smiling Jean mp, 2008 Snow Hit w, 20/30, 1.5-2", bic, 2000, cg, c, m, N/S. Poulsen Snow Ruby rb, ex, 17/25, s, 1996, ug, a, m, J. Clemons Solar Flair yb, ex, 26/40, 2-2.5", s, 9-23-04, ug, a, m, 7.4 (7.9), F. Benardella Something for Judy pb, ex, 17/25, 1.5-2.75", s, bg, a, t, 7.3 (7.2), D. Bennett Sonja Parade yb, 80/85, 2", 2003, cg, a, m, N/S. Poulsen Soraya Hit mp, 17/25, 2.75+", 2000, bg, c, m, N/S. Poulsen Southern Sunrise ob, 40, 1.5", 1999, B & G Eagle MR 12 Spectacular Palace ab, 17/25, 2003, N/S. Poulsen Spring Palace mp, 40/45, 2.75", 2003, ug, a, m, Olsen SpringÂs A Comin pb, ex, 17/25, 2", s, 2001, ug, a, t, 7.8 (7.7), V. W. Wells Spirit Dance ob, 11-10-2009, 1/2010 Stardance w, g/d, 35, 1.5", bic, 1982, , cg, a, m, 6.7 (6.6), J. B. Williams Starlet w, 17/25, 2.75+", 2005, bg, c, m, N/S. Poulsen Starship yb, ex, 26/40, 2.5", s, 2001, 8/2002, ug, c, t, 7.4 (7.5), D. Bridges Sterling Parade mr, 17/25, 2.75+", 2001, bg, c, m, N/S. Poulsen Strawberry Fayre rb, g/d, 26/40, 1991, m, Bear Creek Step Up dp, 7/28/2009 Supernatural ab, 2Â, 17/25, s, ug, t, 6/2/2009, M & L Steklenski Sullivan Hit my, 17/25, N/S. Poulsen Summer Night>>>>>>>>>>rejected>>>>>>>>>>>>Conundrum, Min Fl Summer Splash my, g/d, 17/25, 2.5", s, 2003, 5/2003, ug, a, m, L. Chaffin Sun Hit my, 30/35, 2.5", s, , 4-2-06, bg, a, m, N/S. Poulsen Sun Kissed yb, ex, 30, 2.5", s, 2003, 10/2003, ug, a, t, L. Chaffin Suncharm dy, p, 17/25, 1998, NR, cg, R. Harkness Sundance Palace dy, 15/20, 2.75", 1999, bg, a, m, Olsen Sunglow my, 12-10-07, V. W. Wells Sunglow Palace my, 17/25, 2.75+", 2005, bg, c, m, N/S. Poulsen Sweet Allison rb, g/d, 35, 2.75+", bic, 1985, bg, a, m, 7.4 (7.0), N. Jolly Sweet Arlene m, ex, 26/40, 2.5-3", bic, 2001, ug, b, t, 7.6 (7.6), D. Bennett Sweet Cheeks yb, ex, 9/16, 4", bic, 2003, 8/2003, ug, b, m, F. Strickland Sweet Dreams lp, 1995, NR, Jackson & Perkins Sweet Inspiration ?, temp. AEN / 2008 CRL, V. Wells Sweet Memories my, 26/40, bic, 1995, bg, a, m, Wharton Roses Sweet Tangela yb, ex, 26/40, 2002, ug, a, m, D. Giles Sweet Wonder ab, 26/40, bic, 1999, NR, ug, c, m Tabasco or, 7-28-2009, D. Clemons Tantalizing Mary yb, g/d, 26/40, 1.5-2.75", s, 2001, ug, b, m, S. McCann Tennessee Sunrise ob, ex, 26/40, 2.5", s, ug, a, t, 7.8 (7.5), V. W. Wells Tennessee Sunset yb, ex, 26/40, 1.5", bic, cg, a, m, 7.8 (7.4), V. W. Wells Tap Dance pb, 12-10-2008, 3/2009, 2.25", 41+, W. Millington Thank You pb, 9/16, bic, 1996, NR, m, P. Chessum Thanks To Sue ab, ex, 12/16, 2", 2/2005, ug, a, t, 7.7 (7.4), Ralph Moore The Creakes Rose ab, g/d, 17/25, 1.5", bic, bg, a, t, P. Chessum The Governator or, ex, 26/40, 2-3", s, 12-22-03, cg, c, m, C. Greenwood The Guthrie Rose pb, ex, 17/25, 1.5", bic, 8-21-06, ug, a, t, 7.9 (7.9, V. W. Wells The Mandrell Family yb, 12-10-2008, 3/2009, 26/40, 3.25", V. W. Wells The Merrion Rose rb, g/d, 4/8, 1.5-2.75", bic, sg, a. m, David Kenny The Westbridge Rose my, g/d, 4/8, 1.5", bic, 5/11/2008, sg, a, t, World of Roses Thelma Lou temp AEN 2009 AEN ThelmaÂs Glory dp, g/d, 12/16, 2", bic, 2004, 4/2004, bg, a, m, B. Jalbert Tidewater w, ex, 30/36, 1.5-2.75", s, 1991, sg, a, m, 7.5 (7.6), D. Bridges Tiffany Lite w, ex, 17/25, 2.75+", s, 1998, bg, a, t, 7.7 (7.4), D. Giles Tiffany Lynn pb, ex, 21, 2.75+", s, 1985, ug, a, m, 8.1 (7.6), N. Jolly Top Contender dy, ex, 17/25, 2.5", bic, 11/2006, ug, a, t, 7.7 (7.7), V. W, Wells Trifling rb, 4/8, 2006, J. B. Williams Tye-Dye rb, g/d, 26/40, 1.5-2", 5-21-06, 6/2006, cg, a, t, S. McCann Unbridled yb, ex, 17/25, 1.5", s, 11-14-07, 1/2008, ug, c, t, 7.4 (7.9), D. Clemons ValentineÂs Day, Cl dr, 26/40, 1.5-2.75", 9/2004, sg, a, t, 8.1 (7.9), Tom Carruth Vera Roberta Carver mp, 17/25, 1.5-2.75", bic, cg, a, m, P. Chessum Vice Versa rb, ex, 17/25, 1", s, 11-20-06, 1/2007, cg, c, t, R. Tucker Violet Hit m, 2.75+", 1995, NR, bg, c, m, N/S. Poulsen Violet Mist m, g/d, 26/40, 1.5-2.75", s, 1993, bg, a, m, 7.8 (7.9), D. Bennett Virginia Dare w, 1998, NR, J. Clements Water Lily w, g/d, 17/25, 2", bic, 2004, 4/2004, ug, a, t, B. Jalbert Whirlaway w, ex, 26/40, 2", 4-14-05, 7/2005, ug, c, t, 7.7 (7.4), D. Clemons White Pagode w, g/d, 17/25, 2.75+", bic, 2000, cg, c, N/S. Poulsen White Quill w, 17/25, 2003, J. B. Williams Will-oÂ-the-Wisp pb, ex, 5/7, 2-2.25", 1998, ug, a, t, 7.7 (8.3), J. Clements Wind Rhythm ob, ex, 2001, NR, B. Jalbert Wonderful pb, ex, 26/40, 3", s, 2003, 10/2003, ug, b, t, V. W. Wells Yantai yb, ex, 25/30, 1.5-2.75", s, 4/2000, sg, a, t, 8.2 (8.1), D. Bennett Yellow Bird my, ex, 26/40, 2-2.5", bic, 1-22-04, bg, a, m, V. W. Wells Yellow Nugget Mega Brite dy, 40/50, 2.5", MR 12 Yellow Pagode my, g/d, 2.75+", bic, 2000, N/S. Poulsen Yellow Paillette my, 2.75+", 1998, N/S. bg, c, m, Poulsen Yellow Quill my, 1999, NR, J. B. Williams Zachary op, g/d, 17/25, 3.25", 5-11-2008, cg/c/m, Ira Fletcher Zest For Life ob, p, 17/25, 1.5-2.75", bic, 3/2006, cg, a, m, P. Chessum Zwergkonig 78 mr, g/d, 9/16, 2.75", bic, 8-29-06, cg, c, m, W. Kordes ________________________________________

Yes, like Larry, I've had visions of children starving across pockets of America, including here. I've been cooking and baking for what, 2 weeks? 3 weeks? I was still cooking today, so won't be delivering until tomorrow. I talked with my friends this morning (both of whom have had Covid for 8 days now. . . they assured me they're about 80% healed. . . but they didn't sound that way. John said the total lack of energy was one of the biggest things, and I could hear them coughing.), and I was worrying about not getting food delivered yet. They assured me that everyone was covered. They said all got some things, some more. So that made me almost re-think recipients I had in mind. . . Trying now to think of elderly folks who don't have anyone. I wish I knew more about people in town. I'll have to find sources. I'm so tired tonight! Feel like my legs are going to fall off. Cooked all day long. I gave GDW choice of rigatoni with Ital. sausage bolognese and ricotta filling or cold pork sandwiches from a FANTASTIC pork shoulder roast I ssssllllloooowwww cooked yesterday. He chose pork sandwiches. Fancy Dancy Christmas dinner. I grazed all day taste-testing dishes--pecan praline cake (I made four 6.5x9" cakes. This was MY half of one of em. LOL. John gets 1 and a half because he LOVED that cake.). HJ--I laughed so hard that you had on the same sweater 7 years later to the day! CRAZY. Oh, speaking of crazy coincidences. I was posting pics on FB yesterday. Had a bunch of friends and family pics. One was me in arm slings--with my Dad. I mentioned that at the time both of my arms (actually, wrists) were broken. Two of our great OK gardening friends chimed in that they also had broken both wrists at the same time--one backwards in the bathroom; the other while unloading bales of hay. Sandy and Lori. Sandy commented that we belonged to a kind of exclusive club. Well, through the. years, I knew of another acquaintance in Mpls who did that--while cross-country skiing. This was particularly funny because both of those ladies are friends of mine! WOW. SOOOOOOOO, I don't know how many read these posts--but any of you "two broken wrists at the same time" folks? I'd never broken a bone until I was 51, and then broke 3 wrists and one leg in a year--the wrists from rollerblading; the leg while playing tag with Brisco the kids' wonderful Australian shepherd. I put on the brakes, hit a wet spot, and went sliding with one leg bent back under me/ I hear the snap and thought. . . "Ah, this isn't good." We were in Mpls at Hiawatha park, down a couple hundred steps from the falls, into a valley/basin. Only way out would be the steps or a helicopter. Ankle swelled immediately like a balloon. Thank God Steph (my wonderful DIL) was with Brisco and me--just for moral support. I crawled up the 150-200 steps to the top. Then Steph ran home (was only 3 blocks) to get the van and came back for Brisco and me. This was the year after the 3 broken wrists, so Steph was well-versed in my sudden misadventures. The worst part of it was that Wade was out of town for a couple days, and Steph and I had planned a GRAND dinner out that evening, just the two of us. So we got me home, I told her it'd probably be fine, I'd just put some ice on it and we could go to dinner. I iced it all afternoon, and then took a crutch to dinner. Assured her it was fine, but raised the leg to the empty chair next to me. So that was fine. Next morning, I was going to walk to the neighborhood grocery store 2 houses down and kitty corner across the street. Nope. I called her (they lived right next door) and said I guessed I needed to go to ER. They put a cast on temporarily and I got to go back to my broken arm doctor 2 days later. I liked that doc. Dr. Beck. I asked him if I should be worried about osteoporosis. He said, "No, you might want to pray you'll get over this clumsy phase soon. And stay off the rollerblades." Hilarious. Like Danny and Jen, I have a few being locked outside stories, but Larry, yours takes the cake! That is NUTS. Moni, I LOVE your adventures! That is an awesome park--I would love to see it in the spring. Will you please go back then and take more pictures? It looks to be, by gosh, rockier than it is here! And NO, I most likely won't go there. Thing is, I LOVE being right here. I will say, 20 years ago, I loved traveling and loved road trips. But now, I am stuck here with the critters and yard, and it's okay with me--no place I'd rather be. I think it's true--as we get old our neighborhood gets smaller. . . When I was 40 and heard this, is made me feel sad for folks ike my grandparents and other "oldsters." NOW? Now I get it. Well.................. Christmas has also take on a different tone. I woke. up this morning and felt so joyful and blessed. First to have read and studied Luke thoroughly over the past 24 days (there are 24 chapters in Luke). Second, that I had all day to finish cooking food for others. Third, that I didn't have one ornament to take down, because I hadn't put one ornament up. Also, we didn't have a bunch of gifts to buy. Long story and a lotta kids, but as a result, we just don't do presents, for the most part. That's part of why I go on these cookie-baking binges. I box em up and send to the families. And GDW and I don't buy for each other--if there's something we want, we get it. It was a GREAT Christmas. I'm thankful for what we have and that we're able to share a bit; thankful for knowing so many good people. Bless you all!

Snow falling and in the 20's here. Love your hellebores. I've gotten more last year since I love how they look in the garden--however, some do have a habit of growing vigorously and I've had to divide and send some to a niece. Funny thing about those 30 foot long leashes--we have some owners on our street who have them. Unfortunately, they do let their dogs wander up to our house and yes leave a mess. One guy has three golden retrievers who get their leashes tangled since they are so long. It never seems to bother him that the dogs are wandering all over our yard, even when I am out there working in the yard. Some people just don't care. Our dogs were always on shorter leashes. Anyway, love your flowers, they look so bright!

Readers and AnnieD...posting this before this thread closes down at the end of the month. What would you think of when the January thread is posted (and all subsequent threads each month) of linking the previous month's thread in the new thread? The search function here is so abysmal that sometimes, when I want to look back at a previous month, I cannot find it. If the January thread contains a link to the December thread, that will make it easy to find. Eventually, after several months, we can just link through to previous threads simply by opening the January thread. We can click on the December link (and in the future) could then find the November link in the December thread, then find the October link in the November thread and on and on. Annie, since you usually start the reading threads, it would be another task for you, so don't know how you'd feel about it, but I think it would work best if the previous month was listed in your original post. Anyone else think this would be a good idea and if so, Annie would you mind doing it?