When I saw your name I remembered your charming parade pictures...and wondered if your town celebrated St. Patricks Day too...lol If that shrub has thorns I'll bet on Chaenomeles "Ornamental Quince" which blooms early. It's a welcome bit of color but if you beg a cutting. plant it in a back corner as those thorns are vicious and shrub has to be pruned often as it grows weirdly...at least mine did until I gave it away...OL josh

Happy St Patrick's Day! Just took the 2 corned beefs out, giant cabbage (waaay too big), and red potatoes. Mad cow..MOOOOO, lol. Sleepin with nose plug tonight, lmao. No stout here..no green beer..just milk.. maybe I'll color it green. Time to feed the troops! Daniella

thanks Laura.

Tricia, they sell like hot potatoes here, LOL. I think it's just beause it's so easy to top them as you like so everyone finds something they want. You can have just broccoli, or broccoli and cheese or chili or chili and cheese or chili and sour cream or just butter or butter and sour cream, chives if you wish, broccoli and sour cream if that's what you like, well, you get the picture. They just keep steam tables full of toppings and they give you a baked potato, split down the middle, and spoon on your choice of toppings, add a cup of coleslaw, a brownie and you get your own drink. It's fast and easy and everyone just loves it, plus it's a great fundraiser for Commission on Aging. I like broccoli and chili on mine. Odd combination, I know, but I like it. Depending on your region toppings could include a seafood sauce or taco type fillings, whatever is cheap, easy and popular. It's sure a nice break from the pancake breakfasts and spaghetti suppers... Annie