Howdy All...Now that summer 'finally' came, we've been very very busy, digging and redigging the garden/s: Next is tilling. Also been hauling plants outside. Hi Irina..how have you been? Sorry I'm responding late. Irina, I'd have no idea how to find a county extension employee. The county we're in covers a large portion of Il. Numerous cities, including Chicago. Still, you had to be heart-broken tossing plants. I used the word compost because it sounds better than dumpster..lol..didn't want to hurt your feelings. :) Hey Fred..And how are you? It's been a long time. About shelves. Maybe I have a pic or will take one. There are three shelves in the window. The first/top shelf holds Caudex plants/succulents. The middle/second and last/third holds African Violets..Or I should say, held. Since the Mealy episode, I ended up tossing a good number. I miscounted the last time I responded. I said there were 13 violets left. There are actually 15 but one will probably go in the compost, or as Irina said, dumpster. :) I discovered most variegated plants, regardless of type, need not only sun but a cool period to keep variegation. The window must be cool enough because my variegated violets remained variegated. One violet 'was' a, oh can't recall the name, maybe Fisherman's Paradise?? It was beautiful. Its leaves were green, white and deep pink. It was at least 4-years old, and one that had to be tossed. Irina, I really am sorry about your violets. It's difficult to detach what we love. I KNOW how much you care for your violets.. Toni

Good morning, and happy Saturday! Down 2.5 lbs at today's check in, so I am right on track. I want to do these last lbs slowly, but surely. Haven't felt deprived at all. A review of my food record shows that I've eaten a bit too much bread, albeit whole grain, (I never met a piece of bread that I didn't like!)so I will adjust accordingly. I won't weigh again for a few weeks. Don't know what I'd do without fitday to help me keep track! Have a nice weekend!

Hi Ivamae! No weigh in for me today. (not for 2 more weeks...) but I am so happy to hear of your numbers this week! You are doing so well. You can always post your numbers on the Daily Support thread. All threads seem to slow down a bit in the summer, but that one never dies. I agree that it is important to log those successes and have the support system to help us with accountability. I think you have done/ are doing a FANTASTIC job! : )

Advancing years frequently brings augmented knowledge, in additon to experience. Of course, asking around often helps, as well: if two heads are better'n one ... ... quite likely consulting half a dozen or so would be even more advantageous. ole joyfuelled