I'll buy one, too. Do you have any idea if it is being produced as a Region Free DVD (can be played anywhere in the world) or if it will be a Region 1 DVD (can only be played in the US, Canada, Bermuda, and US territories)? If it is not too late, I think it might be worth considering. I ask on behalf of rose fans outside of the United States. Region coding was set up to allow restriction of movie distribution, but that might not be a good thing here. In this case I would expect that rosarians from other parts of the world might find the video to be of interest. I ask because I once bought a DVD of a historic site in England to share with an interested family member back home. However when I got back I discovered that American DVD players would not play it. I had to buy a special regionless DVD player to do so. Rosefolly

Ike is headed towards the Texas Coastal Bend, and it is very scary. The 20th Anniversary Rockport Hummer/Bird Celebration has been officially cancelled. I know that we have already boarded up and will evacuate very soon depending on the path Ike takes. Good luck to everyone!

I think that people often mistake Rockwall and Rockport. I know that when I first started dating my husband, he couldn't understand why I would want to visit Rockport. Finally he realized that Rockport is on the coast. And the Hummer/Bird Celebration is always lots of fun with lots of good information and, of course, the hummers!

Hi - not a recommendation from me but I just read this on a chat with Washington Post critic Tom Sietsema on Feb 24/2010 and remembered when you mentioned you'll be staying at the Georges V Emma ""Rosslyn, Va.: I need to send a grand "merci" your way, Tom. Unknown to me, my now-fiance had contacted you a while back, asking for restaurant recommendations in Paris. One month ago, he told me we were going to Detroit/Canada for the weekend but instead surprised me with a trip to Paris (I found out at Reagan Airport, causing a petit scene where I jumped up and down in excitement at the news). Instead of two days in Michigan, we stayed in France for five and got engaged at the Eiffel Tower our second day there. Turns out he had been in touch with you and based on your wonderful advice made reservations at Cinq in the Georges V Four Seasons restaurant. This was the most memorable meal of my life...everything from the elegant champagne cart rolled out to celebrate our engagement to the keepsake picture with "Congratulations!" written on the frame to the box of chocolates they sent us home with. I felt like a queen dining at Versailles and began to tear up halfway through dinner as I took everything in. I know you had guided him to Cinq and later to Restaurant Drouant, and thanks to you we indulged in a foodie's dream come true that weekend. Thank you for helping make our engagement trip so special and unforgettable...you really went above and beyond. Merci beaucoup!! Tom Sietsema: Your post just made my month. Thank YOU for writing. Le Cinq is where I sent my parents for their 50th anniversary and I remember them raving about the meal forever after. My meals there have been nothing short of glorious."" Here is a link that might be useful: Tom Sietsema Postcard from Paris with Rec's from 2007