Jenfin When we first moved here ,went to work before dawn and came home after dark. Even had very few weekends lol Not very good gardening hours?? lol Though I had an interest in gardening it was something to get through as fast as possible. Was given 25 potted orchids by moving neighbors and the only place I had to put them was in the screenroom. So every potted plant started ending up there . I"m also a bird keeper and fish fanatic and since I have such a small area started combining space between these. So fish became water gardens and birds became epiphyte areas lol. Have always been a Bonsai freak also but way too lazy to follow the rules . I still refuse to believe Orchids are not garden plants or that I can't grow tulips and daffodils. I'm mostly cured of the temperate madness lol. Okay I still have some daffodils but gee they were soooo cheap and they're King Alfreds and Moon glow. for 20 centa. No more bearded Iris and yes I still have some plants rated at 60 for a low and require 50 years to mature lol had always thought I'd like to have a "large " garden but easy to see it's great I didn't lol I still think the most fascinating part about plants is finding how far you can push them??lol Anyway good luck with your project gary

MINI-FLORA ROSE LIST, SEPTEMBER 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 9-30- 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, 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 (7.2) 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, 7.7 (7.8), 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, 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. 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, 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, 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 (7.7), 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, V. W. Wells FitzhughÂs Diamond yb, 26/40, 1.5" s, ug, c, t, 7.9 (7.9), 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, 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, 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 (7.7), 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, 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 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 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 (7.5), V. W. Wells Memphis Cajun m, ex, 1.75", bic, 4-30-06, ug, c, t, 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, 7.6 (7.6), V. W. Wells Memphis Music rb, ex, 17/25, 1.5", s, 5/2006, 7.6 (7.5), 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, 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, 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 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, 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, 7.8 (7.9), 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, 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, 7.8 (8.0), 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, 3-21-07, ug, a, m, 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 Hendricky dr, ex, 26/40, 2.25", 8-2-06, t, 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, 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, 7.5 (7.6), 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, 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, 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, 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 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, 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, 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, D. Clemons ValentineÂs Day, Cl dr, 26/40, 1.5-2.75", 9/2004, sg, a, t, 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, 7.9 (7.4), 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 ________________________________________

These are the largest tomatoes from my 09 season: 4.83 Perry 09 UOW = (5.58 Timm X open) 4.14 Perry 09 UOW = (BelMonte X Open) 3.59 Perry 09 UOW = (unknown) 3.52 Perry 09 UOW = (Church) 3.50 Perry 09 UOW = (unknown) 3.24 Perry 09 UOW = (unknown) For a couple of months I held the Ohio State Record with The 4.83 Perry beating my last years Ohio State Record of 4.48 pounds. The record was short lived as it was CRUSHED when Nick Harp brought his 7.18 pound tomato to the OVGPG weigh-off in Canfield, Ohio. You can pick up some of the World's greatest Giant tomato genetics at our first ever Giant Genetics seed auction at www.perrysgreenhouse.com. This may be your ONLY chance to acquire seeds from the new 7.18 N. Harp, Ohio State Record and fourth largest tomato ever grown in the WORLD. This Auction is being held to help support keeping a great community online, running smoothly and offering our members the latest in bulletin board software and features. 90% of the procedes of this auction will be designated to community development and covering associated cost of running the site. 10% of the Net procedes of this auction will be designated to helping disabled veterans via a donation made to: VAMC Care of: Jack C. Montgomery VAMC Voluntary Service (135) 1011 Honor Heights DR. Muskogee OK 74401 Tel: 1-800-397-8387 This will be the first in a two part series of auctions, with the next auction comprising of Giant Pumpkin, Squash, Long Gourd, tall corn, sunflowers and other Giant vegetable genetics. You never know what might show up !?! This years auction is packed full of top quality seeds from a host of the worlds best Heavy Hitter Growers. Bidding opens: Sunday evening Jan. 10th 2010 at 12 pm EST, and ends Sunday Jan. 17th 2010 at 7pm EST. Thank You and Good Luck Bidding! Duane Perry, website administrator.

Sounds like fun - what book? Do you have a fireplace? We are having a cold north wind, too; only here when we have a cold north wind, it only gets down to 60. You mentioned the weather, and yes, it's been wonderful - exactly the kind of weather I came here for, except it's a little too chilly at night in the winter, but I have a heater that I run when it's too cold. I've been interested in virtual worlds ever since I saw the movie, Tron. Right now my virtual reality worlds include Second Life, OpenSim, and The Sims2, which my granddaughters gave me for Christmas. I'm glad for it as they play it and it will give us more to talk about. Today, I'm giving two links to a couple of pictures of Sims2 that I put up on Photobucket. copy and past the address into the browser window: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v199/explorer/The%20Sims/Sims02copy.jpg and http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v199/explorer/The%20Sims/Sims01copy.jpg The avatars, or computer-represented people, can walk around in the picture. It's sort of like an interactive movie. They do things, but the player can influence their choices. The second image is of Cassandra Goth and Peter Halliwell. They moved in together and are having a baby soon. I built and furnished the house they are living in. I love building and creating - virtual 3D art. I've put a copy of the first link below in the useful link box. Tomorrow I'll put up some pics of OpenSim or Second Life. In those I have virtual galleries. I'm still working on art in first life, too. And of course for virtual worlds, there is always meditation and painting :) Cyan Co. who created Uru that I played for several years are releasing the code to the fans, so that will be available again soon, too. At least I'm hoping so. In first life, I'm working on my art and trying to get an exhibit ready for the hospital here and maybe for one of the galleries. I get very tired and sometimes discouraged, but still going :) BJ, I'm glad you like the cards. I'll try to get those up on a site soon so others can see them, too. That's all I can write today, but I'll try to get back more and be more involved again. I work on my eating, too, and maybe will share that. I think this is a wonderful forum and that the people here have done the best job I've seen with supporting each other and caring. See you soon Amy Here is a link that might be useful: